The Business of Cannabis

DEA Fails To Release Annual Report Highlighting Marijuana Seizures, Arrest Totals

Jan 15, 2025 | National

The Drug Enforcement Administration failed to publicly provide reporting data in 2024 regarding the total number of marijuana seizures and arrests made by federal agents and others participating in the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression...

Canine Alert Doesn’t Constitute Probable Cause For A Motor Vehicle Search, Appellate Court Rules

Jan 15, 2025 | National

Law enforcement officers may not initiate a warrantless search of a motor vehicle based solely on an alert from a specially trained police dog, according to a ruling by judges on Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal. Judges determined that canines cannot distinguish...

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout The State

Jan 9, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in December are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s December 2024 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions: Hesperia DLG...

These Were The Biggest Federal And Congressional Marijuana Policy Developments Of 2024

Jan 1, 2025 | National

The year 2024 saw a hodgepodge of federal and congressional marijuana policy developments—with major news related to the Biden administration’s rescheduling push, modest reform proposals advancing on Capitol Hill and various actions from federal agencies. Ultimately,...

Troubles Emerged In Michigan Cannabis Industry During 2024

Jan 1, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan’s cannabis industry experienced another tumultuous year in 2024. While consumers enjoyed cheaper weed than ever and the state solidified its position as a sales powerhouse, the industry faced significant challenges stemming from oversupply, intense...