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Massachusetts marijuana regulators sign off on industry draft rules

Massachusetts is a step closer to a legalized recreational marijuana industry. The Cannabis Control Commission has approved a wide-ranging…

News December 22
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Federal medical cannabis protections extended once more

The only federal law that protects medical marijuana businesses from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice…

News December 22
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Week in Review: Marijuana fund raises, more Maryland dispensaries & Alaska edibles maker shut down

Two ancillary marijuana companies announce huge fund raises, Maryland approves 12 more medical cannabis dispensaries, and Alaska regulators…

News December 22
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Sweet Leaf raids highlight need for clarity in Colorado’s marijuana enforcement regulations

The arrests of 13 budtenders at one of Colorado’s largest marijuana retail chains last week exposed a hole in the…

News December 21
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One of Michigan’s marijuana testing labs allowed to remain open

The only operating medical cannabis testing lab in southwest Michigan has received approval to continue operations while it…

News December 20
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New Zealand makes move to legalize medical marijuana

A bill to legalize medical marijuana in New Zealand will be introduced this week in the nation’s Parliament,…

News December 19
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Sweet Leaf undercover sting targeted budtenders for cannabis sales practices

The Denver Police Department’s undercover sting operation targeting Denver-area Sweet Leaf marijuana dispensaries netted 13 arrests involving the…

News December 15
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California hands out first 20 temporary state cannabis business licenses

California has issued the first of what will likely be many temporary business permits, in advance of the…

News December 15
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Week in Review: CBD’s global nod, Ohio MMJ developments & Denver social use

An international health organization determines that CBD shouldn’t be a scheduled drug, Denver sees its first applicant for…

News December 15
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Marijuana retail chain operator Sweet Leaf forced to shut down in Denver area

Sweet Leaf, one of Colorado's largest marijuana retail chain operators, had all of its Denver-area stores shuttered by…

News December 14
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