The Business of Cannabis

Federal Hemp Product Crackdown Delayed Into December By US Budget Extension Bill

A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products would be pushed back until Dec. 11 under a stopgap government spending bill passed Tuesday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The continuing resolution, which also averts a government shutdown, postpones...

Michigan: JARS Cannabis Acquires Sonoran Roots

JARS Cannabis, which was founded in 2020 in East Detroit, has evolved into a large network of dispensaries, with locations in Michigan, Arizona and Colorado. Now, JARS has acquired Sonoran Roots, an award-winning craft cannabis brand that was founded in...

Ohio: How Much Cannabis Prices Have Increased The Summer Of 2026

Ohio's average price for an ounce of cannabis has been going up since May, the first time consumers have seen consistent monthly increases since recreational sales began two years ago. Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana in November 2023, with sales...

Michigan: CRA Issues First-Ever Hemp License Suspension Over Excessive THC Levels

Four years after taking over supervision of Michigan’s hemp industry, state regulators issued the first-ever license suspension. The state Cannabis Regulatory Agency, which oversees marijuana and hemp, suspended with intent to revoke the hemp...

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,...