Legal hemp operators claim they’re victims in New York marijuana crackdown
New York law enforcement and marijuana regulators are raiding and closing licensed hemp shops under the guise of a statewide crackdown on illicit marijuana sales, according to claims made in court and interviews with MJBizDaily. The hemp merchants’ allegations are the...
Republican infighting in Missouri hampering hemp-derived THC ban
An executive order to ban hemp-derived THC products in Missouri is being undermined by the secretary of state, Gov. Mike Parson claims. Parson said Jay Ashcroft didn’t sign off on the governor’s Aug. 1 executive order banning hemp-derived THC products...
The Cannabist Co. selling Florida medical marijuana grows, dispensaries for $16.4M
New York-based The Cannabist Co. is selling all 14 of its Florida medical marijuana dispensaries and three cultivation facilities for $16.4 million in two separate deals involving three multistate operators. In one transaction, an unidentified MSO is paying $11.4...
Nevada reissues 6 permits for cannabis consumption lounges after hiccup
After a nearly two-year process, Nevada regulators issued six prospective licenses via lottery to cannabis consumption lounge applicants. The six prospective licenses issued Thursday by the state’s Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) went to social equity applicants...
For marijuana research, rescheduling would be only the beginning
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) For nearly two decades, I have been deeply involved in drug policy at both the state and federal levels – serving first at the New York...
South Dakota medical cannabis operators face illicit products, higher fees
Medical cannabis dispensary operators in South Dakota, already facing higher licensing fees, recently vented concerns about competition from the illicit market in the state. Alan Welsh, a managing partner of four-store MMJ chain Dakota Herb, was among the dispensary...
Glass House to challenge California’s recall of its marijuana products
Glass House Brands, a major vertically integrated California marijuana company, says it plans to challenge the state’s recent recall of some products that allegedly contained mold. The state’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a mandatory recall...
Alberta becomes third Canadian province to allow cannabis delivery via Uber Eats
Through a partnership with Leafly, Uber Eats is now delivering cannabis to customers in Alberta, Canada. Albertans who are 18 and older can place orders with licensed cannabis retailers in the Uber Eats app and have it delivered to their door by the store’s...
Using ‘organic’ is taboo for marijuana growers, but there are options
(This story is part of the cover package in the July-August issue of MJBizMagazine.) Most products that are certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture – such as baby food, meat, produce and other items – enjoy a hefty upcharge that consumers...
Tyson launches boxing glove cannabis gummies to meet Colorado rules
Mike Tyson is launching his popular line of cannabis gummies in Colorado, but they’re shaped like boxing gloves instead of ears. Mike’s Knockout Gummies are the first edibles the legendary boxer has been able to sell in Colorado, although his first line of gummies...
New York sets deadline for marijuana cultivation-sustainability plans
Marijuana cultivators in New York have until Aug. 31, 2025, to submit sustainability plans to regulators as part of an initiative to lessen the environmental impact of the state’s bourgeoning cannabis industry. According to plans revealed Tuesday, New York’s Office of...Featured
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