Latest Cannabis News: November 28, 2023

Latest Cannabis News: November 28, 2023

Sabrina
NOVEMBER 28TH, 2023

Stay up to date with the latest legalization and cannabis news with the C.B. Advisors. Every week, we will release a snippet of what’s happening with each state in the cannabis industry. Did you miss last week? No worries – click here for last week’s cannabis news.

 

Medical

Oklahoma: The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has filed 165 petitions for revocation against licensed grow facilities for failing to have signage required by law.

Source: https://businessofcannabis.com/oklahoma-to-take-legal-action-on-cannabis-cultivators-over-noncompliance/

 

 

Recreational

 

California: It is official, there will be 4 retail licenses in Monterey, CA. The city will allow 4 storefront retail licenses, 1 delivery license, and unlimited distribution and testing lab licenses.

This will be a competitive merit-based process. Scheduled to begin Nov. 27, 2023 and close Jan. 11, 2024.

Source: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monterey-Cannabis-License-Announcement-.html?soid=1132272968470&aid=jlp1O49pwMk

 

Minnesota: Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced today that Max Zappia will join the agency as its Implementation Chief Regulatory Officer. “Our primary goal as we continue building out the Office of Cannabis Management is to design and launch a regulatory system that safeguards public health and safety, promotes equitable economic opportunity, and ensures a safe, reliable, and accessible adult-use cannabis market,” said Interim Director Charlene Briner. “Max has a national reputation as an experienced regulator who also prioritizes equity and sustainable business practices. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue our work to stand up the new agency.”

Source: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2023/11/28/news/minnesota-office-of-cannabis-management-adds-implementation-leadership/118495.html

 

New York: New York cannabis regulators approved a deal on Monday to settle lawsuits that have blocked recreational marijuana dispensaries from opening, as officials move to restart the state’s troubled legal market. The settlement still needs a judge’s approval before it can take effect. The state’s Cannabis Control Board did not immediately release the terms of the settlement.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/27/nyregion/dispensary-licenses-cannabis-board-lawsuit.html

 

Ohio: Republican lawmakers have said they are planning to publicize their policy changes to Issue 2, Huffman said last week, although he did not give details on the exact proposals or a timeline.

Source: https://thedalesreport.com/cannabis/gop-attempts-to-amend-new-ohio-cannabis-law-meets-resistance-from-democratic-house-member/

 

 

 

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