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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. Consider adopting packaging materials derived from recycled paper, hemp, or compostable plastics.

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Illinois releases 2023 Annual Cannabis Report

Illinois News Joint

The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. Another unreached “Essential Projects” goal from last year’s report included the implementation of “a new ‘Seed to Sale’ program that has been modernized to better serve the people of Illinois.”

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Rep. Ford introduces Consumable Hemp Licensing bill

Illinois News Joint

Provide that no person shall sell cannabinoid product to any person under the age of 21 unless the person is a medical cardholder registered under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Public safety is paramount,” said Ford. Provide that the Department of Agriculture may not limit the number of hemp farm licenses.

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Veriheal’s 2023 Innovation In Cannabis Scholarship Winners

Veriheal

Quemarr Moatamedi School: University of Montana Major/Program: Linguistics and Anthropology Innovation: Emulsion-Based Edibles: Harnessing Anti-Diabetic Cannabinoids in Diabetes Management. Maya Woods-Arthur School: Harvard University Major/Program: Sociology Innovation: buddie Bluetooth bowl for tracking cannabis consumption.

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California Governor Proposes a Cannabis Tax Reduction in an Effort to Shore Up the Legal Market

Cannabis Law Report

Despite the tax cut, a recent analysis found that removing the cultivation tax would actually increase overall tax revenue from cannabis sales by 123 percent by 2024 due to an expected increase in sales. million from the Governor’s Budget estimate.

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Virginia: Northam announces appointments to 3 boards that oversee cannabis legalization in Virginia

Cannabis Law Report

Virginia is committed to legalizing cannabis the right way—by learning from other states, by listening to public health and safety experts, and by centering social equity,” said Governor Northam. million in 2024 and $38.4 On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/29/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. Update : HB 1343 is scheduled for a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Executive Session at 1pm on 3/3/20 in Legislative Office Building 204. HI resident? NH resident? VA resident? Update : S.54