The scannable verification codes are Golden State officials latest tool to try and eliminate the cannabis black market. California cannabis regulators proposed an emergency change to the state’s standard operating procedure late last week, advancing a rule that would require dispensaries and distributors to publicly display a digitally readable QR code to confirm the business’ license status. According to CNN, …
San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland All Have More Cannabis Consumers Than Nicotine Users
Cannabis use is outpacing cigarette and nicotine vape consumption in all three of the West Coast weed hotspots, signifying a significant tide shift in America’s favorite intoxicants. If you’re looking to bum a smoke on the streets of San Francisco, Seattle or Portland, there’s a decent chance that the first smoker you find will offer you a joint instead of …
California County Will Fine Illegal Pot Growers $1,000 a Day Per Plant
To push back against the Golden State’s gigantic cannabis black market, officials in Stanislaus County are preparing to slap millions of dollars in civil fines on illicit cultivators. In an effort to dissuade thousands of unlicensed cannabis growers operating in California’s central valley, officials in Stanislaus County are getting set to implement new civil fines against black market cultivators, potentially …
California Cannabis Leaders Call for Meeting With Governor and Regulators to Discuss Industry Woes
After two years of legal sales, Golden State operators want Governor Newsom and the Bureau of Cannabis Control to make concrete changes to bolster the struggling industry. Business leaders in California’s growing cannabis industry are banding together to call on state regulators and Governor Gavin Newsom to step in and implement adjusted licensing and operating procedures to promote growth in …
Nevada Cannabis Regulators Suspend Testing Lab License Over Inflated THC Percentages
Silver State officials began their inquiry into the Certified Ag testing facility after reports of mold and yeast in local weed, but shut down the business after discovering “misleading” THC results. Spark, Nevada based cannabis testing facility Certified Ag Labs has had their license suspended indefinitely after state regulators concluded that the company had produced doctored certifications reporting “inaccurate and …