In recent days, the New Mexico Department of Health has come under fire from residents and state officials failing to process medical marijuana card applications in a timely manner.
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Arizona Rising: State Now Accepting Medical Marijuana Dispensary Applications
The Arizona Department of Health Services is accepting medical marijuana dispensary applications from July 18 – July 29, 2016.
New Cannabis Business Accelerator Launches in Oakland
On July 20, 2016, Ackrell Capital, an investment bank, and Vator, a tech platform for startups and investors, announced the launch of CannaVator, a 10-week cannabis business accelerator program in Oakland, California.
Weed, Sun, Fun, Love: Oregrown Sponsors Craft Cannabis “Summer Fair”
PORTLAND, Ore., July 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — On July 25, Oregonians will celebrate the bounty and diversity of cannabis at the Oregon Cannabis Association’s Summer Fair. Oregrown Industries, Oregon’s premier craft cannabis company, is the lead sponsor of the Portland event, which is free to adults 21 and over.
Medical Marijuana Sales Inching Up in Illinois
On July 7, 2016, the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that the state banked $2.57 million in retail sales for the month of June, which is a slight increase from the $2.3 million in retails sales for May.
Colorado Begins Accepting Applications for Marijuana Research Grants
On June 30, 2016, the Colorado Department of Health began accepting applications for its Retail Marijuana Health Monitoring program.
Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority Receives More Than 200 Applications
Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority has received more than 200 medical cannabis licensing applications, as reported by Jamaica Information Service on June 29, 2016.
Bureaucratic Delays Keep Patients From Medical Pot in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the Department of Health is taking longer than legally allowed to approve applications for medical marijuana cards. While the law requires the state’s work on applications to be completed within 30 days, the Department of Health currently is taking more than 60 days, according to the Drug Policy Alliance.
Job Seekers: Pennsylvania Needs a Medical Marijuana Director
On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 3, legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Now, Pennsylvania is ready to staff its medical marijuana program so that it can design the necessary infrastructure.
OLCC Approves Producer Recreational Marijuana Licenses
PORTLAND, Ore., May 6, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The OLCC has approved four Recreational Marijuana producer licenses.
Hawaii Department of Health Announces the Selection of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has selected eight applicants to receive Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses.
OLCC to Hold Special Meeting on Recreational Marijuana Licenses
PORTLAND, Ore., April 28, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will meet in special session on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at OLCC Headquarters at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR 97222.
Denver City Council Passes Marijuana License Cap
On April 25, 2016, the Denver City Council voted 7-5 to approve a measure that would place a cap on marijuana licenses.
Denver Moves Forward With Marijuana License Cap
On April 18, 2016, the Denver City Council voted 8-3 to move a bill forward that would place a cap on marijuana licenses in the city. The bill is a modified version of a previous measure that was defeated by a 6-6 deadlock.
Denver City Council Deadlocks Over Marijuana Licensing
After hours of fierce discussion, the Denver City Council failed to reach a consensus on a measure that would place location caps on marijuana dispensaries and cultivation facilities in the city.
Denver Proposal May Target Pending Applications
A proposal to be introduced in the Denver City Council Monday would cap the number of licenses for dispensaries and cultivators.
Oregon Receives 778 Completed Marijuana License Applications
On April 1, 2016, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued an up-to-date report on the number of marijuana applications it has received, with the application statistics organized by the county of the proposed premises.
Cost to Apply for a Marijuana Permit? $50K. If You’re Lucky.
Just over a month ago, Alaska opened up the permit process for businesses hoping to grow, process, and sell cannabis products, and applications continue to pour in.
Hawaii Names Selection Panel for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
On March 21, 2016, the Hawaii State Department of Health named five members to the selection panel tasked with reviewing medical marijuana dispensary license applications and assisting the DOH in selecting dispensary licensees.
Oregon Receives 669 Completed Marijuana License Applications
On March 14, 2016, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued an up-to-date report on the number of marijuana applications it has received, with the application statistics organized by the county of the proposed premises.
Illinois Sees Nearly $1.5M in Sales for February and Adds More Patients
On March 1, 2016, Joseph Wright, program coordinator for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, announced that the program logged nearly $1.5 million in retail sales for the month of February, with more than $362,000 of that total coming from the sale of concentrates and edibles.
68 Marijuana License Applications Initiated in Alaska on Opening Day
On Feb. 25, 2016, the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office announced that 68 applications for marijuana establishment licenses had been initiated on Feb. 24, opening day for application submissions.
Application System for Marijuana Establishment Licenses Unveiled
ANCHORAGE, Feb. 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) opened the state’s online application for marijuana establishment licenses. The launch of the online application system is a major milestone in the state’s schedule for implementing and regulating marijuana establishments as passed by citizen’s initiative in November 2014.
Lexaria Proposes to Change Name to Lexaria Bioscience Corp
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria, Corp. (OTCQB:LXRP) (CSE:LXX) (the “Company”) announces that at the Annual General Meeting expected to be held March 23, 2016, the Company proposes to change its name to Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
Arizona to Accept Dispensary Applications This Summer
According to an announcement posted on Feb. 16, 2016, on the Arizona Public Health Licensing Services’ webpage, the department will be accepting dispensary applications this summer.
Nevada Inundated with Applications for Medical Marijuana Cards
On Feb. 11, 2016, Joseph Pollock, deputy administrator of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, reported to the Legislative Interim Finance Committee that there are 14,000 patients with medical marijuana cards in the state, with that number expected to grow to 60,000.
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary License List of Applicants Now Available Online
HONOLULU, Feb. 5, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) today posted the list of applicants for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses.
Illinois Medical Marijuana Program in Danger of Failure
The clock is ticking for the Illinois medical marijuana program. A low number of approved patients could force some marijuana businesses to close just as the program is getting underway.
Hawaii Welcomes Dispensary License Applications
On Jan. 12, 2016, the Hawaii State Department of Health opened up the application period for medical marijuana dispensary license applications.
OLCC Releases Initial Stats on Marijuana License Applications
On Jan. 4, 2016, Oregon opened the application window for recreational marijuana licenses. To keep tabs on the applications, the OLCC recently created the following report: Recreational Marijuana License Application Statistics.
Med-X Inc.
The Med-X management team has built a cannabis company that focuses on ancillary products, research and development, and education.
MCOA Selects ApogeeINVENT as its Marketing and Applications Development Partner
BONSALL, Calif., Dec. 21, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTC: MCOA), a cannabis marketing and distribution company, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with ApogeeINVENT (“Apogee”) for the development of its marketing and software applications.
Maryland Revises Scoring Timeline for Grower and Processor Applications
On Dec. 21, 2015, The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission announced that it had revised its timeline for grower and processor applications, anticipating applicants approved in stage one to be notified by Summer 2016.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Revised Scoring Timeline for Grower and Processor License Applications
BALTIMORE, Dec. 21, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) today announced its revised review and scoring timeline for the 146 grower license applications and 124 processor license applications it received by the November 6 deadline.
More Lawsuits Filed Over Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses
The rollout of Florida’s limited, CBD-only, medical marijuana program has been fraught with legal delays and now the process stands to take even longer.
Compliance and Content: Oregonians Prepare for Recreational Marijuana Licensing
Since the passing of Measure 91, Oregon’s path to marijuana legalization has been awash in waves of new legislation. These legislative waves have produced a policy roadmap that can sometimes be difficult to navigate.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Senatorial District Breakdown of Dispensary License Applications
BALTIMORE, Nov. 25, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) today announced the breakdown by senatorial district of all dispensary applications received by the November 6 stage one submission deadline.
Live Stream CanopyBoulder’s Demo Day
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, CanopyBoulder’s Fall 2015 class will host “CanopyBoulder Demo Day,” a presentation of nine pioneering startups that are now ready to pitch their companies to seasoned investors after an intensive 13-week business accelerator program.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Receives Nearly 900 Grower, Processor and Dispensary License Applications
BALTIMORE, Nov. 12, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) today announced it received 882 applications seeking grower, processor and dispenser licenses by the November 6 submission deadline.
OLCC Approves Temporary Rules on Recreational Marijuana
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 22, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has approved temporary rules for regulating the recreational marijuana industry. “Today marks another milestone in Oregon’s effort to establish a robust, safe, and well-regulated recreational marijuana industry,” said Rob Patridge, OLCC Chair.
Signal Bay Signs New Cannabis Clients in Maryland
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Signal Bay Inc. (OTC: SGBY), a provider of cannabis consulting, research, data, operations & laboratory services, continues to attract new clients and is proud to announce that three new clients in the state of Maryland have signed consulting agreements.
Denver Consulting Group Expands Licensing and Business Building Services for the Cannabis Industry
DENVER, Oct. 7, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Denver Consulting Group (www.denverconsultinggroup.com), the nation’s leading provider of dispensary application and business-building services to the cannabis industry, announced today that the company has accepted new marijuana industry clients.
Weekly CannaBit: Nevada Medical Marijuana Dispensary Application Approvals
Weekly CannaBit for the week of Sept. 22, 2015: Nevada medical marijuana dispensary application approvals by county.
New Hampshire Announces Medical Marijuana Providers
After two years of delays and politicking, New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program has taken a critical step in the implementation process, but it will likely be several months before dispensaries are open and patients are served.
Florida Judge Sides with State on Medical Marijuana
When the Florida legislature passed a low-THC/high-CBD medical marijuana bill last year, most people expected the system to be set up by now.
New York Begins Accepting Medical Marijuana Applications
New York State has begun accepting applications for its medical marijuana licenses this week. Applicants can submit questions through May 5th and the Department of Health Services (DOH) must answer those questions by May 14th.
Massachusetts Looks at Recreational Legalization
A bill has been introduced into the Massachusetts legislature that, if passed, would legalize and regulate the recreational use of marijuana.
Preparing for CannaPitch Denver 2015
Ideas for the emerging marijuana industry can come together anywhere, but the environment at Marijuana Investor Summit, co-produced by David Friedman and Randy Shipley, will foster conversations where innovation and investment meet.
Quinn Staff’s Picks for Medical Pot Businesses Released
Former Gov. Pat Quinn left behind a list of businesses poised to land the coveted licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana when his term ended this month.
Illinois—the Yellow State
It’s a pity that the standing governor, Pat Quinn, can’t be tried for cowardice as it relates to neglecting the Illinois Compassionate Care Act, because it appears he’s certainly guilty of that.