Marijuana Business Magazine - May-June 2018

Massachusetts The Cannabis Control Commission approved final regulations for marijuana companies March 6, improv- ing odds the state will meet the July 1 deadline to launch recreational MJ sales. Some of the new regulations were a lightning rod for industry officials, however, as they cap electricity use at 36 watts per square foot of cultivation space. Massachusetts growers said the regulations all but require them to use the more expensive LED lights. The state has promised to reduce greenhouse gases by 2020 as well as overall energy-usage levels. Michigan Regulators said they ordered the closure of 208 medical marijuana businesses over a two-week period, largely because the owners failed to apply for a state license by a mid-February deadline or did not receive authorization from their municipalities. Most of the shops (158) were in Detroit. Shops that did not close immediately could be denied a license down the line if they apply; be referred to local, state or federal law enforcement; or face other penalties or sanctions. GLOVE EXPERTS - over 95 years experience STRENGTH & COMFORT - with excellent grip EXAM GRADE QUALITY - for your processing needs FREE SAMPLES Email freegloves@sempermedusa.com sempermedusa.com Quality Gloves GET HIGH at the price you crave Nitrile Nitrile