Maine regulators scrapped a proposed change to rules for its medical cannabis program after caregivers and consumers protested.
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Opinion: The road to revolutionizing the cannabis beverage industry
Consumer sentiment is often the main driver in new category creation and the same bodes true for the burgeoning cannabis beverage industry.
Washington state to require pesticide testing for adult-use cannabis products
Washington state regulators will finally require pesticide testing of adult-use cannabis products, which nearly all other markets with legal marijuana programs already require.
Best practices for cannabis growers seeking to reduce energy use
Cannabis growers seeking to reduce energy usage should look at their facilities from a big-picture perspective – in other words, beyond a single factor such as lighting.
Arkansas medical marijuana sales top $20 million for January
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas exceeded the $20 million mark for the first month of 2022.
Oregon regulator shows leniency, shortens backlog of marijuana violations
Oregon’s cannabis regulatory agency said it has significantly reduced the backlog of violation cases against marijuana licensees and appears to have shifted to a softer enforcement stance.
Washington state cannabis delivery illegal, judge reaffirms
A judge in Washington state ruled that a retail marijuana company violated state law by using a cannabis delivery service.
Led by gummies, edibles keep pace with growth of overall US cannabis market
Gummies continue to dominate the U.S. edibles market, particularly among new marijuana consumers, although other consumable products are growing in popularity, including those that replicate the whole-plant experience as well as healthier options.
Arkansas marijuana grower, retailer sue state over doctor’s visit rules
A medical marijuana cultivator and owners of a dispensary in Arkansas are suing the state over rules that prevent MMJ recommendations without an in-person visit to a physician.
Rash of robberies has Washington state’s cash-only cannabis industry on edge
Cannabis companies in Washington state are reporting an increase in armed robberies, forcing business owners to spend more money to safeguard their stores.
Michigan renames state marijuana regulatory agency, folds in hemp
Michigan’s state marijuana regulatory agency is getting a new name and adding hemp to its purview.
Power company clarifies stance on supplying MS medical cannabis growers
Medical cannabis growers in northern Mississippi might still be able to receive power from a major wholesale energy supplier in the region.
