Cannabis industry enters 2021 with fresh markets, greater possibilities amid continuing challenges
Let’s face it: As terrible as 2020 was for numerous business sectors, it was surprisingly good for the cannabis industry in multiple […]
Category: Marijuana Legalization and Regulatory News for Cannabis Businesses
Recreational marijuana sales kick off in Arizona less than three months after voters pass ballot measure
Arizona approved 73 dispensaries to start selling recreational marijuana on Friday, launching the state’s adult-use cannabis program with sales beginning less than […]
Dutch recreational cannabis experiment advances after court appeal rejected
A Dutch judge rejected on Thursday a request to annul the results of a lottery process used to select cultivators for the […]
NCIA: High recreational marijuana taxes in New York could hurt legal market
A marijuana industry official cautioned New York officials that recreational marijuana taxes need to be low enough to curtail illicit sales. New […]
These four states could legalize medical marijuana through legislation in 2021
Four red states – Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky and South Carolina – could legalize medical marijuana through their legislatures this year, and, if […]
Massachusetts cannabis retailers sue state over delivery regulations
Marijuana retailers in Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s rules that allow only social equity applicants to deliver […]
Arkansas medical marijuana sales hit $175M in 2020, could double this year
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas reached $175 million in 2020, ending the year with a record $1.22 million day. The Marijuana Business Factbook […]
Marijuana companies weigh how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Cannabis companies are seeking clarity on Covid-19 vaccinations for employees as the pandemic continues to cause logistical challenges in keeping workers safe. […]
Have cannabis residency requirements worn out their welcome?
Montana voters passed a recreational marijuana initiative on Election Day that will require licensed operators to be state residents, as is now […]
New Mexico medical cannabis operator ups pressure to boost plant-count limits
New Mexico’s leading medical cannabis company is trying to compel a court to force state regulators to increase the marijuana plant-count limit, […]