Infused beverage executives seek path forward for hemp, marijuana
As the cannabis industry anticipates rescheduling and a new Farm Bill, the question of how hemp and marijuana can coexist is central to the conversation.
Judge halts Minnesota’s adult-use marijuana licensing lottery
A judge on Monday halted the lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses to prospective business owners after some applicants denied access filed a lawsuit claiming the process lacked clear criteria and didn’t allow for appeals.
Rejected applicants sue Minnesota over marijuana social equity licensing process
Two women are suing Minnesota’s cannabis regulator after being denied an opportunity to participate in the upcoming lottery for adult-use marijuana social equity business licenses.
Minnesota bars two-thirds of marijuana social equity applicants from lottery
About two-thirds of the 1,817 adult-use marijuana social equity license applicants in Minnesota were denied access to the state’s license lottery, which is expected to be held the week of Dec. 2.
Minnesota marijuana retailer sold illegal products, state claims in lawsuit
Minnesota’s cannabis regulatory agency has filed a lawsuit against a Twin Cities retailer for allegedly selling unlicensed marijuana products.
Funding shortage for LED rebates leaves cannabis lighting vendors on hook
A rebate program that encouraged indoor growers to switch to LED lights proved so popular that Xcel Energy ran out of money to pay for it.
Minnesota recreational marijuana market on target for 2025 launch, regulator says
Minnesota’s recreational marijuana market is on track to launch in 2025, even as some potential businesses say they’re concerned that the process is taking too long.
