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Vermont Becomes Eleventh State to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Sales

But realistically, regulators will not begin licensing cannabis-related businesses and activities until the spring of 2022.

Following End of Caregiver Sourcing to Michigan Cannabis Businesses, Redbud Roots Works to Address Supply Issues

New facilities, automation and a high-THC cultivar keep cannabis product on the move.

Disqualified Social Equity Applicants Sue IDFPR

The applicants, many of them veterans, are also asking Illinois’ Cook County Circuit Court to subpoena accounting firm KPMG to share details of its scoring process.

Los Angeles Will Begin Accepting Applications for Additional Cannabis Licenses Oct. 20

The Department of Cannabis Regulation will accept applications for delivery, distribution, non-volatile manufacturing and testing labs, with delivery licenses available only to social equity applicants.

Michigan Will Allow Cannabis Businesses to Apply for Standalone Adult-Use Licenses March 1

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency is removing a requirement that businesses must hold a medical cannabis license to apply for an adult-use permit in an effort to combat the illicit market.

Finalists for Illinois Cannabis Dispensary Licenses File Lawsuit Over State’s Decision to Give Applicants Second Chance to Qualify for Lottery

The lawsuit asks the Illinois Supreme Court to award the licenses without the recent changes to the process.

Nevada Governor Makes Final Two Appointments to Cannabis Compliance Board

Gov. Steve Sisolak has appointed Bryan Young, a Reno-based physician, and Riana Durrett, the former director of the Nevada Dispensary Association, to the five-member board.

Virginia Legislature Passes Bill to Prohibit Police Stops Based on Cannabis Odor

The legislation, which limits the ability of law enforcement to conduct warrantless searches solely based on the smell of cannabis, is now headed to Gov. Ralph Northam.

West Virginia Issues 10 Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

The Office of Medical Cannabis will score processor and dispensary applications next, with the goal of launching sales in the spring.

Consumers, Advocates Call on Vermont Governor to Veto Bill to Tax, Regulate Cannabis Sales

A group of roughly 50 people met outside the statehouse Oct. 4 to voice their opposition to Senate Bill 54, claiming that it fails to address social and racial justice, among other issues.

Ohio Recalls Medical Cannabis Edibles Due to Heavy Metals

The cannabis-infused chocolates were processed by Canton-based Mother Grows Best and sold in eight dispensaries across the state.

California Cannabis Banking Bill Becomes Law, Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands of Cannabis Convictions: Week in Review

A new law in California will provide a safe harbor for banking institutions doing business with cannabis companies.

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