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International

Flora Growth Applauds Update to Colombian Cannabis Regulations That Substantially Increases Revenue Potential; Executes International Cannabis Supply Agreement

Colombia President Ivan Duque Marquez signed a law that will allow a larger amount of dry flower to be exported after a high-profile meeting of Colombian cannabis business leaders with U.S.-listed public companies.

July 26, 2021

Finance

Aurora Cannabis Announces Appointment of New Independent Director

Theresa Firestone, a senior healthcare executive, will fill the newly added position.

July 26, 2021

New York

Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York

The measure would permit farmers to grow and sell cannabis to retailers under provisional licenses until the OCM is established.

July 21, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New Lawsuit Takes Aim at Utah’s Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Process

Plaintiff JLPR LLC alleges that multistate operators had an unfair advantage and that state officials coached certain applicants on how to secure licenses.

July 21, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Oregon Liquor Control Commission Approves Temporary Rules to Begin Hemp Field Inspections

The regulations allow the OLCC to test hemp fields across the state to determine if the grows are legitimate or illegal.

July 21, 2021

Compliance

Flying With Cannabis in New York? Rest Easy.

A federal security director of 15 upstate airports says travelers who possess cannabis are not TSA’s focus during screenings.

July 20, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Michigan-Owned Company Sues Illinois Over Revised Cannabis Licensing Regulations

Sozo Illinois, Inc. argues that the latest change to the licensing process discriminates against out-of-state operators and violates the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution.

July 20, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Prepares for April Launch of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

The Cannabis Control Division is working through its rulemaking process to have regulations in place for sales to begin April 1, 2022.

July 20, 2021

Virginia

Governor Northam Announces Appointments to Three Cannabis Oversight Boards

Newly-created boards will lead multi-year legalization process, establish an equitable marijuana industry in Virginia.

July 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

LA County Board of Supervisors Agree to Reconsider Cannabis Regulations Following Invasion of Illegal Cannabis Grows

The agreement came after law enforcement seized $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis in Southern California.

July 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Groups Working to Place Competing Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measures on Missouri’s 2022 Ballot

Fair Access Missouri and Legal Missouri 2022 plan to put the issue before voters in next year’s election.

July 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Set to Award New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses After Lawsuits, Delays

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office has announced that a series of lotteries to award the 185 licenses are planned for later this month and August.

July 16, 2021