While Texas has seen multiple cannabis bills fail in previous years, the 87th Legislative Session has a few notable bills that have been gaining traction. The proposed bills aim to expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for cannabis possession, and increase research into cannabis, hemp, psilocybin, and other potentially beneficial drugs. With the session’s end on May 31, many Texas …
As cannabis legalization spreads, many states are coming up with their own social equity programs. Social equity programs have been established in recreational cannabis markets like California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Michigan aim to benefit those who have been disproportionately harmed by the enforcement of cannabis prohibitions. Although not every state has established a social equity program, it’s likely that these programs will become more widespread in the …
Following a sweep of victories in the 2020 elections, the cannabis industry in California is about to add multiple new cannabis businesses. The majority of the 35 reported cities/counties voted in favor of cannabis measures on the ballot, issuing in a wave of California cannabis expansion in 2021. Although a majority of the approved ballot measures are for cannabis-related taxes, this is oftentimes an indicator …
Delaware just released they will be choosing four applications to reward cannabis licenses. On September 2nd, the Department of Health and Social Services issued an RFA to select four (4) applicants to provide services in the area of the Registration and Operation of Medical Marijuana Compassion Centers in Delaware. Medical marijuana legalization and decriminalization began in Delaware in 2011 and …
The Application for Medical Marijuana Compassion Center License was released on Friday, July 17, 2020, for the compassion centers (dispensaries) by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Office of Cannabis Regulation. All applications must be submitted by December 15, 2020. Rhode Island currently has 3 operating compassion centers and now is seeking to add one each to 6 different …
Iowa Dispensary Applications The Iowa Department of Public Health is looking to replace two dispensaries in an application round that began on April 17, 2020. Submissions are due June 8, 2020, by certified mail. The dispensaries are required to operate in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 124E and 641 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) Chapter 154. There is a section dedicated …
We have already started working with several clients for the next round of the New Jersey ATC cannabis application which is due August 15th.  In the last ATC round, we were proud to have scored an average of 91% for our clients with a high score of 94%. We are currently helping with the security build-out of an NJ Cultivation and Dispensary …
