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Sun Theory marijuana operator acquires Terrapin’s Colorado stores

Sun Theory Holding Co., a Denver-based vertically integrated marijuana operator, acquired five of Terrapin Care Station's retail locations…

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Ontario regulator fines Cannabis Xpress, alleges pay-to-play

Ontario's cannabis retail regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), fined Cannabis Xpress 200,000 Canadian dollars…

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Marijuana multistate operators continue to flee regulated state markets

Publicly traded marijuana multistate operators exited regulated cannabis markets through late 2023, continuing a pattern fueled by increased…

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Decibel Cannabis’ former CEO Sze takes helm again

Canadian marijuana grower and manufacturer Decibel Cannabis Co. has appointed Benjamin Sze as CEO once again.

News April 8
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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.

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Florida’s recreational marijuana ballot measure will fail, governor says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the recreational marijuana initiative that will appear on the state's November ballot, calling…

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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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District of Columbia extends 4/20 medical marijuana tax holiday

Washington, D.C., lawmakers have voted to extend the length of a tax holiday on medical marijuana purchases surrounding…

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