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Dispensaries Closing in Colorado Springs After Voters Reject Legalization. Since voters declined to legalize recreational marijuana sales in Colorado Springs in November 2022, dispensaries in town have started to close as proponents of the ballot question predicted. The number of medical marijuana

Marijuana producers want the state of Oregon to step in and limit the number of marijuana producers. They say there’s more farms, processors and sellers than Oregon needs at more than 3,000 licenses. It creates a glut of pot. It makes it challenging for businesses to stay afloat. The Cannabis

A company awarded an integrated license has asked the Alabama Supreme Court to toss out a restraining order. The fight over Alabama medical cannabis licenses is headed to the state’s supreme court. Trulieve AL, Inc., on Wednesday, filed notice of an appeal with the Alabama Supreme Court, stating its

Federal Review Finds Marijuana Eligible for Less Strict Classification Under Drug Laws. A federal review of cannabis research has determined that marijuana is eligible for less strict classification under federal drug laws, according to documents released last week by the U.S. Department of Health

A classic case of pump n' dump. The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against three individuals, Jonathan Farber, Aarif Jamani, and Brian Keasberry, for their involvement in a sophisticated stock manipulation scheme involving County Line Energy Inc., a small public company based

Ohio voters approved adult-use marijuana in November. It became legal to use and possess cannabis products last month. Republicans in the Ohio Senate's attempted to make major changes to the law but the House has not taken the bill up. Lawmakers are expected to revisit the issue. Colleges in states

Sunland Park, New Mexico remains a significant driver of marijuana sales in the El Paso area. The introduction of New Mexico's cannabis industry to El Paso has facilitated easy access to legal marijuana, and Sunland Park dispensaries consistently attract a significant share of their customers from

Flora Farms Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Pineville, Missouri, Near Arkansas Border. Flora Farms, a M issouri-based company that sells cannabis, has opened a new dispensary in Pineville, Mo., a town just across the Arkansas state line north of Bella Vista along U.S. Highway 71. The new location

US Cannabis Stocks Surge Over 25% Following the Publication of Cannabis Rescheduling Recommendation. US cannabis stock prices have rallied once again this week following the publication of the fully unredacted 252-page cannabis rescheduling recommendation. While speculation and punditry has moved at

There’s so much mold and fungus in the world that scientists believe people probably breathe a little in everyday. But Colorado still doesn’t want it in cannabis. Last year, there was a sharp increase in health and safety advisories from the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division. The sweeping

Small cannabis retailers are calling on the Ford government to reconsider recent changes to industry rules that some businesses fear could crush mom-and-pop operations in Ontario. In a New Year’s Day regulation, the Ontario government increased the cap on the number of stores a licensed company can

New York State Cannabis Enforcement Actions: December 2023 Recap. Inspections & Seizures: During the month of December, investigators from OCM and the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) inspected 48 shops, including 17 re-inspections, suspected of selling unlicensed cannabis. These inspections

BC had 490 cannabis stores at end of September, 8,4% more than one year earlier. Legal cannabis sales in B.C. continue to soar five years after the first legal cannabis stores opened in Vancouver. The problem for operators is that there is much more competition, and prices for the products have

Curaleaf is one of six licensed medical marijuana companies in New York to receive the green light to begin recreational operations. As of mid-December, Curaleaf Holdings was one of six licensed medical marijuana companies in New York to receive the formal green light to begin recreational

Two months after Ohioans voted to pass it, a lot of questions are being asked regarding the legalization of marijuana. Mike Petrella, owner of Ohio Valley Natural Relief who advocated for Issue 2's passing, says it has come with a puff of confusion. "We funnel a lot of phone calls, emails of just

Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Banning Recreational Cannabis Use. Thailand has sought public opinion on draft legislation by the new government which seeks to ban cannabis for recreational use, making a major reversal over a year after the country became the first in Asia to decriminalise the

Aaron Van Camp opened Dank 716 – Buffalo’s first legal adult-use dispensary – on July 17, 2023. During its first six months in business, the store has grossed nearly $5 million in sales and cultivated a larger-than-expected customer base. But while business at Dank 716 has been good, Van Camp

Cannabis Business Owner Charged in Shooting Incident Released from House Arrest with Restrictions. A Santa Cruz business owner criminally charged with shooting a Glock 9mm handgun at attempted burglars was released from his house arrest Tuesday. Decibel Gardens co-owner Derek Hubbard, 36, was

Fungal Toxins in Cannabis: Risks to Human Health and the Need for Regulation. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for

A new cannabis dispensary is now open in Southwest Missouri, but it’s location is causing some controversy. Flora Farms has opened its fifth dispensary in Pineville, Missouri. The new location is less than one mile from the Arkansas state line. In November 2022, it became legal for Missourians to