With increased state regulations, applied science and the grow environment are just as important to cannabis cultivation as plant genetics.
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California hemp bill could bring ‘clarity,’ squash intoxicating derivatives
As state governments nationwide grapple with how to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, California could integrate marijuana and hemp producers under new legislation.
Canopy Growth exercises option to acquire US marijuana operator Acreage
Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. exercised its option to acquire American marijuana multistate operator Acreage Holdings.
Ohio medical cannabis sales drop in April as adult-use launch nears
Medical cannabis retailers in Ohio sold $32.3 million in products in April as the state nears the launch of an adult-use market.
Second Missouri judge approves cannabis ‘tax stacking’
A second judge in Missouri ruled that the Buchanan County government can collect an additional tax on adult-use cannabis sales.
Cannabis operators Cansortium and RIV Capital are merging
Cansortium, a Florida-based vertically integrated cannabis multistate operator, is merging with RIV Capital, which operates the Etain Health marijuana brand in New York.
Cannabis technology firm Agrify regains Nasdaq compliance
Cannabis technology firm Agrify Corp. said it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s stock listing rules after converting $13.8 million of debt to equity.
Goodness Growth seeks $860 million from Verano in failed marijuana acquisition
Marijuana multistate operator Goodness Growth is seeking $860.9 million in damages from Verano Holdings Corp., alleging breach of contract after the latter terminated its agreement to acquire Goodness Growth Holdings.
New York cannabis chief resigns in wake of criticism
Chris Alexander has resigned as executive director of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management rather than finish out his term.
Cannabis tech company Agrify converts $13.8M in debt to equity to pacify Nasdaq
Cannabis technology company Agrify Corp. converted roughly $13.8 million in debt to equity to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s stock listing rules.
Tennessee companies allege police unlawfully seized $1 million in hemp
A chain of smoke shops and a cannabinoid wholesale company in Tennessee allege in a civil rights lawsuit that the Spring Hill Police Department seized $1.35 million in hemp products without a proper warrant.
Military veterans included in Minnesota’s social equity cannabis law
Military veterans in Minnesota will qualify as social equity applicants for cannabis licenses under changes to new legislation.
