Marijuana companies take action to appease Donald Trump
Cannabis companies appear to be following the lead of other major corporate players and are attempting to appease the Trump administration with strategic hires and financial contributions. Moves that observers say look calculated to curry favor with a transactional...
Troubled marijuana MSO Ayr Wellness to close cultivation facilities in 2 states
Multistate marijuana operator Ayr Wellness will close cultivation facilities and lay off workers in two states as part of the major sell-off of assets announced last week, state records show. More than 200 cultivation workers in Massachusetts and Nevada appear to be...
First cannabis consumption lounges open in New Jersey
In what state marijuana officials hailed as a “major milestone” for the New Jersey cannabis industry, the state’s first four cannabis consumption lounges have opened for business. Two of them are located in Atlantic City, and have opened as police crack down on...
Federal protections for hemp-derived THC safe – for now
Hemp interests celebrated Monday after the latest Republican-led effort to dismantle federal protections for hemp-derived THC products unraveled in the U.S. Senate late last week. However, former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed that an ongoing quest to...
Tribal cannabis operator enters mainstream Michigan marijuana market
Michigan marijuana regulators have struck their first tribal-state cannabis compact that will allow another Native tribe to enter the industry, officials said Friday. The July 25 agreement between the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency and the Bay Mills Indian Community...
Ban on hemp-derived THC passes Texas Senate – again
A ban on products containing hemp-derived THC passed the Texas state Senate on Friday for a second time this year. Senate Bill 5, sponsored by state Sen. Charles Perry and supported by Gov. Greg Abbott, would outlaw all products that contain any detectable amounts of...
Cannabis brands leverage media partnership for enhanced visibility
Two Colorado cannabis brands have created a limited-edition line of infused pre-rolls for a long-running independent media outlet. The collaboration between Cultivator Meraki Brands. solventless concentrate extractor Mighty Melts, and Denver alt-weekly Westword offers...
How to navigate cannabis regulations: 6 key compliance tips
Navigating ever-evolving cannabis regulations can feel like a high-stakes poker game. With varying laws at federal, state and local levels, staying compliant is paramount to success and avoiding hefty penalties. ADVERTISEMENT Here are six key compliance tips to help...
Successful cannabis dispensary design: 7 elements to consider
A well-designed dispensary is more than just a storefront; it’s a critical component of your brand, customer experience and overall success. As consumers become more discerning, creating an inviting, compliant and efficient space is paramount. Here are seven...
Governor: Kentucky medical marijuana sales to launch this fall
Medical marijuana sales in Kentucky are on track to launch sometime this fall, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. There are already 16,000 people with physicians’ recommendations to access medical cannabis in Kentucky, where an MMJ program launched Jan....
How marijuana companies can fight back against 280E tax punishment
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Since the first legal marijuana business stepped out of the shadows, Internal Revenue Code Section 280E has quietly drained the industry, turning...Featured
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