Cannabis Business

Recent investigations by CT Insider have brought to light an emerging trend in Connecticut, where liquor stores and other markets are exploiting what appears to be a legal “loophole” to sell THC-infused seltzers, effectively sidestepping state cannabis regulations through manipulations of product serving sizes. Despite Connecticut’s legalization of cannabis in 2021 and the commencement of […]

Maine lawmakers are deliberating a proposal that could pave the way for the establishment of cannabis social clubs and on-site consumption. Sponsored by state Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland), the bill aims to create a cannabis-based hospitality industry in Maine, offering tourists and adults a legal space for consumption. If approved, the proposed legislation, known as

California’s cannabis industry is encountering a significant challenge as many testing labs are currently unable to assess the potency of flower products, the favored choice among consumers. This hurdle stems from new guidelines implemented by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) at the beginning of this year, as reported by KTLA. Under the new guidelines,

In a recent announcement, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) in California has mandated recalls for two cannabis products over health and safety concerns, prompting consumers to check for specific batch numbers and take appropriate action. Recall 1: Urban Therapies Distribution’s Gelato Orangeade The first recall targets Urban Therapies Distribution, LLC, specifically their Gelato Orangeade

Under a recently enacted state law, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has gained the authority to utilize “secret shoppers” as part of its regulatory efforts in the state’s medical cannabis industry, as reported by FOX25. The law, which took effect this week, mandates regulators to deploy at least 50 secret shoppers annually to licensed

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has marked a groundbreaking move in sports health and safety by formally removing marijuana from its list of banned substances for athletes. This bold decision builds on the UFC’s earlier 2021 reform, protecting fighters from penalties related to THC-positive tests. The revised anti-doping policy not only aligns with the World

New York marijuana regulators conducted a year-end review of the state’s legal cannabis system, offering insights into major milestones and the market’s status one year after the commencement of adult-use sales. Consumers in the Empire State purchased over 3.5 million cannabis products during the year, according to the report from New York State’s Office of

Passenger cruise lines, including industry giants Carnival and Royal Caribbean, are intensifying measures to detect and deter cannabis use on their ships, reflecting the evolving legal landscape of marijuana in the United States. Despite the increasing legalization of cannabis in various states, cruise operators are adopting stricter policies, employing drug-sniffing dogs, and taking a hard

Congressional lawmakers, spearheaded by co-chairs of the Cannabis Caucus Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Brian Mast (R-FL), are pressing House appropriators to uphold language permitting U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to issue medical marijuana recommendations to veterans residing in states with legalized cannabis. The initiative, conveyed through a letter sent to House Appropriations

The Ohio Senate has passed a bill altering the recently enacted adult-use cannabis law, as reported by WTAP. The legislation, approved on the very day the voter-approved law came into effect, proposes a substantial increase in the excise tax on cannabis products, raising it from 10% to 15%. Additionally, the bill proposes a significant shift