Category: Geographical Data
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Illinois Surpasses The 100 Licensed Social Equity Cannabis Dispensary Milestone
The State of Illinois recently surpassed a significant milestone, having approved its 100th social equity cannabis dispensary license. Illinois became the 11th state to adopt a statewide adult-use cannabis legalization measure on June 25, 2019 when Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1438. “From day one of legal cannabis sales in Illinois, my administration…
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Cannabis Products In Portugal Are Often Mislabeled According To New Study
A team of researchers based in Portugal and the United Kingdom recently conducted a study that examined cannabinoid levels in products in Portugal. They found that many of the products were mislabeled and did not contain the levels of cannabinoids that were listed on the product’s labels. “Our study, conducted with products available in Portugal,…
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Legal Cannabis Flower In Switzerland Costs Between 8-12 Swiss Francs Per Gram
Switzerland is one of a small but growing list of European countries that permit regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials. The pilot trials are approved local research projects that help gather information and data for policymakers and regulators to be better informed when crafting national policies. Currently, Switzerland has seven such pilot trials in some…
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Metrc Receives $113 Million Cannabis Contract Extension In California
Cannabis industry regulators in California have extended the state’s contract with Florida-based cannabis track-and-trace software company Metrc. According to the California Department of Cannabis Control, “the new contract went into effect on July 1, 2024 for a four year term with a state option to extend for up to two additional years.” Metrc describes itself…
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New Zealand Ministry Of Health Data Demonstrates Medical Cannabis Industry Growth
New Zealand’s modern emerging medical cannabis industry largely got its start in 2020, although limited legal medical cannabis sales of Sativex occurred in New Zealand prior to that. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health states on its website, “The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect on 1 April 2020 with the commencement of the Misuse of…
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Arkansas’ Legal Medical Cannabis Industry Sold $21.7 Million Worth Of Products In June 2024
The emerging legal Arkansas medical cannabis industry sold $21.7 million worth of products in June 2024 according to recently published data from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. June’s sales totals were slightly down compared to April 2024 ($22.8 million) and May 2024 ($22.9 million). “Medical marijuana sales from Jan. 1 to June 30…
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Missouri Transfers Nearly $11 Million In Cannabis Tax Revenues To State Agencies
Earlier this week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services transferred nearly $11 million in cannabis industry-generated tax funds to state agencies. The reported $10,918,344 in funds was divided evenly between the Department of Health and Senior Services, the Missouri Veterans Commission, and the Missouri State Public Defender. “This fund distribution is part of…
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Missouri’s Legal Cannabis Industry Sold $119.58 Million Worth Of Products In June 2024
Missouri’s licensed cannabis dispensaries sold roughly $119.58 million worth of legal cannabis products in June 2024, a slight decrease from the previous month when the state’s legal cannabis industry sold over $123 million worth of products. “Missouri saw $14.64 million in medical marijuana sales, the lowest mark in three years and the first time since…
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New York State Currently Has 144 Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries Operating
Earlier this week New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has “authorized the issuance of 109 adult-use cannabis licenses spanning the supply chain, encompassing microbusinesses, cultivators, processors, distributors, and retail dispensaries.” “New York is building a robust and equitable legal market that is driving significant economic growth for…
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Authorities Close Down 30 Cannabis Clubs In Barcelona, Spain
A push is underway in Barcelona, Spain to close down the city’s famed cannabis clubs, with local authorities reportedly shutting down 30 such clubs this month. Prohibitions on private cannabis consumption was previously deemed to be unconstitutional in Spain, a decision that led to the proliferation of private cannabis clubs in many parts of Spain,…