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Richard Cromwell 9/16/24 Richard Cromwell 9/16/24

Maryland's Cannabis Industry: End of Summer ‘24 Developments and Updates

As we await the imminent announcement from the Maryland Cannabis Administration regarding the commencement of the second round of adult-use cannabis licenses, significant updates have already shaped the landscape for operators in the state. Early this June, the Maryland cannabis industry underwent substantial changes that will impact both current and prospective license holders. These transformations stem from recent legislative actions by the Maryland General Assembly, alongside regulatory adjustments by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).

Richard Cromwell 8/2/24 Richard Cromwell 8/2/24

Ohio Officially set for an August 6th, 2024 Adult-Use Launch

On June 7th, 2024, Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) began its process for dual licensing current medical cannabis facilities for Adult-Use Sales. As of Thursday, June 27th, 47 Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries have received regulators' pre-approval for dual-use recreational sales, with Adult-Use expected to begin September 7th, 2024.

Richard Cromwell 9/29/23 Richard Cromwell 9/29/23

California Nears Legalization of Cannabis Cafés and Events

Richard Cromwell 9/18/23 Richard Cromwell 9/18/23

Maryland Officially Launches its Commercial Adult Use Market!

The State of Maryland’s Adult Use Cannabis Market opened up on July 1st, 2023, with a total of 95 medical dispensaries and 42 medical cannabis cultivators and processors successfully transitioned into the adult-use market. The Maryland market is already recording new record sales, with $87.4 million in sales recorded in the first month alone and $92 million in the second.

Richard Cromwell 8/25/23 Richard Cromwell 8/25/23

Adult-Use Cannabis Approved for Ohio’s November Ballot!

The Ohio Ballot Board voted yesterday to approve ballot language for an adult use cannabis legalization initiative that will be voted on in November. Known as “Issue 2”, and approved unanimously, would legalize and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. If passed, the initiative would allow adults to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow up to six plants for personal use. Some groups, including health associations and law enforcement, oppose the reform and have raised concerns about the lack of specific language on automatic expungements, while supporters believe that the initiative will bring significant revenue and stringent regulations to Ohio's cannabis market.

Richard Cromwell 8/17/23 Richard Cromwell 8/17/23

Germany One Step Closer to Adult-Use Legalization

Yesterday, August 16th, 2023, Germany’s Bundeskabinett passed a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis use and non-profit commercial cultivation. The Bundeskabinett is Germany’s executive branch and is composed of a coalition of Germany’s currently post powerful political parties: Scholz's Social Democratic Party, Alliance 90/The Greens, and the Free Democratic Party. So, while the legislation must still successfully pass through Germany’s parliament, the passage of the bill is all but assured. If the bill eventually does go through, the most populous EU nation will be joining a handful of other European countries to have loosened rules and regulations around cannabis.