cannabis licensing

Kentucky awarded the state’s first business license under its new startup program on Thursday. KCA Labs, a hemp-testing facility based in Nicholasville, was selected to ensure that all products are tested before reaching patients, Yahoo Finance reported. See Also: 10 Years Ago, Alcohol Was...

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced the Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator (LOCAL), a new mapping tool aimed at simplifying the cannabis licensing process across the state. By leveraging data from the Cannabis Licensing System (CLS), LOCAL makes it easier for...

Weeks before Gov. John Carney gave the green light to three cannabis-related measures, Delaware is set to kick off its recreational marijuana program earlier than expected, and will accept applications beginning August 19. As reported by Delaware Online, the application window, initially scheduled...

The cannabis industry in Morocco is experiencing unprecedented growth after a few years of slow post-legalization activity. As reported by Morocco World News, nearly 3,000 cannabis-related licenses have been approved by the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC)...

Securing prime real estate for cannabis operations is a nuanced endeavor, requiring expertise and a keen understanding of local regulations. Meilad Rafiei, CEO of WeCann, a cannabis entitlements, licensing and property brokerage firm, shares insights into this intricate process. Priorities In...

Alabama lawmakers green-lighted the medical marijuana program in 2021, but litigation over licenses caused delays in license allocation, leaving patients in need of the plant on standby for three years. "This delay is not just an administrative failure but a critical issue impacting the health and...

New Lake Capital Partners (OTC: NLCP) has emerged as a key player, capitalizing on the industry's expansion and the increasing need for capital among multi-state operators (MSOs). The company focuses on real estate investments and specializes in acquiring and leasing properties to businesses...

In a considerable move to address the slow rollout of the marijuana market in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul mandated a thorough evaluation of the state’s cannabis licensing process. The decision was made after the governor expressed her frustration with the lagging progress nearly two months...

Controversial Bill Threatens Access To Kentucky’s MMJ Program A measure that according to its sponsor would “clean some things up" within Ketucky's medical marijuana law is advancing through the legislature, reported Forward Kentucky. House Bill 829 from state Rep. Jason Nemes (R) seeks...

After investing $15 million, marijuana operators in Detroit face license revocation due to the facility's proximity to a charter school. Initially granted in 2020, the license was revoked after hiring employees and signing contracts worth $20 million. The operators have sued the city, with...

How can cannabis brands expand to multiple states while maintaining consistent quality and authenticity? Industry experts, including Crystal Millican, SVP of Marketing & Retail at Cookies; Christine Smith, founder and CEO of Grön; Josh Hirschey, president of Timeless Refinery and Kit...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that it’s time to speed things up and make Michigan's general permitting process clearer, faster and more efficient. To that end, her office will establish recommended deadlines to process applications and require that application...

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today it has signed a five-year agreement with the state of Mississippi for Tyler’s NIC Licensing Solution, the government licensing platform designed specifically for the cannabis industry. The comprehensive licensing platform features patient/...