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Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Sens. Jon Erpenbach and Patrick Testin and Rep. Chris Taylor introduced the bipartisan bill Sept. 20.

September 23, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

House to Vote on SAFE Banking Act, U.S. Government Grants $3 Million for CBD Research: Week in Review

The House will vote later this month on bipartisan legislation that would allow cannabis businesses to access the federal banking system.

September 21, 2019

Industry Headlines

U.S. Government Announces $3 Million in Research Grants to Study Whether CBD Can Relieve Pain

Nine research grants have been awarded to study CBD and other chemicals, although THC research is excluded.

September 20, 2019

Pennsylvania

FARMACEUTICALRX LLC of Pennsylvania Receives Full Certification to Operate Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor Operations

FARMACEUTICALRX was awarded a Grower/Processor license last summer from the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Office as part of Round Two of the Medical Marijuana Program.

September 19, 2019

Distribution

Cresco Labs to Acquire Assets from Tryke Companies, Including Reef Dispensary Locations in Nevada and Arizona

Among the acquired assets is Tryke’s Reef Dispensary location adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip.

September 19, 2019

Distribution

InterCure Subsidiary Canndoc Signs Strategic Distribution Agreement with S.L.E. of Teva Pharmaceuticals

Under terms of the agreement, S.L.E. will distribute Canndoc's GMP products to pharma clients, including hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and all pharmacies in Israel, including pharmacy chains.

September 18, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Hampshire House Overrides Governor's Veto and Approves Home Cultivation Bill

HB 364 will now return to the Senate for a final vote, which is expected Sept. 19.

September 18, 2019

Ohio

Ohio’s Medical Cannabis Is Too Expensive and Inconvenient, According to a Patient Survey

The state’s medical marijuana cardholders provided insights in a survey conducted by Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement Policy Center and an advocacy group called Harm Reduction Ohio.

September 18, 2019

Finance

GB Sciences Sells Its Louisiana Medical Marijuana Business at a $32 Million Total Valuation

A 50-percent ownership stake in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC will be purchased by Wellcana Plus LLC, affiliated through its managers with the group which holds the other 50 percent of the Louisiana operations.

September 17, 2019

Interviews & Opinion

Berkeley Patients Group Turns 20: Settling Into California’s Legal Cannabis Market

In Part II of a three-part series, BPG Co-Founder and Vice President Etienne Fontan discusses how the state’s cannabis industry has changed post-legalization and how the dispensary has overcome the growing pains.

September 17, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Hampshire Might Allow Medical Cannabis Businesses to Transition to For-Profit Business Model

Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed a bill that would have eliminated the non-profit requirement for businesses, but lawmakers have a chance to override that veto Sept. 18.

September 16, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Industry Stakeholders Address Vaping-Related Lung Disease Outbreak, FTC Warns CBD Companies Against Unsubstantiated Health Claims: Week in Review

The cannabis industry is confronting the vaping-related lung disease debate after six reported deaths, more than 450 other cases of vaping-related illnesses across 33 states and a series of national news headlines brought the issue to the forefront this week.

September 14, 2019