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Cracking Down on the Cannabis Illicit Market to Save Legal Sales

Cracking Down on the Cannabis Illicit Market to Save Legal Sales

The illegal cannabis market continues to thrive – even in states that have legalized adult-use cannabis. As more states work to roll out new cannabis programs this year and others are expected to approve adult-use cannabis, it’s essential to consider what’s happening in the illicit markets within states that have operational adult-use cannabis programs.

CCPA and CPRA Compliance: What Cannabis Businesses Need To Do Now

CCPA and CPRA Compliance: What Cannabis Businesses Need To Do Now

Enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) began on July, 1 2020. The CCPA gives consumers who reside in California significantly more control over how companies use their personal information.

Cannabis Businesses Invest in Their Futures with Political Donations

Cannabis Businesses Invest in Their Futures with Political Donations

Cannabis companies have been making political donations for years, and in 2020, those donations have continued to grow. In fact, some companies are investing aggressively to shape the future of the cannabis industry either by donating directly to campaigns ...

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

We have been tracking key cannabis activities on the Cannacurio blog and this week we look at YTD cultivation licenses. Last time we checked California and Oklahoma were responsible for 94% of the new cultivation licenses issued

Cannacurio: California Microbusinesses

Cannacurio: California Microbusinesses

Currently California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control has issued 267 active microbusiness licenses. In order to hold a California microbusiness license, a licensee must engage in at least three of the following cannabis business activities:

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (Q1 2020)

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (Q1 2020)

We have been tracking key cannabis activities on the Cannacurio blog and this week we look back at Q1’s cultivation licenses. Last time we checked California and Oklahoma were responsible for 95% of the new cultivation licenses issued ...

What is the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA)?

What is the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA)?

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) passed on June 28, 2018 and went into effect on January 1, 2020. The law gives California resident consumers a way to protect their personal data from businesses ...

Cannacurio: 95% of This Year’s Cultivation Licenses Have Been Issued by Two States

Cannacurio: 95% of This Year’s Cultivation Licenses Have Been Issued by Two States

Last month we shared that California and Oklahoma were responsible for 95% of the new cultivation licenses issued and that trend is continuing in 2020. In the first two months of the year we have tracked 1,232 new licenses with 690 ....

Statewide Delivery Rules Bypass Local Marijuana Dispensary and Retail Bans

Statewide Delivery Rules Bypass Local Marijuana Dispensary and Retail Bans

To ensure patients have access to the medical marijuana they need without requiring that municipalities allow dispensaries, some states have decided to approve statewide cannabis deliveries, which includes deliveries to cities, ...

Which State Has the Most Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries? The Answer May Surprise You

Which State Has the Most Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries? The Answer May Surprise You

At trade shows, members of the Cannabiz Media team are often tested with hard to answer questions from people who want to find information on cannabis industry professionals, licenses, and companies from all the data that we track.

California Cannabis Licenses Have More Than Doubled Since November

California Cannabis Licenses Have More Than Doubled Since November

The fourth quarter of 2018 was notable as states like Connecticut doubled their dispensaries from nine to 18 while Oklahoma went on a spree issuing 162 caregiver, 805 dispensary, 1,302 grower, and 341 processor licenses by year end.

High Cannabis Prices and Overregulation in California Bolster the Black Market

High Cannabis Prices and Overregulation in California Bolster the Black Market

The marijuana industry in California is facing significant problems with minimal plans in place to solve them. Legal adult-use marijuana sales began in January 2018, but at the end of the year, the illegal market was still thriving while legally licensed businesses were struggling.

Lottery or Competition – What’s the Best Way to Grant Marijuana Licenses?

Lottery or Competition – What’s the Best Way to Grant Marijuana Licenses?

Imagine you want to start a business. You’ve done your legwork, developed a solid business plan, and you’re ready to enter the marketplace when someone tells you that you can only open your business if you win a lottery among other entrepreneurs –

Surprise & Speculation: CA Green-lights First Annual Cultivation Licenses — Will Others Soon Make it Out of Licensing Limbo?

Surprise & Speculation: CA Green-lights First Annual Cultivation Licenses — Will Others Soon Make it Out of Licensing Limbo?

Celebrations are in order for one cannabis cultivator in California caught by surprise late last week after it was approved for two annual adult-use cultivation licenses—a first for the state, which legalized cannabis for adult use in November 2016.

Should California Marijuana Businesses Apply for State Trademarks?

Should California Marijuana Businesses Apply for State Trademarks?

Did you know that intangible assets (which include intellectual property – like trademarks) represent 84% of the S&P 500’s value? While there isn’t a space for specific intangible assets like trademarks on a company’s balance sheet, their value should not be ignored.

The Value of a Marijuana License in California Just Went Up (Again)

The Value of a Marijuana License in California Just Went Up (Again)

The value of a marijuana license to businesses depends on a variety of factors. For medical marijuana licenses, the specific conditions covered is one of the biggest factors. If a state doesn’t allow medical marijuana for chronic pain, ...

Marijuana Industry Growth Creates More Government Jobs than Applicants

Marijuana Industry Growth Creates More Government Jobs than Applicants

The marijuana industry is bringing large amounts of money to states that have approved medical and/or recreational cannabis with most of that money coming from taxes, but did you know the marijuana industry is also bringing significant job growth to these states?

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California: Q1-Q2 2018

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California: Q1-Q2 2018

The number of temporary marijuana licenses issued in California is still growing, but as Cannabiz Media continues to track the numbers from the Cannabiz Media Licenses Database, we’re seeing some changes happening.

Marijuana Advertising Rules Challenge California Businesses

Marijuana Advertising Rules Challenge California Businesses

Since recreational marijuana became available for purchase in California in January 2018, the number of licensed marijuana businesses in the state has exploded giving more people access to marijuana products than ever before.

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – January to May 2018: Infographic

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – January to May 2018: Infographic

As promised when Cannabiz Media released The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – 1st Quarter 2018 infographic and ebook last month, the team has been hard at work tracking licenses across the state to keep the infographic updated with the latest data.