Day: December 5, 2023

Ohio senators held a second meeting on a bill to significantly change the state’s marijuana legalization law that’s set to take effect this week, hearing public testimony amid sharp criticism of the GOP-led effort. In other chamber, meanwhile, a Republican representative has filed alternative legislation that would largely preserve whatContinue Reading

With the congressional effort to remove federal restrictions on marijuana banking still ongoing, a coalition of financial institutions has released new guidance for cannabis businesses trying to secure banking services. While compliance can be onerous compared to banking for most businesses, the report published on Monday by the Cannabis IndustryContinue Reading

Cannabis operators sue Detroit over facility near high school Image Cannabis News December 5, 2023 City of Detroit Sued Over Revocation of Marijuana Business Licenses Near School. The city revoked a group of marijuana companies’ business licenses because their operation at 20601 Glendale St. on the city’s west side isContinue Reading

Ohio Might Gut Legal Marijuana Bill 3 Days Before It Starts Image Cannabis News December 5, 2023 Ohio Lawmakers Amend Marijuana Legalization Bill Ahead of Implementation. In early November, Ohio voted for, and passed Its “Issue 2” bill that effectively legalizes recreational marijuana, expanding from just a medicinal state, toContinue Reading

Online Applications Open for Minnesota’s 2024 Industrial Hemp Program Image Cannabis News December 5, 2023 These licenses are for growing and processing industrial hemp only. Online applications are now open for anyone wishing to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2024. A license from the Minnesota Department of AgricultureContinue Reading

Cannabis retail applications swamping some New York cities Image Cannabis News December 5, 2023 Cities in Upstate New York Inundated With Cannabis Dispensary Applications. With two weeks to go until New York State’s deadline for cannabis retail dispensary applications, large upstate cities have been inundated with paperwork from people seekingContinue Reading