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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MiCIA Holiday Gala Dec. 14 Motor City Casino Detroit

Join the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Dec. 14 at Motor City Casino Detroit from 6 pm- 11 pm for an elegant evening of celebration at the MiCIA Holiday Gala. This is a members-only event. 6:00 PM | COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING 7:00PM | KEYNOTE DINNER...

Metrc: Accurate Tracking Tips

To further assist licensees achieve compliance through accurate tracking, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency is providing guidance for a couple of issues found during compliance audits. Notice to Cultivators, Producers and Sales Locations Re: Packaging Pre-rolls as...

What’s Behind Rise In Dispensary Break-Ins?

Just in the last two weeks, marijuana dispensaries on Detroit's east side have been targeted in the middle of the night. Earlier this year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged a dozen people responsible for 20 break-ins at dispensaries across Michigan, and...