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Los Angeles Licensing Fees for Marijuana Businesses Exceeding Expectations

The city has issued a total of 101 temporary authorizations to marijuana businesses since the drug became legal for recreational use and sales in the beginning of January.

U.S. House Introduces Bill to Protect Legal Cannabis States While Berkeley, Calif., Becomes ‘Sanctuary City’: Week In Review

We’ve rounded up our top 10 articles to keep you up-to-date on the latest industry news.

Tilray Signs Letter of Intent with National Access Cannabis to Supply Province of Manitoba

Tilray signed an LOI to supply National Access Cannabis with up to 3,000 kg of cannabis and up to 4,000 liters of cannabis oil per year for five years across a variety of brands for responsible adult consumers.

Sun Life Financial to Add Medical Marijuana Option to Group Benefits Plans

The Toronto-based insurer said the move was influenced by rising interest from clients.

Bipartisan Bill Offered in House to Protect Marijuana Users in Legal Cannabis States

Reps. Lou Correa and Matt Gaetz introduced the “Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act,” which would mirror a Obama-era memo that relaxed enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states where the drug is legal.

Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Proposed by Legalization Opponents in New Jersey

The measure, proposed by State Sen. Ronald Rice and State Sen. Robert Singer, would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and address concerns about racially discriminatory arrests.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Mulls Governor's Order To 'Go Slow' With Draft Regulations

Gov. Charlie Baker's recent comments have garnered backlash among marijuana advocates.

Back to the Drawing Board for Bill to Stop Enforcement of Marijuana Laws in St. Louis

The City Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on Board Bill 180, which would direct St. Louis police not to spend time or energy enforcing cannabis laws.

Canadian Senate Deal on Cannabis Bill Timeline Means No Sales Before August

Now, Canadians probably can't expect to buy legal marijuana before early August.

California Special Needs Students Would Be Allowed to Use Medical Marijuana in School Under New Legislation

Sen. Jerry Hill's measure would allow a parent or guardian to administer the drug on school campuses where the practice has been approved by the county board of education.

Berkeley, Calif., Cuts Its Cannabis Tax Rate in Half to Attract, Keep Businesses

The tax rate, now 5 percent, is among the lowest in the Bay Area and could put pressure on neighboring cities to cut theirs, too.

North Dakota's Recreational Marijuana Petitions Run Into Problems

4,000 have signed so far.

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