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Small US marijuana firms could sell direct to consumers under new bill

A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday would allow small marijuana cultivators and producers to sell directly to customers, which could give them a boost when…

News September 14
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Alabama gets 221 requests for cannabis business applications in only 2 weeks

Alabama has received 221 requests for medical cannabis business license applications since launching the process Sept. 1, according to the Alabama Daily News.

News September 14
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Dixie owner expands into Michigan marijuana market with acquisition

BellRock Brands, a Denver-based operator of a multistate marijuana portfolio, agreed to acquire JRM127, a producer of medical and recreational cannabis products in Michigan.

News September 14
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Sources: Canada’s Cannabis Act review won’t launch until after queen’s funeral

The Canadian government is delaying the launch of the mandatory review of the country’s 2018 recreational cannabis law because of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, sources told MJBizDaily.

News September 14
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Opinion: Lessons learned from 2021’s marijuana and hemp product recalls

The cannabis industry is not immune to the costly potential of a product recall, which is a necessary evil required for regulated markets to remain functional.

News September 14
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Connecticut hires auditor to develop process for equity cannabis licensing

Connecticut's recreational cannabis oversight board hired a third-party auditing and accounting firm to develop and review equity applicants for the state's adult-use program.

News September 13
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Marijuana tech platform Flowhub cuts dozen employees amid market downturn

Flowhub, a marijuana software technology platform, laid off roughly 12 workers this summer in a corporate restructuring move.

News September 13
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Florida judge scolds state for slow medical cannabis licensing

A Florida appeals court judge criticized state health officials for not awarding more medical cannabis licenses as required by law.

News September 13
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Dozens of California cities, counties could OK new recreational marijuana markets

More than two dozen California cities and counties could establish new recreational marijuana markets through ballot measures in November, creating up to 150 retail licenses and countless other business opportunities…

News September 13
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