CANADA: Tilray, a global leader in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the … Read the full article...
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Business
Tilray To Acquire Natura Naturals Holdings For Up To C$70 Million Subject To Performance Milestones
Aphria And UNOapp To Partner On Technology And Analytics Solutions For The Adult-Use Cannabis Industry
CANADA: Aphria recently entered into an exclusive agreement with Toronto-based UNOapp to collaborate on the development of technology and analytics solutions … Read the full article...
Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Generates First Day Sales Of $75K
OHIO: On January 16, 2018, four Ohio dispensaries began selling medical marijuana to patients and caregivers. The following are the first day sales figures. Total sales: … Read the full article...
Legal
OLCC Commissioners Approve Stipulated Settlements For Recreational Marijuana Violations
Governor Cuomo Announces Plan For Marijuana Legalization, Calls For Automatic Record Sealing And Economic Justice
Blumenauer Announces Co-Chairs of Congressional Cannabis Caucus For 116th Congress
Ohio Board Of Pharmacy Awards Four Dispensary Certificates Of Operation
Vermont: Odor Of Burnt Marijuana Is Insufficient Evidence To Warrant A Vehicle Search
Politics
Scott Durrah, First African-American Licensed Dispensary Owner, To Run For Denver City Council.
First Ever Veterans-Focused Medical Bill Introduced In Senate
NORML PAC Endorses Senator Bernie Sanders for Reelection
Roger Tilton’s Clarion Call To New Hampshire: “Let’s Be Tenth!”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Hemp
Senator Schumer Announces Canopy Growth’s $100-150 Million Investment In Southern Tier Hemp
Schumer: This Project Will Be A Huge Shot In The Arm For The Southern Tier’s Economy And Will Position The Region At The Forefront Of The Industrial Hemp Revolution NEW YORK: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced, following his all-out effort to pass his legislation the Hemp Farming Act … Read the full article...
CDA Announces Colorado’s 2018 CDA-Approved Certified Hemp Seed Varieties
COLORADO: The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing that six industrial hemp seed varieties have passed the 2018 statewide THC validation and observation trial and are now eligible to be grown by the members of the Colorado Seed Growers Association for production of “CDA Approved … Read the full article...
Elixinol Welcomes Hemp Industry Advocate Joy Beckerman As Regulatory Officer & Industry Liaison
COLORADO: Elixinol announced Joy Beckerman’s appointment to Elixinol’s team starting January 1, 2019. In Beckerman’s role as Regulatory Officer and Industry Liaison, she will advise Elixinol’s executive team on the industry’s changes and ensure Elixinol’s practices continue to meet or exceed the … Read the full article...
OLCC Notice of Public Hearing On Industrial Hemp Jan 15, 2018
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact OLCC newsOREGON: Division 25 of Chapter 845 of the Oregon Administrative Rules sets forth the privileges and prohibitions for licensees and permittees of the Commission regarding the recreational cannabis … Read the full article...
Illinois Releases Proposed Industrial Hemp Regulations
ILLINOIS: Proposed rules for the regulation of industrial hemp production and processing were published today in the Secretary of State’s Illinois Register. Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) staff have been busy drafting those proposed rules since Governor Rauner signed the Industrial … Read the full article...
OLCC Commissioners Adopt Marijuana Rule Changes, Adjustment For Current Hemp Producers & Processors
Commission Also Approves Stipulated Settlements for Recreational Marijuana Violations, Revokes Marijuana Worker Permit OREGON: The Oregon Liquor Control Commission at its December 20, 2018 meeting adopted changes in rules regulating recreational marijuana with a focus on tightening licensing and … Read the full article...
Lifestyle
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Events
Cleveland Cannabis Influencers Gather At MJBA To Celebrate Opening Of Ohio Medical Marijuana Program
By Michelle Blank There was a new energy and excitement in the air this past Thursday night as the Cleveland Chapter of the Marijuana Business Association (MJBA) held its January Meetup, hosted by Steve Baden at the law offices of Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis. The meeting of Cleveland-area professionals fell on the night after the … Read the full article...