The Business of Cannabis

Marijuana Operations – Expectations for Maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures

Aug 21, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is providing guidance to licensees regarding the standard operating procedures (SOPs) they are required to maintain under the administrative rules. The bulletin is intended to provide licensees with examples of the most basic procedures...

Voters in Growing Number of States to Decide on Marijuana Legalization This November

Aug 21, 2022 | National

State officials this week approved a citizens’ initiative for the November ballot that seeks to legalize the adult-use possession and sale of marijuana in North Dakota.  The proposed ballot measure allows adults to possess, purchase, and home-cultivate...

Cheech and Chong’s Cannabis Company launches in Michigan

Aug 21, 2022 | Feature, Michigan

After decades of using — and joking about — pot, comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have entered the cannabis business themselves. Cheech and Chong’s Cannabis Company launches in the Michigan market on Thursday. Its products, which include flower, concentrates,...

Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis

Aug 21, 2022 | FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer’s office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo was taking a new position at Michigan LARA as Director Of Construction Codes. The surprise move is analyzed by Rick Thompson, Executive Director of...

Lab Shopping Accusations Create Tough Environment For Cannabis Testing Labs

Aug 17, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Linda Palmatier recently closed her Kalamazoo cannabis testing facility, The Spott Laboratory, hoping state regulators create what she sees as a more level playing field for business owners. Palmatier, who opened The Spott Laboratory in 2014 while Michigan had...