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California marijuana grower voluntarily recalls pesticide-tainted flower

An indoor marijuana grower in California has alerted regulators and the state’s track-and-trace system that a certain batch…

News December 11
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California regulators tout seizure of $37 million in illegal marijuana

State law enforcement in Northern California seized thousands of illegal marijuana plants and nearly 2,000 pounds of processed…

News October 6
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California lawmakers send wide-ranging cannabis bills to governor

California lawmakers approved several cannabis bills during their recently concluded session, including legislation to help social equity entrepreneurs…

News September 29
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California warns labs to accurately report cannabis testing results

California cannabis regulators sent warning notices demanding that state-licensed testing labs accurately report test results or face stiff…

News September 15
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California expands grant funding to establish more local cannabis retail

California regulators are expanding grant access and funding for cities and counties to establish adult-use retail cannabis programs.

News September 12
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Fresno joins new California program to fight illegal cannabis operators

Fresno is the first municipality to participate in a new California program aimed at reining in illegal cannabis…

News August 30
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More cash, more headaches for marijuana retailers after Mastercard ban

Marijuana retailers across the country are adjusting to handling and securing more cash in-store after Mastercard’s abrupt decision…

News August 17
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California marijuana enforcement ramps up search warrants, seizures

A California enforcement effort initiated nearly 100 search warrants in the second quarter of 2023, leading to the…

News July 6
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Glass House’s defamation suit against fellow cannabis operator Catalyst portends long legal spat

Glass House Brands filed a defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis Co. and its co-founders, Elliot Lewis and Damian…

News June 28
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