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California grower ordered to destroy hemp containing illegal pesticides

California regulators ordered a Northern California hemp grower to destroy plants in 22 greenhouses after an investigation revealed…

News August 29
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SNDL wins stalking-horse bid to buy cannabis edibles producer Indiva

Canadian cannabis and alcohol company SNDL won its stalking-horse bid to acquire Indiva, the country's leading producer of…

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Do marijuana consumers prioritize cost over sustainability?

Demand for sustainable cannabis products is rising, but price is still the dominant factor in consumers' purchasing decisions.

News August 29
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Ohio adult-use cannabis retailers fined $212,000 for violating marketing rules

Ohio regulators issued more than $200,000 in fines to five cannabis retailers for violating marketing and promotional restrictions…

News August 28
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Marijuana banking reform still needed if rescheduling occurs, report says

Rescheduling marijuana "is unlikely by itself" to solve the cannabis industry’s longstanding banking woes, according to a new…

News August 28
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Missouri cannabis operators face Sept. 1 deadline to implement plain packaging

Missouri’s plain packaging requirements for recreational cannabis products take effect Sept. 1, more than a year after the…

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December marijuana rescheduling hearing prompts anger, stock sell-off

For the second year running, the $32.1 billion U.S. cannabis industry will head into the Labor Day holiday…

News August 28
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New York hemp retailers file lawsuit against state regulator, NYC sheriff

Three licensed hemp retailers in New York filed a lawsuit in which they claim their constitutional rights are…

News August 27
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Maryland cannabis regulator fines Curio $8,000 for advertising violations

Maryland fined two divisions of cannabis multistate operator Curio Wellness a total of $8,000 for violating state advertising…

News August 27
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