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Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated The German parliament is about to vote on a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. If MPs vote yes, over 18s in Germany will be allowed to… The post Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it’s complicated appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives Four-milligram naloxone works just fine, compared to the eight-milligram version. The post Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives appeared first on High Times.
Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives Four-milligram naloxone works just fine, compared to the eight-milligram version. The post Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives appeared first on High Times.
Officials who dedicated their careers to protecting public safety and reducing unnecessary arrests say cannabis prohibition has become problematic.
Anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana in Idaho would receive a mandatory minimum fine of $420 if a new bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature becomes law. House… The post New Idaho bill would create $420 mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry […]
Some of the nation’s largest veterans groups are pushing the Biden administration to “expeditiously” ease federal restrictions on marijuana, joining a growing number of calls to reschedule the drug six… The post Veterans groups join calls for Biden administration to reschedule marijuana appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
By Pam Chmiel, Aside from rescheduling, 2024 could be a good year for the cannabis industry, given the positive activity percolating in the different states. As each state grapples with… The post Industry Outlook 2024: State-by-State Progress and National Implications appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
PART II: EV/S Multiple = Enterprise Value (enterprise) / Sales (enterprise) Recall that the removal of 280E means cannabis companies stop paying taxes on gross margins and start paying taxes… The post The immediate impact of 280E on price multiples of cannabis companies: Part II appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana […]
This hood features a built-in carbon filtration system to adsorb nontoxic fumes and odors.
On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined the Pod Save America podcast and revealed who her “dream blunt rotation” would be when asked. It was hypothetical, as she doesn’t smoke, and the senator kept things positive in her responses. In what they called a special President’s Day edition episode Feb. 19, Pod Save America co-host […]
Bank of Guam announced in a press release on Wednesday that the launch of “Cannabis Banking” will give it a “platform [to allow] cannabis clients the ability to share data from their day-to-day business activities, such as sales, inventory and required licensing documentation.” According to The Guam Daily Post, “Cannabis Banking” will make the institution […]
A newly introduced bill seeks to ban foreign ownership of land in Oklahoma in an attempt to curb illegal cannabis cultivation. House Bill 3125 was introduced to the Oklahoma House of Representatives earlier this month, and most recently on Feb. 19 it was recommended to the full Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee. HB-3125 is […]
Two influential Utah state lawmakers have joined forces to advance legislation that would cut funding to cities that refuse to recognize medical marijuana as a legitimate medical therapy. Utah voters approved the medical use of cannabis in a 2018 ballot measure that passed with nearly 53% of the vote. Following the passage of the initiative, […]
Pure Jamaican elevates Jamaica as a global provider of legal cannabis with pharmaceutical THC product exports to the U.S. and Brazil.
The deal includes a 54,000-square-foot facility in Amesbury and is now pending regulatory approval.
The DEA’s refusal to reschedule cannabis nearly 50 years ago derived from HHS predecessor’s failure to recognize its medical value, not a 1961 treaty.
Despite legalization adjacent to Idaho’s borders and in many states around the country, Idaho lawmakers are considering heightened penalties for people charged with marijuana possession. House Bill 606 would add… The post Surrounding states have legalized marijuana. Idaho lawmaker suggests this instead appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
The state’s Department of Cannabis Control launched the public data site to provide useful intel for industry stakeholders.
The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met on Feb. 16 and voted on a few new cannabis draft rules, including cultivation and research, and also announced the first round of adult-use licenses. The CCB approved a regulation proposal describing potential plant limits and possession amounts, the Feb. 16 meeting kicked off with a 60-day […]
More Americans are overdosing and dying by smoking illegal drugs as opposed to injecting them. Of the 109,000 recorded overdose deaths which occurred in 2022, almost 70 percent involved fentanyl and a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that fentanyl users are beginning to favor smoking as their preferred method […]
The bipartisan legislation, which would limit a regulated marketplace to 15 dispensaries, is scheduled for floor consideration this week.
In his letter to Biden, the former pro boxer indicated his support for The Weldon Project, an organization dedicated to securing the release of people serving time for cannabis-related offenses and providing pathways toward expungement.
A big test of this year’s attempt to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire is set for Thursday when the state House of Representatives takes up a bipartisan bill that would allow… The post NH House to vote Thursday on marijuana legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
A day with Brett Heyman, the designer who is trying to push the legal cannabis market in a more stylish, sunny direction. Two weeks ago, an accessories designer named Brett… The post Selling Weed, but Making It Fashion appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
By Lane Bruns, CEO of ICANIVEST Executive Summary In this 4-part series, we define and analyze the appropriate price multiples to value cannabis companies with and without 280E. In Part… The post The immediate impact of 280E on price multiples of cannabis companies: PART I [1][2] appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has formally enacted legislation to legalize medical marijuana in a move that he and other leaders believe will assist soldiers in healing from both physical and psychological injuries suffered in the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. As of January 2, 2024, per Russia Matters, a project launched by Harvard University, Ukraine’s […]
Over the past few months, the Nevada Cannabis Control Board has approved a handful of cannabis consumption lounge licenses. On Feb. 15, the CCB announced that Thrive Cannabis Marketplace’s lounge, called Smoke and Mirrors, is the first to receive its final license in Nevada. “We’ve marked a lot of ‘firsts’ in Nevada and we’re honored […]
A Republican-led proposal to legalize medical cannabis in the state officially died on Thursday, and although the GOP speaker of the assembly indicated that “there will still be a public hearing to build support for passage next session,” per the Associated Press, that “won’t occur until after the Assembly has adjourned for this year.” Wisconsin […]
An Illinois state senator recently introduced a bill to legalize the supervised therapeutic use of psilocybin, the primary psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms. The legislation, known as the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens (CURE) Act, was introduced by Democratic Senator Rachel Ventura earlier this month. If passed, the legislation (Senate Bill 3695) would legalize […]
New chief financial officer Simona King brings deep financial expertise across corporate, operations and international business units.
Cannabis Business Executive has covered New York-based Columbia Care (NEO: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP) many times over the years, including lengthy profiles in late 2021 with co-founder Nicholas Vita,… The post Cannabist CEO David Hart on ‘Sweating the Assets’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
By Vince Śliwowski, Managing Partner of Harris Sliwoski Friend of the firm Andrew DeWeese published a recent LinkedIn post on Oregon’s outlying stance on THCA the other day, and the priorities of… The post Thoughts on THCA, Interstate Sales….and Oregon appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Sen. Jacky Rosen said Nevada’s economy and small businesses have benefited from legalization.
As state officials continue to review nearly 7,000 applications, the Cannabis Control Board’s chair said it’s “been a rocky start to 2024.”
The lounge will feature a cannabis-infused cocktail program, creating a drinking experience where more consumers demand nonalcoholic options.
The legislation, passed by Ukraine’s parliament in December, was signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelensky this week.
The Cannabis Policy Lab’s licensing and market access report analyses the state’s top challenges and recommends reforms.
The bill to allow patients to access the plant via state-run dispensaries is likely dead for the year amid top Republican lawmakers locking horns.
Complying with the CTA, which took effect in 2024, can be deceptively complicated, and failure to do so can subject companies to civil—and even criminal—penalties.
The coalition government has reached an agreement on legislation to legalize cannabis for personal use. If passed, Germany will become the third European Union member state to legalize.
The facility is the company’s 18th affiliated medical cannabis dispensary in the state and 138th retail location nationwide.
The company’s strategic solution fills the capacity gap in cannabis decontamination.
High Times
- Field Notes From a Continent That Stopped Hiding Its Cannabis: Mallorca, Lisbon and the Alps in Photographs October 20, 2026Words and photographs by Matías Nicolás Cardozo, Matca Films. A year on the road with a camera, from a hemp field in the Mallorcan interior to an EU-GMP room outside Lisbon to a living soil grow in the Swiss Alps in October. This article originally appeared in High Times’ Spring/Summer 2026 print edition. Get yours here. This […]High Times
- The King of Cannabis Sets October 24 Philly Premiere October 19, 2026The King of Cannabis, a crime drama set in Philadelphia's underground cannabis trade, premieres October 24 ahead of a planned October 30 theatrical release. The post The King of Cannabis Sets October 24 Philly Premiere first appeared on High Times.High Times Partners
- Bolsonaro vs. Lula: Brazil’s Runoff Could Decide Who Profits From Cannabis in a Country of 200 Million October 19, 2026Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, edged Lula in the first round and has named a cannabis executive as his pick for health minister. With the October 25 runoff days away, Brazil’s patient associations fear a market built for corporations, while investors see an opening in Latin America’s biggest economy. The post Bolsonaro […]Hernán Panessi
- Wiz Khalifa Heard the Click: At 38, He Quit Drinking and Kept the Weed October 17, 2026Wiz Khalifa on quitting alcohol, training Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu, why Khalifa Kush is "the best weed in the world" and the button that clicked at 38. The post Wiz Khalifa Heard the Click: At 38, He Quit Drinking and Kept the Weed first appeared on High Times.Javier Hasse
- 2026 US Elections: Which States Are Voting on Cannabis Measures? October 16, 2026Idaho and Massachusetts are heading into the November elections with proposals that could reshape their cannabis policies. While one measure seeks to limit voters’ ability to legalize cannabis through ballot initiatives, the other would dismantle the legal framework governing the state’s regulated adult-use market. The November 3, 2026, general election will put cannabis policy in […]Camila Berriex
- Most Pre-Rolls Suck. Josh Kesselman Thinks He Found the Fix, and He Wants the Industry to Copy Him. October 16, 2026Three people who judge cannabis for a living were asked separately what’s wrong with the pre-roll aisle. They landed in almost exactly the same place. Then one of them built a fix and published it so his competitors could steal it. The post Most Pre-Rolls Suck. Josh Kesselman Thinks He Found the Fix, and He […]Javier Hasse
- Can Gonzo Travel Writing Still Get Away With This? October 15, 2026Steven Froelich’s Guatemala raises a bigger question: Can gonzo travel writing still make the reckless outsider the hero? The post Can Gonzo Travel Writing Still Get Away With This? first appeared on High Times.High Times Partners
- He Was a Lawyer. He Was a Weed Dealer. He Was Both at the Same Time. October 15, 2026The Pittsburgh defense attorney behind the viral "think like a criminal" ad did five years in federal prison for marijuana. Now he's taking aim at MSOs, "cosplay advocacy" and an industry that won't hire people like him. The post He Was a Lawyer. He Was a Weed Dealer. He Was Both at the Same Time. […]Hernán Panessi
- ‘That’s Freedom’: Massive Attack Alum Tricky on Hashish, the Pixies and Albums Without Singles October 13, 2026Six years after his last album, the artist who still can’t understand why anyone calls him trip-hop talks Different When It’s Silent, the Pixies, smoking weed with his Jamaican dad and why a song with no chorus is the thing he’s proudest of. The post ‘That’s Freedom’: Massive Attack Alum Tricky on Hashish, the Pixies […]Jack Giroux
- Puerto Rico Rolls Back Workplace Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients. Who’s Left Out? October 13, 2026Puerto Rico’s new Act 204-2026 creates an exception to workplace protections for registered medical cannabis patients in certain safety-sensitive transportation roles. The law does not eliminate the medical cannabis program or protections for patients generally, but it gives employers a new legal basis for employment decisions involving covered workers. In Puerto Rico, being a registered […]Camila Berriex
Cannabis Business Times
- UPS Updates Hemp, Hemp-Derivatives Shipping Policies Around Federal Ban October 20, 2026Companies planning to ship their plants or products through the private mail carrier will need to abide by new terms and conditions starting Dec. 11.
- Ascend Wellness Opens Adult-Use Dispensary in Marlton, NJ October 20, 2026The latest store opens through Ascend's social equity partnership program with New Jersey entrepreneur and community advocate Michael Santana.
- Curaleaf Continues Florida Expansion With Port Orange Dispensary Opening October 20, 2026The new location brings the company's Florida footprint to 80 stores and 190 nationwide.
- New Report Challenges Congress’ Hemp Debate: 7 Competing Interests, 1 December Deadline October 20, 2026SIVA Capital examines the competing interests behind the hemp fight and proposes a targeted legislative framework for CBD, THC beverages and state-licensed cannabis.
- UFCW Local 360 to The Cannabis Place: Honor Your Commitments October 19, 2026The union responded to a lawsuit, calling on The Cannabis Place and Osbert Orduña to fully include employees in their commitment to equity.
- Curaleaf Challenges Aurora's Unilateral Rejection of Its Enhanced Proposal October 19, 2026The cannabis company responded to Aurora’s Oct. 14 rejection of its amended takeover bid.
- NJ Bills Aim to Extend Hemp THC Sales, Punish Unlicensed Cannabis Operators October 19, 2026Lawmakers advanced a pair of bills to delay the prohibition of intoxicating hemp products and to levy hefty fines on stores selling unregulated cannabis.
- What Makes Your Cannabis Business Buyable Right Now? October 16, 2026It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.
- Seed Junky Genetics Expands Trulieve Partnership to Pennsylvania October 16, 2026The companies are building on a successful collaboration in Florida through a new licensing agreement that expands access to proprietary genetics.
- Green Thumb Opens 26th Florida Dispensary in Belleview October 16, 2026The company’s new RISE Dispensary deepens its Marion County roots, where its Ocala cultivation and production facility is located.