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Marijuana officials warn MA pesticide crackdown could stymie MMJ industry

Massachusetts medical marijuana industry officials cautioned that a crackdown by state regulators on their use of pesticides, including natural compounds used by the organic food industry, could hamstring cultivators and curb…

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More illegal cannabis businesses raided in Los Angeles area

Law enforcement agents in the Los Angeles area continue to crack down on unlicensed cannabis retailers this week, with the Los Angeles Police Department serving one warrant at an illegal…

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State auditor calls Ohio’s marijuana cultivation application process sloppy

Ohio’s auditor said the state’s process for selecting medical marijuana grower applicants suffered from numerous errors and inconsistencies. Auditor David Yost said the Department of Commerce exceeded its legal authority…

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UK to rely on imports to meet ‘unlicensed’ medical cannabis demand

The United Kingdom likely will lean on imports to supply “unlicensed” cannabis-derived products after medical marijuana becomes available by prescription later this year. A new report by a council studying…

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High Times parent hustles to lure cannabis investors; here’s what you need to know

The parent company of the iconic marijuana culture magazine High Times is looking to attract a large number of small investors as the publication works to go public, bolster its…

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Canada’s commercial marijuana insurance market gets big backers

Two multinational insurance companies have given the green light to underwriting cannabis-related businesses in Canada, allowing companies in the burgeoning sector to grow their operations while reducing risks and liabilities.…

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Multistate cannabis retailer raises $25 million

Seattle-based marijuana retailer Have a Heart closed a $25 million series A funding round, money the company plans to use to continue its expansion. According to a news release, the…

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CannTrust, alcohol wholesaler partner for cannabis distribution in Canada

CannTrust - one of Canada’s leading purveyors of cannabis - inked a strategic partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group to establish a cannabis-focused sales brokerage company.

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Pharma giant Bayer on cannabis: No decision ‘until we fully understand market’

Monsanto pulled its Health Canada-approved pesticide from the cannabis market months ahead of a planned merger with German company Bayer, but the pharmaceutical giant is not ruling out an eventual…

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