The Business of Cannabis

Pennsylvania: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Needs A Blue Wave

Perpetually stuck in medical-only, Pennsylvania won’t legalize adult-use cannabis – and unlock one of the top markets still eluding the national marijuana industry – until there’s a political changeover in Harrisburg, top Democratic elected officials said...

Ohio: Hemp Businesses Say Adult-Use Cannabis Law Favors ‘Big Marijuana’ 

Ohio hemp businesses say that the enforcement of the state’s adult-use cannabis rules unfairly targets their industry and favors “Big Marijuana” companies, which are allowed to operate under different rules despite dealing with the same plant, Statehouse...

Michigan: CRA Revokes 20 Marijuana Grower Licenses For Company’s Egregious Conduct

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency revoked 20 Class C grower licenses that had been held by a limited liability company doing business in Michigan. An investigation by the CRA found GP Holdings transferred packages to a licensed processor under manifests that...

DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Halted Over GAO Report

A DEA judge has paused a hearing regarding the Trump administration's request to move marijuana to a Schedule III drug from a Schedule I drug over a recent Government Accountability Office report that found "gaps" in the federal government's drug scheduling...

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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,...