Rhode Island Marijuana Regulators Weigh How To Award New Dispensary Licenses
“It’s unfair to everyone that’s invested time, money and attention to this process. We ask there not be any delay.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant State cannabis regulators have yet to decide how they will handle the awarding of up to 20 cannabis retail licenses to applicants chosen by lottery as early as May. […]
Colorado Officials Weigh Changes To How Marijuana Is Sampled For Testing To Help Avoid Fraud
“I think that sample fraud should be a death sentence for a licensee. Right now, it’s a $15,000 slap on the wrist.” By Christopher Osher, ProPublica and Evan Wyloge, The Denver Gazette This story was originally published by ProPublica. Colorado marijuana manufacturers would no longer be allowed to choose which product samples they send for […]
Michigan Lawmakers Weigh Bill To Create Statewide Cannabis Reference Lab To Standardize Testing
The facility “will allow us to go in and audit the test results of the private labs.” By Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance In an attempt to ensure tighter safety controls on Michigan’s cannabis industry, Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden) presented a bill to the Michigan House Rules Committee Thursday that would establish a statewide cannabis reference […]
Missouri Lawmakers Weigh Bills To Match New Federal Hemp Restrictions In State Law
“Now it’s time for us to ensure the safety of our kids, regardless of what Congress did or will be doing in the future.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri lawmakers debated two bills this week that would align the state with the federal limits on intoxicating hemp products set to go into effect in November. Both […]