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New Zealand Medical Cannabis Company Awarded License to Grow Country’s Largest Crop to Date

Marlborough-based Puro received a license Sept. 17 to grow up to 90,000 plants.

Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization, Nebraska Secretary of State Sends Medical Cannabis Initiative to November Ballot: Week in Review

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to legalize is part of a broader plan to boost the state’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Poland, New Study Will Examine CBD Effects on Elephants

The Warsaw Zoo will study the effects of CBD-rich cannabis on its three African elephants, according to Agence France Presse.

U.S. House Approves Federal Protections for State-Legal Cannabis Businesses, Maine Expects Adult-Use Sales to Launch This Year: Week in Review

Lawmakers passed an amendment this week that bars the Department of Justice from using taxpayer funds to enforce federal anti-cannabis laws in states that have legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis.

149 Growers Apply to Participate in the Netherlands’ Regulated Cannabis Cultivation Experiment

The Ministries for Medical Care and of Justice and Security will evaluate the applications and license 10 growers by early 2021.

Federal Judge Presses U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Transparency in Cannabis Policy

An ongoing lawsuit seeks information on a federal policy that has barred Canadian cannabis industry stakeholders from entering the U.S.

Rubicon Organics Signs Agreement with German Distributor

The agreement will see the Canadian company export cannabis to Canacur for distribution in Germany.

Steve Dobler to Retire From Role With Aurora

The Aurora Cannabis co-founder and president will step down at the end of June.

Isracann Prepares For New Cannabis Export Rules, Announces New COO

As Israel announces loosened restrictions on cannabis exports to Europe, the company looks to capitalize on the new market.

Neptune Announces Robert DiPede as Senior VP of Biodroga and Health and Wellness Innovation

Former Walmart executive looks to help the company expand its cannabis and other health and wellness products sales.

The Valens Company Enters Australia’s Cannabis Market with Agreement with Country’s Largest Distributor, Eyes Small-Sized Facility Build Out Down the Road

The agreement provides The Valens Company with strategic access to the second largest cannabis market outside of North America.

U.S. House Includes SAFE Banking Act in New COVID-19 Relief Bill, Montana Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive: Week in Review

This week, House lawmakers included legislative language from the SAFE Banking Act in new legislation aimed at economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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