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Legislation and Regulation

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.

May 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Local Approval Becomes Next Obstacle in the Rollout of Maine’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market

The market’s launch has been delayed by legislative and regulatory hurdles, the COVID-19 pandemic, and now businesses must await local ordinances from their communities.

May 15, 2020

Finance

Maine Eliminates Residency Requirement for Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses

The state reached an agreement with a cannabis operator that repeals a rule requiring applicants to live in Maine for a minimum of four years.

May 14, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Delays Awarding New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses, Canopy Growth Lays off 200 More Workers: Week in Review

This week, Illinois regulators planned to issue 75 adult-use dispensary licenses, but instead announced that they will now wait until the governor’s disaster proclamation expires.

May 2, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Portland City Council Votes to Issue Temporary Cannabis Testing Lab Licenses

The move is an effort to ensure a quick launch of Maine’s adult-use market after the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Canopy Growth Drastically Reduces Operations, Virginia Governor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

The Canadian licensed producer is ceasing operations at several of its locations to slow down cash-burn as its new CEO reviews costs.

April 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Maine Regulators Postpone Launch of State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Citing safety and social distancing concerns, the Office of Marijuana Policy has indefinitely delayed the launch of adult-use sales.

April 13, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Passion for Medical Cannabis Fuels AAA Pharmaceutical Alternatives’ Transition to Maine’s Adult-Use Market: The Starting Line

Founder Aaron “Roy” Scalia is building on lessons learned as a caregiver in the state’s medical program to serve the broader adult-use market.

April 3, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

DEA Takes Steps to Approve Cannabis Cultivation Applications, States Issue New Rules for Industry Amid COVID-19 Concerns: Week in Review

The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its regulations in an effort to approve pending applications for licenses that allow entities to grow cannabis for research purposes.

March 28, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

COVID-19 May Delay the Launch of Maine’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market

While the state planned to open the market in June, a memo from the Office of Marijuana Policy states this timing could conflict with social distancing guidelines.

March 25, 2020

Finance

Cannabis Industry Grapples with COVID-19 Outbreak, Maine Issues First Adult-Use Licenses: Week in Review

From regulators allowing cannabis delivery and curbside sales to dispensaries being deemed “essential” during shutdowns, the industry is adjusting rapidly.

March 21, 2020

Maine

Maine Issues First Round of Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

The Office of Marijuana Policy has given provisional approval to 31 businesses for cultivation, manufacturing and retail operations.

March 16, 2020