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State Health Officer Scott Harris said the public health department’s legal team resolved “concerns” over federal marijuana rescheduling. Alabama drops opposition to federal marijuana rescheduling is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

It’s the stiffest fine ever imposed on a Michigan cannabis business, and revocation of a permit is also the most severe penalty available. Michigan cannabis regulators impose record fine, revoke permit of popular product maker after ‘egregious’ violations is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Hemp operators have a chemistry problem to solve between now and when the federal hemp ban takes effect. Why cannabinoid bans fail, and what the federal hemp THC ban extension actually gave operators is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Products vetted by an Arizona cannabis testing lab are no longer welcome at Story Cannabis’ 11 stores in the state, a buyer told clients recently. Marijuana MSO ditches Arizona testing lab after repeat problems is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

New York’s cash-on-delivery list includes 87 retailers owing an average of $45,000, with 2026 sales far below the state’s earlier projection. New York cannabis retailers owe $3.9 million as sales stall is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Ryan Dominguez is leading the campaign to save legal Massachusetts cannabis sales. Defeating a repeal effort could also mean defeating legal marijuana’s biggest foe. How the fight to save adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts could save marijuana rescheduling – and beyond is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Florida’s new licensees must post $5 million bonds within 10 days. Unsuccessful applicants have 30 days to challenge the state’s Final Order. Florida grants 22 cannabis licenses despite judge’s call to rescore is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Automated Dry Herb Device: Why Whole-Flower Hardware Is Finally Catching Up Whole Flower Never Needs Reinventing. The Hardware Does. is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to decide on a thorny question that’s upended cannabis social equity programs across the country. Marijuana social equity challenge appealed to US Supreme Court is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Cannabis retailers across the country are experimenting with staying open longer to boost revenue, but profit means more than just keeping the doors open longer. Do extended hours mean extra revenue for cannabis retailers? It depends. is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Social equity applicants hold 43% of Minnesota’s 369 licensed cannabis businesses, with small operators dominating cultivation. Minnesota cannabis sales hit $250 million in first year of adult-use is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

California cannabis officials believe the death of a cultivation worker at a licensed farm is connected to pesticide exposure. At least four products have been recalled for potential contamination. More California cannabis recalled following worker death connected to pesticide exposure is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

While the extension of the federal hemp ban offers breathing room, it doesn’t erase the pressures on the estimated $38.7 billion industry. Hemp operators are already unwinding ahead of federal ban is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Vext ties the product in Ohio dispensary closure to a Vapen vape cartridge. Testing found no contaminants as Ohio’s investigation continues. Ohio cannabis product tied to health problems, store closure identified is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

New York officials are aware that hemp THC beverages sales are brisk despite state law prohibiting their sale outside of licensed channels. New York promises hemp THC beverage crackdown as widespread illegal sales continue is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

New details have emerged about the massive California cannabis cultivation operation where authorities allegedly discovered toxic materials after the death of a worker. California regulators recall ‘adulterated’ cannabis, shutter massive farm after worker death is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Illinois adult-use retailers can now apply for a medical marijuana license under SB 3222, unlocking DEA eligibility and 280E tax relief. Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers scoop up MMJ permits is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Michigan cannabis businesses are supporting the Republican candidate for governor, who’s vowed to cut a new 24% wholesale tax. His Democratic opponent has yet to take a position. Republican gubernatorial candidate courts Michigan cannabis industry, vows to kill new 24% MJ tax is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Curaleaf Holdings claims its takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is a premium over Aurora’s current valuation. But there’s more to it than that – including cash, debt and market position. What Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is really about is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

A federal ban on intoxicating hemp products expected to take effect Dec. 11 threatens to reduce retail revenue by $28.3 billion. Federal hemp rules threaten 225,000 jobs and $8.9 billion in wages is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

But the ruling doesn’t close out a legal challenge to marijuana rescheduling. Trump medical marijuana rescheduling order survives initial challenge is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Croptober drives cannabis hiring to its yearly peak, with Vangst issuing 10,000 W2s. Why cannabis growers are locking in harvest labor now is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Anything over 0.4 milligrams of THC per container becomes marijuana, sellable only in licensed stores and grown in state-licensed facilities. Missouri moves intoxicating hemp into regulated cannabis market Nov. 12 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The national anti-marijuana group behind the push to outlaw the $1.65 billion annual Massachusetts cannabis industry is outspending the industry significantly. Campaign to criminalize Massachusetts cannabis sales heavily outspending opposition is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Canadian companies still dominate global cannabis exports, but a new challenger is emerging: South Africa, where producers are confident they can compete on quality and standards and not just price. Can South Africa challenge Canada for global cannabis export dominance? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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An Arizona-based cannabis multistate operator closed an Ohio cannabis store after learning that state regulators are investigating at least two serious adverse health problems suffered by suspected customers. Ohio cannabis store voluntarily closes as state investigates ‘serious health events’ is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Licensing delays have stalled the launch of retail-only stores, while high prices and limited options drive buyers to neighboring states. Delaware cannabis sales hit record in July, trail projections is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market. Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Fined last year for breaking the rules, an Arizona cannabis testing laboratory kept up the bad behavior, according to the result of state inspections. Report: Arizona cannabis testing lab keeps breaking rules, but stays open is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs