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SPARC Launches Vape Cartridge to Benefit Last Prisoner Project

A portion of sales from each cartridge will go directly to the organization as part of SPARC’s Carts for a Cause program.

Nevada Compliance Board Holds Inaugural Meeting, FDA Issues Much-Anticipated Report: Week in Review

The newly established Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board met for the first time this week and signed off on a disciplinary settlement that will revoke six of CWNevada’s 14 licenses.

California Bureau of Cannabis Control Presents Report on Equity Grant Funding to Legislature

The report compiles information from numerous California cities and counties that altogether received $40 million in funding—outlining demographics, cannabis arrests and other statistics as well as plans to create equity programs.

California Lawmakers Consider Imposing Fines to Combat State’s Illicit Cannabis Market

A new bill would establish fines for businesses that knowingly provide aid, such as building space or advertising platforms, to illegal cannabis operations.

Lawmakers in Virginia, Pennsylvania Push for Cannabis Legalization, Arkansas Campaigns Run Out of Time to Qualify Adult-Use Initiatives for 2020 Ballot: Week in Review

This week, a Virginia Delegate announced plans to legalize adult-use cannabis in a special session of the legislature, while a Pennsylvania Senator urged the governor to consider legalization.

Cannabis Dispensary Applicants Drop Lawsuit Over Los Angeles’ Licensing Process

The city has agreed to process the next 100 applicants in line for licenses, which could double the number of permits issued during this licensing round.

Rap Icon Rick Ross Partners with Cookies to Form COLLINS AVE

The new COLLINS AVE cannabis brand will launch with three strains selected by Ross and Cookies founder and fellow rapper Berner.

Success Centers Helps Fill Dispensary Jobs in the Bay Area with a Focus on Social Equity

The California-based organization connects employers with qualified job seekers and has helped cannabis companies find candidates under San Francisco’s Equity Program.

New Terms Announced for Canopy Growth-Acreage Holdings Merger, California Extends Cannabis License Fee Deferrals: Week in Review

This week, Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings amended the terms of their merger deal, which has significantly dropped in value.

Los Angeles Amends Rules for Cannabis Licensing Amid Backlash Surrounding City’s Social Equity Program

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved rules July 1 to refine the licensing process and the criteria for new applicants seeking a cannabis license under the program.

America’s Reckoning with Racism is ‘More Than a Moment,’ Say Cannabis Industry Members

The Minority Cannabis Business Association and Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana hosted a Facebook Live event to confront a lack of diversity in many organizations’ leadership and management structures, cultural appropriation, and more.

California Offers License Fee Deferrals to Additional Licensees

The deferral of renewal fees is being expanded to companies with state commercial cannabis licenses that expire in July and August

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