Michigan’s lessons for Minnesota on legal cannabis
Minnesota wasn’t the first state to legalize marijuana, not even the first in the Midwest. That distinction goes to Michigan, well before Minnesota this week became the 23rd state where it’s legal for adults to use cannabis. Michigan legalized medical...
NY shuts down alleged unlicensed cannabis shops as owner insists they only give away free samples
New York officials shut down what they called seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state Monday, alleging the owner ignored repeated notices to stop operating without approval, sold cannabis products to underage customers and once held...
Faribault police confiscate cannabis plants from business, sparking legality dispute
A Minnesota cannabis company is at odds with Faribault police after officers confiscated plants from a parking lot tent sale on suspicion that the company was illegally selling marijuana. Officers responded Tuesday afternoon to citizen complaints of possible marijuana...
New Mexico Cracks Down On Shady Cannabis Operations In First Petition Of Its Kind Since Legalization
In an unprecedented move, the New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) has filed a first-ever petition for a preliminary injunction against a local cannabis business, Sawmill Sweet Leaf LLC. “A key component of compliance actions is the ability to suspend...
Former Oregon Marijuana Regulator Claims Governor Ousted Him At Behest Of Cannabis Business Owner
He claims a cannabis business owner used campaign contributions as “leverage” to have him “pushed out of office when his work concerning Oregon’s cannabis industry stood in her way.” By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek (D) faced pressure from...
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You would have to be living in isolation to have not picked up on the hottest marijuana derivative consumable and therapeutic center isolate CBD. CBD “Cannabidiol” is the non-psychoactive full spectrum derivative of the hemp and marijuana plant largely credited for the majority of the medical beneficial attributes associated with marijuana.
One Year Later: Minnesota still working to get cannabis businesses up and running
A year into legal recreational cannabis in Minnesota, the state still isn’t totally open for business as the new office of Cannabis Management looks to get the final pieces in place.With regulations …
Fennemore attorney Duncan Manville on cannabis advertising restrictions
In what ways does Washington law limit the ability of cannabis retailers to engage in outdoor advertising of their products?
NYC Shutters Hundreds of Illegal Marijuana Shops
New York City’s sheriff’s office says it has shuttered around 700 illegal stores since new state regulations passed in April. The unsanctioned shops had become ubiquitous across the Big Apple, when …
Minnesota cannabis: First look at state rules for businesses
The first set of complete rules to govern the recreational marijuana industry in Minnesota have been released.
State seeks to shut down cannabis-related activities at local business, a first under a new law
State regulators want Sawmill Sweetleaf cannabis dispensary at 1501 Mountain NW to cease operations. Chancey Bush / Journal State regulators are asking a judge to shut down cannabis-related activities at a local business that is accused of selling out-of-state...
The Face of Cannabis Business – Mark Savaya – Leaf and Bud
Faces of Detroit 2023 Special Section MARK SAVAYA — LEAF AND BUD 14470 LIVERNOIS, DETROIT, MI 48238 | LEAFANDBUD.COM Mark Savaya is the visionary behind Leaf and Bud, an indoor cannabis-growing and processing company based in Detroit. With a passion for horticulture...
7 unlicensed cannabis dispensaries shut down by NY officials, owner allegedly held ‘pot Easter egg hunts’
David Tully, the owner of multiple “I’m Stuck” cannabis dispensaries in New York, had seven of his shops shut down by police on July 31, 2023. New York officials claim Tully repeatedly ignored notices to stop operating without a license, and...
Cannabis industry scales back its lobbying in Washington
WASHINGTON – The cannabis industry is dramatically scaling back its presence in Washington. Curaleaf, one the largest cannabis companies in the world, spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than it did at its peak in 2019. Others like Columbia...
St. Paul hemp business adding homegrown cannabis classes
The classes are pricey, but the owner of Grounded Gardens says they’ll include everything Minnesotans need to get growing…legally. ST PAUL, Minn. — When Grounded Gardens opens its new St. Paul storefront on the first day of recreational cannabis in...
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