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Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money As law enforcement groups come out against Florida’s recreational marijuana ballot measure, supporters say the current prohibition has far too great “cops and courts” costs. “We believe that passage of Constitutional… The post Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

AYR Wellness Executive Chairman Resigns Jonathan Sandelman stepped down from his role after serving on the company’s board since 2017. Louis Karger replaced him.

Ohio’s Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Now on Deck The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is nearly finished issuing dual-use certificates of operators to cultivators, processors and testing labs.

NYC’s latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down Thousands of marijuana shops boldly opened without a license in New York City after the state legalized recreational use of the drug, but after more than a year of lax… The post NYC’s latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Products Found to Contain Insects and Human Hair Recalled in New Jersey The N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission issued a mandatory recall after an investigation into wholesale products sold by Green Medicine NJ and resold under the tradename Green Joy.

Philippines House OKs bill allowing access to medicinal cannabis on 3rd reading MANILA, Philippines — A bill that gives select patients access to medicinal cannabis has been approved by the House of Representatives on the third and final reading. During the session… The post Philippines House OKs bill allowing access to medicinal cannabis on 3rd reading appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Maryland’s illicit cannabis market still ‘alive and well’ after legalization It’s been more than a year since Maryland flipped a switch, turning the state’s string of medical cannabis stores into retailers open to anyone 21 and older. Ahead of the… The post Maryland’s illicit cannabis market still ‘alive and well’ after legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Texas is Headed for a Hemp Industry Showdown As the once simmering conflict between the hemp and cannabis industries develops into a conflagration of litigation and legislation in courtrooms and state houses around the nation, Texas looks as… The post Texas is Headed for a Hemp Industry Showdown appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

What’s needed to make medical marijuana legal in North Carolina The Compassionate Care Act passed the North Carolina Senate for the third time in three years. It would provide for the sale of cannabis and cannabis-infused products to qualified patients with… The post What’s needed to make medical marijuana legal in North Carolina appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

South Dakota medical marijuana businesses are facing a $3,690 fee increase Medical marijuana businesses in South Dakota will soon face a nearly 70% increase in their annual state registration fees, rising from $5,310 to $9,000. “For a business-friendly state, this is… The post South Dakota medical marijuana businesses are facing a $3,690 fee increase appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.