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Behind the Cover: Photos from Marijuana Business Magazine’s September 2018 Issue

In the latest issue of Marijuana Business Magazine, we went behind the scenes in some of the most innovative spaces in the marijuana and hemp industries. Click through this slideshow…

News September 28
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Former Israeli prime minister joins cannabis company board

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has joined a short, but growing, list of former heads of state getting involved in the international cannabis industry. Barak has joined Herzliya-based licensed…

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Hawaii regulator calls for federal marijuana banking solutions

Hawaii’s top banking regulator joined the growing chorus of state leaders urging Congress to consider banking solutions for the cannabis industry. Iris Ikeda, commissioner of Hawaii’s Division of Financial Institutions,…

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First medical marijuana shipment from Jamaica heads to Canada

A Caribbean company has sent the first-ever shipment of medical cannabis from Jamaica to Canada for analytical testing, marking a watershed moment that portends significant growth in trade between the…

News September 28
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British Columbia cannabis cultivation business intends to acquire Women Grow

A Canadian business that’s applying for one of the country’s marijuana production licenses signed a letter of intent to acquire Women Grow, a U.S.-based company that launched as a for-profit…

News September 28
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Ontario moves to allow hotel marijuana consumption in boost to tourism industry

Ontario's plan to liberalize cannabis consumption rules is a major boon for the tourism sector, according to industry executives and analysts, because it gives hotel owners the ability to allow…

News September 28
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California gov extends cities’ venue options when licensing temporary marijuana events

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that allows local governments to issue temporary cannabis event licenses at any venue – but municipalities still have the authority to reject permits, underscoring…

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Cannabis tech firm Namaste poised to raise $45 million

Namaste Technologies says it’s on pace to raise $45 million in a bought-deal financing. The firm, which operates an e-commerce platform for cannabis products with more than 30 websites in…

News September 27
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Malaysia eyes possibility of legalizing medical marijuana – but doubt abounds

Malaysia has opened the door to the possibility of legalizing medical cannabis, but industry sources warn against expecting any immediate breakthrough in the staunchly conservative country.

News September 27
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