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Finance

Maine Eliminates Residency Requirement for Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses

The state reached an agreement with a cannabis operator that repeals a rule requiring applicants to live in Maine for a minimum of four years.

May 14, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Florida Cannabis Legalization Campaign Could Face New Legislative Hurdles to Secure Spot on 2022 Ballot

The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether Make It Legal Florida’s adult-use ballot initiative qualifies for the ballot.

May 14, 2020

Compliance

NCIA Calls for Cannabis Oversight Change

In comments to the DEA’s request for information, NCIA advises cannabis research be overseen by health agency.

May 13, 2020

Compliance

Colorado Adds 8 Products to List of Pesticides that Can Be Used on Cannabis

The products can now be used without violating the Pesticide Applicators' Act.

May 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio’s Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Campaign Suspends Effort to Get Cannabis Legalization Initiative on 2020 Ballot

The state rejected the group’s initial petition, and the campaign has struggled to find its footing as Ohio responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020

Nevada

Joesy Whales, Co-Founder of GG Strains, Dies at 66

The co-creator of the Original Glue (GG4) cannabis variety passed away May 6.

May 12, 2020

Canadian Cannabis Market

Rubicon Organics Receives License to Sell Cannabis from Health Canada

With the receipt of the sales license, Rubicon Organics is now able to directly sell its organic certified flower to all provincial and territorial distributors.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Investigation Into Roll Out of Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Governor’s Office

Meanwhile, a lawmaker has introduced an amendment to the state’s medical cannabis law that would eliminate the licensing cap, thus eliminating the controversial scoring process that led to the investigation.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts Plans to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Delivery License Application This Month

The Cannabis Control Commission will release the application May 28, as some regulators have said that delivery is a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Newly Released Memo Advises DEA to Change Cannabis Research Regulations, Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, a 2018 memo surfaced, indicating that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s practices have been non-compliant with international drug laws for decades.

May 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Policy Advocates Urge Congress to Include Banking Reform in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Advocates argue that the lack of banking access hinders social distancing efforts, increases risk of contagion, creates unnecessary financial hardship and presents other safety risks for essential businesses and patients.

May 8, 2020

Ohio

198 Farmers Applied for Licenses in Ohio’s First Year of Hemp Industry

The number was lower than expected, but several unique characteristics in the state offer great promise.

May 8, 2020