Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of products containing psychoactive cannabis compounds at retail locations, including liquor stores.
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Michigan cannabis operator charged with importing illegal THCA
Michigan regulators filed a complaint against a cannabis company for allegedly importing THCA concentrate from another state.
Cannabis businesses incorporate reused materials into packaging
Large and small cannabis operators have been implementing more sustainable packaging initiatives such as recycled and reused materials.
Members of anti-marijuana groups sue New York regulators
A group of New York residents filed a lawsuit against the state’s marijuana regulatory agencies and their top officials in the latest legal challenge to the fledgling adult-use market.
LeafLink acquires Dama Financial’s cannabis banking division
New York-based LeafLink has acquired the assets of Dama Financial’s banking division as the cannabis wholesale technology platform expands financial services to the marijuana industry.
Ohio issues 10 dual licenses for pending launch of adult-use marijuana sales
Ohio regulators have issued the first 10 dual licenses to marijuana cultivators and processors in the lead-up to adult-use sales in the potential billion-dollar Midwest market.
California State Fair pairs cannabis consumption with retail
For the past few weeks, dozens of award-winning cannabis brands and retailer Embarc have been selling marijuana products at the California State Fair.
Thailand seeks legislative fix to regulate medical cannabis in latest policy shift
In another policy shift, political leaders in Thailand are now pushing for legislation to regulate medical cannabis sales and use.
Catalyst civil complaint against fellow CA cannabis firm Glass House dismissed
A civil complaint against cannabis producer and retailer Glass House Brands by fellow California operator Catalyst Cannabis Co. has been dismissed and a summary judgment issued.
Oklahoma medical cannabis regulator cutting 10% of staff
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority plans to eliminate 10% of its workforce in a reorganization amid an exodus of licensed operators.
Half of eligible marijuana social equity retailers in Illinois at risk of losing licenses
Five years after establishing one of the first state-run social equity programs, only half of Illinois’ eligible marijuana retailers are operational, according to data analysis by MJBizDaily.
3 more cannabis products recalled in California for pesticides
California’s chief marijuana regulator on Wednesday announced two more cannabis product recalls related to a pesticide scandal that has rattled the state’s market over the past month.
