Maine medical marijuana operator sues over MMJ residency requirement
Maine’s leading medical marijuana operator is challenging the state’s MMJ residency requirement, seven months after suing and getting the state to back […]
Category: Marijuana Legalization and Regulatory News for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis banking reform excluded from $900 billion coronavirus relief package
Cannabis banking reform will have to wait. Such reform isn’t included in the 5,593-page, $900 billion coronavirus relief bill being considered Monday […]
Oregon cannabis regulators ban additives first seen in vaping crisis, require more disclosure
A recall of cannabis vape products in Oregon is shedding light on additional non-cannabis additives that have potential to harm consumers and […]
New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to regulate biggest East Coast recreational marijuana market
New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation to regulate and launch an adult-use marijuana market next year that’s expected to become the […]
Massachusetts fills two open seats on state Cannabis Control Commission
The main body regulating legal marijuana in Massachusetts is gaining two more members. Massachusetts fills two open seats on state Cannabis Control […]
New California cannabis health-warning label requirement could trigger swell of industry lawsuits
Health warning labels will be required for all cannabis products sold in California starting Jan. 3, a mandate that will likely create […]
Steps cannabis retailers can take to curtail spam telemarketing, avoid legal woes
Unlike mainstream retailers, cannabis retailers can access only a limited number of platforms to communicate with customers. Social media and traditional marketing […]
How passage of the SAFE Banking Act could impact cannabis businesses
The SAFE Banking Act is nearing the finish line in the U.S. Congress, and many expect it to become law sometime in […]
US House passes bill to expedite, expand medical cannabis research
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a groundbreaking bill to reduce barriers and expand scientific research into medical cannabis, a […]
Detroit expected to issue recreational marijuana permits by summer 2021
Regulators in Detroit will finally start accepting applications for recreational marijuana business licenses in January, and the permits are expected to be […]