The Business of Cannabis

Colombia’s Turn Away From Prohibition Of Cannabis Will Boost The Hemp Sector

Jun 26, 2022 | International

In a sharp turn from prohibition-based policy, Colombia will look to advantage small cannabis producers and farming cooperatives, according to a government plan under recently elected President Gustavo Petro. Petro, a former rebel in the M-19 guerrilla group and a...

Notification of METRC Slowness

Jun 25, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Metrc would like to inform Michigan licensees of a slower than expected resolution time for issues in testing. This extended response time is specific to issues when packages have been locked for testing. We have been experiencing higher volumes of requests, as well...

Marijuana Banking Bill Will Not Be A Part Of America COMPETES Act

Jun 24, 2022 | National

Marijuana banking legislation will not be included in the final version of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (a/k/a The America COMPETES Act), bipartisan congressional members concluded, Punchbowl News reported last week. Even though the U.S. House of...

Analysis: Cannabis Consumers Less Likely to Be Diagnosed With Liver Cancer

Jun 23, 2022 | National

Adults with a recent history of cannabis use are twice less likely to be diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer) than are those with no history of use, according to data published in the scientific journal Cureus....

Grand Haven Ops In For Recreational Cannabis, But Restricted To Green Zones

Jun 23, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Grand Haven will join dozens of communities statewide that allow cannabis sales for adult recreational use, though local officials have placed significant zoning restrictions on where retailers and other facilities could operate. The land use ordinance the Grand Haven...