New Jersey changes course, renews Curaleaf’s marijuana business licenses

Less than a week after refusing to renew several of Curaleaf Holdings’ marijuana licenses, New Jersey regulators on Monday reversed their decision. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) voted to approve Curaleaf’s adult-use cultivation and retail license renewals, the New York-based multistate operator announced in a news release. ADVERTISEMENT “Today’s decision by the CRC […]

Uber Eats, Leafly to offer cannabis order service in British Columbia

A new delivery option will be available for consumers of legal cannabis in British Columbia starting this week. E-commerce and delivery technology company Uber Eats is partnering with online marijuana platform Leafly to offer delivery of cannabis products in British Columbia starting April 18. ADVERTISEMENT Last fall, the two companies started offering cannabis ordering and delivery […]

US House bill would would grant marijuana companies federal tax relief

State-legal marijuana businesses would enjoy long-requested federal tax relief under a bill introduced Monday in the U.S. House of Representatives by a key congressional cannabis advocate. The Small Business Tax Equity Act, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat who co-chairs the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, would make marijuana businesses obeying state law exempt from […]

Manitoba NDP want to stop expanded private liquor sales, review private cannabis

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s plan to expand private sales of liquor is on hold, and its private retail system for cannabis may come under review after an upcoming election. The Opposition New Democrats said Monday they will use procedural rules in the legislature to delay passage of two liquor bills beyond the summer break. And with […]

New Congressional Bill Would Provide Federal Tax Relief For Marijuana Businesses By Amending IRS’s 280E Code

A congressman has reintroduced a bill that would amend an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to finally take federal tax deductions that are available to companies in other industries. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, refiled the Small Business Tax Equity Act on Monday. […]

New Mexico Governor Vetoes Bills To Stop Incarcerating People For Certain Drug Offenses

“By taking away this tool, we risk losing an important incentive for defendants to get the help they need.” By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico has for decades led the nation around harm reduction policies that try to address substance use disorders without incarcerating people. Two different but related proposals to strengthen those protections […]

Fire & Flower, Couche-Tard sign cannabis retail licensing deal for Canada, abroad

Canadian cannabis retailer Fire & Flower Holdings signed a master licensing agreement with key investor and strategic partner Alimentation Couche-Tard, the multinational gas station and convenience store giant that owns Circle K and more. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. ADVERTISEMENT “Fire & Flower is required to notify Couche-Tard only of new franchise […]

Washington Lawmakers Send Bill To Create Psilocybin Therapy Pilot Program To Governor’s Desk

A Washington State bill to promote research into psilocybin and create a pilot program to provide therapeutic access to the psychedelic for mental health treatment is heading to the governor’s desk following final approval in the Senate. The chamber first passed the legislation from Sens. Jesse Salomon (D) and Liz Lovelett (D) last month, and […]

Colorado House Approves Bill To Allow Online Marijuana Sales To Reduce Cash At Dispensaries

The Colorado House of Representatives has approved a bill that will allow adults to buy marijuana online—which supporters say will help businesses that have depended largely on cash transactions that put them at risk of crime. The legislation from Reps. William Lindstedt (D), Said Sharbini (D) and Robert Rodriguez (D) passed the House in a […]