Potency Increases in Oregon Cannabis Edibles

New amounts means consumers need to know their limits OREGON:  Cannabis consumers in Oregon shopping for THC infused edibles will soon find some products available for purchase that are more potent than previously allowed. Consumers should take notice of the increased amount of THC per serving in these products so they can choose a product Read the full article...
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Welcome to BIPOC in Cannabis- A Monthly Column by the Traveling Cannabis Writer

I am the Traveling Cannabis Writer. I travel all over the United States, write from all over the United States, and I focus on cannabis, various plant medicines, and plant-based lifestyles featuring black-, brown-, and woman-owned companies along the way. The main focus and mission of my career and brand is to put black-owned, brown-owned, Read the full article...
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Oklahoma Seed-to-Sale Deadline is May 26

All medical marijuana commercial licensees have until Thursday, May 26, to become fully compliant with the Metrc statewide seed-to-sale tracking system OKLAHOMA:  EVERY commercial licensee must be fully Metrc-compliant by May 26.  This means that ALL seeds, plants and products must be tagged and tracked in Metrc no later than May 26, except for dispensaries (see more Read the full article...
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Senate Passes Feinstein, Grassley, Schatz Cannabidiol, Marijuana Research Legislation

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) today applauded Senate passage of their legislation to expand scientific and medical research on marijuana and its compounds, including cannabidiol.  “Current rules and regulations make it hard for researchers to study how marijuana and marijuana-derived medications can best be used to treat Read the full article...
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Cresco Labs to Become the New Leader in Cannabis with the Acquisition of Columbia Care

Transformational deal will combine best-in-class wholesale, retail and operations with an expanded strategic footprint in the largest and fastest growing markets in cannabis ILLINOIS: Cresco Labs and Columbia Care Inc. announced today they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement pursuant to which Cresco Labs will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Read the full article...
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New Cannabis Testing Rules in Oregon Effective March 31, 2022

OREGON: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission has updated the Cannabis Tracking System (Metrc) Sampling and Testing Guide to reflect testing rule changes from the Oregon Health Authority. The updated guide can be found here. Information about the OHA rule changes follows below. OLCC Recreational Marijuana Licensees and Oregon Medical Marijuana Program registrants required to Read the full article...
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Representatives Mace and Lee Introduce Resolution Instructing UN to Deschedule Cannabis

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the introduction of their bipartisan resolution instructing the United Nations to deschedule cannabis from Schedule 1 of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961, and treat cannabis as a commodity similar to other agricultural commodities: “Many countries would Read the full article...
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Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Announces Partnership With NCS Analytics

OKLAHOMA:The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has announced a partnership with NCS Analytics to establish a statewide data analytics platform to monitor and regulate commercial licensee operations. The platform will enable more effective regulation of the industry and enforcement of the rules and regulations surrounding the legal production and sale of medical marijuana in Oklahoma. The NCS Platform is an Read the full article...
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As Pot Shop Smash-and-Grab Robbery Spree Terrorizes West Coast, States Forced to Fend for Themselves With New Laws

By Scott Solomon CALIFORNIA: On the West Coast, we have been living through several months of smash-and-grab robberies that have disproportionately targeted cannabis businesses – because they are forced to operate as cash-only businesses due to the continued federally illegal status of marijuana. Local police have apparently at times been caught on tape reluctant to Read the full article...
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Washington Gov. Inslee Appoints Jim Vollendroff to the LCB Board

WASHINGTON: The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) today announces that Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Jim Vollendroff to the vacant seat on the LCB board. Vollendroff, MPA, has 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field. He currently serves as the Behavioral Health Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy for the Department of Psychiatry Read the full article...
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PA Senate Republicans Hosts Public Hearing on Adult-Use Marijuana

PENNSYLVANIA: Public Hearing on Adult-Use Marijuana. Senate Law and Justice Committee Monday, March 14, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 Watch Live AGENDA Public Hearing on Adult-Use Marijuana SCHEDULE Opening Remarks: Senator Mike Regan, Majority Chair Senator Jim Brewster, Minority Chair Panel 1: Jamie Ware, Chair, Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition – Testimony Michael Read the full article...
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LIM College Launches Nation’s First BBA Degree in The Business of Cannabis

Groundbreaking new program will prepare graduates to meet employer demand as legalization expands and the cannabis industry experiences explosive job growth NEW YORK: LIM College, a leading educational authority in the business of fashion for over 80 years, has become the first college in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree Read the full article...
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NJ-CRC Seeks Public Input On How To Use Cannabis Tax Dollars

NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) will be hosting three virtual meetings to listen to public suggestions for how funds raised from cannabis fees and fines should be used for social equity projects. Input collected at the meetings and in written submissions will inform the Commission’s recommendations to the governor and legislature. Read the full article...
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Global Cannabis Sales to Jump 22% in 2022; Forecasts $61 Billion by 2026

Cannabis Markets Continue Bullish Rise as Massive Gains in New Markets Drive Growth COLORADO: Global cannabis sales for 2022 will reach just over $35 billion, a jump of approximately 22% over 2021 sales of $29 billion, according to BDSA’s most recent five-year rolling market forecast update. BDSA forecasts global cannabis sales will surpass $61 billion Read the full article...
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OLCC Hemp Presentation Now Available on YouTube

Bill & Technical Rules Update Video Series Session 3 of 3: Hemp OREGON: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is producing a series of video-on-demand presentations to help the legal hemp and marijuana industries better understand new technical rules that took effect on January 1, 2022. The final session: Hemp is now available for viewing Read the full article...
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Tilray Brands Announces Proposed Agreement for Strategic Alliance With Hexo Corp.

Tilray to Acquire Hexo Corp.’s Senior Secured Convertible Notes CANADA: Tilray Brands, Inc., a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced proposed agreements for a commercial and financial partnership with HEXO Corp. that would bring together Canada’s top two cannabis Read the full article...
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WSLCB Mandates Pesticide Testing For Legal Cannabis Products

WASHINGTON: LCB Board Action: Cannabis (Marijuana) Quality Control Testing (CR-103 Permanent Rule Making for WAC 314-55-101, WAC 314-55-102, and WAC 314-55-1025) On March 2, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following action: Cannabis-related action: Permanent Rule Making Approved a rule-making order (CR 103) regarding cannabis (marijuana) quality Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Publishes Updated Patient and Caregiver Numbers for January 2022

OHIO: The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy published updated patient & caregiver numbers for January 2022. These numbers include: 424,118 Recommendations 224,611 Registered patients 16,184 Patients with Veteran Status 17,751 Patients with Indigent Status 1,006 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 129,740 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 226,697 Unique patients Read the full article...
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Free Webinar: Strategies for the Cannabis Market in New York

NEW YORK: New York State’s legal cannabis market is opening up and projected to reach $3B a year once fully implemented. Are you interested in getting a piece?  This one-hour presentation, hosted by the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa and led by NY attorney Andrew Kingsdale, will cover some strategies for entering the New York Read the full article...
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