German cannabis exec reflects on 1-year anniversary of recreational policy reform
A year ago, Germany legalized recreational cannabis, home grows and the formation of nonprofit marijuana clubs, where members can access adult-use products. While consumers and industry advocates around the world celebrated the new law, which also removed cannabis...
Hawaii lawmakers weighing proposals to boost medical marijuana program
A push is underway in the Hawaii Legislature to expand the state’s medical marijuana program after efforts to legalize adult-use again failed to advance. According to Hawaii News Now, bills in the Senate and the much more conservative House contain several provisions...
Florida’s medical cannabis license renewal fees will stay at $1.3 million
Medical cannabis operators in Florida will continue to pay roughly $1.3 million in biennial license renewal fees after the 1st District Court of Appeals dismissed arguments that the state should use revenue generated from other marijuana-related activity to reduce the...
Pennsylvania might tighten medical marijuana recommendation rules
Pennsylvania is considering tightening the rules for physicians providing medical marijuana recommendations. Pennsylvania’s MMJ program has been a success with total sales nearing $7 billion from 2020 through 2024, but lawmakers are starting to question whether it’s...
The road ahead for cannabis lending in 2025
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) As cannabis banking becomes increasingly competitive – particularly in states with mature markets – financial institutions are being...
New York City scores court victory against shuttered illicit marijuana operators
New York City’s crackdown on illicit marijuana operators is constitutional, a federal judge has ruled. In his March 21 ruling, U.S. District Court Judge J. Paul Oetken granted the city’s request for a dismissal of a lawsuit brought by 27 unlicensed cannabis...
Canadian cannabis producer rebrands as Organigram Global
Canadian cannabis producer Organigram Holdings has rebranded to Organigram Global as it seeks to expand its presence in the international market. The rebrand includes a new logo, refreshed visual identity and a new website, according to a Wednesday news release....
DC’s medical marijuana market set for shake-up as ‘gifting’ shops transition
(This story has been updated with a new figure for shuttered unlicensed shops.) Medical marijuana dispensaries are multiplying rapidly in Washington, D.C., as regulators convert “gifting” shops that were operating under Initiative 71. Initiative 71, approved in...
SNDL acquires minority stake in Canadian cannabis rival High Tide
Canadian cannabis and alcohol company SNDL has acquired a minority stake in competitor High Tide, which operates the largest retail chain in the country. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, SNDL acquired 4,350,000 shares of High Tide, or...
Arizona crackdown on illegal THC sales to begin April 24, attorney general says
Sales of THC-infused products in Arizona anywhere but at licensed marijuana stores is illegal and enforcement will begin next month, the state’s attorney general warned in letters to cannabis retailers. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the directive...
Virginia governor vetoes another adult-use marijuana sales bill
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin – as expected – has once again rejected a bill that would allow sales of adult-use marijuana in the state. Citing the same concerns about “increased gang activity and violent crime,” mental health and youth access as...Featured
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