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The Midwest (including the states of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio) has emerged as a pivotal region in the dynamic landscape of cannabis. These states have navigated through the complexities of legalizing and regulating cannabis with each bringing its unique approach to the industry. Collectively, these states are shaping the future of cannabis in the Midwest, presenting growing opportunities in this rapidly evolving industry.

Maryland has consistently achieved record-breaking sales on a monthly basis ever since adult-use legalization in July. The state's cannabis industry has undergone notable growth, with sales exceeding $90 million in both August and September. With social equity applicants on the verge of entering the market, Maryland total market sales numbers are only expected to continue to grow to well over $100 million per month. Currently, only those medical dispensary licenses who converted into adult-use are in operation and serving customers.

Maryland's Booming Cannabis Market Top’s $90MM in its Second Month!

California Nears Legalization of Cannabis Cafés and Events

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.

New Jersey Cannabis Market Expands into New Licensing Opportunities!

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.

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.

Successful cannabis brands looking to expand into new states initially assess the regulatory strictures that determine each state’s overall growth prospects, then the competitive landscape that will impact its market share.

Detroit’s second round of cannabis licensing opens Tuesday August 1st. Available licenses include: 30 cannabis retailers, 10 micro-businesses, and 10 consumption lounges. The application window ends on Thursday August 31st.

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Ohio voters may have the power to legalize recreational adult-use cannabis on the ballot this November. The proposal gives us a look into the potential future of recreational cannabis regulations including how to open a dispensary and cannabis business in Ohio.

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The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is the state regulatory agency responsible for issuing cannabis business licenses required to open a Connecticut cannabis dispensary. There are currently 4 medical cannabis dispensaries and 37 active recreational dispensaries as of June 1st, 2023 according to the State of Connecticut’s license search website.

Our Tribal Nation Cannabis Practice provides automated regulatory compliance training, program implementation, and cannabis license management. Our program starts with our 8-hour Cannabis Regulatory Compliance Training course to build a foundation of understanding and comprehension of the cannabis industry and regulatory components.

In this episode, we discuss the current state of cannabis in the state of Maryland.