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Marijuana companies mostly shut out of $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

Many states have declared cannabis companies “essential businesses” during the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed them to maintain operations, but the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump don’t appear to see…

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Italian medical cannabis sales grew 50% in 2019, and supply remains stable despite coronavirus

Patients in Italy bought 861 kilograms (1,898 pounds) of medical cannabis in 2019, a nearly 50% increase versus the 578 kilograms sold in Italian pharmacies in 2018, according to new…

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Denver medical marijuana dispensary loses to IRS in court

A medical cannabis dispensary in Denver lost an appellate court battle to prevent the IRS from obtaining business records from state regulators.

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Massachusetts gov sued over closure of recreational cannabis stores

A handful of adult-use marijuana businesses on Wednesday sued Massachusetts’ governor, seeking a reversal of his executive order requiring recreational cannabis stores to close during the COVID-19 crisis. The lawsuit calls…

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Ontario cannabis pickup and delivery: Expert tips to get your store back in business

Ontario’s private-sector cannabis stores have at least a 14-day window to continue serving customers through curbside pickups and home delivery. That’s thanks to an emergency order issued late Tuesday by the provincial government…

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MJBizDaily releases report on how marijuana firms can handle crisis times

Marijuana Business Daily published a free online report to provide cannabis companies with actionable information they can use to navigate a crisis such as the current coronavirus pandemic. The 28-page report,…

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A COVID-19 legal checklist for California cannabis businesses

As an essential business, California licensees have both rights and very significant responsibilities to employees, customers and regulators - so the stakes of understanding the letter and intention of the…

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Anchorage, Alaska, voters reject on-site cannabis consumption

In a blow to marijuana retailers in Anchorage, Alaska, voters overwhelmingly rejected a measure to permit cannabis consumption on store premises. According to unofficial election results, roughly 64.3% (28,409) of…

News April 8
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Ontario pauses new cannabis store authorizations, eases regulations

Ontario's cannabis store regulator has hit pause on new store authorizations, as the province's existing retailers scramble to offer temporary curbside pickups and delivery.

News April 8
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