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Before interstate commerce, cannabis needs to fix its consistency problem

Cannabis brands need to make sure they're producing consistent products well before interstate commerce begins.

News August 14
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Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can apply for medical permits, with DEA and tax benefits possible

Holding a medical license changes an operator’s regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the DEA.

News August 13
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California county cuts cannabis taxes after short-lived automatic increase

San Luis Obispo County supervisors agreed to cut a cannabis tax, imposed on operators' gross receipts, back down…

News August 13
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Will Congress save hemp THC beverages from the looming federal ban?

Hemp THC beverage operators are hopeful a bipartisan proposal to legalize and tax the sale of low-dose drinks…

News August 11
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How federal marijuana rescheduling changes the game for cannabis trademarks and IP protections

Federal marijuana rescheduling means more than tax relief. Operators should review what new steps they can take to…

News August 11
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Senate extends temporary lifeline for hemp THC – and sets up fight with cannabis industry

Hemp and alcohol advocates have limited time to convince Congress to keep the $28 billion hemp sector alive…

News August 10
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New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events

Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.

News August 7
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Another Colorado cannabis cultivation operation shuts down after acquisition

The layoffs come days after Verdant, a cannabis investment and operations platform, acquired the Native Roots stores in…

News August 6
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Senate Democrat signs onto Trump-defying Republican proposal to ban hemp THC

A leading Democratic U.S. senator on Thursday signed onto a Republican-led effort to strip protections for hemp THC…

News August 6
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How cannabis retailers can leverage market data to boost revenue

Most operators don’t know what to buy, why they need it or what decisions the data can drive…

News August 6
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