Minors in Washington State Licensed Marijuana Producers/Processors Allowance Extended

WASHINGTON:  Due to daycare challenges, particularly in eastern Washington, and the dynamic and uncertain nature of the state’s response to COVID variants, the LCB is extending the limited allowance for minors in licensed marijuana producers and processor premises. The new expiration date is set for Oct. 31, 2021. The LCB will later review the expiration Read the full article...
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Realm of Caring Appoints Research Director to Oversee Groundbreaking Cannabis Data Registry and Medical Studies

Under the Leadership of Nicolas Schlienz, Ph.D., and its Scientific Advisory Board, the Organization Publishes New Real-World Study on Epilepsy and CBD   COLORADO: –Realm of Caring, a nonprofit dedicated to cannabinoid research, has appointed Nicolas Schlienz, Ph.D., as its Research Director, a new role in the organization’s leadership. His first initiative is co-authoring an Read the full article...
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IMC Holdings Acquires Medical Cannabis Network For $4.6M

CANADA:  IMC Holdings Ltd. has acquired the outstanding ordinary shares of R.A. Yarok Pharm Ltd., Rosen High Way Ltd. and High Way Shinua. Ltd. accelerating IMC’s execution of its vertical integration strategy within the Israeli retail market. On July 28, 2021, IMC Holdings concurrently executed definitive share purchase agreements to acquire all of the outstanding Read the full article...
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Houseplant and Canopy Growth to Conclude Their Strategic Relationship in Canada

Houseplant plans future relaunch in the market   After three years of a successful joint venture, Houseplant and Canopy Growth Corporation have mutually agreed to end their relationship. The Canadian cannabis market has evolved substantially during this period, and the parties believe the time is right for the Houseplant brand to develop independently while Canopy Read the full article...
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Tilray, Inc. Reports 2021 Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter Results

Net Revenue Increased 27% to $513 Million Compared to Prior Year Net Income of $33.6 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 Million, Net Cash from Operating Activities of $8.3 Million and Positive Free Cash Flow of $3.3 Million in Q4 Completed Business Combination with Aphria Inc., Achieved $35 Million in Synergies To Date; On-track for $80 Read the full article...
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Senators Booker, Durbin Applaud Passage of the EQUAL Act out of House Judiciary Committee

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Dick Durbin (D-IL), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded the passage of the EQUAL Act out of the House Judiciary Committee.  “Advancing the EQUAL Act out of the House Judiciary Committee represents a welcome step forward in finally Read the full article...
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OLCC Seeking Rule Advisory Committee Participants

Are you interested in helping the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to draft rules and policies? The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is looking to broaden and diversify its pool of prospective Advisory Committee participants. We are collecting information from interested individuals and industry representatives to lend their expertise to OLCC Advisory Committees. Throughout the course of Read the full article...
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LCB Board Action: Adoption of Final Rules (Cannabis Vitamin E Acetate)

Details of July 20, Cannabis Plant Chemistry Public Session WASHINGTON:  Yesterday (7/21/21), during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action: Adopted final rules (CR 103) to permanently cross-reference the Washington State Board of Health (SBOH) vitamin E acetate prohibition in cannabis processor and retailer rules. The rules Read the full article...
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Advisory Committee Meeting Aug 12th, 2021

OHIO: The Ohio Medial Marijuana Control Program Advisory Committee will meet on August 12, 2021 10:00 a.m. Rhodes Tower — Lobby Hearing Room . NOTE: The Advisory Committee will not be accepting testimony or public comments at this meeting. Public comment can be submitted at: www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/contactus. SECURITY NOTICE: Visitors must register at the security desk Read the full article...
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Hemp Grower Conference Announces an In-Depth Education Program Addressing Challenges and Opportunities in Hemp

The event (Nov. 8-10 in Orlando, Fla.) will feature 25+ must-see sessions to help CBD/fiber/grain hemp growers succeed in a rapidly transitioning market. FLORIDA: Hemp Grower Conference, produced by parent company GIE Media Inc. and industry-leading Hemp Grower magazine, today announced the educational program for its upcoming event, to be held Nov. 8-10, 2021, at Read the full article...
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Oregon Governor Brown Signs Hemp Regulatory Bill

Testing of southern Oregon hemp farms starts this week   OREGON:  At a special commission meeting on July 19, 2021, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved temporary rules allowing the agency to work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to begin field testing of hemp fields across Oregon; these tests are to determine Read the full article...
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OLCC Continues Transformation As Oregon’s Cannabis Regulator

Commission contemplates agency’s pending name change Legislature adds to OLCC’s responsibilities, boosts agency budget OREGON:  In the wake of Oregon’s recently completed 2021 legislative session, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission began contemplating the strategic path the agency will take to implement new regulatory responsibilities. That was one of the matters Commissioners covered during their regularly Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Publishes Updated Patient & Caregiver Numbers for June 2021

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy today published updated patient & caregiver numbers for June 2021. These numbers include: 313,052 Recommendations 215,874 Registered patients 13,477 Patients with Veteran Status 14,876 Patients with Indigent Status 842 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 173,228 Unique patients who purchased medical marijuana (as reported to OARRS by licensed Read the full article...
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Governor Newsom Signs Cannabis Trailer Bill, Creating the Department of Cannabis Control

Formation of the Department consolidates three programs into one and advances efforts to streamline the state cannabis regulatory structure CALIFORNIA:  The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established yesterday, following the signing of Assembly Bill 141. This action consolidates the three state cannabis programs into a single department. The creation of a standalone cannabis department, proposed by Read the full article...
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Republican Senator Grassley Statement On Draft Marijuana Legislation

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding the recently announced draft legislation titled Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. “This new bill puts the cart before the horse. It’s important that we have robust research and fully understand the good and the bad of Read the full article...
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Real Talk About Hemp Regulation

Rules and regulations in hemp and CBD are not four-letter words. By Jason Waggoner, Senior Vice President, General Manager, EcoGen Biosciences The Farm Bill legalizing hemp was passed and signed into law in December of 2018. Yet, as of today, nearly two years later, the industry still hasn’t received concrete direction or guidance from the Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Awards Dispensary Certificate of Operation in Columbus

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy today awarded a Dispensary Certificate of Operation to Strawberry Fields, located at 2950 E Main St., Columbus. The Board has now issued 54 Dispensary Certificates of Operation. The interactive map of Dispensaries with Certificates of Operation will be updated within two business days.
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Columbia Care Announces Launch of West Virginia Market Operations

Company Leads the Market with Largest-Scale Cultivation in the State NEW YORK: Columbia Care Inc., one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products, today announced it has received approval from the Office of Medical Cannabis, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, to begin cultivation operations in the Read the full article...
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WSLCB Action: Board Action: New rule projects for Evaluation of THC Compounds; Proposed Rules – Cannabis license background checks; Final rules for cannabis Tier One expansion

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Action WASHINGTON:  Yesterday (7/7/2021), during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action: Approved withdrawal of a proposal statement of inquiry (CR 101) for THC Compounds Other Than Delta- 9. Withdrawal document filed as WSR 21-14-115 Approved a preproposal statement of inquiry (CR Read the full article...
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Eaze Launches First Shoppable Cannabis Delivery App for Apple

CALIFORNIA: Eaze, the nation’s largest cannabis delivery marketplace, today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind shoppable app for iPhone users. Available for download today via the Apple App Store, the app allows customers to complete all aspects of cannabis purchase and delivery, making it even easier and more convenient for consumers to access safe, legal Read the full article...
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Trulieve Announces Start of Operations in West Virginia

FLORIDA:Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company based in the United States, announced today that it commenced operations in West Virginia. The Company has begun cultivation at their 100,000 square foot size facility in Huntington, West Virginia. “West Virginia patients have been waiting on medical cannabis for some time, and we are happy to announce we Read the full article...
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Congresswoman Norton Requests HUD Permit Marijuana in Public Housing

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge today asking her to use executive discretion to not enforce rules against marijuana use in federally assisted housing in compliance with the marijuana laws of the state where the property is located. “Individuals should not be denied admission Read the full article...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Files in Tribal Court to Close Unlicensed Pot Shops

NEW YORK: On Ohiarihkó:wa/July 1, 2021, three (3) days after adopting its Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe filed civil actions in Tribal Court naming seven (7) cannabis dispensaries that have illegally opened to sell recreational marijuana without being licensed or regulated from the Tribe. The seven (7) named dispensaries located under the Read the full article...
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Reopening Oregon Guidance for OLCC Recreational Marijuana Licensees

Following Governor Brown’s announcement that the State of Oregon is re-opening for business, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission is providing a status update to the temporary and permanent rules and processes put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order 21-15 on June 25, 2021. Subject to limited exceptions, effective June Read the full article...
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OLCC Reminder: Effective July 1, 2021 New Rule Standards For “Inhalable Cannabinoid Products With Non-Cannabis Additives”

Final Implementation of New Rules for Vape Cartridges, Specific Pre-Rolls Took Effect July 1st Compliance Education Bulletin CE2018-09 revoked The July 1, 2021 deadline for “Inhalable Cannabinoid Products with Non-cannabis Additives” (“ICP”) has passed. Generally, ICPs are vape cartridges and pre-rolls with non-cannabis terpenes or flavorings. On and after July 1, 2021, licensees cannot possess Read the full article...
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Cannabis Testing Market Overview with Detailed Analysis, Competitive landscape, Forecast to 2025

DELAWARE:  The demand for Global Cannabis Testing market is anticipated to be high for the next five years. By considering this demand we provide latest Global Cannabis Testing Market Report which gives complete industry analysis, market outlook, size, growth and forecast till 2025. This report will assist in analyzing the current and future business trends, Read the full article...
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