The decision of a leading cannabis regulator in New Mexico to take a private-sector job at a marijuana consultancy has prompted criticism from at least one state legislator.
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Federal agencies say they want to study ‘minor cannabinoids,’ terpenes
A group of federal health agencies have indicated in a government publication that they’d like to study various “minor cannabinoids” from marijuana, along with cannabis terpenes, to determine how they could best be used to treat a handful of medical ailments.
Massachusetts lawmakers approve raft of marijuana reforms
The Massachusetts Legislature approved a series of marijuana industry reforms in a bid by lawmakers to lower barriers to entry for small and minority-owned businesses, jump-start consumption lounges and decrease local fees for cannabis businesses.
California cannabis consumption lounges poised for takeoff
The long-awaited debut of sit-down cannabis consumption lounges throughout California appears to have arrived, and industry experts predict these venues will expand exponentially in the next few years.
Pennsylvania medical marijuana grower plans to sue state after layoffs
A medical marijuana grower in Pennsylvania that laid off almost half its staff is planning to sue the state over what it alleges are anti-competitive business practices allowed by regulators.
Murder trial for Oklahoma marijuana grower set for October
A jury trial for a Black marijuana grower in Oklahoma accused of murdering an alleged burglar, who was white, is set for October, setting the stage for a potentially racially charged case.
Longtime California cannabis company reaches tax payment deal with IRS
StateHouse Holdings, formerly known as Harborside, agreed to a payment plan with the IRS to settle a $22 million federal tax bill.
Denver lifts US residency requirement for cannabis business owners
Denver, capital city of Colorado, has removed barriers for cannabis business owners that aren’t yet U.S. residents, and the rest of the state might soon follow.
The moves would pave the way for immigrants and foreigners to participate in the legal marijuana market.
Guam to open adult-use cannabis application window at end of August
The U.S. island territory of Guam will kick off its adult-use cannabis licensing process at the end of next month, making applications available for marijuana entrepreneurs who must be vetted before they’ll be allowed to submit business permit applications.
US Senate holds historic first hearing on marijuana legalization bill
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday held a committee hearing on marijuana legalization for the first time in the chamber’s history but took no action.
4 Arkansas marijuana companies hit with RICO suit over alleged THC inflation
Four medical marijuana companies in Arkansas are in the crosshairs of a federal civil lawsuit alleging that they conspired to defraud MMJ patients by illegally lying about cannabis potency testing results.
Weedmaps again advertising illegal marijuana retailers and products, complaints allege
Cannabis advertising giant Weedmaps is again carrying listings on its website for illegal or unlicensed marijuana retailers and products in California, according to complaints filed with state and federal regulators.
