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Cannabis MSO sells off Massachusetts retail permit ‘on the low side’ for $1 million

The sale, from an Arizona-based marijuana multistate operator, represents a potentially low valuation for a valid but not-yet-operational…

News May 28
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How small cannabis operators are preparing for interstate commerce

If products move across state lines, regulators will have to reconcile different lab standards, labeling rules and shelf-life…

News May 28
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Three states join fight against marijuana rescheduling as deadline looms

Three states have gone on record formally opposing marijuana rescheduling ahead of major hearings scheduled for June.

News May 27
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New York promises cannabis operators help to pay for track-and-trace

New York cannabis operators may be able to seek assistance in paying for seed-to-sale tracking requirements.

News May 26
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Major consolidation in Virginia cannabis as Boston-based fund takes over second permit

One company now controls two out of Virginia's five medical marijuana permits, a move that critics say will…

News May 26
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Massachusetts cannabis regulators to begin THC potency inflation checks

The new rule says the actual THC percentage must be within 75% to 125% of what is printed…

News May 22
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Cannabis MSO lands in receivership over $210 million debt to lender

New Jersey-based TerrAscend Corp. is in receivership in Michigan after defaulting on a $210 million loan.

News May 22
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Virginia governor explains shock rejection of cannabis retail market

Avoiding the mistakes of other states that moved too quickly to launch adult-use sales – and limiting cannabis…

News May 21
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New Massachusetts cannabis czar takes over $1.65 billion industry

Christopher Harding replaces Shannon O’Brien, who was reinstated last fall as CCC chair after a contentious political dispute.

News May 21
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‘Reckless’ 280E gamble backfires as feds demand millions from cannabis MSO

In a troubling sign for cannabis operators that claimed 280E relief before rescheduling, the IRS wants TerrAscend USA…

News May 20
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