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U.S. Hemp Fiber Hopes In China Face Tariff Threat
Hemp fiber producers in the U.S. betting on Chinese demand could soon find their plans derailed by retaliation tariffs tied to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. And while American-grown bast fiber could help fill supply gaps in China’s hemp industry in...
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 Million Jump In Revenue For State’s Dispensaries
Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were booming in the weeks leading up to the official pot holiday. Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana in the 2023 election, but dual-use dispensaries were first...
Canada, Spain, Uruguay, Netherlands, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia, Jamaica, Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico, Argentina Are Winning Cannabis Tourism Game, So What Went Wrong in Las Vegas?
Why Nevada cannabis consumption lounge dream is fading, while Canada, Uruguay, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia, Jamaica, Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico, and Argentina is booming is a question that sits at the heart of the...
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5% from February, according to newly released data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Sales growth occurred in all sales categories, but the biggest gainer was flower. The...
Gaylord And Traverse City To Invest Cannabis Excise Tax Dollars In Their Towns To Cut Taxes, Expand Services
Lawmakers passed the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) in 2018. Through the act, local cities collect a 10 percent Marihuana Retailer’s Excise Tax and a 6 percent sales tax on retail marijuana sales. This year, the Michigan Department of...
Best Destinations For Marijuana-Friendly Vacations
As some travelers celebrate the unofficial April 20 holiday, a study from Upgraded Points uncovered which cities in the United States are best for cannabis-friendly travel. The study used data that included where marijuana is legal, the number of premium dispensaries,...
April 18 – Detroit – Cloud 2000 – A Y2K-Themed Pre-420 Party
Step into the ultimate nostalgia trip at Cloud 2000! We’re taking it back to the early 2000s for a high-energy night filled with throwback fashion, iconic music, and nothing but good vibes. Whether you’re rocking a velour tracksuit, rhinestone sidekick, or oversized...
CRA Contingency Planning: Steps To Take If A Power Outage Occurs
The CRA is aware licensees may experience prolonged power outages after a severe weather event and advises licensees to have the below emergency protocols in place. The Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of...
CRA Advice On 4/20 Activities And Promotions
In light of this week’s 4/20 activities and promotions, the CRA reminds licensees of a few pertinent issues: Giveaways are permitted but need to be tracked in the statewide monitoring system to ensure that a patient or consumer is not over their allowed transaction or...
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Announces Next Statewide Municipality Summit in May
In response to the positive feedback from the statewide municipality summits held by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), and in keeping with its commitment to engage in transparent communication with stakeholders, the CRA has announced the date and time for its next...
