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Utah to seek curbs on delta-8 THC, other synthetics in medical marijuana market

Utah regulators say they’re pushing for new rules governing the presence of delta-8 THC and other synthetic cannabinoids…

News November 29
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Marijuana M&A has cooled in 2022, but it’s ‘far from disastrous,’ insiders say

After 2021’s record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions, many marijuana industry insiders predicted that 2022 would be an…

News September 28
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Two GOP Congress members criticize FDA for its lack of CBD oversight

Two Republican members of Congress want answers from the feds about regulations for CBD and other hemp-derived products.

News September 27
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Virginia cannabis firms expand medical facilities amid uncertainty over adult-use sales

Cannabis multistate operators in Virginia are focused on building out their medical marijuana facilities while they wait to…

News August 22
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Marijuana multistate operators see sluggish revenue, losses in first quarter

Most of the largest U.S. marijuana multistate operators experienced revenue declines in the first quarter of 2022 versus…

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States struggle to set rules for hemp intoxicants such as delta-8 THC

Many U.S. states considered new laws to regulate hemp-derived intoxicants such as delta-8 THC this year, but few…

News May 31
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Cannabis product sampling is taking off, despite legal and pandemic challenges

Want to get shoppers to try a new product? Start by giving them a free taste. Product sampling…

News May 16
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Virginia lawmakers buck governor on delta-8 THC ban, smokable hemp

Last-minute political sparring over marijuana crimes appears to have prevented new limits on the cannabis industry in Virginia.

News April 29
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Virginia governor OKs delta-8 THC ban, changes to medical marijuana program

Virginia is the latest state to ban delta-8 THC products, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin waiting until the final…

News April 12
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Cresco’s marijuana asset sales could hit $500 million after Columbia Care deal, analysts say

Cresco Labs is expected to sell off $250 million-$500 million worth of marijuana cultivation and retail licenses largely…

News March 29
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