Washington pot regulators halt operations at several farms over pesticide concerns
Marijuana regulators in Washington state halted operations at several outdoor farms and processors after testing revealed the presence of a dangerous pesticide.
New York City cracking down on illegal weed shops
Despite the laws in place, which make it illegal to possess more than 3 ounces of cannabis and a felony to have more than 8 or more ounces, the black market has boomed.
Washington offering drug offenders priority status for 'social equity' licenses to sell weed
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is offering available retail licenses to sell marijuana, prioritizing former offenders in the name of "social equity."
New York prepared to issue 300 legal pot dispensary licenses
New York will double the number of licenses issued to marijuana dispensaries in its first round of applications, though both legal and illegal sales are flourishing statewide.
Jerry Garcia marijuana brand pulls out of California amid thriving black market, high taxes
The legal cannabis brand launched by the late Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia has ceased operations in California amid a thriving black market and difficult business climate.
FDA calls on Congress to create new regulations for hemp-derived CBD products
The FDA said Thursday that there are still too many unknowns about the burgeoning market for CBD products to regulate them as either food or supplements.
New York's first legal weed shop opens, officials hope budding industry will be tax revenue boon
New York's first legal recreational marijuana dispensary, Housing Works Cannabis Co, opened in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, with dozens of others on the way.
FDA considers regulating cannabis compound CBD in foods, supplements over safety concerns
The FDA is weighing whether CBD products can be regulated under rules covering food and dietary supplements or if a new framework is needed.
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
The SAFE Banking Act would let marijuana businesses access banking services and carry out transactions using credit cards, reducing the risk of robberies and theft.
Senate aims to attach major marijuana legislation to end-of-year 'must-pass' bills: report
A bipartisan group of United States senators led by Chuck Schumer is reportedly working to attach marijuana legislation to “must-pass” bills at the end of the year.
Lawsuit filed against California weed companies for not getting consumers high enough
A lawsuit was filed against two California weed companies for allegedly using false advertising. It claims products were marketed with higher THC levels than they actually contained.
Uber Eats to offer cannabis deliveries
Ride-hailing app Uber Technologies is teaming up with online cannabis marketplace Leafly to offer doorstep delivery to customers ages 19 and older in Toronto, Canada.
Martha Stewart drops pumpkin spice CBD Wellness Gummies as limited-edition 'fall favorite'
Martha Stewart CBD launched a new wellness gummies product ahead of fall in a seasonal-favorite pumpkin spice flavor, the company shared in a press statement.
Cannabis in US is a ‘$100 billion opportunity,’ Tilray CEO Irwin Simon says
The legalization of marijuana at the federal level will be a $100 billion opportunity extending beyond just recreational and medical use, says Tilray CEO Irwin Simon.
Elon Musk says Joe Rogan weed puff meant random drug tests for him, SpaceX employees: 'A lot of backlash'
Elon Musk admitted in a recent interview that smoking marijuana on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast in 2018 was damaging to SpaceX due to federal contracts.
Oklahoma marijuana industry has high expectations to become 'Wild West of Weed'
Low operation costs and little regulatory framework have marijuana farmers rolling into Oklahoma, which is quickly turning into the "Wild West of Weed."
Salt Lake City-based company launches prepaid defense plan for cannabis DUIs
Reepher will cover up to $15,000 in eligible expenses, including legal representation, car towing or impoundment, alternative transportation, pre-trial costs, personal hardships, incidental expenses and time spent for appearances in court.
NJ legal weed sales begin with high hopes
While New Jersey hopes to catch the same marijuana sales profit buzz as Colorado and California, experts warn the weed tax won't change the "revenue picture."
Pot ETF hits market amid growing legalization push
Roundhill Investments has launched a new ETF on the CBOE BZX Exchange to provide investors with exposure to 24 companies in the cannabis sector, including U.S. multi-state operators.
California cannabis mega-factory eyes federal legalization of weed
The company behind a cannabis mega-factory in California is hoping federal legalization of the substance will allow it to expand distribution of joints, oils and edibles beyond the borders of the most populous U.S. state.