After scrapping its $150,000 contract with Florida-based Franwell's Metrc in March, Maine's Office of Marijuana Policy announced it plans to deploy BioTrackTHC's cloud-based software for the state's recreational seed-to-sale tracking system....
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AK regulators ask for public input on changes to on-site cannabis consumption rules
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board voted to seek public comment on tweaks to statewide rules that allow onsite use of marijuana at authorized stores. On-site consumption rules that took effect last month refer to stores in freestanding...
Las Vegas City Council signs off on rules for cannabis social use venues
The Las Vegas City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to create a new business license and land-use regulations for marijuana social use venues, a move that could open new business opportunities for entrepreneurs and increase revenue for licensed cannabis retailers. In the...
Iowa bill to expand state’s medical cannabis market headed to governor
The Iowa Senate voted 40-7 to advance a bill that would expand the state's medical cannabis market by eliminating the 3% THC potency cap for products and allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to recommend MMJ, Iowa Public Radio...
Alaska gov isn’t looking to repeal Marijuana Control Board this session
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy does not plan to introduce legislation this session that would propose eliminating the board that regulates the state's legal marijuana industry. Spokesman Matt Shuckerow said the decision was based on the time left in the session and the...
Alaska lawmakers reject cannabis critic’s appointment to state’s Marijuana Control Board
In what is seen by many in the industry as a victory for Alaska’s cannabis businesses, the state Legislature nixed - by one vote - Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appointment of frequent MJ critic Vivian Stiver to the state Marijuana Control Board. Stiver, who supported a 2017...
Denver Council gives initial OK to ease rules for cannabis consumption sites
The Denver City Council gave preliminary approval to relax rules that require marijuana social consumption businesses to operate at least 1,000 feet from schools, child care facilities, drug and alcohol treatment centers and city recreation buildings.
Lessons learned from Colorado’s 4/20 marijuana sales: Q&A with The Clinic’s Zach Engel
Colorado’s cannabis retailers are preparing for what could be a record day of sales on Saturday, April 20, the unofficial marijuana holiday dubbed 4/20.
Chart of the Week: Colorado 4/20 sales spike higher than other recreational cannabis markets
Despite competing with newer adult-use marijuana markets in other states that also attract swarms of tourists, Colorado’s established recreational cannabis business arena remains a steady retail sales leader on April 20 – the unofficial marijuana holiday known as 4/20.
Medical cannabis study: Fewer licensees needed to meet potential low MO demand
Missouri will need only 24 to 29 medical marijuana cultivators and 114 to 132 dispensaries to meet patient demand, which a new study predicts will fall far below expectations. Only 26,000 qualifying patients will exist in Missouri by 2022,...
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana patient count tops 100,000
Nearly 102,000 patients in Pennsylvania have received certifications from approved physicians to purchase medical marijuana, good news for the bottom line of the state's fledgling MMJ businesses. The climb in the patient count has led to...
Illinois Senate panel OKs adult-use cannabis bill, but details are pending
An Illinois Senate committee voted to advance a placeholder bill that lawmakers can amend later to legalize a recreational marijuana market in the state. The so-called "shell bill" - approved in a 12-4 party line vote by the Senate Executive...
