The Business of Cannabis

Senate Votes To Delay Looming Hemp THC Ban

The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted down an amendment that would have stripped a delay of an impending ban on hemp THC products included in a continuing resolution to fund the government, according to a report from The Hill. Congress voted last year to...

Study: Marijuana Use Tops Cigarettes In US

Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States last year, a new study found. In 2025, 43.8 million Americans (ages 12 and up) used marijuana regularly, compared to 36.1 million Americans who smoked cigarettes, according to the 2025 National...

New York: Cannabis Retail Dispensary Proposed In Fredonia

A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use...

Ohio: Shaker Heights Approves New Rules For Cannabis Dispensaries

Cannabis dispensaries will be allowed in Shaker Heights’ commercial districts under new regulations approved by city council that place limits on where they can open and when they can operate. Council unanimously approved the regulations Monday. The rules...

Maine: Cannabis Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect

Sales taxes on the purchase of adult-use cannabis products rose nearly 30 percent on January 1, as new legislation took effect. Under the new tax law, which lawmakers approved last year, consumers must pay a 14 percent sales tax on adult-use marijuana...

Supreme Court Fight Over Cannabis Commerce May Be Starting

What happened: The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals split with two other circuit courts in ruling that the U.S. Constitution’s dormant commerce clause does not cover cannabis while it remains federally illegal. The ruling could lead to a Supreme Court review and...

Is 280E Tax Relief Immediate?

Marijuana rescheduling doesn't go into effect overnight, and many questions are left unanswered. But MJBizDaily tries to answer some of the industry's most pressing concerns. On top of the practical questions, such as what exactly this does and when it happens, some...

Feb. 5-6 – Gaylord – ZApres Ski Trip At Treetops Resort

Hey Winter Crew. Get ready for two unforgettable days where snowy mountain vibes meet cannabis culture. On February 5 & 6, we’re bringing together cannabis enthusiasts, industry pros, and adventure-seekers for the ultimate winter escape—packed with skiing,...