Oregon mulls banning additives in marijuana vaping products
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates marijuana in the state, took its first step toward adopting rules that would ban non-cannabis additives from inhalable products containing THC, though MJ-derived terpenes will be allowed.
Although much of the evidence...
Canadian firms stockpiling cannabis oil ahead of infused market launch
Published April 19, 2019
Canadian companies...
Oregon marijuana retailers pulling vaping products
Cannabis stores in Oregon began taking vaping products off their shelves and offering returns on previously purchased vape pens.
The move comes amid a nationwide scare over severe lung illnesses and deaths tied to electronic cigarettes, the latest sign...
Police investigating rash of cannabis retail robberies in Sacramento, California
Published September 6, 2019
Police in Sacramento, California, are looking...
International marijuana laws and capitalizing on the overseas industry
Business prospects are permitted at the discretion of legislators and regulators around the world. So anyone interested in capitalizing on the overseas cannabis industry must pay close attention to those legal and regulatory developments—and perhaps even participate in...
Wholesale marijuana, hemp oil prices fall nationwide
Wholesale prices of marijuana and hemp oil have fallen from a year ago, according to industry executives, reflecting rising oil production nationwide that has more than...
Canopy, Acreage shareholders vote, Springfield selects, OK inspects & more
Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days:
DAY OF DECISION: Shareholders of Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings are scheduled to vote Wednesday on the much-heralded megamerger of the two companies. If consummated,...
Chocolate in cannabis edibles might compromise potency test accuracy
The chocolate in cannabis-infused chocolates may interfere with the accuracy of third-party testing of cannabinoid levels mandated in many jurisdictions.
This possibility, set out in a new study underscores the need for the cannabis industry to develop accurate analytical...
Louisiana medical marijuana kickoff, Dixie-Arizona Iced Tea team, NM reciprocity & more
Sales begin in the long-delayed Louisiana medical marijuana market, MJ-infused product brand Dixie signs a licensing deal with Arizona Iced Tea’s parent, a New Mexico judge’s ruling could open MMJ sales to out-of-state patients – and more of...
Cannabis brands fork over cash for retail shelf space
The increasingly competitive cannabis market is fostering a pay-to-play mentality among both marijuana retailers and the brands they carry.
Known as slotting fees, the practice requires brands to pay anywhere from $500 to $15,000 a month for premium space...