By Cory Waggoner The cannabis industry is still in its infancy stages, resulting in constant changes in regulation, industry standards, and quality assurance (QA) and controls. Additionally, there are no… The post Developing a Quality Assurance Program for Businesses in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. By Cory Waggoner The cannabis industry is still in its infancy stages, resulting in constant changes in regulation, industry standards, and quality assurance (QA) and controls. Additionally, there are no… The post Developing a Quality Assurance Program for Businesses in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.…

By Jack Scrantom The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“WSLCB”) published an industry update on October 25 detailing a recent increase in complaints by cannabis producers and processors of “pay to… The post Washington Cannabis: Beware “Pay to Play” Arrangements appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. By Jack Scrantom The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“WSLCB”) published an industry update on October 25 detailing a recent increase in complaints by cannabis producers and processors of “pay to… The post Washington Cannabis: Beware “Pay to Play” Arrangements appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana…

News – High Times The New York Office of Cannabis Management on Friday released new guidance for retail adult-use cannabis dispensaries, only weeks before the state’s newly legal recreational marijuana market is expected to launch later this year. New York lawmakers legalized cannabis last year with the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), with regulated sales of recreational marijuana slated to begin by the end of 2022. Regulators began accepting applications for adult-use cannabis dispensaries this summer with a program that sets aside the state’s initial recreational marijuana retailer licenses for those with past convictions for cannabis-related crimes. The guidelines released last week are designed to help…

News – High Times Dr. Max Jones and Dr. Gale Bozzo, two professors at UG’s Ontario Agricultural College (Department of Plant Agriculture), received a Health Canada “dealer’s license” on Oct. 25. The license permits the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, and is one of the first universities in Canada to be permitted to do so. “We are very excited about this approval as it will allow us to study these psychedelic mushrooms to better understand their biology and genetics, examine what other functional compounds they might contain, and provide well-characterized and chemically consistent material for preclinical and potentially clinical evaluation,” Jones said. He previously received a license to study cannabis back in…

News – High Times The attorney general of New Jersey last week issued a new directive on drug testing requirements for law enforcement agencies, a necessary update following the launch of the state’s legal cannabis market earlier this year.  Matthew Platkin, who was confirmed as the state’s AG last month, said that following the opening of the regulated marijuana industry in April, “many law enforcement agencies delayed the random drug testing of officers under the AG Drug Testing Policy to allow time for additional guidance and clarity.” Under the directive that Platkin issued last Tuesday, law enforcement agencies “must conduct at least two random drug tests during the period from…

News – High Times After leading a successful legal challenge against a voter-approved recreational pot amendment, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she won’t stand in the way the second time around.  Voters in the state will decide next week on Initiated Measure 27, a proposal to legalize personal possession of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older.  Noem, a Republican who is up for re-election this year, remains opposed to marijuana legalization. But at a campaign town hall in Rapid City on Thursday, the governor said she would uphold the will of voters if they pass Measure 27. “If it passes, it’s going to be implemented. That’s just the…

News – High Times Mississippi medical marijuana regulators announced that the largest cannabis grower licensed by the state so far was directed to destroy thousands of plants worth approximately $1 million for failure to follow regulations. The company, Mockingbird Cannabis LLC, was also ordered to halt some operations and make improvements to one of its cultivation sites, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.  Voters in Mississippi legalized medical marijuana in the state in 2020 with the passage of Initiative Measure 65, although regulated sales of medicinal cannabis are not expected to begin until early next year, according to an update from state officials issued on Thursday. In early…

GERMAN cultivator Demecan has welcomed proposals which will see all cannabis for its forthcoming adult-use market grown domestically. The Traffic-Light Coalition’s policy pathway for a regulated market was unveiled by… The post Demecan Eyeing €40m Investment As It Aims To Become Germany’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. GERMAN cultivator Demecan has welcomed proposals which will see all cannabis for its forthcoming adult-use market grown domestically. The Traffic-Light Coalition’s policy pathway for a regulated market was unveiled by… The post Demecan Eyeing €40m Investment As It Aims To Become Germany’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive…