Bag the Tags! California's Eco-Absurdity
Project CBD
JUNE 29, 2022
The attempt to track the movement of every cannabis plant in California is polluting the environment with plastic waste.
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CROO releases notice for RFID Tags from Metrc
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 12, 2025
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released a notice for cannabis business establishments in Illinois concerning Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags from Metrc. Businesses may also purchase tags independently from Metrc at their own expense. There are two types of RFID Tags: Plant and Package Tags.
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IDOA announces Metrc implementation timeline
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 24, 2025
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. To move items into Metrc, plants and packages will need Metrc RFID Tags.
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CROO releases packaging and labeling FAQ
Illinois News Joint
JUNE 8, 2025
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released a notice for cannabis business licensees concerning packaging and labeling products. According to the notice: 1) During transition, entire packages will need a new Metrc Tag number, but individual units will not need new labels.
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Metrc loses court fight over ‘tag fees’ for Missouri marijuana businesses
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 27, 2021
The post Metrc loses court fight over ‘tag fees’ for Missouri marijuana businesses first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. MJ Biz reports… Inventory tracking firm Metrc has lost an appeal in Missouri over whether the company was contractually allowed… Read More.
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Downstream Effects: April 2023
Project CBD
APRIL 11, 2023
Then a follow-up on our investigative report about Curaleaf, the world’s biggest cannabis company. And freedom of expression takes a hit when it comes to cannabis advocacy in the Czech Republic. That’s a lot of plastic tags for an industry with green pretensions.” Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc., ” Why?
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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.
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Oregon: CIAO (The Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon) Celebrates Plant Tagging Victory
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 23, 2023
The long and short of it is that Oregon growers will be allowed to tag in batches of 100 and not per plant but the kicker is that the new rules don’t kick in until 1 Jan 2024 Mike Getlin Board Chair writes… Dear CIAO Members, Supporters, and Industry Insiders, It’s with deep […]
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Illinois switches to new vendor for cannabis seed-to-sale system
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
May 2023, the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced that Illinois was switching its cannabis seed-to-sale tracking system from BioTrack to Metrc and listed this transition as an Essential Projects in the FY2023 Annual Cannabis Report and again in the FY2024 report.
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OLCC publishes its proposed rules for Batch Tagging Mature (Flowering) Cannabis Plants
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 3, 2022
Commentary from OLCC published its proposed rules for Batch Tagging Mature (Flowering) Cannabis Plants and announced the date for the public hearing for comments: 10:00am on December 19th, 2022.
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Metrc Announces Sustainable Tag Solution For Seed-to-Sale Tracking
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Select state agencies and licensees to participate in a nine-week pilot program for real-time feedback; new sustainable tags boast nearly 20 percent more efficiency October 25, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: Metrc LLC LAKELAND, Fla., announced […].
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Nevada: Cannabis Compliance Board Files Complaint Against Desert Bloom
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2021
On April 14, 2021, according to a complaint filed by the CCB, on a routine inspection of NLVG dba Desert Bloom, CCB agents said that they allegedly found 122 cannabis plants without the required METRC tags. The CCB’s counsel has recommended a 20 day suspension and a fine of $70,000.
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Article: Project CBD – BAG THE TAGS! CALIFORNIA’S ECO-ABSURDITY The attempt to track the movement of every cannabis plant is polluting the environment with plastic waste.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 30, 2022
California takes pride in being a leader in progressive environmental policy, as well as a leader in cannabis horticulture. So, why does it seem so hard to marry the two and come up with cannabis policies and regulations that are ecologically sound? Consider, for example, California’s cannabis plant tagging requirements. (To
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Nevada: CCB Issues Summary Suspension of Cultivation License To Green Cross of America, Inc.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 27, 2021
LAS VEGAS, NV – Pursuant to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Regulation (NCCR) 4.105, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) called an emergency board meeting via Zoom yesterday to consider the summary suspension of the cultivation licenses held by Green Cross of America, Inc. Here’s the official notice.
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Molecular Tags The Future Of Cannabis Track & Trace?
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 30, 2020
Cannigma report… The world of cannabis has never been one of black and … Read More. According to one NY company who think their solution is the one.
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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. It is that combination in any given strain makes us feel the way we do.
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Metrc Fighting With Missouri Over Charging “Tag Fees” To Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 15, 2020
It should be the other way round, METRC should be paying the state and dispensaries for the privilege. Remember, METRC are the people who bought … Read More.
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Nevada Country To Deploy Drones For Enforcement Of Illegal Cannabis Grows
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
According to officials, about one-third or 32 percent of cannabis-related complaints in the county couldn’t be locked gates, fences and other visual obstructions. Cannabis Compliance Division field staff will be the only staff licensed to utilize this tool,” Merriman said. However, Nevada County officials aren’t playing anymore.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20
NORML
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. The measure would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as well as opioid use disorder. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.
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Nevada Company Cops $565K Fine For Trying To Avoid Seed To Sale
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
MJ Biz report… A cannabis cultivation company in Nevada was fined $565,000 for allegedly failing to tag its plants for the state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking system and operating with expired licenses, among other violations. More than 400 untagged cannabis plants were found at the Green Cross facility.
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California’s Department of Cannabis Control Launches CannaConnect, Providing New Resources to Support California’s Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 14, 2022
As California’s commercial cannabis industry grows, operators deserve all the support we can give you when it comes to getting into and staying compliant with the state’s regulations. We want to hear from you! Take the licensee survey.
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ICYMI: Proposed Emergency Regulations Require QR Code on All Licensed California Retail Cannabis Premises
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 28, 2020
On Thursday, January 23 rd , the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced new proposed emergency regulations that will make it mandatory for all cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) in their storefront windows and to carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis. L and the BCC.
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How Legal Cannabis Relieves CHS – Limits of Irradiation
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 9, 2019
We recently explored the rare phenomenon that causes cannabis to induce profuse vomiting and excruciating pain, a condition that has been tagged Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS.) That’s nothing but more […]. That’s nothing but more […].
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Flora Growth Launches Cutting-Edge Global Cannabis Distribution Strategy, Implements Pharmaceutical Standards For Its Supply Chain
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Flora will use TruTrace’s blockchain-enabled platform for seed-to-sale tracking of its cannabis products – including integration of Applied DNA’s molecular tagging technology – to offer Flora’s customers a complete product validation and authentication solution. CSE: TTT; OTCQB: TTTSF) (“TruTrace”) and Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
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15 Quick Tips to Improve Content Strategy and Increase Traffic for Your Cannabis Business
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 21, 2021
If you want to get help with creating high-quality content, address an MJSEO Agency that can help your cannabis business develop and increase its visibility. Work out the Meta Description Tag. While Google doesn’t take Description into account when ranking, the meta tag is important for users and boosting CTRs.
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Retesting Requirements if Impacted by the Michigan Cannabis Recall
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
On November 17, 2021, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issued a recall of cannabis products that were tested at Viridis Laboratories, LLC and Viridis North, LLC between August 10, 2021, and November 16, 2021. The suit alleges that the scope of the recall covers nearly 65,000 pounds of cannabis flower worth nearly $230M.
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Now Published Whitney Economics: 2022 U.S. Cannabis Supply Report (Full Report) …. It Comes At A Hefty Price Tag
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Cannabis Supply Report is a uniquely granular presentation and assessment of the state of the U.S. cannabis supply. It is intended to inform serious investors, regulators, business operators and policy makers in the cannabis industry. Beware they are changing $US5K for it!!!!! This 2022 Whitney Economics U.S.
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Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules I: Licenses
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. Read More › Tags: The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5 p.m. to 420.27b.
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Senate Proposed Coronavirus Relief Legislation Does Not Include Marijuana Banking Protections
MassRoots
JULY 30, 2020
The Senate’s relief bill comes with a much smaller price tag of only $1 trillion dollars, which it achieves by slashing much of the benefits proposed by the House. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), would allow legitimate legal cannabis businesses access to financial services regardless of federal prohibition. SAFE Banking Act.
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My Brunch of Stoners experience
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
By TammiTokes A Brunch of Stoners is a monthly private event that takes the average “Boozy Brunch” and transforms it into a stoner’s dream by replacing the booze with cannabis. The event guide was useful for people who were casual cannabis users or new to cannabis. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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Clint Eastwood Wins $6.1 Million CBD Lawsuit
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Last year, Eastwood filed two lawsuits in federal court in Los Angeles against three CBD manufacturers and marketers whose products were featured in an online article falsely claiming that he endorsed CBD products, as well as 10 online retailers who he accused of manipulating search results through meta tags.
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Marijuana Terpenes Explained: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. Over 140 terpenes have been identified in cannabis. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene.
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Washington DC…Gift To “lawyers” …To Access Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
This sleight of hand allows I-71 cannabis entrepreneurs to skirt DC’s law allowing only personal use and sale of medical marijuana. This sleight of hand allows I-71 cannabis entrepreneurs to skirt DC’s law allowing only personal use and sale of medical marijuana. The Wild West of Unregulated Cannabis Retailers.
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Gifting’ cannabis carries a $1K fine in Connecticut
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 29, 2022
The practice of exchanging cannabis or cannabis-related products for donations or other purchase _ known as “gifting” _ could now carry a heavy price tag Connecticut. Ned Lamont, towns can fine residents up to $1,000 for gifting a cannabis plant or related products. The El Paso Times reports. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP)
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Review: Outta My Head by Rythm
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 12, 2024
Rythm ’s entire brand concept is based on the inexorable link between cannabis and music. ILNJ photos One large pine tree shaped cola provided most of the weight with a small popcorn piece tagging along. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
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UK: Anti-drug vigilantes smash up CBD food supplement shop
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 29, 2019
In what appears to be a case of mistaken identity, confused anti-drug vigilantes have trashed a shop selling cannabidiol products and tagged “STOP THE DRUGS” across its windows. The manager of No.1 The vandals had emblazoned the words “stop drugs” in big red capitals across the glass shop front.
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Growing Cannabis Industry Attracts Increased Government Enforcement
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
APRIL 12, 2021
Read More › Tags: All current and future marijuana industry participants must stay aware of specific areas where the government is focusing its enforcement efforts and develop appropriate compliance procedures.
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Institute for Justice – “Kansas and California Cops Used Civil Forfeiture to Stage Armored Car Heists, Stealing Money Earned by Licensed Marijuana Businesses”
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 19, 2022
On May 17, Dickinson County Sheriff’s Deputy Kalen Robinson pulled over one of Empyreal’s vans on Interstate 70 in Kansas, ostensibly because the Colorado tag number was partially obstructed by the license plate frame. .” Empyreal_Complaint-filed.
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98 Man Flies Into Austin with 43 Lbs of Marijuana, Gets Arrested
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
According to a warrant from the Austin Police Department On Thursday, January 17, Antonio Salis, 28, was allegedly apprehended in possession of two large, hard-sided pieces of luggage filled with a total of 43 pounds of dried cannabis flower. Commercial cannabis sales have been legal in California since the first day of 2018.
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MJ Biz Announce Annual Vegas Shindig As Both An In Person & Online “Experience”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Their tag line plays, of course, on the classic Vegas it stays in Vegas etc etc. The post MJ Biz Announce Annual Vegas Shindig As Both An In Person & Online "Experience" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Which is fine by us as it is … Read More.
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New York: Cuomo Appoints Cannabis Director
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Cuomo is turning to Norman Birenbaum, the former implementation director for the Rhode Island Office of Cannabis Regulation, to fill the new post. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the appointment of a director of cannabis programs. Norman Birenbaum has been appointed Director of Cannabis Programs. Cannabis, Norman Birenbaum.
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Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board Divided on Licenses
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
MARCH 22, 2018
Read More › Tags: Although industry observers were hoping for some initial signals on the standards the Board will apply in decisions, today’s meeting instead revealed confusion on the part of Board members, and failed to reach any conclusions.
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National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Sustainability Report
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Blog Post is Co-Authored by Jerry Hincka from EHS Support As readers of this blog well know, the cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing and most regulated industries in the United States.
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LCB Policy Statement: Security and Traceability Requirements for Marijuana [Cannabis] Licensees.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 3, 2021
This policy statement describes marijuana licensee traceability reporting requirement adjustments that support transition from the current Leaf Data System to the Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS). The context and analysis of this topic are provided below.
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