New Jersey’s top medical marijuana regulator squashed the idea that recreational marijuana should be available immediately after the election.
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Nevada marijuana market regains footing after strict COVID-19 restrictions, fewer tourists
Nevada's recreational marijuana sales have largely recovered, having slumped in the spring from some of the strictest coronavirus shutdown measures in the nation and dwindling numbers of tourists visiting Las Vegas. Industry officials link the rebound to robust demand...
Cannabis software firm Akerna seeks to raise $12 million in public offering
Denver-based Akerna, a marijuana compliance software company, plans to raise $12 million by selling 5 million shares.
Massachusetts regulators delay vote on cannabis delivery permits
Massachusetts cannabis entrepreneurs will have to wait at least a month longer for clarity on marijuana delivery licenses. The state's Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) was scheduled to vote Thursday on new rules for those licenses, but the agency instead delayed the...
Detroit sets plans for recreational cannabis sales
Officials in Detroit, Michigan's largest city, finally announced the rules for allowing licensed adult-use marijuana sales with an effort toward giving social equity applicants a leg up in the market. The Detroit Metro Times reported that the...
A case study in how to develop a national cannabis flower brand
National cannabis brands are common in several sectors including infused products, vape pens and retail. But the industry has not seen many national flower brands.
Week in Review: Two states start medical marijuana sales, MT measure survives, Oregon streamlines licensing & more
Medical marijuana sales began in Missouri after voters approved legalization two years ago. Dispensaries in the St. Louis area reported strong interest as Missouri became the 34th state to launch a full-blown MMJ program. MJBizDaily takeaway: Put another pin in the...
West Virginia taps Metrc for medical cannabis seed-to-sale tracking system
Florida-based cannabis traceability company Metrc added another state contract to its growing list by securing a deal with West Virginia.
Colorado marijuana vape aerosol testing rules address key health issues
As they respond to the 2019 vaping health crisis, Colorado marijuana regulators are believed to be among the first in the nation to require cannabis vaporizer companies to test the aerosol produced when the oil is heated into vapor.
Caregiver firms sue Maine for allowing out-of-state cannabis business owners
Two small marijuana caregiver businesses in Maine are suing seven recreational cannabis companies and state regulators in a federal lawsuit that claims some adult-use MJ firms have owners from out of state. Maine's cannabis regulations say business owners must have...
California’s marijuana legalization law, Prop 64, is broken and needs reform
I’ve been outspoken about the need to amend California’s Proposition 64, which legalized cannabis in the state, since it became clear that the framework had failed and our community was suffering. Here are the three ways to fix it.
Massachusetts to limit number of cannabis delivery licenses
Marijuana regulators in Massachusetts decided Tuesday to restrict the number of recreational cannabis delivery licenses and rejected a plan to delay delivery until 2023. According to the State House News Service, the Massachusetts Cannabis...
