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California issues tips to improve local marijuana business licensing

A California auditor has released several recommendations for better marijuana business licensing processes and policies by local municipalities.

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Most smokable hemp has more THC than is legal, study says

An analysis of smokable hemp products found that 93% of tested samples contain more than 0.3% THC, which…

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Canada’s canceled licenses, ‘uncollectible’ cannabis taxes soar

The number of canceled cannabis business licenses has soared alongside the amount of “uncollectable” excise tax in Canada.

News April 8
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New Mexico reports record cannabis sales of $52 million in March

New Mexico set a monthly record for recreational and medical cannabis sales with more than $52 million in…

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Iowa to restrict hemp-derived cannabis products

Iowa will restrict hemp-derived cannabis products and expand its medical marijuana program under a bill headed to the…

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Missouri high court strips medical cannabis license from applicant

The Missouri Supreme Court reversed an appeals court decision that said Mo Cann Do should be granted a…

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Cannabis operators’ delinquent payments total more than $3.8 billion, report says

Total delinquent payments by U.S. cannabis operators have exceeded $3.8 billion and could balloon to $4.2 billion in…

News April 3
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Canadian producer Heritage Cannabis granted creditor protection

Heritage Cannabis is the latest Canadian marijuana producer to obtain an order for creditor protection as a wave…

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Hemp-derived THC producers wary of how US Farm Bill could change market

U.S. lawmakers might address intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in the new Farm Bill, which could adversely affect a budding…

News April 3
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Canadian marijuana operator Indiva weighs options, including potential sale

Canada's leading producer of cannabis edibles, Indiva Limited, has hired a financial adviser to help the company evaluate…

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