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The Week in Weed: January 5, 2024

The Blunt Truth

Happy 2024 – let’s start the year off with a shout-out to Colorado, where the retail market is celebrating an anniversary. There’s an update on Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing program (meet the new year; same as the old year). The DEA is conducting a review of cannabis scheduling. million in taxes and fees.

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nuEra Cannabis becomes vertically integrated

Illinois News Joint

Ieso holds one of only 20 full-scale cultivation licenses in the state. As part of the acquisition process, nuEra has been working with the Ieso team to revamp cultivar selection, cultivation practices, and sales and marketing strategies at the facility since early 2023. NuEra closed on the acquisition of the Illinois brand Ieso.

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Trulieve Deposits Another $5 Million Into Florida 2024 Initiative Says Cannabis Business Times

Cannabis Law Report

Florida-based cannabis giant Trulieve recently doubled its contribution to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee with another $5 million toward a 2024 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis. 1, 2024, with election officials needing 30 days to check signatures before that deadline. 23 to circulate the petition.

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You Own a Cannabis Business? 6 Packaging Trends in 2024

The Joint Blog

As the year 2024 approaches, cannabis businesses must not only adapt to a new business landscape but also triumph over their competition. In 2024, sustainable packaging is not just a buzzword; it’s a business imperative. Personalized packaging goes beyond aesthetics; it cultivates brand loyalty and enhances recognition.

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Foley Hoag: New York Lawmakers Approve Bill to Provide Conditional Adult-use Cultivator and Processor Licenses

Cannabis Law Report

As entrepreneurs and consumers eagerly await the implementation of New York’s adult-use program, lawmakers are taking steps to allow New York to effectuate its adult use cannabis program faster. Conditional Adult-Use Cultivator License. Such authority to minimally process and distribute cannabis products expires on June 1, 2023.

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Gov. Newsom’s Budget Trailer Bill Makes Significant Reforms to California Cannabis Laws, Including Elimination of the Cannabis Cultivation Tax

Cannabis Law Report

California Cannabis Cultivation Tax Eliminated. The budget trailer bill eliminated the cannabis cultivation tax beginning July 1, 2022. The harvested cannabis was first sold or transferred by a cultivator to a distributor on or after July 1, 2022. California Cannabis Excise Tax Capped at 15% for Three Years.

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Judge Instructs Illinois to Stop Awarding Adult-Use Craft Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

Veriheal

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. Craft cannabis cultivation typically involves growing cannabis in small batches, and the farming practices used are organic and sustainable.