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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Both states experienced their highest jumps in tourism following the advent of retail cannabis sales.

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Announcement: California Department of Cannabis Control Debuts Data Tool Showcasing Access Areas for Cannabis Business

Cannabis Law Report

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. The data tool can be found on the DCC website here: [link]. Tweet this.

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Maine’s Cannabis Retailers Break Record, Sell $5.36 Million in May

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUSTA – Maine’s marijuana retailers sold approximately $5.36 Coming in $1 million above the previous record-breaking month of April, retailers conducted 71,843 transactions in May, with smokable marijuana making up 59 percent of sales, while infused products and concentrates accounted for 23 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

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Whitney Economics & Square Root Group, LLC Partner to Offer Full-Scale Cannabis & Hemp Economic Analysis & Policy Support

Cannabis Law Report

Whitney Economics has announced a partnership with cutting-edge cannabis policy firm Square Root Group, LLC to offer full-scale economic analysis and policy solutions to improve the performance of U.S. While the federal debate continues, the diversity of policy approaches across 37 legal cannabis states + D.C. Press Release.

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Canada: British Columbia’s information and privacy commissioner not impressed with privacy provisions at province’s cannabis retail outlets

Cannabis Law Report

“Surprisingly, many retailers didn’t understand that they collect personal information, despite the fact that all private licensed liquor and cannabis retailers collect some form of personal information from employees and customers who enter physical stores or make purchases online,” said Commissioner Michael McEvoy. THE REPORT.

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Weedmaps Releases First Data & Insights Report: Cannabis in America

Cannabis Law Report

(“WM Technology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MAPS), a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, has released its first data and insights report, titled ‘Cannabis in America’. According to Weedmaps’ orders data, orders in H1 2021 increased by 55%, compared to H1 2020.

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Illinois Cannabis Retail Licenses Still in Limbo After Third and Final Licensing Lottery

SpeedWeed

A ranking of the “Best Cannabis Companies To Work For – 2022” in cultivation and retail will be revealed in Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary in early 2022. The process includes two surveys to gather detailed data about each participating company. Registration and recognition is free. View original article.

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