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Netherlands adds more cannabis growers to experimental retail program

The Netherlands is expanding the number of licensed cannabis suppliers that are allowed to sell products to the country’s famous “coffee shops” that offer patrons marijuana.

News April 9
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Lack of track-and-trace system at heart of marijuana ‘inversion’ in New York

An unknown but significant amount of the $1 billion worth of adult-use marijuana sold at licensed stores in New York last year originated from other markets in violation of state…

News April 9
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Judge OKs Minnesota adult-use cannabis rules, setting stage for sales to begin

Adult-use cannabis sales in Minnesota moved a step closer to fruition when an administrative law judge signed off on the draft rules that will govern the market.

News April 8
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Pennsylvania plan for state-run marijuana sales violates federal law, analysis says

Pennsylvania would run afoul of federal drug law if an adult-use marijuana legalization proposal involving state-run retail outlets becomes law.

News April 8
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Outdated state regulations are stifling the cannabis industry

A comprehensive reset of state regulations is essential to unlock the full potential of the burgeoning cannabis market.

News April 8
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New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says

California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state into licensed stores.

News April 7
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Minnesota judge reinstates lottery for adult-use cannabis social equity licenses

A Minnesota judge has ordered the state's cannabis regulators to hold a lottery to issue business licenses to qualified social equity applicants after growing fears the lotto might be canceled…

News April 7
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Marijuana operator’s petition, lawsuit allege Alabama commissioners are unfair

Medical marijuana company Alabama Always filed a petition and a lawsuit seeking to prevent the state Medical Cannabis Commission's current commissioners from participating in licensing decisions, alleging bias and unlawful…

News April 7
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Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans

Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market.

News April 7
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