The Parent Company, a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, is taking advantage of Apple opening up its App Store to cannabis companies.
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Marijuana firm MedMen installs Tom Lynch as CEO on permanent basis
Los Angeles-based MedMen Enterprises announced it has permanently appointed to Chief Executive Officer Tom Lynch, who has served as interim CEO since March 2020.Â
Lotteries for Illinois cannabis retail store licenses begin July 29
The drawing for 110 cannabis dispensary licenses for minority applicants in Illinois is slated for later this month.
Colorado cannabis cultivation law to tackle adverse weather, cross-pollination, interstate commerce
In forward-thinking action as a response to several concerns from outdoor cannabis growers in Colorado, state lawmakers took action earlier this year that should help cultivators succeed in a few key areas.
Marijuana company takes blame for sparking 80-acre California wildfire
Mendocino County, California cannabis distributor Flow Kana has admitted that one of its employees started a fire last week that burned 80 acres, forcing 250 to flee the area and destroyed three houses.Â
Michigan cannabis edibles firm’s license suspended for alleged violations
A Michigan marijuana company’s business license was suspended indefinitely after regulators accused an employee of licking a spatula used to make cannabis edibles.
How the SAFE Banking Act could ignite global cannabis reform
First proposed and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019 and then passed again by the House on April 19Â of this year, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act is intended to protect financial institutions that provide services to cannabis companies.
Missouri governor denies tax relief for medical cannabis companies
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson shot down legislation that would have eased the taxed burden for medical marijuana companies.
Michigan recalls 10,000 cannabis edibles that weren’t properly inspected
Regulators in Michigan issued a recall for 10,000 cannabis-infused chocolates because the products didn’t undergo the proper inspection.
Constant testing key to formulating cannabis products at the correct potency
Bad headlines are the stuff of nightmares for anyone making consumer products infused with cannabis: Look at this item where the potency didn’t match the label!
Nevada reappoints three members to cannabis regulatory board
Nevada has re-added three members to its compliance board that oversees the state’s marijuana industry.
How cannabis growers can scout for pests, diseases
While the vast majority of insects don’t cause economically significant damage, preventing a pest outbreak before it gets out of hand is the ultimate goal of an integrated pest management plan.
