Unincorporated San Diego County could see cannabis business expansion as licensing oversight shifts from law enforcement.
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Florida regulators haven’t OK’d Circle K-Green Thumb medical cannabis deal
Green Thumb Industries’ plan to lease space and open medical cannabis dispensaries adjacent to Circle K gas stations in Florida has hit a roadblock.
Oregon requiring marijuana operators to report human trafficking
Oregon regulators are requiring marijuana operators in the state to report human trafficking or related suspicions.
Will New York’s adult-use marijuana retailers open by year’s end?
Despite assurances from the governor and regulators as well as progress on retail lease negotiations, New York cannabis industry officials and experts are increasingly concerned the state’s billion-dollar adult-use market won’t launch by year’s end.
Pennsylvania’s final medical marijuana rules include disputed testing change
Pennsylvania regulators approved the final regulations for the state’s medical marijuana market, which was established in 2016.
Trade court OKs cannabis equipment imports to Washington state
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that a Canadian manufacturer can import cannabis trimming equipment to Washington state, an important develop for the industry nationwide.
Oklahoma governor sets March 7 special election to decide marijuana legalization
Oklahomans will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana on March 7 at a special statewide election established by Republican Gov. Kevin Still.
Oklahoma targeting unlicensed marijuana cultivators, grows
Oklahoma’s drug enforcement agency is ramping up large scale operations to eradicate illegal marijuana cultivation operators and grow sites.
Florida cannabis companies assist employees, residents after Hurricane Ian
Several medical cannabis companies in Florida are providing financial relief and other support to employees and residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
New California task force eradicates $15 million of illegal marijuana
A newly formed California task force eradicated 11,000-plus illegal marijuana plants and destroyed more 5,000 pounds of illegal processed flower worth an estimated street value eclipsing $15 million.
How Florida cannabis operators can weather fallout from Hurricane Ian
Medical cannabis businesses in Florida – many still reeling from the aftereffects of Hurricane Ian – have options to help recover from the costly physical and financial damage caused by the deadly storm.
NE medical marijuana backer drops suit challenging signature requirement
A medical marijuana advocacy group in Nebraska dropped its lawsuit challenging the state’s multicounty signature-gathering requirement.
