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Massachusetts cannabis businesses warily await lawmaker tinkering

By Omar Sacirbey Cannabis industry advocates in Massachusetts know changes are coming to the law that voters passed last November legalizing recreational marijuana. But how modest or extreme those changes…

News March 8

Marijuana legalization in Canada may take longer than expected

Although Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s liberal government signaled it would legalize recreational marijuana this spring, it looks as if actual implementation may take a bit longer. A bill to formally…

News March 7

Bill extending rec rules to MMJ industry sent to CO governor

A bill sent to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk would apply rules governing the state’s recreational marijuana business to medical cannabis licensees and product manufacturers. The legislation, approved by Colorado…

News March 7

Oregon’s recreational marijuana chief resigns

The top regulator in charge of Oregon’s recreational marijuana program is stepping down, adding to a growing trend of cannabis overseers who are leaving the industry for the private sector.…

News March 7

Canadian medical cannabis firm targeted in class-action suit

Canadian medical marijuana producer OrganiGram, having already replaced its CEO, now is the subject of a proposed class-action lawsuit involving pesticide-contaminated cannabis.

News March 7
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Election first step to clarity for L.A.’s legal cannabis industry

By John Schroyer The outcome of Los Angeles' municipal election Tuesday could enable the city to surge to the forefront of the regulated cannabis industry, or it could prove a…

News March 7

Los Angeles County officials weigh mass medical marijuana raids

Some 70 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County could be shut down this week if local officials decide to target them for raids. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors…

News March 6

Rhode Island yanks MMJ grow application after owners arrested

Two medical marijuana growers in Rhode Island awaiting final approval of their MMJ cultivation business license were arrested for possession and intent to distribute cannabis. As a result, Rhode Island regulators have…

News March 6

Germany to begin cultivating medical marijuana in 2019

Medical marijuana cultivation is expected to commence in Germany in 2019 now that the country has finalized an MMJ program and is seeking private companies to oversee growing operations. The Federal Institute…

News March 6
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