DENVER, Feb. 5, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — This Industry Bulletin is being issued to notify licensees of new requirements for outdoor or greenhouse medical and retail marijuana cultivations (collectively referred to as “Outdoor Cultivations”), effective January 1, 2019.
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Bureau of Cannabis Control Issues First Licenses For Commercial Cannabis Activity
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today issued the first group of commercial cannabis temporary licenses for retailers, distributors, microbusinesses and testing laboratories via its online licensing system.
Video Series Introduces Oregon’s Regulated Cannabis Industry
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 1, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) today rolled out a series of videos highlighting how participation in the regulated cannabis industry ensures public safety, creates consumer confidence, and contributes to economic growth for businesses and the state. OLCC licensees share their stories and explain in their own words the value of the regulated marketplace.
LARA Releases Document Checklist for Medical Marihuana License Applications
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released a document checklist this week to inform and advise prospective medical marihuana licensees concerning the documents that the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) intends to collect during the application process.
LARA Releases Advisory Bulletin Regarding Testing of Marihuana and Marihuana-Infused Products
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released an advisory bulletin today to inform and advise prospective medical marihuana licensees concerning the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation’s (BMMR) intentions regarding the testing of marihuana and marihuana-infused products.
LARA Releases Advisory Bulletin Regarding Co-Location of Medical Marihuana Facilities
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released an advisory bulletin today to inform and advise prospective medical marihuana licensees regarding co-location of medical marihuana facilities.
For First Time Oregon Cannabis Pesticide Testing Required for All Product Batches
Oregon cannabis pesticide testing has undergone a rollercoaster of changes in response to the market, stakeholders and regulators, but permanent pesticide rules are now finally in place.
OLCC Rules Adjusted for Pesticide Testing of Usable Marijuana
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Beginning today, August 30, 2017, every batch of usable marijuana (flower and leaves) must be tested directly for pesticides according to the Oregon Health Authority’s testing rules in order to be compliant. This includes untested product that was collected for sampling prior to August 30.
Department of Commerce Chooses Two Vendors to Support Medical Marijuana IT Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Department of Commerce today announced that Metrc, a Franwell company, has been selected as the vendor for the Medical Marijuana Control Program’s seed-to-sale system.
Ohio Medical Marijuana Cultivator Application Period Closed
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Department of Commerce has finished accepting applications for Level I and Level II Cultivator licenses. Level I cultivators will be permitted to operate an initial marijuana cultivation area up to 25,000 square feet. Level II cultivators will be permitted to operate an initial marijuana cultivation area of 3,000 square feet. Licensees may submit an expansion request pursuant to the cultivator rules.
Marijuana Control Board Issues Statement Regarding Onsite Consumption of Marijuana
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, Feb. 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — This release is a clarification of onsite consumption of marijuana products per the Marijuana Control Board’s meeting February 2.
Colorado MED Launches Random Testing Program
On Dec. 28, 2016, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division issued an industry-wide bulletin, announcing the roll-out of its random testing program for licensed marijuana businesses.
NV Regulators Reaffirm Stance on Marijuana: Casinos Steer Clear
Nevada gaming regulators this week reiterated their stance on cannabis and casinos: licensees must avoid it like the plague.
OLCC Expands Options for Medical Dispensaries Transitioning to Retail Allows for Sale of Existing Inventory of Marijuana Products
PORTLAND, Oreg., Sept. 19, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided additional opportunities for medical dispensaries to become OLCC recreational marijuana retail licensees by allowing them to transfer their existing inventory and sell through that inventory until March 1, 2017.
WeedTraQR Seed-to-Sale Software Certified for Use in Oregon
SEATTLE, Wash., Aug.24, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has approved WeedTraQR, industry-leading cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software, as a validated software provider for Oregon’s recreational marijuana program.
OLCC Launches Online Marijuana Worker Permit Application System
PORTLAND, Ore., July 8, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has launched a Marijuana Worker Permit application system for workers in Oregon’s recreational marijuana industry.
OLCC Plans Packaging and Labeling Workshops Will Provide Overview of New Guidelines for Marijuana Products Workshops Slated for Eugene, Ashland, Bend & Portland
PORTLAND, Ore., June 22, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will provide a series of workshops across the state of Oregon to provide recreational marijuana licensees and medical marijuana registrants information on new guidelines for recreational and medical marijuana packaging and labeling.
OLCC to Publish List of Approved License Applicants
On June 10, 2016, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission announced that it will begin publishing a list of applicants that have been approved to receive recreational marijuana licenses in the state.
Recreational Marijuana Licensee List Now Available on OLCC Website Information to be Updated Weekly
PORTLAND, Ore., June 10, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) will begin publishing a list of licensees approved to receive Recreational Marijuana Licenses.
OLCC Approves Additional Recreational Marijuana Licenses
PORTLAND, Ore., May 26, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has approved eight Recreational Marijuana producer and wholesale licenses.
Aloha Hawaii: State Announcing Dispensary Licensees by April 29
On April 13, 2016, the Hawaii State Department of Health issued a press release indicating that the state will announce medical marijuana dispensary licensees by April 29.
Hawaii Department of Health to Announce Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees by April 29
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Hawaii State Department of Health is reviewing the criminal history records of applicants for the Medical Marijuana Dispensary licenses after announcing last week that applicants were given notice to provide consents and submit fingerprints.
OLCC: New Communication Channels for Recreational Marijuana Licensees Oregon: Department of Agriculture Creates Cannabis ListServ; Metrc Launches Twitter Handle
PORTLAND, Oreg., March 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Two of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s partners in regulating Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana market have announced new communication channels for the marijuana industry and other stakeholders.
OLCC: Small Group Training on Cannabis Tracking System to Start
PORTLAND, Oreg., March 4, 2016/ Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has announced the start of small group training sessions on the Cannabis Tracking System (CTS).
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.
OLCC, OHA to Provide Show & Tell Forum to Explain Pre-Approval Process
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission and the Oregon Health Authority will hold a workshop to provide an overview of the medical and recreational marijuana product labeling and packaging pre-approval process.
OLCC Continues Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) Training Next Workshops Coming to Ashland, Salem
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — More than 400 people attended workshops in Portland last week as the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) rolled out the first of three phases of training with the Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) for Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana System.
OLCC Announces Workshops for Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) Licensees Required to Understand, Implement CTS
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) along with Franwell Metrc™, its vendor partner, will provide a series of workshops across the state of Oregon to give prospective licensees in Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana system an overview of the state’s Cannabis Tracking System (CTS).
OLCC to Release API Criteria for POS, Inventory Systems
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 15, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The OLCC will release the final Application Programming Interface (API) criteria for the State of Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana License Cannabis Tracking System on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at OLCC Headquarters at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Portland, OR 97222.