Election countdown: Why marijuana capital markets could thrive in 2025
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) The marijuana capital markets have experienced a whirlwind over the past few years – and this year’s elections around the nation show little sign...
DEA picks 25 to participate in marijuana rescheduling hearing
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has contacted 25 “designated participants” to testify at a Dec. 2 hearing about marijuana rescheduling, according to documents obtained by MJBizDaily. Before marijuana can be moved from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 of the...
Virginia chooses Metrc to run state’s medical cannabis seed-to-sale tracking
Metrc will run the new seed-to-sale tracking program for Virginia’s medical cannabis market. The system, to launch in early summer 2025, will be required for all licensed MMJ processors, Virginia’s Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) announced Wednesday....
California report spotlights potential risks of high-potency marijuana
A new California report highlights potential risks associated with high-potency marijuana and recommends further restrictions on marketing, product development and business opportunities for licensed cannabis operators in the world’s largest regulated market....
Elevating CBD Manufacturing: How Cannvital is Shaping the Future of Bulk CBD Ingredients
As the CBD industry continues to evolve, Cannvital stands out as a leader in delivering high-quality, cGMP-certified bulk CBD ingredients. This is a note from our sponsors. The CBD industry has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, with a surge in demand...
2 German cities to launch adult-use cannabis sales pilot project in 2025
Legal adult-use cannabis sales will launch in two German cities in early 2025, but there’s a catch: Only a few thousand buyers will be allowed to participate, and they’ll be part of a pilot project. This development is arising after Germany earlier this year became...
Arizona marijuana operators can start delivering to adult-use consumers Nov. 1
Starting Nov. 1, vertically integrated marijuana companies in Arizona will be permitted to deliver products to adult-use consumers. The allowance was included in the final rules approved by Arizona Department of Health Services for the state’s recreational cannabis...
Former NBA stars take their shots in the cannabis industry
A marijuana store opened in New Jersey by Al Harrington and business partner Dan Pettigrew marks the latest round of former NBA players expanding their reach in the cannabis industry. Harrington, who played 16 years in the league and grew up in nearby East Orange, New...
New York City’s illicit marijuana crackdown is unconstitutional, judge rules
The law enforcement crackdown on illicit New York City marijuana shops that state regulators have credited with salvaging the legal market is unconstitutional, a Queens judged has ruled. According to the Associated Press, Mayor Eric Adams said the city will appeal the...
Massachusetts cannabis commission chooses new executive director
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has selected a former employee as its new executive director. David Lakeman, who has headed the marijuana division at the Illinois Department of Agriculture since 2020, served as head of government affairs at...
Nebraska medical marijuana ballot initiatives go to trial amid early voting
Opening arguments began Tuesday in an extraordinary last-minute court challenge lodged against a Nebraska medical marijuana legalization campaign as voters continued to cast ballots a week before Election Day. The main question hanging over the lawsuit against...Featured
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