WSLCB Releases Updated List of Pesticides Allowed for Use in High THC Cannabis Production

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of  pesticides that are allowed for use in high THC cannabis (cannabis) production in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA.  WSDA has added one new Section 3 pesticide and five new Section 25(b) pesticides to the list of allowable products Read the full article...
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Comprehensive Changes in Oregon Recreational Marijuana Rules Take Effect New Year’s Day

Recreational Marijuana Program Compliance Education Bulletin Bulletin CE2021-04 December 28, 2021 he Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission is providing the following information to: recreational marijuana licensees, applicants, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) hemp handlers and growers, and hemp vapor item manufacturers. The bulletin is part of OLCC’s compliance education. It is important that you read Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Publishes Updated Patient & Caregiver Numbers for November 2021

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy published updated patient & caregiver numbers for November 2021. These numbers include: 390,824 Recommendations 231,165 Registered patients 15,445 Patients with Veteran Status 17,023 Patients with Indigent Status 961 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 133,866 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 212,650 Unique patients Read the full article...
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Congressman Don Young to President Biden and Vice President Harris: Keep Your Promise, Engage on Cannabis Reform

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris, urging them to remove cannabis as a Schedule I substance and to engage in legislative efforts to reform federal cannabis policies. Click here for the Read the full article...
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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Blumenauer, Joyce, Lee and Young Urge VA to Offer Veterans Access to Lifesaving Cannabis Treatment

“…over twenty veterans continue to die by suicide each day—it is past time we stop barring access from these innovative therapies” DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), David Joyce (R-OH), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Don Young (R-AK) today urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow access to medical cannabis Read the full article...
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WSLCB Update Transitioning from Leaf to CCRS

To:      Cannabis Licensees, Commercial Integrators and Labs Fr:       CCRS Project Team Re:      Transitioning from Leaf to CCRS    Below you will find important updates and reminders about the Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS). Thus far, approximately 60% of licensees have successfully logged into CCRS and there has been positive trending each day. Licensees who Read the full article...
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Cannabis Industry Professionals: Share Your Thoughts!

Chance to Win A $1000 E-Gift Card An independent consulting firm is conducting a study about information needs in the cannabis industry. The goal of their survey is to better understand how professionals stay informed about the people, issues and events impacting this evolving market. Qualified respondents who complete the survey have a chance to Read the full article...
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WSLCB Board Action: Proposed Rules for Cannabis Quality Control Testing

WASHINGTON:  On December 8, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) took the following action: Proposed rules filed–Public comment period now open: Approved a rule proposal (CR 102) regarding cannabis quality control testing. The proposed rules would require that all cannabis (marijuana) products produced, processed, and sold in Washington Read the full article...
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Oregon Recreational Marijuana Program Compliance Education Bulletin

 Identifying and Correcting Sampling and Testing Errors   OREGON:   The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is providing the following information to: recreational marijuana licensees. The bulletin is part of OLCC’s compliance education. It is important that you read it, and understand it. If you don’t understand it please contact the OLCC for help. Failure to understand Read the full article...
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Marvin Washington & Boo Williams Tackle The NFL “Drug Free Sports” Policy on Debut of “The 5th Quarter”

By David Rheins It is a tipping point moment for the movement to mainstream marijuana when two former NFL players team up to host a talk show dedicated to educating the world about cannabis.  The 5th Quarter, starring former NFL Super Bowl Champion Marvin Washington and co-host former New Orleans Saint “Boo” Williams, kicked off Read the full article...
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VP Public Affairs The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Named to Board of Directors Of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR) jointly announced today that the company’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Jim Esquea, will join the CFCR leadership as a member of their Board of Directors.  Esquea brings to this role more than 25 years of policy experience, having previously served as Assistant Secretary Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Publishes Updated Patient & Caregiver Numbers for October 2021

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy published updated patient & caregiver numbers for October 2021. These numbers include: 376,736 Recommendations 224,681 Registered patients 15,067 Patients with Veteran Status 16,662 Patients with Indigent Status 938 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 133,196 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 205,832 Unique patients Read the full article...
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ASTM International Releases Technical Paper on Delta-8-THC in Cannabis Products

PENNSYLVANIA:  Global standards organization ASTM International released a technical white paper titled “Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol and the Need to Develop Standards to Protect Safety of Consumers.” This free technical paper identifies the current landscape of hemp-based products that contain the psychotropic cannabinoid, delta-8-THC, which is derived from the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD). The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Read the full article...
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Black Friday Cannabis Retail Spending Increased 20%

While the overall retail industry decreased 28.3% in Black Friday traffic COLORADO: Business intelligence from Akerna, a leading enterprise software company and the developer of the most comprehensive technology infrastructure, ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, shows that Green Wednesday (11/24) and Black Friday (11/26) were the second and third highest sales Read the full article...
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Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program To Add Edibles As New Option For Patients

MINNESOTA:  The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that it will approve infused edibles in the form of gummies and chews as a new medical cannabis delivery method in the state’s medical cannabis program.  The new delivery method will become effective Aug. 1, 2022. A rule-making process that will outline requirements for labeling, safety Read the full article...
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