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Colorado Dispensary Employees Join Labor Union
Fair labor practices happen to be instrumental in assisting America be a great nation. Organizations such as the historic Knights in combat at work, expected worker privileges and stimulated the...
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New Teen Marijuana Study Shows Need for Regulation
As the Republican National Convention concludes tonight with a speech from Mitt Romney and the Democratic Convention kicks off next week, the election season is officially shifting into high gear....
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Large Marijuana Grow Found in Plain Sight Within Chicago City Limits…
Marijuana grows are located by authorities with great frequency. A simple Google search using the key word “marijuana” will almost always quickly produce many stories where authorities have...
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When Justin Trudeau was first elected with a huge majority in October 2015, becoming Canada’s second youngest Prime Minister, one of his main campaign promises was to make marijuana a legal...
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FDA Punts on CBD Rules
On December 20, 2018, Former President Trump signed the Farm Bill into law, which removed hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act, stripped the DEA’s authority from hemp and...
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From Seed to Storefront: Why Cannabis Retailers Should Know How to Cultivate
There isn’t one simple formula that holds the secrets of success in cannabis branding, but there are some things that might give you an advantage. The possibilities of cannabis are endless and...
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ASTM Develops Two New Cannabis Standards
According to a press release emailed this week, ASTM International’s subcommittee focused on cannabis, D37, is in the midst of developing two new standards surrounding cannabis safety and education....
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Rhode Island Embraces Adult Use Cannabis, But With A Bitter Tax Pill
Although Rhode Island is the USA’s smallest state, it has traditionally taken an out-sized dislike for cannabis and its users. It first banned cannabis in 1918 and, up until recently, had some of the...
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New Jersey’s Careful Approach to Cannabis: Part One
This is Part One where we examine the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part Two will delve into all things taxes. Stay tuned for Part Two, coming next week! On the surface, New...
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New Jersey’s Careful Approach to Cannabis: Part Two
Click here to read Part One where we examined the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part Two delves into all things taxes. A “Raft” of Taxes Like New York, New Jersey cannabis...
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Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced
Innovative Publishing Company, Inc., the publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal has announced the return of the Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC), taking place October 16-18, 2023 at the Hilton in...
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2023 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: February Program
2023 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: February Program Click here to watch the recording Agenda When & Why You Should use Molecular-Based vs. Cultural-Based ID Methods Josh Smith, MS, President...
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California’s DCC Requests AG Opinion on Interstate Cannabis Commerce
On January 27 this year, Matthew Lee, General Counsel for the Department of Cannabis Control, sent a letter to Senior Assistant Attorney General Mollie Lee requesting an opinion on whether “medicinal...
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Adult Use Cannabis Begins in Compassionate Connecticut
On January 10, 2023, Connecticut joined those states in our union that have opened their doors to adult use cannabis sales. Seven dispensaries stepped through those doors and by January 31, Connecticut...
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The Importance of Regulatory Compliance for Cannabis Delivery Providers
Cannabis retail is becoming more and more commonplace in the United States. According to a consumer trends survey by North Hollywood-based cannabis brand Ganja Goddess Inc., 90% of respondents said...
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Audit Readiness for Plant Touching Businesses
A report issued three years ago by the Department of Treasury, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), states that the IRS will begin to increase its audit of cannabis businesses...
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The Science of Cultivating Cannabis: Tips for a Thriving Grow Operation
Creating a healthy cannabis growing environment based on the science behind growing top-notch, medical-grade cannabis is essential for producing consistent results, assuming you start with quality...
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New Jersey Moves to Remove State’s 280E Tax Code
The New Jersey legislature recently approved legislation that would allow licensed cannabis businesses to deduct ordinary business expenses on their state tax return that they are prohibited from...
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Product Liability in the Cannabis Industry: Insights From 2022 & Looking Forward
In 2022, product liability lawsuits in the cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) industry continued to focus on levels of THC and the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, while federal agencies continued issuing...
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Looking for Quality in Security: A Q&A with Superior Protection
In New Jersey’s legal cannabis market and other states with newly legalized cannabis, a new market for security agencies has emerged. The increased demand, much like other aspects of the industry, has...
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