Laura Mentch, a pharmacist with experience in the medical marijuana industry, has been chosen to be the new director of Pennsylvania’s MMJ regulatory agency.
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California regulators seize 1 million illegal cannabis plants
California regulators are ramping up enforcement targeting illegal cannabis operations and transnational criminal organizations.
Detroit medical marijuana retailer suspended, fined for improper tracking
House of Mary Jane, a medical marijuana dispensary in Detroit, will be temporarily shut down and fined by Michigan regulators for not properly tracking its products.
Florida medical marijuana dispensaries begin reopening after Hurricane Ian
Dozens of Florida medical marijuana dispensaries shuttered during the onslaught and aftermath of Hurricane Ian are starting to reopen.
DEA-licensed cannabis cultivator closes $20 million Series A funding round
Biopharmaceutical Research Co., one of seven cultivators licensed by the U.S Drug Enforcement Administration to grow cannabis primarily for research purposes, closed a $20 million Series A funding round.
Strong retail demand in Vermont on first day of recreational marijuana sales
Long lines, strong demand and a celebratory atmosphere marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Vermont.
Vermont launches recreational marijuana sales Saturday
Recreational marijuana retailers in Vermont are permitted to begin selling adult-use products on Saturday.
Hurricane Ian forces Florida marijuana companies to close as operators assess fallout
Well over 100 marijuana businesses in Florida were shuttered Thursday as state operators assess employee safety, flooding, structural damages and mass power outages in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Retail slotting fees a new cost for Michigan marijuana brands and manufacturers
Michigan is the latest state where marijuana retailers are charging manufacturers and brands for premium shelf or display space – a practice expected to gain prominence nationwide as new recreational markets open and others expand.
Nevada will open marijuana lounge application window Oct. 14
Nevada will start accepting applications next month for businesses seeking licenses to open marijuana consumption lounges statewide.
Two GOP Congress members criticize FDA for its lack of CBD oversight
Two Republican members of Congress want answers from the feds about regulations for CBD and other hemp-derived products.
Marijuana social equity applicants nationwide face similar challenges
Despite the promise of social equity leveling the playing field in the marijuana industry, most diversity applicants and license holders believe the cards are stacked against them.
From Los Angeles to Boston, common obstacles include limited access to capital, complicated application processes, real estate priced well above market rates and bureaucratic logjams.
