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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreCan Visitors Buy Out-of-State Cannabis? [Updated 2023]
Countless polls and surveys have revealed the majority of Americans are in favor of cannabis legalization, however there are still four states were cannabis and CBD are fully illegal and…
Read MoreStates 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…
Read MoreRaw 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…
Read MoreThe California CBD Market is Opening to Global Operators
AB45, or Assembly Bill 45, has officially been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California last week, opening the state to producers of hemp-derived CBD products worldwide. With…
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Minnesota Medical Cannabis Laws are Changing. Here’s What you Need to Know
As of Aug. 1, 2023, Minnesota cannabis law allows for both recreational and medical cannabis use. This legislation also legalized the sale of cannabis seeds. It established numerous types of…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota
Throughout the United States, cannabis legalization continues to progress. In some states, this means creating new medicinal markets. In others, it’s adding adult-use markets. In others yet, the latest news…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio
As cannabis legalization continues to sweep the nation, so do legal updates in states with new and existing medical and adult-use markets. If you’re following the news about cannabis legalization…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah [2023]
Looking for updated information on cannabis business licensing in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, or Utah? This is the place to find it! Legalization was just the beginning — today, laws…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing in Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming [2023]
Licensing and legislation for each state’s cannabis market are in constant motion. As laws, ordinances and business licenses evolve, it is imperative for those in the industry to maintain the…
Read MoreCan Visitors Buy Out-of-State Cannabis? [Updated 2023]
Countless polls and surveys have revealed the majority of Americans are in favor of cannabis legalization, however there are still four states were cannabis and CBD are fully illegal and…
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What’s Going on with New York Cannabis in 2024?
New York cannabis regulators at the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and its Cannabis Control Board are facing each other in a line of lawsuits designed to restrict the…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
As the laws that govern cannabis business licensing in Maryland evolve, so do similar laws throughout the mid-Atlantic region. We’re currently living through a period of unprecedented growth and change…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts
Manufacturers of cannabis products and other entrepreneurs in the industry face a constant evolution of new products and scientific advancements. If they want to retain and expand their customer base,…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreRecreational 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…
Read MoreCan Visitors Buy Out-of-State Cannabis? [Updated 2023]
Countless polls and surveys have revealed the majority of Americans are in favor of cannabis legalization, however there are still four states were cannabis and CBD are fully illegal and…
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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…
Read MoreAlabama Legalized Medical Marijuana, But What Does That Mean?
Is medical marijuana legal in Alabama? The South is no longer a desert for those seeking relief from ailments; recently, medical cannabis advocates of Alabama experienced hard-earned success when Governor…
Read More5 Reasons to Attend a Cannabis Expo in Virginia
Virginia possesses a rich history – from its early days as a colonial settlement and a strategic location during the Civil War, this capital city has an ever-changing landscape. Today,…
Read MoreWill Kentucky (Finally) Legalize Cannabis?
Both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Kentucky but times may be changing for this southern state. In early 2020, House Bill 136 passed 65 to 30; this bill…
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