Remove Access Remove Collective Remove Policy Remove Retail
article thumbnail

Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far

Cannabis Law Report

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Eight of the laws were approved in 2020 or 2021, and in seven of those states, sales and tax collections have not yet begun. Here’s what they say.

article thumbnail

Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation. Passage of the SAFE Banking Act would represent a significant step forward towards a rational and evidence-based national cannabis policy.”

Banking 363
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

NORML

Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. Status : Minimum # of signatures collected. ounces of cannabis per 14-day time period.

article thumbnail

Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). It also goes against the principle of harm reduction, which is one basis of medical cannabis legalization policy.

article thumbnail

High Tide Closes Acquisition of Regina Retail Portfolio Bolstering Presence in Saskatchewan

Cannabis Law Report

With the closing of the Acquisition, High Tide now operates 90 retail cannabis locations across Canada. High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories. High Tide’s retail segment features the Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., ABOUT HIGH TIDE.

Retail 105
article thumbnail

Alert: Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, including trailer bill focusing on measures to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry

Cannabis Law Report

Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. Allow eligible equity retailers to keep a percentage of the excise tax they collect. Thank you, Nicole Elliott.

article thumbnail

Ontario Cannabis Policy Continues to Hurt the Legal Market

WeedAdvisor

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. Ontario will not allow dispensaries to offer “click-and-collect” purchases or home deliveries. . No Click-and-Collect or Delivery Options.

Policy 40