Growers without a cannabis license face civil and criminal penalties for holding flower after Nov. 12. Hemp farms are running out of time.
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Missouri AG sues retailers over alleged marijuana-as-hemp sales
Missouri’s attorney general accuses four retailers of selling over-limit THC products as hemp while posing as licensed dispensaries.
Why California-based Pax reversed course on disposable cannabis vapes
Pax resisted all-in-one cannabis vapes. Laura Fogelman explains how the Pax Trip uses ocean-bound plastic to tackle sustainability.
Plan, don’t predict: Cannabis leaders on preparing for 2027
Federal rescheduling is uncertain, and hemp faces a Dec. 11 deadline. MJBizCon speakers share how cannabis businesses can plan for 2027.
Oklahoma begins enforcing MMJ edibles packaging rules
Regulators can fine MMJ businesses $500 per violation for edible packaging that appeals to kids, but processors say guidance is vague.
Organigram to acquire Aurora Cannabis in $400 million deal, topping Curaleaf bid
Organigram’s agreement to acquire Aurora follows Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid as consolidation pressure builds across cannabis industry.
Tilray consolidates Canadian production as cannabis sales decline
Tilray Brands expects $10 million in annualized savings from consolidating Canadian cultivation and pre-roll operations.
Michigan lawmakers propose pause on 24% cannabis wholesale tax
Michigan’s 24% wholesale cannabis tax is trailing revenue projections. A new bill would suspend it for one year.
New York governor signs cannabis labor bill, moves to scrap wage board
Gov. Kathy Hochul said a cannabis wage board could raise costs and drive consumers to the illicit market. Changes also end the labor peace mandate.
Cannabis MSO Vireo bets on acquisitions to reach $100 million per market
CEO John Mazarakis explains how acquisitions, organic growth and market density will push its core markets past $100 million in revenue.
New York cannabis sales top $1.4 billion through Q3
The third-quarter figure accounts for about 34% of the $4.1 billion in cumulative sales since the market launched in December 2022.
Rhode Island hemp firms can quarantine inventory ahead of federal THC ban
Rhode Island hemp businesses can quarantine intoxicating inventory rather than destroy it, keeping options open if federal rules change.
