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Keep track of nationwide trends, regulatory shifts, and industry developments in cannabis, hemp, psychedelics, and natural medicine. This section provides a broad view of how state and federal policies impact businesses and investors across the U.S.

Colorado Amendment 20 and 64: Colorado State Capitol building symbolizing groundbreaking cannabis legalization and regulatory reform in Colorado.
Cannabis News, Colorado, Laws and Regulations, Recreational, United States

Colorado Amendments 20 and 64 Demystified

In 2000, Colorado voters approved Amendment 20 legalizing medical marijuana. In November 2012, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 legalizing recreational marijuana possession for adults. The measure also required the state to establish a regulatory structure for retail marijuana. On January 1, 2014, retail marijuana sales became legal, except where local governments prohibit retail marijuana sales.

Type 3 Branding License: Unbranded bottle on cannabis leaves symbolizing white label cannabis branding.
Cannabis Careers, Cannabis Licensing & Applications, Laws and Regulations, New York, Recreational, United States

What is a New York Adult-Use Processor Type 3 Branding License

Discover what a New York Adult-Use Processor Type 3 Branding License is, the requirements to apply for one, fees, and resources for application assistance. An Adult-Use Processor Type 3 Branding license holder is authorized to market their brand(s) of cannabis product in New York State’s adult-use cannabis market.

cannabis business opportunities in Montana
Cannabis Licensing & Applications, Recreational

Montana Is Set To Begin Adult-use Licensing Fall 2021

Cannabis made a monumental impact on election day 2020 as five more states opted to legalize cannabis in either medical and/or recreational forms. Montana joined in on this historic occasion as voters approved Constitutional Initiative 118 and Initiative 190, making Montana the 14th state to legalize adult-use cannabis. Initiative 118 will amend the Montana Constitution to set the legal age for cannabis consumption to 21. Initiative 190 establishes a framework for licensing and regulating cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales.

Statue of Lady Justice holding scales, symbolizing fairness in Michigan Cannabis 2020 regulations.
Cannabis Licensing & Applications, Medical Cannabis, Recreational

Michigan Cannabis Industry Set to Become an Open Market in 2020

The Michigan cannabis market is about to open its doors more widely in 2020, allowing a new wave of entrepreneurs to join the thriving industry. The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) made significant changes to the cannabis license application process, aiming to reduce the illegal cannabis market. On October 6, 2020, the CRA issued an advisory bulletin that revealed its plans to relax eligibility requirements for adult-use cannabis business licenses.

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