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Judge shoots down South Dakota’s adult-use cannabis amendment

In a major blow to South Dakota’s nascent legal marijuana industry, a circuit court judge ruled that a voter-approved constitutional amendment legalizing adult-use cannabis is unconstitutional.

News February 9
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Canopy targets marijuana profitability in wake of CA$830 million quarterly loss

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth said its business transformation is taking shape despite a net loss of 829.3 million Canadian dollars ($651 million) for the third quarter of its 2021…

News February 9
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Nevada’s cannabis industry lacks diversity, especially in ownership, survey shows

Nevada's first official demographic survey of cannabis businesses shows that women and minorities account for a smaller percentage of the local marijuana industry versus their overall representation in the state…

News February 9
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Wisconsin governor proposes medical, recreational cannabis legalization

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, proposed full marijuana legalization for the state in his 2021-23 biennial budget.

News February 8
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New Mexico marijuana producer’s license could be suspended after fire

New Mexico cannabis regulators are seeking to suspend the license of a Santa Fe-based medical marijuana producer  for a fire at an extraction facility that seriously injured two employees.

News February 8
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New cannabis group formed to unify push for comprehensive federal reform

A number of cannabis businesses, associations and advocacy organizations have combined to form a nonprofit organization to unify their push for federal marijuana legalization.

News February 8
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Health Canada declines to fine cannabis companies for violations, opting for other penalties

Canada’s top cannabis regulator chose not to fine CannTrust and Bonify Medical Cannabis despite significant violations of the rules governing the country’s marijuana industry - including illegal cultivation and sale.

News February 8
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Australia to ‘significantly reduce’ regulatory burden for cannabis industry

Australia has proposed amendments to the Narcotic Drugs Act that would overhaul the medical cannabis industry by streamlining the licensing process for businesses and ensure access for patients. Rhys Cohen,…

News February 8
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Canada to take comments on rule changes to cannabis research, vapes

Canada’s federal cannabis regulator, Health Canada, announced an upcoming public comment period regarding regulations that could result in new restrictions on flavors used in marijuana vape products. The proposed amendments…

News February 8
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