This industry is high on the thought of Matt Gaetz as attorney general The president-elect’s attorney general pick was one of the most pro-cannabis lawmakers on Capitol Hill. There’s one group that’s thrilled with Donald Trump’s embattled pick for attorney general: weed companies.… The post This industry is high on the thought of Matt Gaetz as attorney general appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis regulator faces heat after rejecting over a thousand initial applicants Minnesota cannabis regulators say they’ll hold a lottery in the coming weeks to determine who will operate the state’s first legal marijuana businesses, but the Office of Cannabis Management is… The post Cannabis regulator faces heat after rejecting over a thousand initial applicants appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Control Commission doubles down on hazardous dust after worker death The state agency released a bulletin Wednesday advising cultivators to expand protections inside growing facilities. Nearly three years after a worker died from marijuana dust at a cannabis production facility… The post Cannabis Control Commission doubles down on hazardous dust after worker death appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Joe Rogan Says Harris Campaign Barred Discussion of Marijuana Legalization as Condition for Interview When Kamala Harris’s campaign team was haggling with Joe Rogan over the conditions that would be placed on a prospective interview, they relayed that the nominee wanted to avoid answering questions… The post Joe Rogan Says Harris Campaign Barred Discussion of Marijuana Legalization as Condition for Interview appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana? President-elect Donald Trump is expected to come to the White House with a laundry list of policies he wants to change or reverse. The Biden administration has moved to ease… The post Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Group for small pot farmers sues N.Y. and warns industry ‘at risk of collapse’ The Cannabis Farmers Alliance says the rollout of the retail market “has been disastrous” for participants at all levels of the industry. A lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of the… The post Group for small pot farmers sues N.Y. and warns industry ‘at risk of collapse’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

New Rule, December 5: Oregon Cannabis Retailers, Processors and Labor Peace Agreements Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski Oregon’s Measure 119 passed last week, as expected. This means that as of December 5th, every OLCC licensed retailer, processor, researcher and testing lab must secure a labor… The post New Rule, December 5: Oregon Cannabis Retailers, Processors and Labor Peace Agreements appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Missouri’s $1.4 billion cannabis market outpaces states with older programs In less than two years of selling legal recreational weed, Missouri’s cannabis market has grown to $1.4 billion — outperforming states with a longer history of marijuana legalization like Arizona,… The post Missouri’s $1.4 billion cannabis market outpaces states with older programs appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Green Dragon founders fired up to “get back to where we were” with new joint The trio say they’re now focused on Fired, which has seven stores in the works between Denver and Aurora. The first dispensary chain founded by Alex Levine, Andy Levine and… The post Green Dragon founders fired up to “get back to where we were” with new joint appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Industry Reacts to Trump Win As expected, we started receiving industry reaction to the presidential outcome very early on.  Cannabis Business Executive will add commentary as it is received throughout the day and thereafter, reserving… The post Industry Reacts to Trump Win appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Florida Rejects Adult-Use; Measure 3 Fails to Reach 60%; Other States Report In addition to the presidential race and all the down ballot state races that were decided Tuesday, voters in Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas also made their… The post Florida Rejects Adult-Use; Measure 3 Fails to Reach 60%; Other States Report appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Marijuana Rescheduling: Delays, Adverse Participants… It’s All Good By Vince Sliwoski, Last Thursday, we learned that the DEA’s marijuana rescheduling hearings are delayed until early next year. We also saw the list of 25 participants invited by the… The post Marijuana Rescheduling: Delays, Adverse Participants… It’s All Good appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Navigating the Double-Edged Sword of Federal Cannabis Legalization By Sundie Seefried The debate over federal cannabis legalization and state autonomy is one of the most closely watched issues in the U.S., with both significant opportunities and substantial challenges… The post Navigating the Double-Edged Sword of Federal Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How Municipalities Crush Rogue and Regulated Intoxicants Despite complete state and federal legality, municipalities are increasingly prohibiting and prosecuting hemp-derived intoxicating product sales imposing civil and criminal penalties on both the business and its owners. By Steve… The post How Municipalities Crush Rogue and Regulated Intoxicants appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How Cannabis Use is Changing Across the U.S. As voters weigh in on measures that would broaden marijuana access, recent data reveals unexpected trends in who uses it, and how. Voters in four states will weigh in this… The post How Cannabis Use is Changing Across the U.S. appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Kim Rivers wants to legalize marijuana in Florida. She has to beat Ron DeSantis first. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida’s largest medical marijuana company, has bet that she can beat Gov. Ron DeSantis in his own state. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Ron DeSantis has bet… The post Kim Rivers wants to legalize marijuana in Florida. She has to beat Ron DeSantis first. appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The real cannabis policy power lies beyond the Oval Office By Steph Sherar, As the presidential candidates’ positions on cannabis policy make the headlines, it’s important to remember that the real power to shape cannabis laws doesn’t reside in the… The post The real cannabis policy power lies beyond the Oval Office appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

NYC law used to shutter unlicensed weed bodegas is unconstitutional, judge rules A Queens judge ruled Tuesday that the local law that let New York City rapidly shut down more than 1,000 businesses accused of selling cannabis without licenses is unconstitutional because it denies… The post NYC law used to shutter unlicensed weed bodegas is unconstitutional, judge rules appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

A pizzeria mistakenly sold pizza laced with THC. Here’s how it happened. Eating THC in pizza and other fatty foods makes the effects of the drug stronger, experts say. A pizza shop in Wisconsin shocked patrons when it apologized for inadvertently selling… The post A pizzeria mistakenly sold pizza laced with THC. Here’s how it happened. appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Building a Sustainable Cannabis Dispensary: Practices That Lower Your Carbon Footprint & Drive Customer Loyalty By Brendan McKee, Co-Founder, CFO & COO, Silver Therapeutics A recent PwC survey found that 46% of consumers are buying more sustainable products to reduce their carbon footprint. In fact,… The post Building a Sustainable Cannabis Dispensary: Practices That Lower Your Carbon Footprint & Drive Customer Loyalty appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Guide to Video Marketing for Cannabis Businesses As cannabis businesses face increasing competition, the importance of effective video marketing becomes increasingly evident. Video content engages audiences quickly, drives traffic, and builds a lasting connection with viewers who… The post Guide to Video Marketing for Cannabis Businesses appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

OK to Exhale…Cannabis Comm Finally Gets a Leader Months of suspense are over. State cannabis regulators have picked their next executive director, voting Monday to begin the process of bringing back a former head of its government affairs… The post OK to Exhale…Cannabis Comm Finally Gets a Leader appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis on the Ballot, November 4: Florida, Nebraska, the Dakotas By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski Election Day is next Monday, November 4. I have plenty of thoughts! Today I’ll stay in my lane, though, and focus on the… The post Cannabis on the Ballot, November 4: Florida, Nebraska, the Dakotas appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

America’s Embrace of Marijuana Why public opinion has changed so quickly. Twelve years ago, mainstream politicians opposed marijuana legalization. Recreational use was forbidden even in the most liberal states. Today, even conservative states are… The post America’s Embrace of Marijuana appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Oregon Cracks Down on THC Inflation and Testing Labs By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski On September 25th, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) sent notices to seven licensed testing laboratories, proposing license cancellation in some cases… The post Oregon Cracks Down on THC Inflation and Testing Labs appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute A judge on Tuesday appointed a mediator in the long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Alabama. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson named retired… The post An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Governor Newsom Vetoes “Cannabis Famers Market” Bill, But Holds Out Hope for Home Growers By Jeffrey C. O’Brien, Husch Blackwell LLP California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a proposal from the Assembly which would have created a “small producer event sales license”, which would… The post Governor Newsom Vetoes “Cannabis Famers Market” Bill, But Holds Out Hope for Home Growers appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Votes for Arkansas ballot measure on medical marijuana will not be counted, court rules Justice Cody Hiland said in a dissent that the court was ignoring decades-long precedent by ruling the measure’s language was misleading The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Monday that voters will not be… The post Votes for Arkansas ballot measure on medical marijuana will not be counted, court rules appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Kamala Harris promises full marijuana legalization – is that a gamechanger? The Democrat says she will end cannabis prohibition and seek to help Black men profit from the industry if elected Kamala Harris announced on Monday that if elected president, she would… The post Kamala Harris promises full marijuana legalization – is that a gamechanger? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Who won Maryland’s social equity cannabis lottery? Over 200 new licensees starting businesses. A cohort of new cannabis licensees in Maryland are facing their first hurdles and finding their identities as they set out on an 18-month venture to get their business up… The post Who won Maryland’s social equity cannabis lottery? Over 200 new licensees starting businesses. appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Elite Cultivation, Where The People Make The Difference “It’s about the people.” Elite Cultivation, headquartered in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, is more than a medicinal marijuana distributor, it’s… The post Elite Cultivation, Where The People Make The Difference first appeared on High Times.

THCA Moonrocks Review One thing that’s clear is that THCA flower isn’t going anywhere any time soon.  In short, THCA flower… The post THCA Moonrocks Review first appeared on High Times.

Where Cannabis Meets Cultural Legacy: Xzibit’s XWCC and Snoop Dogg’s SWED Rappers Xzibit and Snoop Dogg have each opened dispensaries in California, aiming to bring the cultural legacy of… The post Where Cannabis Meets Cultural Legacy: Xzibit’s XWCC and Snoop Dogg’s SWED first appeared on High Times.

US Supreme Court hears case of trucker fired for failed drug test from cannabis-based CBD The U.S. Supreme Court tackled a case on Tuesday involving a New York state man who was fired from his job as a commercial truck driver for failing a drug test… The post US Supreme Court hears case of trucker fired for failed drug test from cannabis-based CBD appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive? Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago last week, revealed… The post The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Telemedicine: DoktorABC Expands Offerings to Include Cannabis-Based Therapies PRESS RELEASE   The online platform for doctor and pharmacy services, DoktorABC, has expanded its offerings and now includes medical cannabis-based therapies in Germany. In addition to the more than… The post Telemedicine: DoktorABC Expands Offerings to Include Cannabis-Based Therapies appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

It’s doomsday for delta-8, THC seltzers as federal judge tosses part of NJ hemp law On Oct. 12, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced that the only provision of the hemp law it would enforce is the age restriction, due to Judge Zahid Quraishi’s ruling.… The post It’s doomsday for delta-8, THC seltzers as federal judge tosses part of NJ hemp law appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Missouri regulators deny certification for majority of social-equity cannabis license winners Of the 24 dispensary licenses selected through the lottery in June, The Independent has identified 14 that are likely connected to groups the state cracked down on previously David Huckins,… The post Missouri regulators deny certification for majority of social-equity cannabis license winners appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California’s frustrating fight to end illegal weed More than six years after recreational sales launched, the state is still struggling to eradicate the unlicensed market. ARCADIA, California — Law enforcement officers from the California Department of Cannabis… The post California’s frustrating fight to end illegal weed appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Massachusetts cannabis regulators fine companies for record-keeping, pesticide violations The Cannabis Control Commission fined two of the largest marijuana companies operating in Massachusetts on Thursday for negligent behavior around the use of pesticides and record-keeping procedures. The violations against… The post Massachusetts cannabis regulators fine companies for record-keeping, pesticide violations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Congress is About to Lose Its Greatest Cannabis Advocate (Ever) By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is retiring next month. Mr. Blumenauer, or “Earl” as he often asked to be called, has been a leading proponent of… The post Congress is About to Lose Its Greatest Cannabis Advocate (Ever) appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

AG, secretary of state target nearly 100,000 signatures on Nebraska medical cannabis petitions LINCOLN — Nebraska’s chief election official and top prosecutor have questioned the validity of more than half of the signatures already validated on each of the state’s two medical cannabis petitions… The post AG, secretary of state target nearly 100,000 signatures on Nebraska medical cannabis petitions appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$130 million of cannabis in sea shipment of soybeans from Canada Haul is second seizure involving more than 500kg of cannabis buds this year, department says Hong Kong customs officers have arrested three suspects and confiscated 500kg (1,102lbs) of cannabis buds… The post Hong Kong customs seizes HK$130 million of cannabis in sea shipment of soybeans from Canada appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Compounds Show ‘Promising Potential As Anticancer Agents’ Compounds in marijuana including THC and CBD show “promising potential as anticancer agents,” according to a recent review of scientific literature. The review by an international team of researchers found… The post Cannabis Compounds Show ‘Promising Potential As Anticancer Agents’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Muha Meds Marries Opportunity and Efficiency Muha Meds is a Los Angeles-based cannabis MSO that was started in 2015 as a “traditional” market delivery service by entrepreneur brothers Ali and Muhammad Garawi, who went legal a… The post Muha Meds Marries Opportunity and Efficiency appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Effects of coir-based media on the performance of Cannabis plants Coir is widely utilized by numerous cannabis companies worldwide due to its ease of use for fertigation, feeding,… The post Effects of coir-based media on the performance of Cannabis plants first appeared on High Times.

In Vermont, regulators are worried about the cannabis industry getting too high Two years after retail recreational sales became legal, the state’s Cannabis Control Board wants to take a breath and reassess how to keep the industry sustainable and Vermont-centric MONTPELIER, Vt.… The post In Vermont, regulators are worried about the cannabis industry getting too high appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong. In midcoast Maine, a pediatrician sees teenagers… The post As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis firm backing recreational marijuana amendment sues Republican Party, TV stations Florida’s largest medical-marijuana company filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state Republican Party of launching an “intentionally deceptive campaign” to mislead voters about a proposed constitutional amendment that would… The post Cannabis firm backing recreational marijuana amendment sues Republican Party, TV stations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Gov. Newsom’s Farmers Market Veto Sows Disappointment, Confusion, Allegations In a last-minute decision that dashes the hopes of California’s remaining small-batch cannabis cultivators that a lifeline of revenue in the form of farmers markets might be in the offing… The post Gov. Newsom’s Farmers Market Veto Sows Disappointment, Confusion, Allegations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

2024 MJBIZCON Agenda is Live! PRESS RELEASE                           Denver CO, October 1, 2024 — MJBizCon, the largest, most established cannabis business conference and expo… The post 2024 MJBIZCON Agenda is Live! appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The Power of the Down-Ballot: Why local races are crucial to cannabis legalization By Derek Ross, CEO of Nova Farms As we approach another pivotal election season, much of the national focus is, understandably, on the presidential race. It’s the headline-grabber, the showstopper.… The post The Power of the Down-Ballot: Why local races are crucial to cannabis legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Arkansas medical marijuana supporters sue state over decision measure won’t qualify for ballot Organizers of an effort to expand medical marijuana i n Arkansas sued the state on Tuesday for its decision that the proposal won’t qualify for the November ballot. Arkansans for Patient… The post Arkansas medical marijuana supporters sue state over decision measure won’t qualify for ballot appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Networking in Cannabis: Why a Support System is Necessary Michael Mejer, Founder, Green Lane Communication The expressions, “your network is your net worth” and “you are the average of the five people you surround yourself with” couldn’t be more… The post Networking in Cannabis: Why a Support System is Necessary appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California Will Allow Amsterdam-Like Cannabis Cafes Marijuana businesses will be allowed to serve food and have live music performances as a way to attract more customers. Marijuana dispensaries in California will be allowed to sell food… The post California Will Allow Amsterdam-Like Cannabis Cafes appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Harris says she backs legalizing marijuana, going further than Biden Vice President Harris reaffirmed her support for legalizing marijuana Monday, speaking up on the issue publicly for the first time she became the Democratic nominee. “I just think we have… The post Harris says she backs legalizing marijuana, going further than Biden appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis More than half of all U.S. states have legalized cannabis, be it for medical purposes, recreational use, or both. The shelves of cannabis dispensaries offer an ever-widening array of gummies,… The post 5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

NYC cracked down on illegal weed bodegas, left behind hundreds of shuttered storefronts A candy-colored “Exotic Clouds” sign that once beckoned customers into a smoke shop at Stanton and Ludlow streets now hangs over a darkened storefront with windows covered in graffiti. Blocks… The post NYC cracked down on illegal weed bodegas, left behind hundreds of shuttered storefronts appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How a ‘well-known secret’ in Massachusetts cannabis testing is obscuring what’s in your weed ‘No testing would be better than what we do today,’ one lab founder said. Holistic Industries knew its marijuana-growing facility in Massachusetts had a mold problem in 2020 and 2021.… The post How a ‘well-known secret’ in Massachusetts cannabis testing is obscuring what’s in your weed appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Blinded by the Bud: A Craft Conversation with Brighterside Farms The people behind New Jersey cultivator Brighterside Farms may be relatively new to the state, but they are anything but new to cannabis. Their cultivating roots extend back to 2006… The post Blinded by the Bud: A Craft Conversation with Brighterside Farms appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.