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Massachusetts

The Source+ Announces Brett Sprau as Director of Massachusetts

In this role, Sprau brings nearly a decade of cannabis industry experience to bring the company’s first East Coast dispensary to life.

September 29, 2022

Arkansas

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Could Give Arkansas’ Economy Major Boost, Study Shows

A study from the Arkansas Economic Development Institute projects annual adult-use sales averaging as high as $681.7 million.

September 29, 2022

International

Japan to Consider Medical Cannabis Legislation

A Japanese health ministry panel suggested adapting the country’s cannabis laws to meet medical needs and evolving international standards.

September 29, 2022

California

Lowell Farms Inc. Commences Sales of Its New Preroll: the Lowell 35

The packaging for Lowell’s new 35’s is innovative and responsible–paper based–small, lightweight, and is easy to fit into a pocket.

September 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Newly Appointed Chair of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Is Still Listed as Owner of Cultivation Business

Shannon O’Brien is listed as “owner/partner” of Greenfield Greenery in that company’s 2020 application for a cultivation license.

September 29, 2022

Compliance

Nevada Cannabis Lab Faces 10-Year Ban for Manipulating Test Results

The state’s Cannabis Compliance Board denied the testing facility’s motion to dismiss disciplinary action tied to THC potency, microbials and heavy metals.

September 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

FDA’s Most Recent Hire Could Lead to CBD Regulation

The federal agency named Norman Birenbaum as senior public health advisor at the agency’s Center for Regulatory Programs Sept. 26.

September 28, 2022

D.C.

Poll Shows Majority of DC Voters Oppose Council’s Decision to Shut Down Cannabis Gifting Shops

The survey results, released by the i-71 Committee, reveal that 66% of likely D.C. voters support Initiative 71, the district’s adult-use cannabis legalization measure, and its current implementation, including cannabis gifting.

September 28, 2022

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

Hempcrete Insulation Receives Certification in US Residential Building Codes

The certification allows hemp-lime (hempcrete) to be used as a standard material in residential construction beginning in 2024.

September 28, 2022

Hiring Cannabis Personnel

USHBA Appoints President and Vice President

Henry Gage Jr. now serves as USHBA president and Ryan Doherty serves as vice president.

September 28, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions

OEG Retail Cannabis to Acquire Dispensaries, Tokyo Smoke Brand From Canopy Growth

The company will acquire 23 of Canopy’s Tweed and Tokyo Smoke stores in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

September 28, 2022

New Mexico

Schwazze Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Ruidoso, N.M.

The grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8; a major expansion of the R. Greenleaf retail banner begins.

September 28, 2022