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Progress on Ohio's Recreational Marijuana Implementation Remains Uncertain. Four months after Issue 2 passed in Ohio, legalizing the recreational sale and use of marijuana, the progress on implementing the new law has been hazy. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control says some have falsely claimed

Minnesota could become the first state in nine years to open cannabis dispensaries that are run by cities and counties. That’s because of one line in the state’s new cannabis laws that allow for cities and counties to “establish, own and operate a municipal cannabis store.” The law appears to be the

Missouri Announces Timeline for Issuing Cannabis Microbusiness Licenses. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the timeline on which the next round of cannabis microbusiness licenses will be issued. The department said it will accept applications beginning on April 15

Illinois Records Record Recreational Marijuana Sales Despite High Prices. Illinois hit record sales for recreational marijuana last year, showing that the high cost to buy it here — among the priciest in the U.S. — has not deterred buyers. Why it matters: Tax revenue from recreational marijuana goes

BDSA Forecasts Worldwide Legal Cannabis Sales to Reach $58 Billion by 2028, Driven by US Adult-Use Markets. Top cannabis market researcher BDSA forecasts that the worldwide legal industry will hit $58 billion in sales in 2028 and much of that will be fueled by adult sales in the U.S. market. “U.S

Washington State Bill Aims to Utilize Cannabis Waste for Composting and Hempcrete. All cannabis waste currently gets sent to landfills, but the new law would allow the public to buy non-dangerous plant material to be used in composting, making hempcrete, and more. Senate Bill 5376 was recently

Business owners have said the bill could destroy the state’s hemp market and put Floridians out of work. A bill that could dramatically reshape Florida’s hemp market is ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature, in spite of warnings from business owners that it could ruin Florida’s marketplace and

Illegal Market Poses Threat to Nevada's Burgeoning Cannabis Industry, Experts Say. One of the biggest challenges facing the burgeoning cannabis industry – both in Nevada and nationwide – is the illegal market, experts say. Although it’s hard to know for certain exactly how much business the illegal

Smoke shops illegally sold Cannabis to minors and also committed tax fraud. The Rockland County District Attorney's office said it found several smoke shops in Rockland County committed tax fraud and illegally sold cannabis to minors after a year-long investigation. District Attorney Thomas Walsh

Cannabis Cottage in Penticton to Open First Cannabis Patio in BC Following Provincial Regulations. With new provincial regulations, Cannabis Cottage in Penticton, B.C., will soon be one of the first dispensaries in the province to allow people to smoke right on their patio. The province made changes

There will be no marijuana dispensaries in Madison Township. The township trustees voted unanimously at their regular meeting on Monday to pass a resolution that prohibits “adult use cannabis operators and medical marijuana cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries in the unincorporated area

The measure is intended to divert the waste from landfills. Washington state lawmakers recently approved a bill to let marijuana companies sell their bio-waste for non-intoxicating commercial purposes, such as “hempcrete,” a slang term for construction bricks made from cannabis fibers. The measure

Trulieve Cannabis Corp Announces Opening of New Express Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Palm Bay, Florida. Trulieve Cannabis Corp a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new express medical cannabis dispensary in Palm Bay, Florida. A grand opening

Quality Roots Expands to New Jersey as it Shifts Focus to Management Services Organization. As Birmingham-based marijuana operator Quality Roots prepares to open its eighth store in Michigan, the company is also expanding to New Jersey as part of a business shift to a management service organization

The debate on medical marijuana continues in South Carolina. A Senate bill once again has made its way to the Statehouse where a former version died in 2023. This year’s version is being called the most restrictive cannabis law in the country. “It's not California, it's not Colorado, it's not a

Hawaii Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Moves to House for Approval. Hawaii has moved one step towards adult-use cannabis legalization after a landmark bill was passed with a strong majority through the state’s Senate. Yesterday (March 05), Senate Bill 3335 was approved by 19 votes

Hawaii Bill Seeks to Expunge Records of Thousands Arrested for Small Marijuana Possession. Over 36,000 people in Hawaii arrested for possessing less than 3 grams of marijuana before that offense was decriminalized in 2019 could have all or part of their criminal records expunged at no cost if

Advocacy Groups Warn Rescheduling Cannabis Falls Short of Biden's Promises. Cannabis rescheduling would ‘continue the very criminalization that Biden said he would end’, according to leading US advocacy groups that have urged the government to go further. Last week, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA)

Jarred cannabis flower sat in a dumpster for 41 hours before being removed, repacked, and sold to consumers. Maryland-based dispensary, Far & Dotter, and Curio Wellness was recently hit with a fine of $26,000 for selling cannabis that was removed from a dumpster. According to a Maryland Cannabis

The Eastern Band of Cherokee’s cannabis dispensary will open April 20th. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, operated by Qualla Enterprises on the Qualla Boundary has been in limbo as tribal leadership have been discussing the funding for the organization, solving transportation of crops and