The Business of Cannabis

Michigan: Governor Signs Law Requiring Schools to Send Parents Warnings About Marijuana, High-Potency THC + Vaping

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed legislation requiring schools across the state to distribute educational notices to parents about the health risks of marijuana, high-potency THC products, vaping and other products. Senate Bill 433,...

Michigan: Marijuana Farm Loses Court Fight Over Clearing Protected Wetlands

A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Ingham County Circuit Judge Morgan Cole sided with state environmental regulators last month in a...

Minnesota: Do Government-Run Cannabis Retail Sales Work?

When Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis, cities saw an opportunity in the state’s unique law to create a new revenue stream: a marijuana business that could be run much like the municipal liquor stores that have been in business since 1937. In Anoka, a...

Illinois: Marijuana Retailers Sold To Minors In Only 6 of 1,452 State Compliance Checks

The Illinois State Police (ISP) said the attempted purchases were conducted as part of “under 21 covert details.” The agency did not identify the six businesses that completed sales or provide details about any resulting disciplinary action. The number of...

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Ohio Adult-Use Sales Through Nov. 30 Top $191 Million

Since the sale of adult-use cannabis began back on August 6, Ohioans have spent roughly $10 million per week on the product. According to the Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control, as of Nov. 30, adult-use sales have topped $191 million. The team at...

Detroit – Dec. 12 – MiCIA Holiday Gala

An elegant evening of celebration at the MiCIA Holiday Gala  Join MiCIA December 12 from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. MOTORCITY CASINO & HOTEL 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 MiCIA said the Holiday Gala is limited to 50 tables. So anyone...

Sacramento’s Cannabis Lounge Pilot Program Passes

The Sacramento City Council has given the green light for a cannabis lounge pilot program. City leaders passed an ordinance in a controversial 5 to 4 decision — with Mayor Darrell Steinberg casting the deciding vote — that will allow the social consumption of...