Colorado issued its first adult-use cannabis delivery permit, reflecting a continuing nationwide trend to allow home delivery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. High Country Supply, doing business as Colorado Harvest Co., received the first adult…
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California cannabis workers eligible for immediate COVID-19 vaccinations
The California Department of Public Health on Thursday issued an updated COVID-19 vaccination policy clarifying that cannabis industry employees are classified as health-care workers and therefore are immediately eligible to receive the vaccine. Accord…
SBA nominee indicates openness to examining marijuana restrictions
President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the U.S. Small Business Administration said during a Senate confirmation hearing that she will examine SBA rules regarding state-legal marijuana businesses and overall is committed to serving small businesses “in ne…
Cannabis companies should address labor issues such as unions, job classifications and COVID-19
Marijuana businesses have the same legal obligations to their employees that mainstream companies do, according to attorneys specializing in labor and employment law. That means cannabis employers must implement labor-relations strategies that will hel…
Five state medical marijuana markets that could get a boost through reforms in 2021
A handful of states could pass significant medical marijuana reforms this year, providing for additional licensing opportunities and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in new sales for existing operators and ancillary services. Here’s a …
Should You Wear Two Face Masks? Here’s What Experts Think
Should You Wear Two Face Masks? Here’s What Experts Think
Double masks are gaining traction among experts and people who want an edge in safety.
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Cannabis sales records smashed or set in 2020, and insiders expect the gains to continue
The COVID-19 outbreak that began about a year ago has proved devastating for many mainstream industries – including airlines and restaurants, for starters – but for those in the cannabis business, 2020 turned out to be a record-setter. Sale…
COVID-19 Viral Loads Matter — Here’s What That Means
COVID-19 Viral Loads Matter — Here’s What That Means
COVID-19 spreads through respiratory droplets, with the amount of particles absorbed playing a role when it comes to the intensity of symptoms.
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Marijuana companies weigh how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Cannabis companies are seeking clarity on Covid-19 vaccinations for employees as the pandemic continues to cause logistical challenges in keeping workers safe.
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1-gram cannabis flower sales fell in 2020 amid pandemic, but don’t write off the small packet
Sales of 1-gram cannabis flower packages tumbled in multiple North American marijuana markets last year, likely related to consumers who shopped less often because of the COVID-19 pandemic but made larger purchases when visiting a dispensary. The shift…