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New York governor signs cannabis labor bill, moves to scrap wage board

Gov. Kathy Hochul said a cannabis wage board could raise costs and drive consumers to the illicit market. Changes also end the labor peace mandate.

News October 29
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State hemp THC bans are already boosting marijuana MSO revenue

Ohio cannabis sales are up 25% since a state ban on hemp THC products sold outside of licensed marijuana retailers took effect, and marijuana MSOs are benefiting.

News October 29
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New York cannabis sales top $1.4 billion through Q3

The third-quarter figure accounts for about 34% of the $4.1 billion in cumulative sales since the market launched in December 2022.

News October 28
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Federal hemp THC rescue possible after midterm elections – but with new rules

A rescue plan for hemp cannabinoid products is likely to emerge after the midterm elections, according to Capitol Hill players, but not every product currently on the market will make…

News October 28
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Rhode Island hemp firms can quarantine inventory ahead of federal THC ban

Rhode Island hemp businesses can quarantine intoxicating inventory rather than destroy it, keeping options open if federal rules change.

News October 27
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Nevada latest mature cannabis market to consider tax increase

Diminishing cannabis tax revenue in Nevada is leading lawmakers to ponder tweaks in the cannabis tax, including an increase to the excise tax charged at the point of sale.

News October 27
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California social equity cannabis licenses top nonequity active rates

A review of 1,653 California retail licenses finds 81% of social equity holders are active versus 76% for nonequity licenses.

News October 26
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Marijuana MSO sues Ohio town, claiming local fees were ‘extortion’

Pierce Township's attempt to collect 4.5% of cannabis retailers' annual gross as a condition of being allowed to operate amounts to illegal "extortion," Vext Science claims in a lawsuit.

News October 26
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Texas hemp groups sue over rule counting THCA as delta-9 THC

A hemp group and manufacturer oppose rules that count THCA against the legal THC limit and add tougher testing, labeling and fee mandates.

News October 23
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