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North Dakota lawmakers OK medical marijuana industry rules

North Dakota’s legislature has passed a bill establishing a regulatory structure for the state’s upcoming medical cannabis industry. The measure – which now goes to the governor, who said he would sign…

News April 14
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Week in Review: 4 takeaways from Canada’s recreational marijuana plan

The biggest marijuana business development this week - and quite possibly this year - originated north of the border.

News April 14

Colorado lawmakers abandon plans to regulate cannabis clubs

Colorado lawmakers backed off plans to regulate marijuana clubs, saying the state would invite a federal crackdown by approving Amsterdam-style cannabis clubs. The state House voted Thursday to amend a bill that…

News April 13

MD’s failed marijuana diversity bill spurs call for special session

Black lawmakers in Maryland are calling for a special session of the legislature after the failure of a bill designed to mandate racial diversity in the ownership of the businesses…

News April 13

Hawaii medical cannabis program lagging despite patient surge

Hawaii's medical marijuana patient counts are increasing rapidly, but the sheer numbers, problems with seed-to-sale tracking software and a dearth of licensed testing labs are undermining the program's rollout and costing…

News April 13

Canadian government introduces bill legalizing rec marijuana

Canada’s government on Thursday introduced highly anticipated legislation in the House of Commons to legalize recreational marijuana, proposing that existing licensed medical cannabis producers get the first crack at business licenses. The…

News April 13

Three cannabis companies raise over $7 million

It’s money week in the cannabis industry: Three Colorado-based ancillary marijuana companies announced multimillion-dollar capital raises totaling $7.35 million. BDS Analytics on Monday revealed it had successfully completed a $2.1…

News April 13
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Cannabis investment climate warming, but big investors not writing checks

By Omar Sacirbey Investor interest in cannabis businesses is growing since the 2016 election, a development that ultimately could lead to more dollars flowing to cash-squeezed marijuana companies. The growing…

News April 13

Medical marijuana delivery begins in San Jose, CA, after ban lifted

Seeking to capitalize on a change in local law, a cannabis delivery company launched an on-demand service to legally bring medical marijuana to patients’ homes in San Jose, California. San Francisco-based…

News April 12
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