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International

New Campaign Launches in Support of New Zealand’s Cannabis Referendum

The nationwide poster campaign features 60 New Zealanders.

October 1, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Lawmakers Send Legislation to Regulate Cannabis Sales to Governor, Illinois Gives Dispensary Applicants Another Shot at Licensing Lottery: Week in Review

The Vermont Senate approved a bill this week to legalize cannabis sales in the state, sending the proposal to Gov. Phil Scott.

September 26, 2020

Finance

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.

September 21, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

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.

August 29, 2020

International

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.

August 28, 2020

Maine

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.

August 1, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

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.

July 30, 2020

Washington

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.

June 30, 2020

Distribution

Rubicon Organics Signs Agreement with German Distributor

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

June 22, 2020

Finance

Steve Dobler to Retire From Role With Aurora

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

June 16, 2020

International

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.

June 4, 2020

Finance

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.

June 3, 2020