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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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Division of Cannabis Regulation publishes notice for transporters

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Division of Cannabis Regulation published a notice to inform all licensed transporting organizations about potential modifications that can be made to transporter operation and security plans. Transfer sites that have been approved are generally located in enclosed garages or loading bays.

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IDOA announces Metrc implementation timeline

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation announced today an official Metrc implementation timeline for licensed cannabis businesses transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system. Metrc has additional information and support available online here.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

What began as an innovative public health and agricultural policy now faces potential reversal rather than regulation. Thousands of dispensaries operate without clear legal guidelines, creating compliance nightmares for investors and confusion for consumers. Unregulated and untested products are the standard, not the exception.

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Iowa Bill Seeking ‘Vaporizable’ Cannabis To Be On State-Approved List

Veriheal

The board created policy recommendations , including licensing more state dispensaries, exempting medical cannabis products from sales tax, and providing more oversight on telehealth providers. Iowa is also known for its strong agricultural practices. It ranks first in the state for soybean, corn, and pork production.

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Cannabis omnibus bill passes Illinois House committee

Illinois News Joint

The new bill also adds that dispensaries now shall have a certifying health care professional on-site at the dispensary, make referrals to a certifying health care professional, include links to a certifying health care professional on the dispensary’s website, or otherwise direct patients to a certifying health care professional.

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CROO releases packaging and labeling FAQ

Illinois News Joint

Though the rules for packing and labeling have not changed, cultivation center, craft grower, infuser, and dispensary licensees must continue to comply with label requirements during the transition from BioTrack to Metrc. 2) Dispensary names do not need to be added before shipping to dispensaries.

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