Missouri House votes to require disclosure of medical marijuana ownership records
The transparency provisions were added to a wide-ranging local government bill approved by the House Tuesday evening.
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Coverage of Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.
Illinois proposes revised dispensary application rules in advance of 50 new licenses this summer
The revisions would establish a new administrative review process, making it easier to file complaints or address certain issues without the need for litigation – a problem that tied up the previous 185 dispensary licenses issued.
Ohio cannabis advocates file lawsuit over delay on adult use cannabis initiative
CRMLA is requesting the court to declare the “transmission of the proposed law was legally proper” so the four month petition clock can begin in late January 2022.
Cannabis operators expanding to newly-open Detroit excited for opportunity and anxious of new law suits
“The ordinance is still going to fail because it’s still based on the original language and the way new provisions were added,” Foster said.
Missouri cannabis advocates struggling to get adult use legislation across finish line
According to Rep. Bland-Manlove, chief bill sponsor Rep. Hicks pulled back on a House floor vote at the last minute last week.
Appeals court rejects lawsuit challenging Missouri marijuana license caps
The state appeals court determined the constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2018 that legalized medical marijuana specifically authorized license caps.
Michigan-based HVAC company wants to make growing cannabis easier for growers and the environment
Since most cannabis is grown indoors, HVAC machines and lighting systems are used instead of sunlight, adding to the carbon footprint.
Ohio regulators say RFA II dispensary awards due this month
Under the Board of Pharmacy’s plan, Ohio will get up to 131 medical dispensaries, up from the current 58 operating licenses.
Illinois and Michigan 4/20 revenue hits $25 million; advocates believe declining stigma raises sales
Illinois and Michigan cannabis regulators reported record high 4/20 sales, combining for roughly $25.85 million in total revenue for the
Adult use cannabis sales up in Ill.; Maine and Missouri reach an all time high in March
In Illinois, both adult use and medical retail sales were up, but adult use sales were up 15% from February to March.
