Author: Cannabis Data
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How Much Is Brazil’s Legal Cannabis Market Worth?
Starting in 2015, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) derived from cannabis are allowed for medicinal use under certain conditions imposed by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). In March 2020, Brazil issued its first domestic medical cannabis production license. Brazil’s medical cannabis industry is fairly restrictive compared to what is found in North America and…
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How Much Is Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Industry Worth?
Uruguay will forever hold the title as being the first country to ever adopt a national adult use cannabis legalization measure. Lawmakers in Uruguay legalized cannabis in 2013, with the first adult-use cannabis sales occurring through the nation’s pharmacies in 2017. The legalization model that Uruguay has implemented is still unique in many ways all…
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How Big Is Colombia’s Medical Cannabis Export Market?
Colombia has a long history with the cannabis plant, albeit not always involving a regulated industry. The South American nation legalized medical cannabis and industrial hemp in 2016 and 2021, respectively. Cannavigia, an international cannabis compliance and production management company, estimates that Colombia’s commercial cannabis cultivators can produce dry cannabis flower for $0.06 and $0.40…
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How Much Are Medical Cannabis Business Registration Fees In South Dakota?
Voters in South Dakota approved Measure 26 during the 2020 election. Measure 26 legalized cannabis for medical use in South Dakota. The first legal medical cannabis purchase was made in July 2022. South Dakota initially licensed 69 medical cannabis dispensaries, 29 cultivators, 11 processors, and 2 testing labs. Prices for medical cannabis business licenses are…
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What Are The Most Popular Cannabis Strains In Ohio?
In November 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to adopt an adult-use cannabis legalization measure. Ohio regulators are currently accepting and processing applications for the state’s legal recreational cannabis industry, and legal adult-use cannabis sales are expected to begin in Ohio as soon as next month. Leafly is a popular online cannabis platform and describes itself…
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Which Ohio Towns And Cities Have Banned Cannabis Businesses?
Legal adult-use cannabis sales are expected to launch as early as next month in Ohio, although not every jurisdiction will allow such sales to occur. As of March 31, 2024, forty seven Ohio municipalities had adopted moratoriums on cannabis commerce activity. Zoom forward to mid-June, and that number has increased to 56 municipalities. Below are…
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How Much Does Legal Cannabis Cost In The United States In 2024?
Currently, 24 states in the U.S. have adopted adult-use cannabis legalization measures, with all but one of them (Virginia) incorporating regulated cannabis sales as part of their legalization models. Cannabis remains prohibited at the federal level in the United States. The first states to adopt recreational cannabis legalization measures were Colorado and Washington during the…
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How Many Government Contracts Does Metrc Have?
Metrc describes itself as “the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the United States” and that their “solution combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID), a dedicated customer support team, and a secure database to track cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale.” “Metrc is currently engaged…
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New York Approved 105 More Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total To 654 Issued In 2024
This week the New York Cannabis Control Board approved 105 adult-use cannabis licenses. The issuance of the latest round of adult-use cannabis industry licenses in New York brings the state’s total up to 654 for the calendar year. “New York is building a robust and equitable legal market that is driving significant economic growth within…
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How Many Cannabis Dispensaries Are Located In Missoula, Montana?
Missoula is a city in western Montana and is often touted as one of the best places in the United States for outdoor activities. Montana voters passed ballot initiative 190 in 2020 which legalized cannabis for recreational use. Legal adult-use sales began in Montana on January 1, 2021, including in Missoula. Missoula had an estimated…