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How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary — Here’s What It Really Takes
According to Statista, revenue in the U.S. cannabis market is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate of 3.36%, leading to a market volume of $55.43 Billion by 2030. The…
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Buying Weed Away From Home: Cannabis Rules for Out-of-State Buyers
Both cannabis tourists and traveling tokers have questions about cannabis rules for out-of-state buyers. Can you buy weed out of state? Can you buy recreational weed with an out-of-state license?…
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The State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas
Throughout the nation, cannabis laws are in continuous flux. The laws that govern cannabis business licensing in North Dakota and other midwestern states are no exception. Although this region of…
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The State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Washington, Oregon, California
The West Coast of the United States has long-established markets for cannabis. However, ebbs and flows in policy and practices are ever constant, even here. To stay on top of…
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States Changing the Rules for Employee Drug Testing
Legalization has far reaching effects. An example that becomes more and more prevalent is how medical and recreational legalization connects to workplace drug testing. Policies vary by industry, ranging from…
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Raw Cannabis Odor No Longer Cause for Vehicle Searches, Warrants
The odor of cannabis from a vehicle, dwelling or person has historically landed pot smokers in serious hot water. Due to long-standing search warrant criteria for cannabis, law enforcement officers…
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Best Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries In Minnesota
Minnesota’s Recreational Cannabis Marketplace Minnesota began offering medical marijuana sales back in 2015, but it wasn’t until 10 years later that statewide recreational sales began. Officially legalized in 2023, the…
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Oklahoma Cannabis Laws on the Chopping Block: Gov. Stitt Calls for a Revote
Although Kevin Stitt, governor of Oklahoma since 2019, has expressed his concerns regarding the state’s medical marijuana program in the past, he recently officially called for the issue to be…
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Minnesota Is Now Home to the Only Operating Government-Run Cannabis Dispensary in the U.S.
If you thought the U.S.-based cannabis industry was all out of unique business models, think again! Minnesota is now home to the only operating government-run cannabis dispensary in the United…
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Cannabis Prerolls: Tidy, Convenient, Booming!
Everyone loves easy accessibility, especially those who are new consumers. This is consistently true within the cannabis industry, where the immense popularity of pre-rolled joints have caused widespread attention. While…
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Cannabis Industry Pushback on Marijuana Tax in Michigan
Attention Michiganders — your local Michigan marijuana brand may be in danger! Signed Oct. 7 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and filed with the Secretary of State the next day, the Mitten…
Read More How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary — Here’s What It Really Takes
According to Statista, revenue in the U.S. cannabis market is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate of 3.36%, leading to a market volume of $55.43 Billion by 2030. The…
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The State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut [2023]
States across the country continually update their cannabis legislation and cannabis business licensing. Let’s check in on the current state of cannabis business licensing in New York, New Jersey, Rhode…
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Recreational Dispensaries are Opening in NYC!
Recreational dispensaries are finally opening in New York! Although the process is not moving as swiftly as it did in other parts of the United States, it’s moving forward in…
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Vermont Cannabis Laws to Ban Plastic Packaging
Recreational sales in Vermont began Oct. 1, and those first customers inside may have noticed something different from cannabis purchases in other states: Vermont cannabis laws require cannabis products to…
Read More Raw Cannabis Odor No Longer Cause for Vehicle Searches, Warrants
The odor of cannabis from a vehicle, dwelling or person has historically landed pot smokers in serious hot water. Due to long-standing search warrant criteria for cannabis, law enforcement officers…
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New York’s New Marijuana Drug Testing Rules
A workplace drug test in New York may never look the same again. Per the state’s Department of Labor (DOL), employers there are not allowed any longer to test most…
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Cannabis is Now Legal in Connecticut!
As of July 1st, cannabis is legal in Connecticut. This is a change in the Connecticut cannabis law that previously decriminalized cannabis use and means that adults can begin consuming…
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Finally a Path for Virginia Recreational Dispensaries?
Is there finally a path for Virginia recreational dispensaries? Newly elected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger thinks so. The former Congresswoman and CIA officer is replacing Glenn Youngkin, who prevented adult-use…
Read More How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary — Here’s What It Really Takes
According to Statista, revenue in the U.S. cannabis market is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate of 3.36%, leading to a market volume of $55.43 Billion by 2030. The…
Read More Buying Weed Away From Home: Cannabis Rules for Out-of-State Buyers
Both cannabis tourists and traveling tokers have questions about cannabis rules for out-of-state buyers. Can you buy weed out of state? Can you buy recreational weed with an out-of-state license?…
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Is Weed Legal in Texas? 2025 Cannabis Laws, THC Bans & Legalization Updates
Is Weed Legal in Texas? “We’re going to protect the people of Texas from THC,” Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said to media outlets recently while lauding Senate Bill 3…
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Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Banning THCA
Tennessee cannabis laws are seeing some changes. Recent legislative amendments centered around hemp-derived cannabinoids have passed both the State Senate, as SB 1413, and the House, as HB 1376. These…
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Is Cannabis Legal in Oklahoma Yet?
Is weed legal in Oklahoma? The answer is, “sort of.” Among states with legal cannabis, Oklahoma is a standout…even for an industry without rigid rules or standards. Some of the…
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