The outbreak of the vaping health crisis fanned speculation that marijuana consumers would forego vape products and shift to other merchandise such as flower and pre-rolls. But wholesale cannabis flower producers aren’t reporting a dramatic impact on pricing in the wake of the vaping crisis. And marijuana retailers are reporting a mixed bag regarding the impact […]
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Chart: Marijuana vape sales rebounding in some key markets – for now
Vape sales appear to be stabilizing in most major recreational cannabis markets in the United States, but with more bans and sales restrictions on the horizon the rebound could be short-lived.
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Possible L.A. vaping ban could be ‘extinction event’ for some marijuana firms, California industry executives say
A yearlong ban on all cannabis vaping sales introduced this week by a Los Angeles City Council member has many in the industry fretting over the future and scrambling to head the motion off before it becomes law. If the city does enact the proposed ban, that could lead to tens of millions – if not […]
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WA to ban flavored vaping products containing marijuana, tobacco
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee ordered state health officials to impose an emergency ban on all flavored vaping products for both e-cigarettes and those containing THC, impacting one segment of the market. The ban will take place after the state Board of Health uses its emergency authority during its next meeting on Oct. 9. It would […]
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CDC reports majority of patients sickened in vape epidemic used marijuana vaporizer devices – many from illicit market
Health officials reported on Friday that the majority of those sickened in the vaping health crisis used cannabis vape products containing THC, and many of those in the first two states to report illnesses – Illinois and Wisconsin – said they used counterfeit marijuana products from the illicit market, not licensed MJ companies. The revelations, […]
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Week in Review: Momentous marijuana banking vote in US House, vape crisis fallout, MA approves MJ cafes/delivery & more
The U.S. House passes a cannabis banking bill with strong bipartisan support, Massachusetts is the first state to nix the sale of all tobacco and marijuana vaping products, a Washington state man sues half a dozen MJ vape companies for allegedly causing his lung illness – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. […]
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Los Angeles City Council expected to weigh one-year cannabis vape sales ban
A Los Angeles City Council member is moving to temporarily ban the sale of all marijuana vaping products in response to the recent vaping illness epidemic. Whether the measure will become law remains unclear. But, if successful, it could prove to be a major blow to cannabis retailers and vaporizer companies in the world’s largest […]
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Cannabis vape manufacturers turn to packaging, other measures to distinguish their products from counterfeit merchandise
Security labels, barcodes and microchips are among the measures vaporizer manufacturers are taking to differentiate their products from counterfeit knockoffs suspected to be behind more than 800 illnesses and 12 deaths tied to the nationwide vaping crisis. Last week, California-based marijuana firm KushCo Holdings entered an exclusive distribution agreement with De La Rue, a provider […]
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NY governor wants Northeast region to work together on recreational marijuana, vaping
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging neighboring states to work together on future recreational cannabis policies – a move that could potentially create a more level playing field for marijuana businesses in adjoining states if adult use is approved. The Democratic governor also wants states near New York to work together on vaping regulations. […]
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California health officials urge residents to stop vaping tobacco, marijuana
A California health agency joined the chorus of officials across the country urging consumers to stop vaping all substances immediately, saying it’s still unsure what’s caused the recent epidemic that has sickened at least 530 and claimed nine lives in the U.S. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) also announced that 90 Californians with a […]
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Massachusetts governor bans sale of all vaping products, becoming first state to target marijuana and tobacco vaporizers
Massachusetts has become the first state to ban the sale of cannabis and tobacco vaping products, dealing a financial blow to the state’s marijuana retailers and vaporizer businesses and setting an example that other states may follow.
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Washington state man sues 6 cannabis firms, alleges products caused lung illness
A Washington state man is suing six cannabis vape companies for allegedly causing his lung illness, reportedly the first suit of its kind in the state. The suit filed by Herrmann Law Group on behalf of Charles Wilcoxen, a Puyallup Tribal Police officer, claims marijuana vape products caused him to come down with lipoid pneumonia, […]
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