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Finance

MedMen Co-Founders Step Down from Company’s Board of Directors

Adam Bierman, a member of the board, and Andrew Modlin, an observer to the board, have resigned from these roles.

June 23, 2020

Oregon

Oregon Cannabis Association Elects New Board of Directors

Twenty-five candidates applied to serve on the board, and 13 were chosen to lead the organization.

June 23, 2020

Industry Headlines

M4MM and MCBA Announce June 26th Cannabis Solidarity Event and Call to Action for Dismantling Systemic Racism

Speakers include Think BIG co-founder C.J. Wallace, Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers, and Curaleaf Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility Khadijah Tribble.

June 23, 2020

Missouri

Missouri Regulators Investigate Fraudulent Medical Cannabis Certifications

The Department of Health and Senior Services has discovered that patients have submitted physician certification forms signed by an unauthorized doctor.

June 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Considers Changes to Economic Empowerment Applicant Requirements

Regulators are weighing whether to reduce business ownership by economic empowerment applicants from at least 51% to 33%, as well as whether to expand the categories of people eligible to participate in the social equity program.

June 22, 2020

Coronavirus and Cannabis

Nearly Two-Thirds of Cannabis Cultivators Say COVID-19 Has Impacted Their Businesses

According to Cannabis Business Times’ 2020 State of the Industry Report, 63% of participants reported that the pandemic has affected their companies, resulting in decreased sales and staff cuts for some, and a jump in sales for others.

June 22, 2020

Louisiana

Louisiana Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion into Law, New Jersey Assembly Approves Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law that allows doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any condition.

June 20, 2020

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Lebanon County Cannot Prohibit Parolees from Using Medical Cannabis

The county had instituted a policy that barred patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program from using cannabis while on probation.

June 19, 2020

Outdoor Cannabis Harvest

SPARC Hires Out-of-Work Farmers for Its Sungrown Cannabis Operation in Glen Ellen, Calif.

The vertically integrated cannabis operator partnered with La Luz to employ 10 workers referred by the nonprofit organization.

June 19, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Assembly Passes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

The legislation now goes to the Senate, where lawmakers have introduced their own decriminalization measure.

June 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Maine Cannabis Operator Files Lawsuit Against Portland Over City’s Residency Requirement

Wellness Connection of Maine is suing the city over its cannabis ordinance, alleging that it is “unconstitutional” and “discriminatory” to non-local businesses.

June 18, 2020

Nevada

Nevada Officials Approve Pardons for Low-Level Cannabis Convictions

A resolution passed by the Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners will pardon thousands convicted of the possession of one ounce or less of cannabis.

June 18, 2020