Law enforcement officials have raided and charged dozens of hemp operators across the country, more than six weeks before a new federal ban takes effect.
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Nevada latest mature cannabis market to consider tax increase
Diminishing cannabis tax revenue in Nevada is leading lawmakers to ponder tweaks in the cannabis tax, including an increase to the excise tax charged at the point of sale.
Marijuana MSO sues Ohio town, claiming local fees were ‘extortion’
Pierce Township’s attempt to collect 4.5% of cannabis retailers’ annual gross as a condition of being allowed to operate amounts to illegal “extortion,” Vext Science claims in a lawsuit.
Oklahoma medical marijuana czar quits as $600 million industry future uncertain
Oklahoma’s marijuana czar announced her departure this week, leaving a much-reduced industry in her wake – and unanswered questions about its future.
How accessory sales reveal the future of cannabis retail
Cannabis retailers should start to think more like smoke shops in order to consistently attract customers and build value beyond THC products.
Trump Justice Department indicts prominent Virginia lawmaker for selling marijuana at ‘hemp’ shop
The Trump Justice Department has charged a Virginia state lawmaker and six others on federal drug charges stemming from an allegedly illegal hemp THC operation.
Cannabis MSO Vireo deepens Florida foothold with latest $21 million purchase
A subsidiary of Vireo Growth purchased from its landlord a major Florida “cannabis cultivation campus” to supply its 108 dispensaries in the state.
Why the Trump CBD reimbursement promise isn’t helping hemp operators – or patients
The looming federal hemp ban is discouraging healthcare organizations from participating in a Trump administration effort to offer reimbursements for hemp-derived CBD products. And hemp companies aren’t reporting revenue.
Poor state oversight let potentially contaminated cannabis reach Colorado consumers, audit finds
Colorado cannabis regulators are too slow and rules too lax to keep potentially contaminated cannabis products from reaching store shelves, a new state audit found.
Did Curaleaf put all cannabis contracts at risk to avoid paying millions to a Michigan cultivator?
Curaleaf Holdings is evading a $31.8 million judgment after arguing in federal court that cannabis contracts are federally illegal and can’t be enforced. Broader instability could follow.
Latest poll shows Massachusetts adult-use cannabis sales repeal failing – badly
The latest poll shows no issue unites Massachusetts voters like keeping adult-use cannabis sales legal.
Controversial Oregon cannabis executive charged with tax fraud
The CEO of an Oregon-based vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator has been charged with federal tax fraud.
