Most Americans think marijuana should be distributed via pharmacies if legalized for recreational use, though many are also amenable to sales at cannabis-specific shops and, surprisingly, liquor stores. These are the results of a telephone survey on marijuana...
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona sold roughly $40 million worth of cannabis and infused products during the past 12 months, according to Marijuana Business Daily’s analysis of data provided by the state.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has filed a formal complaint against Good Intentions LLC, the state's first medical marijuana clinic. Dr. Brian Murray opened Good Intentions in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago in July, shortly...
Medical marijuana sales in Colorado soared 50% during the state's latest fiscal year, surpassing even the most optimistic projections. Dispensaries reported record revenue of $329 million from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, according to the latest data from the...
A study commissioned by the Washington State Liquor Control Board has found that the state’s marijuana consumption for 2013 is approximately double the amount regulators predicted. The study, conducted by the RAND Corporation, found that total marijuana use in the...
When the flood gates open for Colorado’s recreational marijuana industry on Jan. 1, will there be enough inventory on hand to satisfy the rush of new customers? Many in the industry say no. The reason: Colorado cultivators are already operating at or near capacity in...
Medical marijuana companies are beginning to materialize in Connecticut, where the industry has been slow to take root. Last week, vendors showcased their businesses at the first annual Connecticut Cannabis Exposition in New Haven, which was organized by a local event...
How big will the Massachusetts medical marijuana market be once dispensaries open? It's a hotly debated question in the MMJ industry. Estimates are all over the board, with some experts predicting annual sales of just $5 million and others projecting revenue of nearly...
Complications with Colorado’s recreational marijuana program continue. Only this time, would-be employees of retail cannabis shops are running into issues - and that could cause problems for marijuana businesses. Recreational marijuana stores must ensure all of their...
Washington medical marijuana patients might be able to grow cannabis at home when recreational sales begin after all, a move that could shake up the expected market for retail shops. The state Liquor Control Board has signaled it will officially recommend that MMJ...
By Van McConnon Medical marijuana growers typically are not business people. They focus on pumping out high-quality product rather than on dollars and cents, maximizing efficiency and keeping expenses in check. That's certainly understandable, given the fact that...
Denver marijuana businesses won't be able to hire off-duty police officers to help with security. An internal memo distributed this month by the Denver Police Department prohibits officers from providing security at any business that "constitutes a threat to the...
