California authorities seized $30 million worth of unlicensed cannabis products since the rollout of the state's legal market in January 2018, but industry insiders say that's far short of what's needed to stamp out the black market. The...
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California legislative update: Several key cannabis bills still hang in balance
When the California Legislature returns from its summer recess in mid-August, it'll face a monthlong sprint to get to all the bills remaining on its docket, including several that could have a significant impact on marijuana companies. There's no guarantee that any of...
Former MedMen executives join high-profile marijuana companies
Two more MedMen executives have left the California-based company for other cannabis industry jobs: Toronto-based Flower One Holdings announced that Kellen O'Keefe, ex-MedMen senior vice president of business development, joined its team as chief strategy officer....
Second lawsuit filed over California marijuana delivery rule
A licensed California cannabis company sued Santa Cruz County, claiming the governmental body is violating state law by prohibiting deliveries from out-of-county retailers into a swath of unincorporated areas. The East of Eden Cannabis Co. lawsuit filed in Superior...
California government report finds regulators are unable to fully oversee the state’s marijuana market
A new audit by California's Department of Finance found regulators have a long way to go before they have a solid handle on the state's cannabis industry. The report concluded - despite having established a "structural foundation" for managing the legal marijuana...
California county raids huge illegal marijuana grow
Yet another California county raided an enormous cannabis grow, seizing a whopping 9,000 unlicensed plants. This one - which took place in wine country's famed Sonoma County - is part of an ongoing effort against the illicit market, the San Francisco Chronicle...
California marijuana manufacturer charged with toxic waste dumping
A California cannabis company and two of its executives face federal criminal charges for dumping 1,500 pounds of toxic waste. The charges against WellGreensCA stem from alleged violations of Environmental Protection Agency regulations. A U.S....
Downturn in California lab-tested marijuana batches adds to confusion over state’s supply chain
The number of marijuana product batches undergoing laboratory testing in California has dipped in recent months, sparking worries among some industry officials over the health of the state’s cannabis market and the possibility that product supply is dwindling.
Dueling recreational cannabis legalization campaigns in Montana
At least two political campaigns are underway in Montana to get recreational marijuana ballot measures before voters in 2020. If multiple measures end up making the ballot, they could split the vote and deter legalization for several more years [include_post...
Massachusetts sets August hearings for cannabis cafes, home delivery
Proposed regulations in Massachusetts surrounding marijuana business opportunities in social consumption and home delivery are on the calendar for next month, when officials will take public testimony on both. According to MassLive.com, the first Massachusetts...
California’s track-and-trace system slowly spreading through marijuana supply chain, but hiccups remain
The marijuana inventory tracking system for the world’s largest cannabis market – California – isn’t fully online, despite its rollout in January. But it’s getting there.
California approves bill to extend provisional permits, curtail illicit cannabis firms
The California Legislature on Thursday gave the final go-ahead to a budget trailer bill that will, among other things, extend the life span of provisional business licenses for cannabis companies until 2022. The measure, Assembly Bill 97, was approved easily by the...
