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Banking Bill Largely Ignored by Congress

A federal bill that would alleviate the marijuana industry’s banking headaches is gaining little to no interest in the House of Representatives. The bill, called the “Marijuana Businesses Access to…

News March 21

Oregon’s Proposed MMJ Rules Prohibit Sweet Edibles

Oregon’s medical marijuana dispensary owners could lose out on millions of dollars in revenue under a new rule that prohibits the sale of sweet and sugary edibles. On Wednesday, the…

News March 21

Las Vegas, Clark County Clear Way for Dispensaries

On Wednesday, the Las Vegas city council voted 5-2 to establish regulations for marijuana dispensaries, which effectively ends the six-month moratorium on the businesses there. City staff will have until…

News March 20

New Marijuana Digital Currencies: Adoption, Legality Unclear

Following the lead of the online currency Bitcoin, two new digital payment options have entered the cryptocurrency market, and both are aimed squarely at the marijuana industry. The developers of…

News March 20
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Marijuana Packaging Companies Compete With Differing Business Models

By Fred Dreier The glass jars, opaque bags and other packaging material that contain cannabis have become more important to dispensary businesses as the U.S. marijuana market has grown. Packaging…

News March 19

Cannabis-Friendly Landlord Finalizes $4.6 Million Deal

One of Arizona’s largest real estate deals in 2014 has closed, and the property is specifically designed to attract medical marijuana tenants. Zoned Properties, a real estate company and landlord…

News March 19

RI Legalization: Increasing Support, Election-Year Difficulties

Legislative support for Rhode Island’s proposed law to legalize recreational cannabis is growing, according to the bill’s sponsor. However, election-year realities may delay the bill’s passage to 2015. State Rep.…

News March 19

Edibles Companies Fear Local Laws in Arizona

The patchwork of local laws governing edibles in Arizona has created an uneasy business climate for manufacturers. And at least one company is so worried about legal repercussions that it…

News March 18

Canadian Growers Face Police Shutdown After April 30

Health Canada is giving independent cannabis growers 30 days to dispose of their plants. In a letter distributed to growers this week, the department threatened to send the police after…

News March 18
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