Michigan changes course on hemp-derived THC
Michigan is backing off a plan to allow hemp-derived THC products to be sold alongside marijuana products after the state’s MJ industry complained it could not compete with lower-cost hemp THC.
Michigan Medical Cannabis News
Michigan is backing off a plan to allow hemp-derived THC products to be sold alongside marijuana products after the state’s MJ industry complained it could not compete with lower-cost hemp THC.
Michigan marijuana regulators blocked the sale of $5 million-plus worth of products from a marijuana edibles company without providing an explanation.
Multistate cannabis operator TerrAscend is increasing its footprint in Michigan through a $28.5 million deal to acquire a six-store chain that will expand its operations in the state to 17 medical and adult-use marijuana outlets.
The Detroit City Council finally signed off on a long-awaited local ordinance to kick-start the municipality’s adult-use marijuana industry.
As the biggest shopping day of the year for the cannabis industry approaches, businesses are preparing for 4/20 with loosened COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and a focus on selling flower, mainly in the form of pre-rolls.
Everyone in the cannabis business has their eyes on the Northeast, and for good reason.
But cannabis multistate operators should think about setting their sights a bit farther west, to states such as Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
Marijuana industry tax experts are warning clients of a new wave of audits targeting cannabis companies and their 2019 returns, which could result in additional tax bills for businesses.