Louisiana’s GOP-led Legislature has sent a bill to the state’s Republican governor that would transfer the state’s two medical cannabis cultivation licenses from public universities to private companies.
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New York court issues record $15 million fine to unlicensed cannabis operator
A New York court has ordered David Tulley to pay a $15.2 million fine for operating six unlicensed cannabis stores in Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne counties, the largest penalty levied in a multiagency effort to curb illicit operations statewide.
Thailand plans to ban recreational cannabis despite 2022 decriminalization
In a major policy reversal, Thailand plans to reclassify cannabis as an illegal substance and issue permits only for medical patients, cultivators and research purposes.
Wholesale marijuana shortages on Martha’s Vineyard spark lawsuit
A cannabis store owner on Martha’s Vineyard and a dispensary on Nantucket have filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts regulators to allow marijuana delivery to the islands for resale.
Glass House withdraws defamation suit against Catalyst Cannabis Co.
California marijuana producer and retailer Glass House Brands has withdrawn its defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis Co.
Colorado cannabis retail chain Silverpeak is up for sale
Silverpeak Corp, one of the larger cannabis retail chains in Colorado, is selling its seven stores and a cultivation license, MJBizDaily has confirmed.
Key approval paves way for Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market to open in June
A key legislative approval in Ohio has cleared a path for adult-use cannabis sales to begin next month.
Massachusetts issues cease-and-desist order to hemp manufacturer using THCV
Massachusetts regulators have issued a cease-and-desist order to a licensed hemp manufacturer in the state to halt the production and transfer of any products containing THCV.
Minnesota home growers file suit seeking to sell their marijuana without a license
A group of home growers in Minnesota has filed the state’s first cannabis-related lawsuit, contending a century-old provision allows them to sell their marijuana without a license.
Marijuana REIT NewLake invests $16M in C3 Industries cultivation operation
NewLake Capital Partners is investing $16 million to acquire and retrofit a 58,500-square-foot industrial property in East Hartford, Connecticut, that will be leased to C3 industries, a Michigan-based marijuana multistate operator.
Replacing a marijuana industry icon: Q&A with Wana Brands President Joe Hodas
New Wana Brands CEO Joe Hodas discusses a wide range of issues, including his top priorities, lessons learned under Nancy Whiteman, the marijuana edibles brand’s potential return to the California market as well as his takes on such developments as mushroom sales at unlicensed New York retailers and hemp-derived products.
Thailand prime minister calls for recreational cannabis to be outlawed
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is calling on the nation’s health ministry to reclassify recreational cannabis as an illegal substance.
