Month: March 2019 (Page 33)

Hawaii’s Legalization Measure Fails as Medical Program Liberalizes

On: March 7, 2019

Hopes that Hawaii would this year become the 11th state to legalize the adult use of cannabis were dashed last week, as lawmakers in Honolulu allowed the bill to fizzle. Half the Democrats in the state Senate signed on to the legalization measure drafted by Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English. ButContinue Reading

MI regulators set to close about 50 unlicensed medical marijuana shops in April

On: March 7, 2019

Michigan regulators are poised to enforce a March 31 deadline for about 50 unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries to close but are recommending allowing licensed facilities to continue to buy product from caregivers after that date. The caregiver extension is critical to ensuring enough medical marijuana supplies are on the market whileContinue Reading

Cultivators use living soil to grow healthy cannabis without pesticides, fungicides

On: March 7, 2019

Marijuana cultivators who hope to graduate beyond premixed fertilizers and bagged dirt are increasingly moving toward an alternative way to grow healthier plants and save money: living soil. Cultivators use living soil to grow healthy cannabis without pesticides, fungicides is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & CannabusinessContinue Reading

Report: California Consumers Spend the Most Per-Item on Legal Cannabis in the U.S.

On: March 6, 2019

A report, published this week by longtime cannabis data company Headset, delved into the price of cannabis in its various forms in legal markets across the United States, and revealed some interesting data. Over the years, Headset has tracked over $4.5 billion in sales across the country and the dataContinue Reading

Cannabis data firm Headset to partner with global analytics company Nielsen

On: March 6, 2019

Global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen has formed an alliance with Seattle-based cannabis analytics firm Headset to provide insights about the U.S. marijuana market to consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses. According to a news release, the two firms are joining forces as New York-based Nielsen develops “a full suite”Continue Reading

L.A. push to start new marijuana licensing round angers social equity backers

On: March 6, 2019

Several proponents of the Los Angeles cannabis social equity program – which is designed to better involve minorities and those affected by the war on drugs in the city’s marijuana industry – said Wednesday that officials are moving too quickly to the next round of MJ business licensing. The L.A.Continue Reading

Denver cannabis firm with franchise model to list on Canadian stock exchange

On: March 6, 2019

A Denver cannabis company that plans to help franchisees set up marijuana retail businesses is set to go public next month in Canada, becoming the latest U.S. MJ business to tap into the Canadian capital market through a reverse takeover. One Cannabis is set to list on the Canadian SecuritiesContinue Reading

Industry likes Michigan gov’s move to abolish medical marijuana licensing board

On: March 6, 2019

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision last week to eliminate the state’s medical marijuana licensing board and create a new agency to oversee MMJ and recreational cannabis licensing is seen as a positive development by many in the industry. Longtime activist Rick Thompson, a principal in the Michigan Cannabis Business DevelopmentContinue Reading

Canopy recalls some adult-use cannabis in Canada

On: March 6, 2019

A voluntary recall has been issued for some of Canopy Growth’s whole flower cannabis brand “LBS Sunset.” The recall, which all provinces and territories in Canada have been made aware of, involves incorrect labeling. According to the company, the incorrect labels list: THC levels less than 0.07%, when it shouldContinue Reading

Los Angeles poised to begin cutting off utilities for illegal cannabis shops

On: March 6, 2019

A Los Angeles City Council committee advanced a proposed ordinance to shut off water and power at unlicensed marijuana shops, another attempt to crack down on L.A.’s still-thriving illicit cannabis market. If the measure becomes law, as expected by industry observers, the new ordinance would empower the city’s Department ofContinue Reading

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