Articles tagged with "licensing"

Four long years after Maryland lawmakers legalized cannabis for medical use, regulators have finally issued the state’s first license to grow the plant.

The wait for medicinal cannabis in Maryland could be even longer after a medical marijuana company filed an emergency motion Monday.

What’s behind the volatility? It may come down to licenses—who has them and who doesn’t.

The proposal would allow nonmedical consumers—including millions of Las Vegas tourists—to purchase cannabis legally on July 1.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday ordered a study of the state’s developing medical cannabis industry to ensure opportunities for minority participation.

Victoria, Australia’s first state to legalize medical cannabis, harvested its first crop last year. Here’s where it’s headed.

Three Australian cannabis companies outline outlined how they plan to build and grow their businesses in light of recent regulatory reforms.

“Less than 1 percent of the licenses held in the entire country are held by African Americans and other minorities,” one state lawmaker noted.

Queensland’s example suggests there’s a path that can both ensure access for patients and reap economic benefits for the region.

Ohioans wanting to start a medical marijuana business are urging regulators to add a residency requirement, at least initially, for people seeking licenses.