Garden of Eve

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of  pesticides that are allowed for use in high THC cannabis (cannabis) production in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA.  WSDA has added one new Section 3 pesticide and five new Section 25(b) pesticides to the list of allowable products Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SGH9k6

Recreational Marijuana Program Compliance Education Bulletin Bulletin CE2021-04 December 28, 2021 he Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission is providing the following information to: recreational marijuana licensees, applicants, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) hemp handlers and growers, and hemp vapor item manufacturers. The bulletin is part of OLCC’s compliance education. It is important that you read Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SGDFdJ

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy published updated patient & caregiver numbers for November 2021. These numbers include: 390,824 Recommendations 231,165 Registered patients 15,445 Patients with Veteran Status 17,023 Patients with Indigent Status 961 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 133,866 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 212,650 Unique patients Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SG9HDp

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris, urging them to remove cannabis as a Schedule I substance and to engage in legislative efforts to reform federal cannabis policies. Click here for the Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SFwywF

To:      Cannabis Licensees, Commercial Integrators and Labs Fr:       CCRS Project Team Re:      Transitioning from Leaf to CCRS    Below you will find important updates and reminders about the Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS). Thus far, approximately 60% of licensees have successfully logged into CCRS and there has been positive trending each day. Licensees who Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SFNQph

WASHINGTON:  On December 8, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) took the following action: Proposed rules filed–Public comment period now open: Approved a rule proposal (CR 102) regarding cannabis quality control testing. The proposed rules would require that all cannabis (marijuana) products produced, processed, and sold in Washington Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SF4fsV

By David Rheins It is a tipping point moment for the movement to mainstream marijuana when two former NFL players team up to host a talk show dedicated to educating the world about cannabis.  The 5th Quarter, starring former NFL Super Bowl Champion Marvin Washington and co-host former New Orleans Saint “Boo” Williams, kicked off Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDsTPF

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR) jointly announced today that the company’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Jim Esquea, will join the CFCR leadership as a member of their Board of Directors.  Esquea brings to this role more than 25 years of policy experience, having previously served as Assistant Secretary Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDf6gZ

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy published updated patient & caregiver numbers for October 2021. These numbers include: 376,736 Recommendations 224,681 Registered patients 15,067 Patients with Veteran Status 16,662 Patients with Indigent Status 938 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 133,196 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 205,832 Unique patients Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDf6c7

PENNSYLVANIA:  Global standards organization ASTM International released a technical white paper titled “Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol and the Need to Develop Standards to Protect Safety of Consumers.” This free technical paper identifies the current landscape of hemp-based products that contain the psychotropic cannabinoid, delta-8-THC, which is derived from the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD). The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDdg08

While the overall retail industry decreased 28.3% in Black Friday traffic COLORADO: Business intelligence from Akerna, a leading enterprise software company and the developer of the most comprehensive technology infrastructure, ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, shows that Green Wednesday (11/24) and Black Friday (11/26) were the second and third highest sales Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDdfxf

MINNESOTA:  The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that it will approve infused edibles in the form of gummies and chews as a new medical cannabis delivery method in the state’s medical cannabis program.  The new delivery method will become effective Aug. 1, 2022. A rule-making process that will outline requirements for labeling, safety Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDYycB

TEXAS: On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the voter engagement and mobilization organization Ground Game Texas will hold a media event at Austin City Hall to announce the success of their campaign to secure a citywide ballot initiative. The initiative, known as the “Austin Freedom Act of 2021,” would amend the Austin City Code to decriminalize Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SDVCnG

Settlements with marijuana licensees approved OREGON:  At its regularly scheduled meeting on November 18, 2021, OLCC Commissioners were updated on the agency’s plans to accept new recreational marijuana license applications. The Commission also approved several stipulated settlement agreements for violations by recreational marijuana licensees. In June of 2018, the OLCC paused accepting recreational marijuana license Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SD4jjB

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving has been named Green Wednesday due to its historically high cannabis sales, and this year it could be the second-highest sales day of the year COLORADO: Business intelligence from Akerna, a leading enterprise software company and the developer of the most comprehensive technology infrastructure, ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SD3xrH

Pamela West: The Marijuana Channel One Interview Pamela West is a Canadian medical marijuana patient, artist and activist living and working in the legal cannabis industry in British Columbia. Currently employed as a hash maker, Ms. West is passionate about all things hemp, especially hemp food and hemp fashions. Regular visitors to Marijuana Channel One Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SD0NLv

Product Recall Update OHIO:  On October 13, 2021, the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) issued a mandatory product recall on manufactured products sold to dispensaries by processor Certified Cultivators, LLC because the products did not receive the full battery of required testing prior to being sold at dispensaries. These products have been retested and Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCqNzW

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  Ahead of the Council of the District of Columbia’s hearing tomorrow on legislation to commercialize recreational marijuana, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she is closer than ever to removing the rider from the D.C. Appropriations bill that prohibits the District from spending local funds on commercialization of recreational marijuana. Norton was Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCmJvg

 Mace’s bill keeps Americans and their children safe while providing the framework for each state’s unique cannabis laws DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement on The States Reform Act, filed today in the U.S. House: “Today, only 3 states lack some form of legal cannabis. My home state of South Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCYydP

Call on Biden to Fulfill His Campaign Promises to Reverse America’s Broken Cannabis Policies DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter urging President Joseph R. Biden to use his executive authority to pardon all individuals convicted of federal non-violent cannabis offenses. America’s Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCYb79

2021 Marijuana Bill and Technical Package 10:00 AM December 20, 2021 Location: Virtual Presiding Officer: Madeline Kane Phone: 503-872-5081 Email: olcc.rulemaking@oregon.gov Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact Legislation that passed during the 2021 Regular Legislative Session requires OLCC to amend and adopt rule language, correct technical errors in the rules, Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCYb5G

WASHINGTON: With the transition to CCRS in December quickly approaching, the LCB has compiled a document for licensees to reference with some reminders and initial steps for getting started with CCRS. The document, How to Prepare for Success in CCRS: A Quickstart Guide for Licensees, is accessible, along with other CCRS documentation, on the CCRS Resources Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCPcX2

  Attorney Anne van Leynseele, founder of NWMJLaw and one of Washington State first attorney’s to specialize in business law for legal cannabis entities, has written a tell-all book that exposes the sordid underbelly, and lingering criminality of the emerging legal cannabis industry. “Cultivating Crime, The Dark Side of Legal Marijuana” is a cautionary tale Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCLFhF

OREGON: In 2018, the OLCC released an informational bulletin announcing a “pause” on processing new license applications in order to focus on existing licensees and applicants who had already submitted applications. Since that time, the OLCC has made significant changes to streamline licensing and renewal processes that generally accelerates the licensing process. With these changes Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SCCCDc

Regulations Establish Standards for Manufacturing, Laboratory Testing, and Packaging and Labeling to Provide Industry Clarity and Protect Health and Safety of New Yorkers The Office of Cannabis Management will Provide Six Month Window for Licensees to Come into Compliance with Certain Regulatory Requirements NEW YORK:  The New York State Cannabis Control Board approved regulations presented Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SC7d1Z

CCRS Timeline, Milestones and Updates CCRS testing and development has been well underway since our initial communications about the project. The CCRS team has developed some major milestones and goals for CCRS before, during and after launch. With about a month to go before CCRS deployment, please review some of the expectations and upcoming deadlines Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBvJZW

SweetWater and RIFF Cannabis, a Leading Tilray Cannabis Brand, Launch the Ultimate Joint Effort with Sweetwater RIFF, New Vodka Cocktail in a Can CANADA & GEORGIA:  Tilray today announced that two of its leading brands, SweetWater Brewing Company and RIFF Cannabis, have collaborated for the exclusive U.S. launch of SweetWater RIFF — SweetWater’s first ready-to-drink cocktail Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBvJYn

OHIO: The Board of Pharmacy is now accepting applications for provisional medical marijuana dispensary licenses. The Application Period will close at 2:00 p.m. on November 18, 2021. The link to the online application has been added to “DISPENSARY APPLICATIONS – RFA II” at https://www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/dispensaries along with the already available 2021 Request for Applications and Dispensary Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBvJWH

OHIO:   The Board of Pharmacy has posted the Second Round Question and Answer Responses. The responses may now be found under the heading DISPENSARY APPLICATIONS – RFA II at www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/dispensaries.  The application process will formally open on November 4, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and close on November 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. http://dlvr.it/SBqm1g

Award Entries Accepted Through March 30, 2022 CALIFORNIA:  The first-ever CA State Fair Cannabis Awards is now open for submissions. This state-sanctioned competition is open to all licensed cannabis cultivators and will celebrate the 2021/2022 harvest of the California-grown, cannabis flower. Cannabis is joining the official California State Fair roster of coveted competitions including wine, Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBmCzD

NEW YORK: These are dynamic times for the cannabis vapor market. While consumer demand is at an all-time high, and retail vape sales are poised for another record year, COVID-exacerbated supply chain challenges plague an industry dependent on Chinese manufacturing, just at the time when MSOs are looking to scale their production. To add insult Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBcFLT

NEVADA: Australian technology entrepreneur Alan Kwan has quickly become a major player in the fast-growing United States digital payments market, and he and his partner now set their eyes on helping the cannabis sector. Their technology services company, One Tech Platform, owns the US patent for the use and application of fundamental steps governing the Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBYBd9

OHIO: The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy today published updated patient & caregiver numbers for September 2021. These numbers include:    359,495 Recommendations 216,471 Registered patients 14,654 Patients with Veteran Status 16,269 Patients with Indigent Status 908 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 131,536 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 198,139 Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBYBYy

  DEBUT CANNABIS CELEBRATION MARKS THE START OF THE JOURNEY TO THE 18TH ANNUAL EMERALD CUP AWARDS DISCOVER A CHART TOPPING LINEUP OF MUSIC, CULTURE AND CONVERSATION HARVEST BALL MUSICAL ACTS LINEUP ANNOUNCED WITH HEADLINERS INCLUDING BIG WILD AND TREVOR HALL BOX OFFICE IS FULLY OPEN WITH TICKETS ON SALE NOW TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBXkdp

PENNSYLVANIA: ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has approved a new standard that will provide a method for rapid, visual, on-site assessment of hemp seed spoilage. The new standard (D8400) will assist in managing food quality and productivity while maintaining consumer safety. ASTM International member Terry Grajczyk, Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, says that the new standard Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBXkWq

VIRGINIA: The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 4 at the old jail building behind the Randolph County Courthouse, 4 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV. Patients who have already been certified by a registered physician as Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBPrB3

In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 21-28.6-12, 42-35-1 et seq., and the Rules and Regulations Related to the Medical Marijuana Program Administered by the Office of Cannabis Regulation at the Department of Business Regulation 230-RICR-80-05-1 (the “Regulations”), the Department hereby announces our plans to conduct the Medical Marijuana Compassion Center lottery selection for Zones Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBLKYG

Awards and denial decisions made on 14 cannabis cultivation and vertically integrated companies NEW JERSEY:  The Cannabis Regulatory Commission has accepted the recommendation to approve 14 of the 2019 medicinal cannabis business applications that had been previously held up due to a court-ordered stay of the review process. Ten applications for cultivation permits and four Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBLKTG

Processor deliberately violated packaging and labeling laws Southern Oregon legislators update Commission on illegal cannabis activity Criminal cartels still suspected of openly operating in Josephine & Jackson counties OREGON: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SBGjbB

Innovative new amenity pays homage to Humboldt County’s surrounding cannabis farms while normalizing connection between cannabis and hospitality CALIFORNIA: Humboldt Social, a California hospitality and cannabis group, announced today the launch of its daily cannabis delivery service to its hotels beginning this month. Delivery will be available at the newly opened Scotia Lodge, a boutique Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SB2YWm

Volunteer event WAKE-N-SKATE at Bishop DIY Skatepark will feature the build of new skateboard features and a Q&A discussion on CBD/THC and cannabis in the skate community.   MICHIGAN: Developed and created by professional athletes, all-natural recovery cannabis brand MENDI has added leading Michigan-owned cannabis retailer JARS Cannabis as its newest retail partner for 2021. Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SB2YTB

OHIO: The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has posted the First Round Question and Answer Responses. The responses may now be found under the heading DISPENSARY APPLICATIONS – RFA II at www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/dispensaries.  The second Question and Answer period will begin October 17, 2021 and end October 21, 2021. Questions may be submitted by emailing rfaquestions@medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov. Please review Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S9qbHd

WASHINGTON:  The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of pesticides that are allowed for use in marijuana production in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA.  WSDA has added two new Section 3 pesticides and one new Section 25(b) pesticide to the list of allowable products for a Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S9ZCgc

Senators Seek Removal of Cannabis From Federal Controlled Substances List Decriminalization Would Allow States to Regulate as They See Fit, Begin to Remedy the Harm Caused by Decades of Racial Disparities in Enforcement, and Facilitate Valuable Medical Research DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  United States Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S9Pd5m

PENNSYLVANIA: ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has launched a new subcommittee aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public. “With a patchwork of regulations across state, federal, and international levels, this subcommittee will be valuable to industry and government stakeholders as a means to Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S99dfl

ARIZONA:  4Front Ventures Corp., a vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced that it has signed definitive agreements on October 6, 2021, to acquire New England Cannabis Corporation (“NECC”), a best-in-class cannabis cultivator, with state-of-the-art facilities based in Holliston, Massachusetts (the “Transaction”). Upon closing, the Transaction is expected to be significantly accretive to the Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S96HZn

The People’s Group Fund Aims to Provide Growth Capital for Diverse and Competitive BIPOC and Women-led Cannabis Businesses Despite efforts to repair the damage of the War on Drugs and its disproportionate impact on BIPOC communities, less than 10% of cannabis business owners are BIPOC. The People’s Group (TPG) led by Christine De La Rosa, Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S93dBJ

NEW YORK: Clever Leaves Holdings Inc., a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, announced today the exportation of 30 kg of high-THC cannabis flower from its Portugal facility to Biopharmaceutical Research Company (“BRC”), a DEA-licensed pharmaceutical company that develops federally compliant active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for plant-based therapeutics in the United States. Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S93G22

WASHINGTON: The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is hosting a Listen and Learn session about draft conceptual rules for cannabis quality control testing. The session is designed to get public and licensee feedback before the rules are finalized. The LCB is considering changes to WAC 314-55-101, 314-55-102, and 314-55-1025 to update cannabis quality control sampling Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S93Fx1

WASHINGTON:  Consistent with RCW 34.05.230, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) published a policy statement addressing false or misleading statements for cannabis-infused products.  This policy statement is intended to define and scope the types of statements that may be false or misleading, to the extent possible, and establish a framework to guide the evaluation Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S8zdVb

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy today published updated patient & caregiver numbers for July 2021. These numbers include: 344,301 Recommendations 209,133 Registered patients 14,290 Patients with Veteran Status 15,817 Patients with Indigent Status 888 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 127,282 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation 190,639 Unique patients Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S8zdTQ

OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has published amended program rules for stakeholder feedback. Those impacted by the proposed rules may submit comments to the Board for review until 5pm EST on October 15, 2021. The proposed rules and instructions on how to provide comments are available on the Board of Pharmacy’s proposed Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S8lkBB

WASHINGTON:  On September 29, 2021, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following actions on these Board Interim Policies (BIP): Liquor Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn): LCB Policy Number 00-4 about exceptions to liquor license fee refund procedures. The purpose of the policy was to establish a standard procedure for refunding liquor Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S8lk8x

Inspections confirm concerns of southern Oregon community OLCC will recommend extending Producer License moratorium until 2024 OREGON:  Results from inspections of legal hemp farms in southern Oregon show that a significant number of plants on those grow sites tested positive for excessive levels of THC, the psychoactive component found in cannabis. The Oregon Liquor and Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/S8lk7d