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.

The New Mexico cannabis cowboys: Modern day desperados It was something once relegated to the shadows in back alleys and dimly lit street corners. But all that changed two years ago after lawmakers legalized recreational marijuana.  In New… The post The New Mexico cannabis cowboys: Modern day desperados appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Recreational cannabis tax revenue jumped by 52% in Maryland this spring, comptroller’s office says Maryland collected over $22.3 million in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales this spring, marking an increase of more than 52% over the previous quarter, according to the state comptroller’s office. The… The post Recreational cannabis tax revenue jumped by 52% in Maryland this spring, comptroller’s office says appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Federal Cannabis Roundup: Nixon, DEA, Tobacco-Hemp . . . and the DOOBIE Act (*sigh*) By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski Last week, I wrote a round-up post on Oregon cannabis. This week, I thought I’d drop a line on the federal happenings. Which… The post Federal Cannabis Roundup: Nixon, DEA, Tobacco-Hemp . . . and the DOOBIE Act (*sigh*) appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Top Press Release Trends Cannabis Businesses Should Know to Generate More Publicity Press releases aren’t dead yet. They’re still an effective tool to generate publicity for cannabis businesses for a number of reasons. Not only do journalists look for and want press… The post Top Press Release Trends Cannabis Businesses Should Know to Generate More Publicity appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Hemp-Derived THC Products Now Illegal in California After OAL Approval The state’s Office of Administrative Law approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations to ban hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoid products.

MariMed Commences Adult-Use Sales at Thrive Wellness Dispensary in Tiffin, Ohio The Massachusetts-based company is prioritizing Ohio’s market in its mergers and acquisitions strategy to expand its operational presence.

Tilray Brands Launching Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC Drinks in Key Markets Across US The company’s alternative beverage business unit unveiled a portfolio of mocktails, seltzers and sparking drinks made with hemp extracts.

Support for Florida Cannabis Legalization Measure Eclipses $100 Million Behind Trulieve’s contributions, Amendment 3 backers are outraising their opponents, 5 to 1, in the nation’s most well-funded legalization campaign.

Nebraska Judge Could Dismiss Lawsuit Targeting Cannabis Ballot Measures This Week Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong is weighing prohibitionist claims about signature validity for two legalization petitions.

6 Key Crop Lighting Design Considerations You Don't Want to Overlook From light uniformity to accurate grow-space modeling to spectral analysis, here are crucial factors to ensure your lighting design sets you up for commercial cultivation success.

How Green Rose Co.’s LED Retrofit Boosted Yield and Quality While Cutting Costs The California cannabis company shares details of its HPS to LED transition process, and the operational efficiencies and crop improvements gained along the way—from reduced HVAC needs and expenses to a more than 20% increase in flower weight.

Medical Marijuana Act Signed by Biden Would Hinder Research Under Rescheduling The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act’s requirements would remain under Schedule III, a congressional researcher says.

Aurora Cannabis CEO Takes on Executive Chairman Role Miguel Martin is expanding his duties as part of a board leadership transition with outgoing Chairman Ron Funk appointed as lead independent director.

Treez Files Summary Judgement in Lawsuit Against Feds Over Cannabis-Related Visa Denial The federal government claims Treez must show its software developer from India ‘does not aid and abet activities that violate the CSA.’

Trulieve to Open 150th Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida The Lake Worth retail location in Palm Beach County will host a grand opening celebration on Sept. 27.

AYR Wellness CEO David Goubert Steps Down Effective Immediately The company’s board of directors approved the appointment of Steven M. Cohen as interim CEO.

Quest Climate, Hydrofarm Partner to Better Serve CEA Industry The companies’ partnership marks the beginning of a new era of climate control category in the Controlled Environment Agriculture market.

California legal weed industry in tumult after Times pesticide investigation A scandal over California’s failure to keep pesticides out of legal cannabis is causing turmoil throughout the industry, with a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit, the departure of a top cannabis official,… The post California legal weed industry in tumult after Times pesticide investigation appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Missouri Health Department Halts Embargoing Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products as ‘Adulterated’ The state’s Department of Health and Human Services recapped its enforcement strategies in a letter to an attorney representing a hemp association.

Tilray Medical Launches Redecan Cannabis Brand in Australia The company’s EU-GMP-certified medical cannabis products are now available in Australia with a prescription.

New Cannabis Legalization Introduced To PA Legislature Advocates believe recreational legalization is only a matter of time. The question is what it will look like. Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg on July 26, 2023. Credit: Amanda… The post New Cannabis Legalization Introduced To PA Legislature appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Eye in the Sky: Neatleaf is Watching Your Plants Neatleaf is like a Terminator for plants: it never sleeps, it never eats, and it will never ever stop monitoring your plants to make sure they stay alive. If that… The post Eye in the Sky: Neatleaf is Watching Your Plants appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The War on Drugs and Its Repercussions: A New Era for Cannabis Justice By Derek Ross, CEO, Nova Farms Initiated in the early 1970s, the War on Drugs aimed to curb illegal drug use and distribution in the United States. However, its impact… The post The War on Drugs and Its Repercussions: A New Era for Cannabis Justice appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Hemp THC Drinks Legal in South Carolina, Solicitor General Concludes State Solicitor General Robert D. Cook told South Carolina House Speaker G. Murrell Smith Jr. that beverages with delta-9 THC from hemp are legal.

Workers at 2 Maryland Cannabis Dispensaries Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 400 Retail employees at The Apothecarium dispensary in Burtonsville and the Sweetspot dispensary in Olney voted in favor of unionizing.

Aurora Cannabis Advances Auto-Flowering Research, Unveiling Key Insights for Cultivation The research breakthroughs are poised to transform cannabis cultivation in high-latitude regions, opening new doors for advanced breeding strategies.

The Complex Impact of Rescheduling Cannabis on Advertising The penalties for advertising Schedule I drugs don’t apply to Schedule III drugs, but cannabis businesses could be left in a precarious position.

More Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp (California, Missouri, New Jersey) By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Loper Comes For the DEA. Will it Matter Though?” In that post, I discussed a brand new… The post More Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp (California, Missouri, New Jersey) appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Reps. Aaron Kaufer and Emily Kinkead are sponsoring the legislation with 15 co-sponsors in the commonwealth.

11 States Projected to Be Billion-Dollar Cannabis Markets in 2024 Maryland will be the newest state to join the 10-figure club this year, while three other states are expected to come just shy of the sales mark.

Green Thumb Industries Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Program The program authorizes the cannabis company to repurchase up to nearly 10.6 million subordinate voting shares during the next 12 months.

Nixon Started the War on Drugs. Privately, He Said Pot Was ‘Not Particularly Dangerous.’ President Richard Nixon’s remarks were captured on his secret White House recording system but had eluded the notice of leading Nixon era historians until now. Two years after former President… The post Nixon Started the War on Drugs. Privately, He Said Pot Was ‘Not Particularly Dangerous.’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Nebraska AG Announces Felony Charge Related to Fraudulent Signature Investigation of Cannabis Petitions All of the suspected fraudulent signatures were traced back to one petition circulator in Hall County.

Former Nebraska Senator Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiatives John Kuehn is attempting to prevent a pair of legalization petitions from appearing on the ballot, claiming signature fraud; Organizers dismiss the claim.

What Makes Cannabis Banking Programs Unique and Stand Out from Others By Paul Dunford Considering there is no other industry today where a business can be engaged in activities that are simultaneously prohibited under federal law but sanctioned by the state,… The post What Makes Cannabis Banking Programs Unique and Stand Out from Others appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024 By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski Now that Labor Day is in the rear view and people are paying attention again, it seems like a good time to drop… The post Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024 appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

New Jersey Governor Murphy signs law that will pull Delta-8, THC seltzers from shelves In one fell swoop, the loophole that allowed intoxicating hemp products — from candy-shaped edibles and cannabis flower available at gas stations to the THC seltzers on liquor store shelves… The post New Jersey Governor Murphy signs law that will pull Delta-8, THC seltzers from shelves appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Verano Opens 2 More MÜV Dispensaries in Florida The new retail locations in Melbourne and Okeechobee expand the company’s footprint to 79 stores in the Sunshine State, 152 nationwide.

Green Thumb Industries Refinances Senior Debt, Closing on $150 Million Syndicated Credit Facility The cannabis company intends to use the proceeds along with existing cash to retire its $225 million senior secured debt.

Planet 13 Enters Agreement to Acquire Las Vegas Dispensary The company will pay $6.9 million to acquire all the assets to operate a 3,1569-square-foot retail facility from Exhale.

Michigan Dispensaries Set Monthly Sales Record in August, Closing Gap on California The Wolverine State’s licensed cannabis facilities broke a single month record for revenue and flower pounds sold.

MMJ BioPharma Suing DEA Over Cannabis Reform, Medical Research The biopharmaceutical company filed a lawsuit, citing ‘unjustified’ delays in processing an application for medical research.

Ohio dispensaries sold millions of dollars of recreational marijuana in first month Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio surpassed $50 million in the month since adults could start buying cannabis, according to new state data. The Division of Cannabis Control said dispensaries sold nearly $54.6… The post Ohio dispensaries sold millions of dollars of recreational marijuana in first month appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

24 Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses Still Up for Grabs in Rhode Island via Lottery Regulators are finalizing rules for a licensing process nearly two years after existing medical cannabis operators expanded to recreational sales.

Green Thumb Opening 20th Rise Dispensary in Florida The new retail location in Jacksonville will open Sept. 13, making the company’s 98th store nationwide.

Conception Nurseries Publishes White Paper Detailing Methods for Using Tissue Culture to Prevent Diseases in Cannabis Cultivation The cultivation processes described in the report provide cost savings and yield increasing solutions to pervasive viruses and viroids.

Fighting Dirty Weed Through OCal Cannabis Certification The introduction of regulated medical and adult-use cannabis markets was supposed to guarantee that legal weed was clean weed, but somewhere along the line that message got reinterpreted as legal… The post Fighting Dirty Weed Through OCal Cannabis Certification appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Gavin Newsom Wants California To Have More Restrictive Drug Laws Than Florida Newsom’s “emergency” rules banning all THC in hemp products doesn’t square with his insistence that his state provides more freedom than Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis. Last week, California Gov.… The post Gavin Newsom Wants California To Have More Restrictive Drug Laws Than Florida appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

#Countdown4Clemency Campaign Calls on Biden to Keep Promise, Free 3,000 People Incarcerated for Cannabis The Last Prisoner Project and cannabis advocates launched the campaign to urge Biden to use his clemency power before the end of his term.

Al Harrington Will Launch Village Dispensary in His Home State of New Jersey Village Brands, a multi-state cannabis operator founded by Viola Brands founders Al Harrington and Dan Pettigrew, is officially opening its first East Coast location in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Shannon O’Brien fired as state’s top cannabis regulator, ending year-long suspension and months of uncertainty State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on Monday fired the state’s top cannabis regulator, formally removing Shannon O’Brien from her post a year after first suspending her and following months of upheaval at the agency. In a statement,… The post Shannon O’Brien fired as state’s top cannabis regulator, ending year-long suspension and months of uncertainty appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Trump Signals Supports for Federal Cannabis Rescheduling, Banking Reform The GOP presidential candidate said he will focus on unlocking the ‘medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug’ if elected in November.

4th Circuit Court Rules THC-O Meets Legal Definition of Hemp, Deviating From DEA The federal court’s interpretation of the 2018 Farm Bill contradicts the Drug Enforcement Administration’s position that THC-O is illegal.

California Governor Issues Proposed Regulations to Halt Intoxicating Hemp Products Gov. Gavin Newsom’s rules would require that consumable products containing hemp derivatives have no amounts of intoxicating cannabinoids.

Loper Comes for the DEA. Will it Matter, Though? By Griffen Thorne, Attorney@ Harris Sliwoski, Earlier this week, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case entitled Anderson v. Diamondback Investment Group, LLC, handed the DEA a big loss… The post Loper Comes for the DEA. Will it Matter, Though? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

USC Athletics, Cookies Announce Trailblazing CBD Partnership for College Football, Basketball Sponsorship Cookies will be a CBD brand sponsor for three Trojans athletic teams for the 2024-2025 sports season.

Trulieve Set to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Clearwater The new retail facility in Pinellas County will host a grand opening Sept. 13, marking the company’s 149 location in Florida.

Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Attracts 5K License Applicants The state’s forthcoming lotteries will award just 74 licenses, including 16 to cultivators, 48 to dispensaries and 10 processors.

AYR Wellness Awarded Virginia’s HSA I Vertical Cannabis License The publicly traded multistate cannabis operator will have exclusive medical cannabis licensing rights to the state’s Health Service Area in Northern Virginia.