Delaware governor visits cultivator ahead of adult-use marijuana sales launch
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer toured a cannabis cultivation facility this week as the state prepares to launch adult-use marijuana sales on Friday. According to the governor’s office, sales will begin at 13 retail locations in Delaware, the 22nd state with legal...
Uproar after New York marijuana regulators’ reversal on schools
More unwelcome drama roiled New York’s $1.5 billion marijuana industry when state regulators this week informed more than 150 retail operators and applicants that they’re too close to a school, a violation of state law. But critics point out the July 28 directive from...
Federal hemp THC protections appear safe amid Senate dispute
A U.S. Senate proposal to redefine hemp under federal law to exclude products with intoxicating levels of THC appears dead. Language that would ban popular hemp-derived THC drinks, gummies and other products under federal law was removed from a spending bill Tuesday...
5 essential steps to starting your own cannabis business
Starting a cannabis business is far from simple. Evolving regulations and the unique challenges presented by federal marijuana prohibition mean entrepreneurs must navigate a complex business landscape. ADVERTISEMENT If you’re looking to enter the cannabis...
Oklahoma adult-use marijuana legalization campaign launches next week
(This story has been updated with the correct launch date for the campaign.) A campaign to put adult-use marijuana legalization before Oklahoma voters next year will begin gathering signatures next week. If Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) is...
Marijuana testing laboratories sue equipment maker alleging fraud
More than two dozen marijuana testing laboratories are seeking a collective $1 billion in damages from a major medical-equipment manufacturer they claim sold them faulty gear under false promises. The suit, refiled in Suffolk County Superior Court in Massachusetts on...
Texas lawmaker introduces longshot marijuana legalization proposal
A Texas lawmaker is using a special legislative session, called in part to regulate hemp products, to introduce a bill that would legalize adult-use marijuana. If passed, House Bill 195, introduced July 24 by Democratic state Rep. Jessica González, would permit...
How many legal marijuana stores can New York’s $1.5 billion market support?
On pace for $1.5 billion in sales this year, New York’s legal marijuana industry can support about 1,700 stores, cannabis regulators believe. Any more than that, and retailers will risk shrinking sales and going out of business, state Office of Cannabis Management...
Cannabis retailers see sales surge with new shopping models
As the cannabis industry evolves and competition heats up, some retailers are re-imagining the consumer shopping experience. And their efforts are translating into increased sales. Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. recently unveiled...
Broad majority of state AGs ask Congress for marijuana banking reform
A bipartisan majority of state attorneys general sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Thursday in support of passing federal protections for banks who do business with marijuana companies. “We write today in support of the SAFER Banking Act of 2025,” the letter...
Mold in cannabis is not a significant public health risk
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Think of the dangers cannabis posed to the public before legalization. Have they proved to be a significant danger to public health? There’s...Featured
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