California regulators issued a mandatory recall on two more marijuana products from West Coast Cure that contained a banned pesticide.
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California grower ordered to destroy hemp containing illegal pesticides
California regulators ordered a Northern California hemp grower to destroy plants in 22 greenhouses after an investigation revealed illegal pesticide use.
Do marijuana consumers prioritize cost over sustainability?
Demand for sustainable cannabis products is rising, but price is still the dominant factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions.
Ohio adult-use cannabis retailers fined $212,000 for violating marketing rules
Ohio regulators issued more than $200,000 in fines to five cannabis retailers for violating marketing and promotional restrictions surrounding the Aug. 6 launch of adult-use sales.
New York hemp retailers file lawsuit against state regulator, NYC sheriff
Three licensed hemp retailers in New York filed a lawsuit in which they claim their constitutional rights are being violated in the wake of several raids against licensed operators.
Colorado marijuana complaint highlights industry’s ongoing testing scandal
Colorado’s largest marijuana cultivator filed a lawsuit against Bonanza Cannabis Co., claiming the licensed operator knowingly infused products with hemp-derived THC, manufactured gummies and vapes using harmful chemicals and sold them to consumers.
Canadian cannabis operator High Tide secures CA$15 million credit line
Canadian cannabis retailer and e-commerce platform provider High Tide has finalized a credit line of 15 million Canadian dollars ($10.9 million) from institutional creditors.
Connecticut’s cannabis social equity group gets new executive director
The government body that manages social equity activity for Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis market, has a new executive director.
Ohio’s adult-use marijuana sales launch gets off to ‘really special’ start
Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana products, ushering in a new era for the state and another potential billion-dollar market in the Midwest.
Oklahoma suspends cannabis processor for health violations, evading tracking
Oklahoma regulators suspended a major medical cannabis processor in the state for public-health and safety violations, including failing to accurately track products.
Casa Verde leads $2 million seed round for cannabis cultivation platform Growlink
Casa Verde Capital, a Los Angeles investment firm founded by entertainer Snoop Dogg, led a $2 million seed funding round for Growlink.
Marijuana pioneers partner to expand Black-owned retail locations
Tahir Johnson and Wanda James joined forces to open Simply Pure Trenton, one of the few Black-owned adult-use marijuana stores in New Jersey.
