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ASTM Develops Two New Cannabis Standards
According to a press release emailed this week, ASTM International’s subcommittee focused on cannabis, D37, is in the midst of developing two new standards surrounding cannabis safety and education. One standard, WK84667, is designed to “help document engineering...
FDA Punts on CBD Rules
On December 20, 2018, Former President Trump signed the Farm Bill into law, which removed hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act, stripped the DEA’s authority from hemp and gave states the ability to regulate hemp markets of their own, with...
AOAC International Names New CSO
AOAC International, an independent nonprofit standards development organization has announced the appointment of Dr. Katerina (Kate) Mastovska as their new deputy executive director and chief science officer. Dr. Katerina Mastovska Most recently, Dr. Mastovska served...
A Guide to Dispensary Insurance
As a business owner, insurance is always a must. If you are interested in entering into the cannabis industry or you already have, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to insuring your cannabis-related business. That’s why we’ll be exploring what...
Compliance as a Revenue Center: Banking & Cannabis, More Similar Than You Think
Have you ever been to the DMV, only to be turned away because you didn’t have the countless forms of identification needed? Sometimes it feels like no amount of ID or proof of residence is enough, whether it’s your 2nd grade report card or an electric bill from 25...
Connecticut Launches Adult Use Sales
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection approved nine licenses for dispensaries to commence adult use sales on Tuesday, January 10. While nine were approved, just seven began adult use sales today. Connecticut also launched its “Clean Slate & Cannabis...
Cannabis in 2023: Here to Stay, but Major Challenges Remain
2022 brought more change and visibility to the cannabis industry than nearly any year before. Two of five legalization ballot measures passed, bringing the total number of states with legal medical or medical and recreational laws to 39. President Biden issued an...
The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 6
This is Part 6 and the final chapter in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1, here to see Part 2, here to see Part 3, here for part 4 and here for Part 5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Figure 1: Precision aeroponics...
Investment Strategies for Entering the European Cannabis Market
For U.S. venture capitalists (VCs), the burgeoning European cannabis market provides opportunities to break into the industry on the heels of adult-use legalization. Germany has set its sights on implementing a recreational market by 2024, and the country, along with...
New York Launches Adult Use Sales
On December 29 just before the end of 2022, New York officially launched legal adult use sales in the state, but at only one location. The nonprofit dispensary Housing Works Cannabis Co. held a grand opening party complete with music, speeches from politicians and...
Legal
Arizona court: State can't ban medical marijuana on campuses, but colleges can set their own rules
An appellate court ruled Thursday that Arizona colleges and universities can prohibit medical marijuana on campuses but lawmakers can't make it a crime. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Arizona court: State can't ban medical marijuana on campuses, but colleges can...
Both chambers of Indiana Legislature approve CBD oil bills
Both chambers of the Indiana Legislature have approved measures loosening restrictions on a marijuana-derived oil used to treat epilepsy. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Both chambers of Indiana Legislature approve CBD oil bills
Hemp lawsuit in federal court alleges DEA overstepped on "extracts" rule
Lawyers representing the Hemp Industries Association and hemp businesses have filed an opening brief in a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals case against the Drug Enforcement Administration.
West Virginia medical marijuana bill gets House OK; here's what's ahead
West Virginia's House voted Tuesday to legalize doctor-prescribed marijuana to treat certain medical conditions following Senate passage of a similar measure last week. Read Full Article at: Cannabist West Virginia medical marijuana bill gets House OK; here's...
Medical marijuana delivery comes to Massachusetts
A Brockton medical marijuana dispensary is about to become the first to offer home delivery of pot to all of mainland Massachusetts. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Medical marijuana delivery comes to Massachusetts
Florida Senate proposes increase in number of medical marijuana licenses
The Florida Senate's version of a bill to implement the state's medical marijuana constitutional amendment has passed its first committee. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Florida Senate proposes increase in number of medical marijuana licenses
Texas marijuana decriminalization bill clears legislative hurdle
A bill that would make carrying small amounts of marijuana a civil penalty in Texas instead of a criminal one is advancing in the state House.
Four governors team up, urge feds to keep marijuana enforcement status quo
In an open letter sent Monday, the governors ask Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to "engage with us before embarking on any changes to regulatory and enforcement systems." Read Full Article at: Cannabist Four governors team up, urge...
Federal judge: Illinois cannabis biz can make campaign contributions
A federal judge has ruled that a provision preventing cannabis companies from making campaign contributions in Illinois was unconstitutional Read Full Article at: Cannabist Federal judge: Illinois cannabis biz can make campaign contributions
Exclusive: Here's how Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper really feels about marijuana
The Cannabist sits down with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to talk about AG Jeff Sessions and fed enforcement, state pot clubs legislation, being the parent of a teen, and more. READ THE FULL Q&A Read Full Article at: Cannabist Exclusive: Here's how...