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Michigan, Georgia raids net thousands of cannabis plants, hundreds of pounds

Recent law enforcement raids in Michigan and Georgia have resulted in the seizure of thousands of plants and…

News February 29
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring…

News February 26
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Opinion: How banking reform could minimize illicit marijuana market

One of the most important opportunities to curb the illicit market is the integration of the marijuana industry…

News November 20
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Opinion: US cannabis industry is a tale of two markets

Right now, there are two markets for cannabis in most of the United States, and they appear to…

News October 2
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BC steers consumers to legal cannabis market, citing tainted illicit products

British Columbia is encouraging the public to buy government-regulated cannabis instead of illicit products after finding contaminants in…

News June 9
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Alternative enforcement measures

While other industries with illicit-market issues can call on law enforcement to punish perpetrators by closing them down,…

News August 2
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Illicit operators continue to undermine legal marijuana businesses, but licensed companies have tools to compete

Legal marijuana businesses can beat illict operators with better customer service, safety, product mix and quality.

News August 2
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