The German federal parliament rejected a bill to legalize a “strictly controlled” adult-use cannabis market, dealing a major setback to recreational marijuana reform efforts in that country. The rejection came despite the fact that a majori…
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As new cannabis vending machines hit the market, challenges remain
A new cannabis vending machine has hit the market in Colorado, with other states on the horizon, but the automated dispensers must overcome a host of challenges to become a regular part of the marijuana retail landscape. In theory, in-dispensary vendin…
Nevada marijuana market regains footing after strict COVID-19 restrictions, fewer tourists
Nevada’s recreational marijuana sales have largely recovered, having slumped in the spring from some of the strictest coronavirus shutdown measures in the nation and dwindling numbers of tourists visiting Las Vegas. Industry officials link the re…
Could New York’s limited medical cannabis program hamper a new adult-use market?
New York could potentially become one of the biggest marijuana markets in the world, but its existing medical cannabis program is heavily regulated and has experts questioning how a possible adult-use market would fare. Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to steer…
Shoppers Drug Mart seeks cannabis sales in pharmacies: Q&A with exec Ken Weisbrod
Medical cannabis products in Canada should be dispensed to patients inside pharmacies – a natural progression for the sector that would lead to improved practitioner oversight, according to the point person for medical marijuana at Shoppers Drug …
Marijuana legalization proponents outraising opponents 36-to-1 in 2020
Financial support for marijuana legalization, both medical and recreational, has grown significantly in 2020 compared to 2016. Proponents of state ballot measures have outraised opponents this election season by almost 36-to-1, a massive increase from …
Health Canada aims to cut emissions with virtual cannabis inspection pilot
Canada’s federal cannabis industry regulator has launched a two-year pilot project exploring virtual inspections of marijuana production sites, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions. That could ultimately lead to a greater number of cannabis…
Drop in political funding by MPP illustrates shift toward marijuana trade groups, MSOs
The Marijuana Policy Project has long been a leader in funding cannabis reform at the state and federal levels, but the current election season demonstrates that MPP’s role is shifting in a significant way – toward a more collaborative posi…
Week in Review: Two states start medical cannabis sales, MT measure survives, Oregon streamlines licensing & more
Medical marijuana sales began in Missouri after voters approved legalization two years ago. Dispensaries in the St. Louis area reported strong interest as Missouri became the 34th state to launch a full-blown MMJ program. MJBizDaily takeaway: Put anoth…
Newly enforced law might harm Italy’s medical cannabis market, pharmacies warn
Italian regulators have reminded pharmacies they are barred from shipping medical cannabis preparations to customers, a major departure from how patients have accessed the medicine for years in the southern European country. Business and patient groups…