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Tag: CBT > Social Equity Policies in Cannabis Industry
Legislation and Regulation
Key Regulatory Changes in Colorado’s Marijuana Industry – What Businesses Need to Know
A law to streamline the state’s regulations for marijuana licensees will take effect Aug. 7.
August 7, 2024
New York
New York on Pace to Sell $520M of Cannabis in 2024; Could Crack $700M
The state’s recent sales boom features weekly store openings and increased enforcements efforts, marking a U-turn from a dismal 2023.
July 15, 2024
Connecticut
Verano Opens 3rd Connecticut Social Equity Joint Venture Dispensary
The Zen Leaf store in Naugatuck is the company’s fifth retail location in the state.
May 2, 2024
Delaware
Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Works to Include Medical Operators to Kickstart Adult-Use Sales
Under current law, the state’s top regulator must establish a commercial market that omits an automatic transition pathway for existing cannabis companies.
April 22, 2024
Cannabis Rescheduling
'Deschedule or Do Nothing:' Drug Policy Alliance Says Rescheduling Cannabis Would Not End Criminalization
Drug Policy Alliance and representatives from other cannabis organizations and businesses explained the limitations and potential harms of relisting cannabis as a Schedule III drug from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in a special virtual press briefing.
March 1, 2024
Arizona
Arizona Company Using Social Equity Licenses as ‘Placeholders’ for Forthcoming Dispensaries
Guadalupe-based Mint Cannabis acquired control of four retail licenses and used them to put four dispensaries inside a single business complex to meet a state deadline while the company works on building out permanent locations.
February 8, 2024
Industry Headlines
Ascend Reveals Evolution of Social Equity Programs With Launch of Ascend 'CO-LAB for Social Equity'
The multistate operator unveils an Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity "takeover" at the company's dispensaries throughout February.
February 1, 2024
Maryland
Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Round Draws 1,700+ Applicants
The most competitive category includes just a 3% chance to win.
December 15, 2023
New York
13 More Cannabis Dispensaries Opening in New York
More than 20% of the state’s licensed adult-use retail operations are majority owned by Black operators.
December 15, 2023
Alabama
Trulieve Awarded Alabama Cannabis License; Verano, INSA, TheraTrue Left Out
The four highest ranking applicants from a blind, third-party scoring process were all omitted from the state’s licensing do-over.
December 13, 2023
Illinois
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Waiving Cannabis Transporter Fees
The new law also places a moratorium on this licensing category.
December 11, 2023
Ohio
Home Grow Is Back on the Table: Ohio Lawmakers Take U-Turn on Changes to Cannabis Legalization
In a fast-moving week, the state Senate passed a bill that now includes a personal possession limit in line with what voters approved in November.
December 7, 2023
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