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Jan 22
Alert – Colorado: The Marijuana Enforcement Division has issued an Industry Bulletin that outlines the new Social Equity License eligibility criteria, adopted through SB 24-076, and highlights the most impactful criteria changes that will become effective on Feb. 1, 2025.

The Marijuana Enforcement Division has issued an Industry Bulletin that outlines the new Social Equity License eligibility criteria, adopted through SB 24-076, and highlights the most impactful criteria changes that will become effective on Feb. 1, 2025. These new criteria established by SB 24-076 will apply to applications for a Finding of Suitability as a Social Equity Licensee submitted […]

Jan 22
Announcement Nevada: Major General Ondra L. Berry, appointed by Governor Lombardo to Cannabis Control Board

CCB Welcomes New Board Member General Ondra L. Berry (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Today, the Cannabis Compliance Board welcomed new member Major General Ondra L. Berry, appointed by Governor Lombardo. “I’m both excited and honored to be appointed to the Cannabis Compliance Board,” said Major General Berry. “My experience in military leadership, municipal management, and private sector […]

Jan 22
Canada- Toronto: We can’t afford to crack down on illegal cannabis retail & it’s too dangerous, so we give up.

CBC Toronto will stop cracking down on illegal pot shops because it doesn’t have the money to enforce the rules and the work is dangerous for its bylaw officers, a senior city official says. Speaking at a council budget committee on Wednesday, Carleton Grant, the city’s executive director of municipal licensing and standards, said the city no […]

Jan 22
Vermont – 22 January – Peer Networking Event: Cannabis Business and Tax Compliance With Will Baker from the Vermont Department of Taxes

Peer Networking Event: Cannabis Business and Tax Compliance Join us for the first Peer Networking Event of 2025! This month we’ll be joined by Will Baker from the Vermont Department of Taxes to discuss cannabis business and tax compliance. Join on Microsoft Teams Dial in by phone: +1 802-828-7667,,662065474# United States, Montpelier Find a local number […]

Jan 22
Bluesky Appears to Like Cannabis

Thought I’d better check There appears to be 2 cannabis groups on Blusky worth joining   Find out more at https://blueskystarterpack.com/cannabis-policy   Here are their community guidelines The key guideline appears to be  Don’t use Bluesky Social to break the law or cause harm to others. For example, do not…”Trade in illegal goods or substances” […]

Jan 22
St Lucia Outlines Legislation To ” for the farming, processing, and sales of hemp products from both types of cannabis.”

Hemp Today reports Draft law maps the way for hemp, marijuana sectors to open up in St. Lucia this year A draft cannabis law in St. Lucia aims to open up the markets for both marijuana and industrial hemp. The proposed legislation, recently released for public review, outlines regulations for the farming, processing, and sales […]

Jan 22
Oklahoma Lawmaker Files Bill to Establish Employment Protections for Legal Cannabis Consumers

Oklahoma State Representative Forrest Bennett (D) has prefiled House Bill 1714 for the state’s 2025 legislative session, set to begin on February 3. The measure would provide employment protections for individuals who lawfully consume marijuana. Currently, that would apply to medical marijuana patients, but it would extend to recreational consumers if the state were to legalize it […]

Jan 22
Blüm Holdings raises $900K, eyes three new California deals

The retailer is pushing forward with ambitious expansion plans in the state. The post Blüm Holdings raises $900K, eyes three new California deals appeared first on Green Market Report.

Jan 22
Report: Trump AG pick silent on cannabis reform

Bondi said she would “give the matter careful consideration” if confirmed but did not elaborate further. The post Report: Trump AG pick silent on cannabis reform appeared first on Green Market Report.

Jan 22
Trump’s new DEA chief not a supporter of cannabis rescheduling

Maltz has a history of vocal opposition to changes in cannabis regulations. The post Trump’s new DEA chief not a supporter of cannabis rescheduling appeared first on Green Market Report.