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Legislation and Regulation

Petitions to Legalize Cannabis in Florida Run Short on Signatures as Deadline Looms

Two petitions that would place adult-use cannabis initiatives on Florida’s 2020 ballot need 766,200 signatures before Feb. 1 to qualify.

November 8, 2019

Florida

Florida Supreme Court Will Take Up Governor’s Appeal in Medical Cannabis Case

State lawyers have until Nov. 5 to file an initial brief.

October 17, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

MedMen-PharmaCann Acquisition Falls Apart, New Report Says Vaping-Related Illnesses Similar to Chemical Burns: Week in Review

MedMen and PharmaCann have terminated a $682-million acquisition deal that would have allowed MedMen to purchase PharmaCann in an all-stock transaction.

October 12, 2019

Finance

Surterra Wellness Announces Corporate Name Change to Parallel

The rebranding reflects the company's position as a rapidly growing, global well-being company and reaffirms its commitment to improving the quality of life through the benefits of cannabinoids.

October 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Adult-Use Cannabis Petition Launched in Florida

A petition organized by Make It Legal Florida gathered 100,000 signatures in 20 days.

October 7, 2019

Florida

Green Point Research Acquires 30-Acre Nursery in Fort Meade, Fla.

GPR has purchased Sunshine Growers' facility to establish a hemp-dedicated nursery.

October 3, 2019

Florida

Carlos Lopez-Cantera Announced as President of Hemp Industries Association of Florida

The former lieutenant governor is assuming the leadership role to shape the future of Florida hemp.

September 24, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Florida Medical Marijuana Case Goes to State’s Supreme Court

A lawsuit brought by Florigrown to dispute the state’s licensing process will be heard by the Florida Supreme Court after a split appeals court refused to grant the state’s request for a new hearing.

August 30, 2019

Florida

Cansortium Announces Expansion of Tampa Cultivation Facility to Support Continued Growth in Florida Medical Marijuana Market

Phase 2 of the expansion more than doubles the company's Florida cultivation output.

August 20, 2019

Finance

Liberty Health Sciences Sells Alachua, Fla. Property Along with Ohio-Based Assets

The company is selling 36 acres of land, comprising its Chestnut Hill Tree Farm site in Alachua County, Fla.

August 20, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Florida School Board Approves Medical Marijuana

Charlotte County Public Schools passed a measure that will allow students with a prescription for it to use it on campus, but only if their parent or guardian brings it to them.

August 19, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Louisiana Launches First Medical Cannabis Sales, Florida Lawmaker Introduces Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

Medical cannabis products went on sale for the first time in Louisiana Aug. 6.

August 10, 2019