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Legislation and Regulation

Georgia Lawmakers Consider Legislation to Redo Medical Cannabis Licensing Process

House Bill 1425 would scrap the licenses that the state tentatively issued last year and authorize a new request for proposals from companies looking to produce and sell low-THC oil.

March 15, 2022

Texas

Texas Governor Hopeful Beto O’Rourke Rides Pro-Cannabis Stance

The Democratic candidate told South by Southwest Conference attendees that cannabis use is nonpartisan, and he will push for legalization if elected.

March 15, 2022

Finance

TerrAscend Exec: ‘We Want to Add One to Two Additional States Over the Next Six to 12 Months’

After closing its $545-million acquisition of Gage Growth Corp. this week, TerrAscend is keeping its collective eye on the horizon.

March 15, 2022

Cannabis Delivery

Pineapple Express Now Offering Next-Day Cannabis Delivery Through BC Cannabis Stores

The company, a subsidiary of Fire & Flower, launched delivery services to customers in the Metro Vancouver area on Feb. 28.

March 14, 2022

California

California Senator Introduces Legislation to Bar Municipalities from Prohibiting Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Within Their Jurisdictions

Senate Bill 1186, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, would require all cities and counties to provide consumers access to medical cannabis dispensaries.

March 14, 2022

Branding Your Cannabis Business

Trulieve Partners With Survivor Winner as Momenta Brand Ambassador

Ethan John will support patient education and community outreach initiatives on behalf of Trulieve’s Momenta cannabis brand.

March 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Last-Minute Title Change Derails Lab Testing Bill in West Virginia

The legislation passed both the House and Senate, but the Legislature adjourned before one chamber could OK an amended title.

March 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Louisiana Legislature Considers Bills to Expand State’s Medical Cannabis Program

The legislation would increase the number of cultivation and pharmacy licenses and allow nurse practitioners to recommend medical cannabis to patients, among other provisions.

March 14, 2022

Kansas

Will Kansas Join the Medical Cannabis Legalization Club?

Proposed legislation to include 20-plus qualifying conditions was recently introduced in the state’s Senate.

March 14, 2022

Florida

Curaleaf Celebrates Opening Of Tamarac, Fla. Dispensary

The Tamarac dispensary expands the company's retail presence to 45 locations in Florida and 128 nationwide.

March 14, 2022

California

Los Angeles Head Cannabis Regulator Cat Packer Exits Role

The first executive director of the city’s Department of Cannabis Regulation will be pursuing other professional opportunities.

March 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Supreme Court of Canada Agrees to Weigh Constitutionality of Quebec’s Ban on Home Cultivation

Canada’s federal cannabis law allows people to grow up to four plants for personal use, but Quebec’s Cannabis Regulation Act prohibits home cultivation altogether.

March 11, 2022