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Aug 4

Cannabis Control Commission says it failed to collect $500,000 in licensing fees

Cannabis Commission says it failed to collect $500,000 in licensing fees. Says no money was stolen, and offers no explanation

The Future of Cannabis: Exploring When Weed Will Become Legal in North Carolina

Jul 9

Legalization

The Future of Cannabis: Exploring When Weed Will Become Legal in North Carolina

The future of cannabis legalization is a hot topic across the United States, and North Carolina is no exception.

Jul 1

Hemp

Law Banning Sale of Hemp Products Takes Effect, But Won’t Prevent Every Legal High

As of today, several varieties of intoxicating hemp products are illegal to sell or produce in the state of South Dakota.

Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses

Jun 30

Applications & Licensing

Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses

This is thanks to a bipartisan House Bill 829 that became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timel

Jun 26

Washington

i502 News – News, Updates and Events

WSLCB is committed to transparency, accountability, equity, and inclusion in the rulemaking process.

Jun 24

Hemp

Colorado AG Sues Hemp Company for Alleged Illegal THC Sales

The Colorado Attorney General's Office has filed suit against a Greeley hemp company and its owner for allegedly selling cannabis products.

Many Ohio dispensaries move one step closer to being able to sell recreational marijuana

Jun 24

Retail

Many Ohio dispensaries move one step closer to being able to sell recreational marijuana

Ohio legalized marijuana for those 21 and up last year through Issue 2, a citizens initiative that received 57% of the vote.

DeSantis says his PAC is working with allies who want to defeat cannabis amendment

Jun 24

Legalization

DeSantis says his PAC is working with allies who want to defeat cannabis amendment

“We are working with a lot of stakeholders who are interested in making sure that we defeat Amendment 3" DeSantis said during a Tuesday pres

Minnesota’s new social equity rules for cannabis businesses, how are things playing out so far

Jun 24

Applications & Licensing

Minnesota’s new social equity rules for cannabis businesses, how are things playing out so far

The OCM on Monday turned on a webpage that allows applicants to fill out forms and provide documents to have their status verified. Applican

Excise Tax Exemption – WSLCB removes excise tax for medical cannabis products in Washington State

May 27

Taxes

Excise Tax Exemption – WSLCB removes excise tax for medical cannabis products in Washington State

SHB 1453 creates a temporary excise tax exemption on medical cannabis sales that meet three conditions.

Justice Department Submits Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana

May 15

Legalization

Justice Department Submits Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana

Proposed Rule Seeks to Move Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, Emphasizing its Currently Accepted Medical Use in Treatment in the Un

New Jersey’s recreational cannabis law doesn’t violate federal law, appellate court says

May 2

Legalization

New Jersey’s recreational cannabis law doesn’t violate federal law, appellate court says

Hager v. M&K Construction, a 2021 New Jersey Supreme Court decision that found the Controlled Substances Act “explicitly leaves room for sta

Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations with reschedule

Apr 30

Legalization

Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations with reschedule

The DEA will propose moving the drug from a Schedule I substance to Schedule III drug along with testosterone and Tylenol with codeine.

Apr 28

Taxes

Marijuana tax revenues fall short

One of the most common rationales for legalizing marijuana is increasing state tax revenue. How much revenue comes in depends on how they re

The Best Stoner Movies – For your 420 weekend (UPDATED 2024)

Apr 20

420 Culture

The Best Stoner Movies – For your 420 weekend (UPDATED 2024)

The Best Stoner Movies for your 420 weekend. There’s a lot you can do to celebrate. Roll one up, blaze it up, and watch a few stoner flicks.

Apr 16

Legalization

A Marijuana Boom Led Her to Oklahoma

She spent the night in jail. Almost a year later, authorities have still not charged her with a crime.

Germany decriminalized cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

Apr 7

Legalization

Germany decriminalized cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

From July 2024, German residents will also be able to join not-for-profit cannabis social clubs or growers associations.

Past 3 Years Data of the Adult-Use Marijuana Market

Mar 17

Market Data

Past 3 Years Data of the Adult-Use Marijuana Market

The adult-use marijuana market has seen a surge in sales and evolving regulations, making it an important sector within the cannabis space

Jan 2

Washington

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024

Restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, a waiting period for firearm purchases, stronger voting rights are among the new laws that took effect.

LCB cannabis consultation requests, Bulletin: 21-01

Jan 8, 2021

Washington

LCB cannabis consultation requests, Bulletin: 21-01

WSLCB recognizes that cooperative partnerships with licensees that emphasize the exchange of information and assistance before the imposition of penalties is key to mutual success.