Marijuana industry veterans say track-and-trace systems meet their cultivation and production expectations but are lacking in retail functionality.
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Connecticut marijuana investment recipient isn’t licensed by state
A venture capital firm owned by the state of Connecticut might see its first investment in the marijuana sector go poof.
Maryland recreational marijuana sales soar, but medical transactions stagnate
Since launching in July 2023, the recreational marijuana market in Maryland has grown month-over-month, ending 2023 at $331.8 million in sales, according to data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration.
Colorado revises cannabis traceability rules to potentially open competition
Colorado recently passed rules intended to expand competition for cannabis seed-to-sale tracking contracts when the state’s current deal with traceability software provider Metrc expires in October 2026.
Ohio bill would allow municipalities to ban adult-use marijuana
An Ohio lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities in the state to prohibit adult-use marijuana operators within their borders and impose additional MJ business taxes.
October marijuana harvest fuels Oregon’s oversupply problem
Oregon marijuana prices are facing oversupply pressure after an October harvest that was 15% higher than the October 2022 yield.
Rescheduling could foster marijuana acceptance from health care industry
Moving marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 under the Controlled Substances Act could influence whether and how doctors recommend medical cannabis.
Legal and retail gurus explain how Schedule 3 could impact marijuana sales
If marijuana is moved from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act, that would expand both access and product selection for medical marijuana patients. But rescheduling likely wouldn’t impact how state-regulated MMJ dispensaries operate.
Will rescheduling reroute the future of interstate commerce for cannabis?
Some cannabis executives are hopeful that if the federal government moves marijuana from Schedule 1 to 3 of the Controlled Substances Act, then transporting MJ products across state lines will be allowed.
Main Groff investor says DEA-licensed marijuana operator still open
The main investor in a cannabis company licensed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says the company is “still operating” and recently renewed its agreement with the DEA.
Marijuana cultivators in Vermont tap into opportunity for tourism, events
Eli Harrington is among the marijuana farmers tapping into Vermont’s value-added spirit by offering farm tours, events and a gift shop.
Multistate operator’s cannabis delivery partnership convinces executives to expand
When Massachusetts-based multistate operator MariMed decided to launch a delivery service in its home state two years ago, company executives started studying other cannabis carrier services to become experts on the subject.
