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.

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.