Legal Weed More Potent than Ever, And Largely Unregulated, Putting Consumers At Risk
Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant’s main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available. Although decades ago the THC content of weed was commonly less than 1.5%, some...
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Announces Second Statewide Municipality Summit
In response to the positive feedback from the first statewide municipality summit held in January, and in keeping with its commitment to engage in transparent communication with stakeholders, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has announced the date and time for its...
CRA Education Session: Best Practices For Cultivators From The CRA’s Enforcement Division
Allyson Chirio, operations support manager for the Enforcement Division, is excited to announce an education session specifically for cultivators. She will review how to compliantly perform common functions such as tagging plants, packaging product, adjustments,...
Illinois Cannabis Market Performance In 2023
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued April 2023 adult use sales figures. April 2023 combined sales to in-state and out-of-states residents, at $132 million, were down 2.1% from March 2023 combined sales of $134.8 million...
Marijuana Entrepreneur Targets Ypsilanti Township For Dispo And Grow
An undeveloped piece of land in an industrial area is well on its way to becoming Ypsilanti Township’s first marijuana dispensary and grow facility. “We’re trying to grow cannabis in Ypsi, sell it to people in Ypsi and eventually allow them to be able consume there as...
Traverse City Cannabis Lab Looks To Test PFAS
Cambium Analytica LLC, a Traverse City-based company that has rapidly built up a large cannabis-testing business, is diversifying into testing for PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals that have become a growing environmental threat in recent years. The company is...
Kentucky Passes Medical Cannabis Law
Last month, Kentucky Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 47, that will eventually create medical cannabis access for some KY residents. After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive...
Minnesota Poised To Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State
Members of the state Senate on April 28 passed legislation legalizing the possession, home-cultivation, retail production, and sale of cannabis for those age 21 or older. Provisions in the measure also provide for the automatic review and expungement of criminal...
Marijuana Buying Guide For Michigan Tourists
Michigan residents were thrilled when recreational marijuana was legalized in the state, and naturally, it also drew the attention and excitement of some of our neighbors who are interested in experiencing marijuana but can’t get it at home. This interest grew into a...
Cannabis Tourism In Michigan Becoming Big Business
As people start to make their summer travel plans, there are a growing number of options for travelers to Michigan to consume marijuana on vacation, from cannabis music festivals to consumption lounges and cannabis-friendly lodging. While the number and variety of...
