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The Social Impact of Cannabis Legalization in the United States

The Social Impact of Cannabis Legalization in the United States

In recent years, there has been a greater focus on social equity issues in terms of cannabis business license distribution and laws that affect individuals and communities, including decriminalization, records expungement, and more. As a result, researchers have already been analyzing the effects of cannabis legalization on society in multiple studies that have already legalized medical and/or recreational marijuana.

When Cannabis Votes Don’t Turn into Cannabis Laws

When Cannabis Votes Don’t Turn into Cannabis Laws

The 2020 election ended with all state medical and recreational cannabis legalization ballots approved by voters. Specifically, adult-use cannabis was legalized in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota.

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: Who Paid the Biggest Fines in Colorado Last Year?

Cannacurio: Who Paid the Biggest Fines in Colorado Last Year?

In 2017, the Colorado General Assembly repealed the statutory mandate that the Department of Revenue report this information to the Colorado General Assembly (HB 17-1137). However, the Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division still issues a report ...

Cannabis Migration – Who’s Moving and Why?

Cannabis Migration – Who’s Moving and Why?

The cannabis migration first gained notoriety in 2013 when legalization came closer to a reality in Colorado. Fast forward to 2020, and it’s still happening. The difference today is that many people are moving to cannabis-friendly states for a wider variety of reasons then they did seven years ago.

On-site Cannabis Consumption in Colorado: New Licenses May Help Shake up a Maturing Market

On-site Cannabis Consumption in Colorado: New Licenses May Help Shake up a Maturing Market

Colorado recently enacted a law that grants the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (“MED”) the authority to oversee a new licensing scheme to permit the consumption of marijuana within certain establishments open to the public.

Are Local Marijuana License Fees Extortionate?

Are Local Marijuana License Fees Extortionate?

Local marijuana license fees can have a significant impact in a state’s marijuana industry. In some states where medical and/or recreational marijuana has been legalized, local municipalities are given a great deal of leeway in determining what marijuana businesses can and can’t do within their borders.

Irrigation: Know Before You Grow

Irrigation: Know Before You Grow

The marijuana cultivation landscape continues to evolve in the arid western United States. Many Western states have legalized adult-use marijuana (Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington), and as a result, ...

The Challenges of Accessing Cannabis License Information - 5 States with Surprising Roadblocks

The Challenges of Accessing Cannabis License Information - 5 States with Surprising Roadblocks

Cannabiz Media has been tracking marijuana and hemp licenses for five years. When we first launched our database to the public in 2016, there were a number of states that provided varying amounts of information related to cannabis licenses.

Big Businesses Force Small Businesses out of the Marijuana Market

Big Businesses Force Small Businesses out of the Marijuana Market

Signs of big businesses taking over the marijuana industry have been visible for quite a while with oligopoly conditions developing in states like Florida and Texas as early as mid-2017. Given the fact that the marijuana market is expected to grow ...

Is Big Marijuana Inevitable?

Is Big Marijuana Inevitable?

Big marijuana might be closer to becoming a reality than you think. Over the course of the past year, we’ve seen Constellation Brands (a leading wine, beer, and spirits company around the world) acquire a stake in Canopy Growth to develop ...

Marijuana Industry Regulators Under Fire - Conflict of Interest or Bad Judgment?

Marijuana Industry Regulators Under Fire - Conflict of Interest or Bad Judgment?

If you follow marijuana business and regulatory news, you might wonder who is guarding the guardians of the marijuana industry. In fact, you might even ask if anyone is watching the people making the laws that will shape the marijuana economy for years to come.

November Vote Could Bring New Tax Schemes for Recreational Marijuana

November Vote Could Bring New Tax Schemes for Recreational Marijuana

The November vote is almost here, and five states will be voting on whether or not to legalize marijuana – Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada. If all five states end up legalizing marijuana, that would mean a total of 10 states ...

November Vote Could Bring Big Changes to Where Marijuana Businesses Operate

November Vote Could Bring Big Changes to Where Marijuana Businesses Operate

The November election is almost here, and for many local communities around the country, it’s an opportunity to weigh in on the medical and recreational marijuana industries. You see, there is only one constant in the marijuana industry –

The Burden of State vs. Local Marijuana Licenses to Businesses

The Burden of State vs. Local Marijuana Licenses to Businesses

Marijuana licenses for cultivation, processing, and dispensing are required in every state where both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana are legal, but in some states, those state-issued licenses aren’t enough for a business ...

Entrepreneurs are Making Money with Marijuana

Entrepreneurs are Making Money with Marijuana

The marijuana industry is not an easy one to get into, nor is it easy to navigate the long list of regulations that marijuana-related businesses have to adhere to, which differ in every state. However, there are some entrepreneurs who have had great success in the industry.

Colorado Medical Marijuana License Fines are on the Rise

Colorado Medical Marijuana License Fines are on the Rise

Every January since 2012, a report has been submitted from the Colorado Revenue Department to the chief clerk of the state’s House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. These reports include information about medical ...

A Tale of Two Very Different Marijuana Industries – Florida and Colorado

A Tale of Two Very Different Marijuana Industries – Florida and Colorado

It’s not just the weather and thousands of miles that separate Florida from Colorado. Adding to the list of differences between the beach lover’s paradise and the skier’s dream is the marijuana industry.