Michigan launches its recreational marijuana industry, California-based Harborside appeals a closely watched federal tax case, Brazil lays the groundwork for what could become one of the world's largest medical MJ import markets - and more of the week's top cannabis...
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Week in Review: USDA issues hemp rules, Mexican recreational cannabis vote delayed, spring rollout for Michigan’s rec market & more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveils its hotly anticipated hemp regulations, Mexico’s bid to legalize recreational marijuana is delayed, sales of adult-use MJ in Michigan won’t begin until March or April at the earliest – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news.
Week in Review: Mexico moves toward recreational cannabis legalization, vape firm Pax cuts jobs, Northeast govs huddle & more
Mexico prepares to become the most populous nation in the world to legalize adult-use marijuana, vape company Pax cuts 25% of its workforce, governors of Northeast states consider working together to legalize recreational MJ – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news.
CannTrust to destroy CA$77 million in cannabis plants, inventory
Embattled CannTrust Holdings on Monday disclosed it plans to destroy 77 million Canadian dollars ($58.2 million) worth of cannabis plants and inventory as part of the Ontario company’s efforts to regain its suspended business licenses.
Week in Review: Cannabis merger goes up in smoke, regulators target MJ vaping, Maine inches toward adult-use sales & more
MedMen and PharmaCann scrap their planned merger, state and federal officials act against marijuana vaping, Maine moves toward the launch of recreational MJ sales by the spring - and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. MedMen, PharmaCann pull the...
$400M invested in Colombia cannabis industry, official tells Latin American Cannabis Symposium
Over $400 million has been invested in Colombian medical cannabis so far, and the country is in the early innings of an industry with massive potential, a Colombian government official said Monday. Juliana Villegas Restrepo – vice president of exports at ProColombia,...
MJBizDaily awards deadline is Saturday for cannabis leaders
The deadline for submitting nominations for Marijuana Business Daily's inaugural MJBizDaily Awards is Saturday. The awards, which will be held during MJBizCon Week (Dec. 7-13) in Las Vegas, will recognize the top companies, individuals and organizations participating...
Marijuana firm CannTrust faces probe by Ontario regulators, police
Cannabis cultivator CannTrust Holdings disclosed the company is under investigation by securities regulators and the police, the latest blow to hit the embattled Ontario firm.
Canadian retailer pulls CannTrust’s recreational marijuana goods from shelves
Embattled Canadian cannabis cultivator CannTrust was dealt another blow after its recreational products were yanked from the shelves of Canada's largest marijuana retailer. Daffyd Roderick, director of communications for the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), the...
Week in Review: Illinois makes history, New Jersey expands medical cannabis, FDA mulls CBD in food & more
Illinois legalizes adult-use cannabis, New Jersey maps a major expansion of its medical marijuana program, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration holds a landmark hearing – plus other important news from around the industry. Illinois marks a first Illinois became the...
Bill to limit medical cannabis THC going to full Florida House
A measure to restrict the strength of smokable medical marijuana is heading to the Florida House floor, a move that could curb retail sales of MMJ. The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill Tuesday to limit the strength of marijuana flower to 10% THC, with...
California Senate approves bill to extend temporary cannabis licenses
The California Senate on Thursday moved to close a licensing gap for state marijuana growers, the latest problem to bedevil the shaky legal marketplace. Scores of cannabis cultivators have seen their temporary licenses expire before the state has been able to replace...












