The Netherlands is expanding the number of licensed cannabis suppliers that are allowed to sell products to the country’s famous “coffee shops” that offer patrons marijuana.
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Minnesota judge reinstates lottery for adult-use cannabis social equity licenses
A Minnesota judge has ordered the state’s cannabis regulators to hold a lottery to issue business licenses to qualified social equity applicants after growing fears the lotto might be canceled altogether.
Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans
Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market.
Marijuana MSO Standard Wellness secures $14M credit line to refinance debt
Marijuana multistate operator Standard Wellness Holdings has received a $14 million senior secured credit line from Advanced Flower Capital to refinance existing debt.
Marijuana consumption lounge bill introduced in Maine
A group of Republican lawmakers in Maine has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities to approve or license marijuana consumption venues within their jurisdiction.
Organigram acquisition offers pathway into US hemp-derived THC market
Organigram Global, one of Canada’s largest marijuana producers, is entering the growing U.S. hemp-derived THC beverage market through a multimillion-dollar acquisition of Collective Project, a THC drink manufacturer based in Hamilton, Ontario.
New York City cannabis chief Dasheeda Dawson abruptly resigns
Dasheeda Dawson, a key administrator in the rollout of New York City’s adult-use cannabis retail program, abruptly resigned last week.
Debt and default force marijuana operator Gold Flora into receivership filing
Another one of California’s largest marijuana operators plans to liquidate assets after mounting financial losses and operational challenges.
DC cannabis regulator shutters another unlicensed retailer amid crackdown
Regulators and law enforcement in Washington, D.C., closed an illegal cannabis retailer and consumption venue amid a citywide crackdown on unlicensed operators.
Humboldt County extends deadline to pay marijuana cultivation taxes
Humboldt County supervisors have extended the deadline for hundreds of marijuana farmers to pay off cultivation taxes enacted years ago.
German cannabis exec reflects on 1-year anniversary of recreational policy reform
A year ago Germany legalized marijuana possession for adults, home grows and the formation of nonprofit cannabis clubs, where members can access recreational products.
Hawaii lawmakers weighing proposals to boost medical marijuana program
A push is underway in the Hawaii Legislature to expand the state’s medical marijuana program after efforts to legalize adult-use again failed to advance.
