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Finance

Detroit Officials Propose Ordinance to Allow Adult-Use Cannabis Sales, Polls Show Promising Results for Cannabis Ballot Measures: Week in Review

This week, Detroit Councilman James Tate and Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled details of a proposal to license and regulate adult-use businesses within the city.

October 31, 2020

International

New Zealand Set to Reject Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization, According to Preliminary Election Results

Full results are expected to be published Nov. 6.

October 30, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Michigan Governor Signs Expungement Bill Into Law, Illinois Collects More than $100 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue: Week in Review

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation into law this week that will automatically expunge criminal records for those convicted of certain cannabis-related offenses.

October 17, 2020

International

Congress of Colombia Advances Two Bills to Regulate Adult-Use Cannabis

"Colombia has advanced strongly on defending the rights of individuals," Luis Fernando Velasco tells CBT.

October 13, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Young Voters Key for New Zealand’s Cannabis Legalization Referendum, According to New Poll

Most in favor of the legalization measure are 18- to 25-year-olds, according to a Research New Zealand poll.

October 12, 2020

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