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The commission publicly admitted to failing to collect $555,671 in license renewal extension fees.

Sanctuary Cannabis' failed challenge centered on a new state Department of Health formula that dramatically increased costs for marijuana companies.

Colorado has charted and navigated the roadmap for the cannabis industry, but marijuana sales are largely no longer profitable for companies, big or small.

From processing tools and equipment to unsanitary human hands and airborne fungi, potential contamination culprits are omnipresent in grow rooms and processing facilities.

Vertosa, the leading infusion technology and ingredient supplier for the cannabis and hemp beverage industry, proudly announces the appointment of Diana Eberlein as Chief External Affairs Officer.

Ohio officially entered the recreational marijuana era on August 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone for residents and marijuana advocates throughout the state.

A legislative and political breakdown of a dozen states that could enact reform this year led Cannabis Business Times’ most-read articles this month.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has, for the second year in a row, vetoed legislation that would have created a regulated framework for adult-use cannabis sales.

Gibraltar Industries, Tilray, Innovative Industrial Properties, Indivior, and Canopy Growth are the five Cannabis stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool.

Hundreds of farmers in Humboldt County owe cannabis cultivation taxes. The county decided what to do about an approaching deadline for those growers to either pay or lose their licenses.

A new convention hits Pittsburgh this weekend with a focus on medical cannabis patients, their providers and businesses preparing for the potential legalization of recreational weed.

Two Tennessee bills addressing hemp and marijuana are going before legislative committees on Wednesday with different objectives.

New Jersey remains one of 24 states that allow recreational use, and one of the few states where recreational marijuana is legal, yet residents are still barred from growing their own cannabis

Humboldt County’s Board of Supervisors continues to take action on unpaid cannabis excise taxes, approving a second batch of permit revocations.

Legislation strips revenue for state parks, trails, nongame wildlife, and habitat conservation program, and bolsters law enforcement efforts

The groundbreaking research at Aurora Coast, Aurora’s world-class research and development facility, sets a new standard in cannabis science.

Family-owned and managed business recognized for its quality enters New York market

France has taken a key step towards legalising medical cannabis with an administrative filing that revives the stalled process, following a successful three-year experiment on the prescription and distribution of the drug.

State-level cannabis legalization efforts in the United States have accelerated over the last decade, especially in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill

A North Carolina state lawmaker this week introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for adults. Dubbed the Marijuana Legalization and Reinvestment Act (House Bill 413)

Wana Brands, North America's leading edibles provider and a subsidiary of Canopy USA LLC, announced the launch of its hemp-derived delta-9 THC gummies in Texas, marking the 22nd state where Wana gummies are available.

The department’s cannabis cultivation regulatory package is designed to streamline administration and strengthen consumer protection.

Minnesota could soon allow tribal nations to open off-reservation cannabis dispensaries before the broader marijuana market launches,

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Proposal to procure a Cannabis Market and Economic Impact Study.

A traditionally conservative country, what is Poland’s take on marijuana?

The Wilmington City Council passed Ordinance 25-004, which temporarily suspends the issuance of business licenses for retail marijuana stores for 90 days

Alabama Can Issue Medical Cannabis Licenses Again For the First Time in Nearly 2 Years

Cresco Labs announced its management services agreement with a Tier 3 cultivation license in Kentucky. The agreement entitles Cresco Labs to manage and operate a cultivation facility with up to 25,000 square feet of canopy.

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Friday overturned a temporary restraining order (TRO) that had blocked the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing business licenses for medical marijuana production for nearly two years.

Three bills changing the way Georgia regulates hemp and medical cannabis have cleared the Senate ahead of Thursday’s Crossover Day deadline.

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued a ruling today that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission hailed as a victory in its long-delayed effort to issue business licenses.

A Kentucky Senate bill that drew pushback from local business owners and state representatives over its temporary ban of cannabis-infused drinks is moving forward.

A proposal for federal legalization of cannabis is now expected to be submitted to the White House by the end of the week, driving a bump in US cannabis stocks.

Recreational marijuana establishments are unlikely to open in Delaware this spring due to regulatory delays, causing concerns among marijuana business licensees.

Massachusetts-based MariMed Inc. announced March 3 that it has completed its acquisition of First State Compassion Center, the state’s first medical marijuana provider.

D.C. is delivering a blunt warning to illegal cannabis shops: Get in line with the law by March 31 or risk being shut down.

Canopy Growth Corp.’s stock fell 9% to an all-time low on Monday after the cannabis company said it would sell up to $200 million of its stock.

Rubicon Organics Inc., a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis products, announced that it has entered into a purchase-and-sale agreement (PSA) with MediPharm Labs Corp.

RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced the opening of RISE Dispensary Henderson in Henderson, NV.

Seeking to fill that void, the University of Arizona has partnered with Green Flower, an online educational program that trains students in the fields of Cannabis Health Care and Medicine, the Business of Cannabis and Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management.

The California State Fair will once again feature a cannabis exhibit and competition at this year’s event, with expanded award categories meant to showcase the diversity of the state’s market.

Recent breakthroughs in research finally provide a clearer picture, particularly when it comes to the critical role post-harvest processing plays in preserving the plant’s quality and potency.

Wilmington City Council passed a 90-day pause on retail marijuana licenses within the city's borders Thursday night. City officials say they need more time to figure out where and when dispensaries could open.

The pending compacts that are now expected to allow the state’s tribal nations to enter the legal cannabis business outside of their reservations will not be made public until they are signed by Walz and the tribes.

This week at the Montana Legislature, lawmakers are considering a series of bills that, if passed, would significantly reshape the state’s legal marijuana industry

Advocates and business leaders in the medical cannabis industry voiced frustration Wednesday over continued delays in Alabama’s medical cannabis program.

The cannabis industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and 2024 was no exception. As the world continued to embrace legalization and innovation, the cannabis market experienced significant milestones that have set the stage for an exciting 2025

Cannabis Business Times is reading the nation’s legalization palm once again to predict which states will enact cannabis reform this year.

Senate Bill 56, passed along party lines, now heads to the Ohio House for further consideration. If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the bill would enact the first legislative changes to Ohio’s recreational cannabis framework since it was passed via November 2023’s Issue 2.

In an industry where sustainability is often overlooked, Silly Nice is proving that premium cannabis and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

The cannabis industry is booming with innovation as we dive into 2025. With more people exploring cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes, companies are stepping up their game to offer fresh and exciting products.

Gov. Murphy wants to raise the social equity excise fee on cannabis and have it apply to hemp products in an effort to bring in $70 million in new revenue.

Alabama State University is making history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) and one of the first institutions in its state to offer cannabis education programs.

Those familiar with the industry know that cannabis retailers find themselves in a unique position compared to other product retailers. Cannabis retailers face significant regulatory hurdles to their operation—particularly in connection with payment processing.

Delaware bars, restaurants and liquor stores are now selling THC-infused drinks, but their legality remains unclear. The state is working on creating a regulatory framework for THC beverages, which is expected to be determined in the coming months.

The Canadian company reassessed the optimal structure of its intended transaction and is now exploring alternative arrangements with Purecan.

As Pennsylvania inches toward legalizing recreational cannabis, lawmakers propose selling it in state-owned dispensaries similar to state liquor stores

The cannabis industry’s premier partner in human resources and payroll solutions has launched a fully-vetted retirement plan by partnering with Vanguard, First Citizens Bank and PCSRetirement.

Lawmakers are continuing a years-long tug of war over what types of hemp products can be grown and sold in Tennessee, debating bills to further restrict sales or even legalize cannabis in the state.

Cannabis advocate and former Democratic congressional candidate Barbara Gaskins has filed civil rights complaints with N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office and the U.S. Department of Justice over the state’s puzzling marijuana laws.

Following a landmark vote by the National Council’s Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) on February 14, 2025, Switzerland is on track to fully regulate adult-use cannabis.

Retail sales in the cannabis space continue to rise, but brands have struggled to differentiate themselves. A number of major players have declared bankruptcy because marijuana remains a commodity.

The grants helped new edibles brands and critically acclaimed hash labs move forward, and a dispensary suffering from break-ins get back on its feet.

With shifting trends and new consumer demands, the market has undergone a major glow-up heading into 2025.

Cannabis companies in Illinois are facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly labeling cannabis-infused products as concentrates in order to exceed the state’s THC limits.

The state, known for its conservative stance on many issues, is at a crossroads with its cannabis laws, facing both calls for stricter regulations and pushes for legalization.

Medical marijuana is now legal in Kentucky, but getting the access to the treatment is a unique process

Existing Farm Bill protections remained in place for U.S. hemp operators as the federal government lurched toward a partial shutdown Friday after the failure of a spending plan

Klutch Cannabis, a leader in Ohio's medical and adult-use cannabis markets, announced two major developments today. The company will rebrand its dispensaries in Canton and Lorain from "The Citizen by Klutch" to "Klutch Cannabis"

It’s the first week of January, and you all know what that means in the blogging game: It’s time to make wild predictions about the coming year. As always, making predictions is hard, particularly when they’re about the future. But here are a few of our thoughts about what the cannabis world may look like in 2025:

The NFL has increased the THC threshold triggering a positive cannabis test for players from 150 nanograms per milliliter of blood to 350 ng/ml, and reduced the fines for a positive test result from 50% of the player’s game check to $15,000 for a first violation.

MJBizDaily asked industry stakeholders who attended MJBizCon 2024 last week where they see the biggest opportunities for marijuana and hemp businesses in 2025.

Greta Gaines and Ricky Williams found new callings through marijuana reform and activism

Hawaii medical cannabis patients rely on caregivers for medicine, but will be illegal in a few weeks.

Illinois delayed new hemp rules after protests over stricter regulations critics say harm small businesses.

Nebraska has moved closer to allowing medical marijuana