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Shutting Down Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Threatens Public Health and Invites Illicit Market Activity
Washington, D.C. — The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) today issued the following statement in response to efforts by states and municipalities aiming to treat medical and recreational dispensaries differently as state-level executive orders on “essential businesses” determine which businesses may remain open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Said ATACH President Michael Bronstein: […]
Prices up for wholesale flower in both newer and mature medical cannabis programs but leveling off
From mjbizdaily.com Across the United States, medical marijuana business owners are reporting firm prices for wholesale flower, although actual price levels vary widely and largely depend on a market’s maturity. New programs such as Pennsylvania and Ohio are seeing top-of-the-market dollar figures for flower, bolstered by a growing number of new patients entering the markets. Read […]
What marijuana companies can learn from federal legalization of hemp
From mjbizdaily.com The nationwide legalization of hemp in 2018 offers marijuana companies lessons in preparing for a highly scrutinized, commodity-driven industry that likely will reward nimble, well-run companies. “While there’s a lot of talk about hemp and marijuana being different industries … (marijuana) can definitely learn from how hemp has rolled out nationally,” said Michael Bronstein, co-founder and president […]
Next Chapter in the Big Sky Case: Idaho State Court Approves Seizure of Hemp
From DuaneMorris On January 21, 2020, an Idaho state court held the Idaho State Police had the authority to seize a shipment of federally lawful hemp that was transported through Idaho in January 2019. Idaho State Police v. One White 2013 Freightliner Commercial Vehicle et al. Although the hemp businesses involved had… Read More…
Feds to Banks: It’s OK to Work With Hemp Companies
From CannabisWire.com Hemp businesses won’t have to jump through so many hoops to secure banking services. Four federal agencies and state bank regulators released a statement Tuesday that “emphasizes” that “banks are no longer required to file suspicious activity reports (SAR) for customers solely because they are engaged in the growth or cultivation of hemp,” as long […]
The Long-Awaited USDA Rules on Hemp Production Have Arrived
From CannabisWire.com The United States Department of Agriculture unveiled rules today that will guide the booming domestic hemp industry, and likely accelerate the boom. After President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law last December, legalizing hemp and hemp-derived products like CBD, the US Department of Agriculture promised to finalize federal regulations in […]
Organigram Assumes Board Positions on International Cannabis Industry Advocacy Organizations
MONCTON, New Brunswick–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that a representative of the Company has assumed board positions with three international organizations committed to promote and foster global cannabis industry growth: The American […]
THC Vaping Health Issues Warrant Safety Standards
Expert Analysis – Opinion By Seth Goldberg and Justin Stern Law360 (September 25, 2019, 3:44 PM EDT) — Vape, vaping, vaporizer, vape pen, e-cigarette, e-hookah, e-liquid and electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, are all terms that have become increasingly familiar to the general public as media outlets report about health-related conditions resulting from vaping. […]
Five Atypical Questions For Sean Knutsen: President/CEO Boveda Inc.
From Forbes.com Sean Knutsen is President and CEO of Boveda Inc., the leading producer of 2-way humidity control solutions for a variety of moisture-sensitive products. Read More…
Statement by ATACH on passage of landmark SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ATACH today released the following statement applauding passage of landmark legislation that would create a federal safe harbor for financial institutions to serve state-lawful cannabis and hemp businesses and ancillary companies. “We applaud the House of Representatives for advancing this landmark legislation that will enhance public safety and open up financial services […]
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