MMJ Business Daily

09 Jan 2015
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2016 MMJ Ballot Measure Filed in Florida

An updated version of Florida’s narrowly defeated medical marijuana ballot measure from last year has been filed with the state. And the man behind it is none other than Orlando trial attorney John Morgan, who helped spearhead the previous measure. Morgan told the Miami Herald he’s going to make one last all-out effort to get […]

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09 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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180 Dispensaries Reportedly Operating in Detroit

Detroit has quietly, quickly and surprisingly become a major hub for medical marijuana businesses, with an estimated 180 dispensaries now calling the city home, according to a local official’s estimate. Michigan is one of a handful of MMJ states in the country that doesn’t have a regulatory infrastructure in place for the industry. As such, […]

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09 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Week in Review: Big Ruling in Montana, MMJ Suggestions in Seattle & Patient Plunge in Michigan

By John Schroyer A Montana judge rules against the state’s medical marijuana crackdown, Seattle’s city attorney suggests some radical changes to cannabis regulations, and the number of MMJ patients in Michigan tumbles. Here’s a closer look at several notable developments in the cannabis industry over the past week: Read MoreWeek in Review: Big Ruling in […]

Week in Review: Big Ruling in Montana, MMJ Suggestions in Seattle & Patient Plunge in Michigan is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily – Legal, Financial and Dispensary News

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08 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Touchdown! NFL Playoffs Could Boost CO, WA Rec Sales

Recreational marijuana shops could score big this weekend with both Colorado and Washington State set to host NFL playoff games. Cannabis stores in Denver are expecting a boost in sales Sunday when the Broncos take on the Indianapolis Colts, according to a local TV station. While marijuana purchases typically rise when the Broncos have a […]

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08 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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40% Drop in Washington State MJ Prices

With fewer problems obtaining marijuana, legal retail shops in Washington State reportedly have been able to lower their prices by an average of 40%. Licensed stores began selling adult-use marijuana in July, but a shortage of cannabis led to high prices. Since then, more growers, process and stores have come online, increasing supply. Prices are […]

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08 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Progress, Setbacks for Uruguay’s Cannabis Industry in 1st Year

More than a year after Uruguay became the first country to legalize marijuana at the national level, no cannabis has legally been sold, thanks largely to administrative delays. But there has been some progress. Roughly 500 cannabis clubs have sprouted up across the country, and the country’s first major marijuana expo – which focused on […]

Progress, Setbacks for Uruguay’s Cannabis Industry in 1st Year is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily – Legal, Financial and Dispensary News

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08 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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An End to Gov’t Meddling in MJ Industry? Impact of Federal Marijuana Legislation Uncertain

By John Schroyer Tucked inside the enormous 1,600-page spending bill Congress passed last month is a key marijuana-related provision that some industry insiders say will bring about the end to federal meddling in states that have legalized medical or recreational cannabis. The provision specifically prohibits the Read MoreAn End to Gov’t Meddling in MJ Industry? […]

An End to Gov’t Meddling in MJ Industry? Impact of Federal Marijuana Legislation Uncertain is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily – Legal, Financial and Dispensary News

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07 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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Illinois to Consider Expanding MMJ Patient Base

Illinois dispensary owners might have access to a larger patient base down the road. The state’s health department is now soliciting suggestions on medical conditions that could be added to the qualifying conditions list for its medical marijuana program. A wide array of afflictions such as cancer, glaucoma and HIV are already covered under the […]

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07 Jan 2015
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WA Rec Sales Rise 5%, Set Daily Record to End 2014

Washington State’s recreational marijuana industry closed out 2014 on a high note, posting a 5% spike in revenues for December and record sales activity on New Year’s Eve. Recreational cannabis sales hit $16.9 million in December, up from $16.1 million in November, according to the latest data from the state. Retail shops generated $1.2 million […]

WA Rec Sales Rise 5%, Set Daily Record to End 2014 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily – Legal, Financial and Dispensary News

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07 Jan 2015
Posted by Mary Jane
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New Michigan MMJ Patient Rules Could Impact Market

A handful of regulatory changes for Michigan’s medical marijuana patients could impact the size of the market for cannabis businesses. The new rules – scheduled to take effect Jan. 15 – lower the cost of a two-year registration from $100 to $60 for many patients, which might help boost participation in the state’s MMJ program. […]

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