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Survey: 69% of Canadian cannabis consumers ‘always’ buy legal products

Canada’s federally regulated marijuana industry captured more illicit-market share than ever in 2023, the government’s annual Canadian Cannabis…

News January 16
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Ontario’s new cannabis store ownership cap expected to boost M&A

A new regulatory change allowing one company to operate up to 150 recreational cannabis stores in Ontario -…

News January 16
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No tax relief for California cannabis operators in governor’s initial budget

If legal California cannabis businesses teetering under the weight of heavy taxes will see any relief this year,…

News January 12
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Colorado monthly cannabis sales sink to nearly 7-year low in November

Colorado cannabis sales continued to slide in November as recreational and medical marijuana retailers generated $110.5 million in…

News January 12
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Illinois adult-use cannabis sales exceed $1.6 billion in 2023

Consumers in Illinois spent more than $1.6 billion on legal adult-use cannabis in 2023, a market record despite…

News January 12
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Recalls issued for 2 cannabis products in California

California regulators issued a mandatory recall for one cannabis product while a company in the state voluntarily asked…

News January 11
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Connecticut attorney general takes action against illicit marijuana operators

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed civil lawsuits against seven businesses accused of selling "potent, illicit" marijuana products…

News January 11
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New Washington DC legislation targets unlicensed cannabis shops

Lawmakers in Washington DC passed legislation targeting unlicensed cannabis "gifting" stores, potentially empowering a new crackdown on the…

News January 11
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Despite 2023 marijuana enforcement criticism, Oklahoma won’t back down

Critics say Oklahoma regulators overstepped in 2023, but others argue more oversight is needed for wholesale marijuana prices…

News January 11
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More California licensed cannabis labs approved to test flower

Six more licensed California cannabis labs are now compliant with new state rules and allowed to resume testing…

News January 10
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