New Mexico regulators are requiring marijuana vape products to be labeled with a warning in the wake of the nationwide vaping health crisis. The health department isn't banning any products at this time but wants the public to be aware that...
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MA vaping ban, including cannabis products, expected to survive court challenge
A four-month ban in Massachusetts on the sale of all marijuana and tobacco vaping products is expected to remain in place. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani was "leaning toward" dismissing a temporary restraining order to stop the...
Oregon bans flavored vape products, including those with marijuana, for six months
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is directing state regulators to ban all flavored vaping products for six months, including those made with cannabis, in response to the vaping health crisis. https://twitter.com/OregonGovBrown/status/1180159101084434432 While Brown's executive...
FDA warns against vaping cannabis products containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued an updated consumer alert warning people not use vaping products containing THC, though it makes no mention of recommendations for cannabis businesses.
WA extends marijuana traceability system contract with Leaf Data Systems
Washington state cannabis regulators approved a two-month contract extension for Leaf Data Systems, the seed-to-sale tracking product offered by Denver-based software company Akerna. The contract lasts until Nov. 30, "to focus solely on...
Group sues Massachusetts over marijuana vaping, e-cigarette ban
A national vaping industry trade organization is asking a federal court to end the vaping ban in Massachusetts, which is intended to halt sales of cannabis vape products as well as e-cigarettes for at least four months. The Vapor Technology Association, which focuses...
Defying early expectations, wholesale cannabis flower market remains unaffected as vaping health crisis continues
The outbreak of the vaping health crisis fanned speculation that marijuana consumers would forego vape products and shift to other merchandise such as flower and pre-rolls. But wholesale cannabis flower producers aren’t reporting a dramatic impact on pricing in the...
New Mexico medical cannabis growers sue over plant limits
Three New Mexico medical cannabis cultivation companies are challenging a plant-count limit the state's regulators put in place, saying the cap puts constraints on the supply of medical marijuana to patients. G&G Genetics, Sacred Garden and Ultra Health joined...
CDC reports majority of patients sickened in vape epidemic used marijuana vaporizer devices – many from illicit market
Health officials reported on Friday that the majority of those sickened in the vaping health crisis used cannabis vape products containing THC, and many of those in the first two states to report illnesses - Illinois and Wisconsin - said they used counterfeit...
NY governor wants Northeast region to work together on recreational marijuana, vaping
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging neighboring states to work together on future recreational cannabis policies - a move that could potentially create a more level playing field for marijuana businesses in adjoining states if adult use is approved. The Democratic...
Washington state man sues 6 cannabis firms, alleges products caused lung illness
A Washington state man is suing six cannabis vape companies for allegedly causing his lung illness, reportedly the first suit of its kind in the state. The suit filed by Herrmann Law Group on behalf of Charles Wilcoxen, a Puyallup Tribal Police officer, claims...
Massachusetts regulators say yes to marijuana cafes, home delivery
Massachusetts regulators approved two new types of licenses that could be a boon to marijuana businesses in the state - cannabis cafes and home delivery. The Springfield Republican reported that the Cannabis Control Commission voted 4-1 to allow social consumption of...
