Forbes.comMore from Forbes.comLegislation and RegulationRhode Island Voters Could Weigh In on Marijuana LegalizationUnder a new filed in the state House, Rhode Islanders would be able to decide on a ballot measure calling for the end of cannabis prohibition.March 2, 2018Adult-Use Legalization BillDouble-Digit Billions Puts North America in the Worldwide Cannabis Market LeadThe largest group of cannabis buyers will be in North America.March 1, 2018FinanceCalifornia's New Cannabis Laws Squeeze Out Compassionate Care ProgramsUnder the state's legalization legislation, cannabis businesses are required to pay taxes on all products, including donations and samples.January 30, 2018FinanceFederal Data Shows More Banks Are Serving Marijuana BusinessesThe number of depository institutions that are actively banking the cannabis industry has increased roughly 18% since the beginning of 2017.January 3, 2018FinanceFlorida's Medical Marijuana Industry Loses Its Bank, But Others are Stepping InFirst Green Bank is pulling the plug on its cannabis clients.January 2, 2018DispensaryThe States Likely to Legalize Marijuana in 2018Vermont, New Jersey and Michigan top the listDecember 27, 2017VermontVermont Will Legalize Marijuana Within Weeks, Officials SayGov. Phil Scott said he is "comfortable" signing a cannabis legalization bill into law in early 2018.December 15, 2017Industry HeadlinesWHO Report Finds No Public Health Risks or Abuse Potential for CBDAccording to a preliminary WHO report published last month, naturally occurring CBD is safe and well tolerated in humans, and is not associated with any negative public health effects.December 12, 2017Cannabis Industry Events for BusinessesEventbrite Pulls Some Cannabis Events From Its SiteThe site has also suspended some users' accounts.October 24, 2017CaliforniaLos Angeles County Issues Its First Cannabis LicenseYvonne DeLaRosa Green was awarded the first cannabis business license for her dispensary 99 High Tide Collective in Malibu.October 13, 2017Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page