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Marijuana social equity

The Boston City Council approved an ordinance creating an independent Cannabis Board, in an effort to boost involvement of minority entrepreneurs in Massachusetts’ growing pot industry. The move also creates…

News November 21
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Israel unveils six-month transitional guidelines for medical cannabis exports

Israel's Medical Cannabis Agency has unveiled transitional guidelines that would approve medical cannabis exports on a case-by-case basis provided local supplies are sufficient to meet patient demand, giving licensed companies…

News November 21
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California marijuana taxes will increase New Year’s Day

After having avoided an increase in state taxes on legal marijuana, California officials changed course Thursday and announced MJ excise and cultivation taxes will go up effective Jan. 1. High…

News November 21
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Cannabis sector mounts furious lobbying drive in Ontario; Hillier seeks clarity

Punished by disappointing sales due to a lack of retail stores, the cannabis industry has been mounting a fierce lobbying drive in Ontario to reach the decision-makers driving the province’s…

News November 21
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Quebec effectively bans cannabis vape products but still plans to open 15 more stores

Quebec will not allow cannabis vaping products to be sold through regulated channels, though the province might reconsider its position in the future. It is the latest blow to legal businesses…

News November 21
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SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards US Market Leader finalists

The MJBizDaily Awards recognize excellence and impact in the cannabis industry.

News November 21
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Federal prosecutors, industry probe municipal cannabis agreements in Massachusetts

Massachusetts’ mandated “host community agreements” (HCAs) between municipalities and marijuana businesses are under intense scrutiny, with cannabis companies complaining they are unfair and costly and federal prosecutors reportedly investigating their…

News November 21

Recreational marijuana licensing

Michigan issued the first adult-use marijuana licenses to Exclusive Brands, a  business planning to grow and sell MJ for recreational use when it becomes legal in the state on Dec.…

News November 20
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Report: Ontario to allow private sector wholesale of cannabis

Ontario’s government plans to loosen its grip on adult-use cannabis distribution and allow private-sector participation. Currently, recreational marijuana wholesaling in the province is under the sole domain of the government-owned…

News November 20
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