Category Archives: Marijuana Business Daily

Washington becomes 3rd state to create marijuana interstate commerce law

Hemp plantings in the United States were nearly cut in half in 2022, with 28,400 acres dedicated to growing the plant – slightly more than the acreage set aside for Christmas trees. Put another way, at 44.4 square miles, outdoor and indoor hemp cultivation in the U.S. would fit almost entirely on Hilton Head Island, […]

NBA clarifies that players cannot promote cannabis, but they can invest

From the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2023, 1,350 licensed medical marijuana caregivers in Maine have left the industry, according to a new report about the “exodus” by the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy. Taking into account caregivers who entered the industry, the net loss was about 950 caregivers, the Portland Press Herald […]

Maine experiencing ‘exodus’ of medical marijuana caregivers

From the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2023, 1,350 licensed medical marijuana caregivers in Maine have left the industry, according to a new report about the “exodus” by the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy. Taking into account caregivers who entered the industry, the net loss was about 950 caregivers, the Portland Press Herald […]

Renewed recreational marijuana legalization drive launches in Ohio

Washington state will issue up to 52 new cannabis retail licenses under its marijuana industry social equity program. The licenses will be issued between 2024 and mid-2032. ADVERTISEMENT Legislation enabling the changes was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, according to news website Axios. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) […]

What is a labor peace agreement, and is it good for the cannabis industry?

Washington state will issue up to 52 new cannabis retail licenses under its marijuana industry social equity program. The licenses will be issued between 2024 and mid-2032. ADVERTISEMENT Legislation enabling the changes was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, according to news website Axios. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) […]

Maryland adult-use marijuana sales to begin July 1 after gov signs rules into law

Washington state will issue up to 52 new cannabis retail licenses under its marijuana industry social equity program. The licenses will be issued between 2024 and mid-2032. ADVERTISEMENT Legislation enabling the changes was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, according to news website Axios. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) […]

Up to 52 new social equity cannabis licenses coming to Washington state

Washington state will issue up to 52 new cannabis retail licenses under its marijuana industry social equity program. The licenses will be issued between 2024 and mid-2032. ADVERTISEMENT Legislation enabling the changes was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, according to news website Axios. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) […]

New research confirms plant-killing black root rot in marijuana facility

The fungus that causes the plant disease black root rot has spread to cannabis plants beyond hemp, warns new research that identified the pathogen in a licensed commercial cultivation facility in British Columbia, Canada. Black root rot can be fatal to cannabis plants, said Chris Dumigan, a Ph.D. candidate in biology at the University of […]

Oregon secretary of state resigns over cannabis consulting contract

Missouri-based multistate operator Greenlight Dispensary is believed to be the first big U.S. marijuana company to issue a dividend to investors – and it could be the last, at least for the foreseeable future. The privately held company issued a dividend in April that makes up a little more than 4% of the total capital […]

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers kill gov’s marijuana legalization proposal

Missouri-based multistate operator Greenlight Dispensary is believed to be the first big U.S. marijuana company to issue a dividend to investors – and it could be the last, at least for the foreseeable future. The privately held company issued a dividend in April that makes up a little more than 4% of the total capital […]