Hundreds Interested in Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Licenses; Just 17 Apply So Far Seventeen interested parties applied in the first three weeks of the two-month application period. There are 74 licenses available in a lottery system.

A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy Despite being legal for months, it was still kind of surreal to see people openly smoking marijuana in public recently, and smell the pungent clouds surrounding them. A small crowd… The post A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

BOLO: Cannabis PPP Loan Audits By Hilary Bricken, Attorney at Husch Blackwell In April, I wrote about the Docklight case in Washington State. That case involved a qui tam action pursuant to the False Claims Act in… The post BOLO: Cannabis PPP Loan Audits appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Aurora Receives Expanded Cultivation, Unique Research Licenses for German Facility The company’s long-standing investment in the region continues with enhanced local production and domestic cultivar research.

Curaleaf Opening 2 New York Medical Dispensaries, Launching Adult-Use Sales at 2 Other Stores New Rochester and Syracuse locations will expand the company’s retail footprint to six dispensaries in New York and 148 nationwide.

Ohio’s Adult-Use Licensing Process Leads CBT’s Top Stories in July California’s deadly pesticide contamination, federal cannabis rescheduling and CRISPR gene editing were also among the most-read articles this month.

Nebraska AG Hilgers joins opposition to reclassifying weed as less-dangerous drug Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter this week from 11 red states arguing that the Biden administration should not reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to the… The post Nebraska AG Hilgers joins opposition to reclassifying weed as less-dangerous drug appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Oklahoma court rules that moms who use medical marijuana while pregnant aren’t breaking the law Women with state medical cards who use marijuana during pregnancy can’t be prosecuted for child neglect, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Thursday. Amanda Aguilar has been waiting nearly… The post Oklahoma court rules that moms who use medical marijuana while pregnant aren’t breaking the law appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Planet 13 Launches Lifestyles Brand Company; Signs 1st Sponsored Athlete in UFC Title Contender Chito Vera The No. 4 ranked bantamweight contender will promote Planet 13 Fight Club—the company’s combat sports themed division of its new Lifestyles brand.

LeafLink Acquires Leading Cannabis Banking Platform Dama Financial The acquisition will allow LeafLink to offer industry access to secure, compliant and reliable banking solutions.

Ohio Issues 15 More Licenses for Adult-Use Market The state approved dual-use certificates of operation for eight cultivators, six processors and Ohio’s first testing laboratory. Dispensaries are next in line.

More Americans With Diabetes Are Turning to Marijuana As marijuana loses much of its stigma and laws around its use relax, Americans are increasingly consuming it medically and recreationally. Americans with diabetes are no exception, a new study finds. The… The post More Americans With Diabetes Are Turning to Marijuana appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Special Report: 4 in 5 Cannabis Businesses Want Intoxicating Hemp Regulated; So Do Nearly 50% of Hemp Businesses CBT’s new research reveals that 80% of cannabis businesses and 46% of hemp businesses feel intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids should be regulated like cannabis. Find these and other details about how the cannabis and hemp industries view intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in Part I of this two-part special report.

43,000 Comments Filed on Cannabis Rescheduling Proposal as Public Period Closes The Drug Enforcement Administration will now weigh these comments and potentially hold administrative law hearings before issuing a final rule.

In Pursuit of a Bettering Edible Experience The Bettering Company is a Chicago, Illinois-based manufacturer of high-quality, hand-crafted, vegan, and gluten-free edibles that recently expanded operations into New York, with more states on the way. Currently available… The post In Pursuit of a Bettering Edible Experience appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday, signalling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalise the plant and another change in the government’s… The post Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand On Marijuana? With U.S. President Joe Biden stepping aside for the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, her potential candidacy for the 2024 election against Donald Trump brings attention to… The post Where Does Kamala Harris Stand On Marijuana? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Serious maternal complications linked with use of marijuana before and early in pregnancy, study says More and more people are using marijuana before or during pregnancy to ease nausea, pain, stress and help with sleep. In fact, research found that use has more than doubled in the last two… The post Serious maternal complications linked with use of marijuana before and early in pregnancy, study says appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

MariMed Doubles Cannabis Cultivation Flower Capacity in Maryland Facility The company planted seedlings in its new grow rooms, which will propel retail and wholesale product distribution during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Tilray Receives 1st Cannabis Cultivation License in Germany Under New Regulations The company’s Aphria RX facility will experience a five-fold increase in product and cultivate 31 strains to enhance patient access across the country.

VP Harris: ‘We Need to Legalize Marijuana’ NORML Regional Coordinator Chris Goldstein takes us inside the closed-door White House roundtable discussion on criminal justice and cannabis drug policy and shares why he feels this is ‘the beginning of the end of the drug war.’

9 US Senators Urge VA to Expand Access to Medical Cannabis for America’s Veterans Sen. Jeff Merkley led the group in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough following the DEA’s rescheduling recommendation.

Ohio Issues 1st Batch of Adult-Use Cannabis Certificates, Igniting the Market The state’s regulators approved certificates of operation for four cultivators and six processors, officially allowing them to supply the adult-use market.

The DOOBIE Act would codify federal hiring policy for former marijuana users The bill, introduced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., would enshrine in law that past marijuana use cannot be the sole basis for denying federal job applicants a position or security… The post The DOOBIE Act would codify federal hiring policy for former marijuana users appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

A Peek Inside the Usage Habits of Drinkers and Tokers As much as some people like to wax ecstatic about the similarities between alcohol and cannabis from both a consumption and marketing perspective, research and surveys looking at the usage… The post A Peek Inside the Usage Habits of Drinkers and Tokers appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug The Biden administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won an endorsement Wednesday from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who said “the jury is no longer out” on its medical… The post Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

What Entity Type is Best for a Cannabis Startup? By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski At our firm, we’ve helped numerous cannabis startups navigate the complexities of choosing the right business entity. Because every startup is unique and… The post What Entity Type is Best for a Cannabis Startup? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California Recalls More Cannabis Products Due to Deadly Pesticide The state’s Department of Cannabis Control issued mandatory recalls for Kush Collective vape products, citing the presence of chlorfenapyr.

Meet the ‘conservative pot smokers’ voting to legalize marijuana in Florida Sam, 43, of Orlando, has voted Republican in every election since 2000 and describes herself as an evangelical Christian. She also smokes pot. The first time Mike Pappas, 37, could… The post Meet the ‘conservative pot smokers’ voting to legalize marijuana in Florida appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority terminates 10 percent of staff, cites restructuring need The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says it’s reduced 10 percent of its staff to maximize taxpayer dollars. A spokesperson shared an email Tuesday sent to employees notifying them of the… The post Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority terminates 10 percent of staff, cites restructuring need appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Kentucky Governor Urges DEA to Reschedule: ‘The Jury is No Longer Out on Marijuana’ Gov. Andy Beshear wrote a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram expressing his support for reclassifying cannabis to a Schedule III substance.

MariMed Adds New Post-Guidance Growth While the dog days of summer are certainly upon us, and the fate of the cannabis industry remains shrouded in political and legal uncertainty, deals are still being made, state… The post MariMed Adds New Post-Guidance Growth appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

FTC and FDA Send Second Set of Cease-and-Desist Letters to Companies Selling Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Designed to Look Like Children’s Snacks PRESS RELEASE Agencies call out firms for putting kids’ health at risk for the sake of profit For the second time in as many years, the Federal Trade Commission today… The post FTC and FDA Send Second Set of Cease-and-Desist Letters to Companies Selling Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Designed to Look Like Children’s Snacks appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry…

Heads Up! DEA Wants to Hear from You on Marijuana Rescheduling by July 22 By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski In case you haven’t heard, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants to hear from you on marijuana rescheduling. Specifically, DEA invites your comments… The post Heads Up! DEA Wants to Hear from You on Marijuana Rescheduling by July 22 appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Bahamas to legalize medical and religious cannabis use Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis announced on Monday his support for a series of bills aimed at legalizing cannabis for medical and religious purposes and decriminalizing the possession of small… The post Bahamas to legalize medical and religious cannabis use appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

FTC, FDA Send Cease-and-Desist Letters to 5 Companies Selling Delta-8 THC Products Appealing to Children The federal agencies called out the firms for putting kids’ health at risk for the sake of profit.

Ohio Initiates Next Step to Kick-Start Adult-Use Cannabis Program The state’s Division of Cannabis Control is in the process of issuing certificates of operation to cultivators to supply adult-use cannabis.

Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years Ago Drive through Durham, North Carolina, where I live, and you might get the impression that marijuana is legal here. Retail windows advertise thc in glittery letters and neon glass, and seven-pointed leaves adorn… The post Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years Ago appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Wyld Launches Edibles Brand In New York Wyld, one of the top 5 cannabis brands in the U.S., has expanded its best-selling product offerings into New York. The edibles company now has a footprint in 14 U.S. markets and Canada.

SNDL Initiates Overhead Restructuring, Operational Adjustments Impacting 106 Employees The project is expected to deliver more than $20 million in annualized cost savings driven primarily by the optimization of corporate overhead spending.

30,000+ Comments Submitted on DEA’s Proposed Rescheduling Rule As the public comment period nears an end, comments are continuing to flood in.

Ascend Wellness Holdings Signs Definitive Agreements to Issue $235 Million of Senior Secured Notes The company secured funding with a 12.75% coupon and a five-year term; the net proceeds will refinance an existing term loan.

New York on Pace to Sell $520M of Cannabis in 2024; Could Crack $700M The state’s recent sales boom features weekly store openings and increased enforcements efforts, marking a U-turn from a dismal 2023.

California State Fair allows sale and consumption of marijuana for first time ever For the first time, you can buy and use marijuana on the fairgrounds at the California State Fair. On Friday and Saturday, folks are only allowed to consume non-inhalable products like… The post California State Fair allows sale and consumption of marijuana for first time ever appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

N.Y. loosens advertising rules for retail cannabis shops In the wake of complaints about New York’s draconian rules governing advertising by licensed cannabis retailers, regulators this week approved changes that will allow the businesses to tout their locations… The post N.Y. loosens advertising rules for retail cannabis shops appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Minnesota to Open Social Equity Cannabis Business License Preapproval Window on July 24 The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will open the cannabis business license preapproval window on July 24 for applicants who have been verified that they meet social equity eligibility requirements. This is the next step applicants need to take to be considered in the launch of Minnesota’s new cannabis industry.

House Lawmakers Vote To Block Federal Marijuana Rescheduling The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved legislation to block the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to reschedule marijuana and ease restrictions on the drug under federal law. The Republican-led panel… The post House Lawmakers Vote To Block Federal Marijuana Rescheduling appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

25 GOP Lawmakers Condemn Cannabis Rescheduling in New Letter Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Pete Sessions spearheaded the letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, saying rescheduling lacks “adequate science.”

Embattled Cannabis Commission proposes overhauling itself The move to establish a new governance structure follows months of turmoil at the agency, including calls for it to be taken over by a state receiver After two years… The post Embattled Cannabis Commission proposes overhauling itself appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

NY Cannabis Control Board Approves 100+ Licenses at Contentious Meeting A somewhat stressed out but productive New York Cannabis Control Board held a monthly public meeting on Tuesday, July 10 – aka 7/10, a cannabis concentrates holiday – to address… The post NY Cannabis Control Board Approves 100+ Licenses at Contentious Meeting appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Ohio marijuana growers, processors to be first to operate in recreational market Facilities that grow marijuana and create cannabis products will receive priority when the state doles out certificates of operation ahead of recreational sale in Ohio. A total of 14 dispensaries,… The post Ohio marijuana growers, processors to be first to operate in recreational market appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

What Does the Corporate Transparency Act Mean (CTA) for the Cannabis Industry? By Griffen Thorne, Attorney @ Harris Sliwoski On January 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect. The CTA requires a host of both domestic and foreign entities… The post What Does the Corporate Transparency Act Mean (CTA) for the Cannabis Industry? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Trulieve Opening Affiliated Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Pennsylvania The new retail facility in Wilkes-Barr expands patient access in the Keystone State with a ribbon cutting and pop-up event.

Theory Wellness Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its Recreational Dispensary in Trenton, New Jersey Theory Wellness, an independently owned and operated, vertically integrated cannabis company that serves patients and consumers in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, and New Jersey, is celebrating its Trenton, N.J., dispensary opening for adult-use cannabis sales on July 11, marking the event with a $10,000 donation to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and a canned goods drive, and offering discounts to customers all weekend long.

Nebraska Group Delivers 114,000 Signatures for Medical Cannabis Legalization Measures Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana turned in two petitions to the Secretary of State to put medical cannabis reform on the November ballot.

CRISPR Gene Editing Could Revolutionize Cannabis Breeding and Crop Production A provisional patent application is the latest to apply the novel CRISPR technology to cannabis. The CRISPR-Cas9 technology, used for the treatment of sickle-cell anemia and reducing the bitterness in mustard leaves, has the potential to revolutionize cannabis crops by integrating advanced genomic techniques into breeding solutions.

Canadian Genetics Leader PURPLEFARM Partners With Neatleaf to Use AI Tech in Major Cannabis Cultivation Facility PURPLEFARM’s yields have soared by 20% with the Spyder system.

Introducing Budtender Superintelligence: by Jointly Elevating Cannabis Retail: AI-Powered Assistance for Budtenders

US House Republicans Nix States’ Rights Cannabis Amendment, Focus on Blocking Rescheduling The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that aims to prevent the DOJ from using funds to reclassify cannabis while allowing it to interfere with state cannabis laws.

How Minnesota accidentally created America’s weed beverage capital The state’s market for THC drinks has exploded into a nearly $200 million industry over the last two years. MINNEAPOLIS — Call it the Minnesota Weed Miracle. State lawmakers — some with… The post How Minnesota accidentally created America’s weed beverage capital appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.