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StaffDecember 5, 2022
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The Daily Hit: December 5, 2022

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The Daily Hit is a recap of cannabis business news for Dec. 5, 2022.

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Biden Signs Historic Marijuana Research Bill, Lawmakers Push Additional Measures

After months of policy debates and trading barbs on Capitol Hill, a U.S. president has finally sent through the first piece of meaningful marijuana legislation since The Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) also last week filed a bill that would create a federal commission to help outline the ways in which federal agencies approach implementation of eventual legalization. Read more here.

Crain’s Chicago Releases City’s Largest Cannabis Companies List

Chicago is home to a few of the cannabis industry’s leading players, including publicly traded Cresco Labs, Verano, and Green Thumb Industries, and privately held PharmaCann. They dominate Crain’s new list of Chicago’s Largest Cannabis Companies. Read more here.

Planet 13 Confirms Consumption Lounge Win

Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNHF) confirmed that its subsidiary MM Development Company Inc. received approval for a Nevada consumption lounge from the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. The Nevada CCB announced the winners of the consumption lounge license lottery. Read more here.

A Rhode Island Grower Won a Cannabis Competition, the State Fined it $10,000

As Rhode Island commenced adult-use sales last week, growers will look to compete against those vying for cultivation notoriety. However, one operator’s experience serves as a reminder for those operating in the nascent market. Read more here.

Survey: Cannabis-Based Medicine Epidiolex Works ‘Across Age Groups’

Ireland-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: JAZZ) announced that its anti-epileptic over-the-counter cannabis drug, Epidiolex, has been found to be effective “across age groups,” not just young children, according to a survey of caregivers presented recently at a gathering of the American Epilepsy Society. Read more here.

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Grown Rogue International Inc.

Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon and Michigan, closed a non-brokered private placement of convertible debentures with an aggregate principal amount of $2 million. The convertible debentures bear an interest of 9% per year, paid quarterly, and mature 36 months from the date of issue. The principal use of funds will be to accelerate expansion efforts and for general corporate purposes. Read more here.

Halo Collective Inc. 

Halo Collective Inc. (NEO: HALO) (OTCQB: HCANF) (FSE: A9KN) reported year-to-date revenue of just over $11.7 million for 2022. Halo continues to strengthen its market share by penetrating the Eastern Oregon region and increasing territory sales. The company currently sells to over 450 dispensaries and wholesalers statewide, with a majority of accounts ordering on a monthly basis. Read more here.

Icanic Brands Company Inc.

Icanic Brands Company Inc. (CSE: ICAN) (OTCQB: ICNAF), a California-based extraction and manufacturing cannabis company, will change its corporate name to Leef Brands Inc., now that it received approval for the move from the Canadian Securities Exchange. In connection with the name change, the company’s common shares will trade under the new trading symbol, LEEF, as of Dec. 7. Read more here.

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StaffNovember 22, 2022
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The Daily Hit: November 22, 2022

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The Daily Hit is a recap of cannabis business news for Nov. 22, 2022.

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Rhode Island Green Lights Recreational Sales for Five Dispensaries

Recreational cannabis sales will kick off next month in Rhode Island for at least five existing medical dispensaries, Gov. Dan McKee announced today. In a press release, McKee said he and the state Department of Business Regulation have granted “hybrid retail licenses” to the five dispensaries, which will be able to start selling adult-use cannabis on Dec. 1. Read more here.

Oregon Governor Pardons 45,000 Cannabis Convictions

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown this week announced she’s heeding President Joe Biden’s call last month for U.S. governors to pardon low-level cannabis convictions and pardoned roughly 45,000 residents. Read more here.

New Products Drive Revenue Growth for Canadian Edibles Maker Indiva

Canadian edibles producer Indiva (TSXV: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF) launched a “record number” of new products in the third quarter of 2022, which drove up revenues to year-over-year growth of 5.9%, but the company still recorded a loss of $1.9 million. Read more here.

Medical Marijuana Inc. Posts Falling Revenue, Focuses on Overseas Hemp Ventures

Medical Marijuana Inc. (OTC: MJNA) saw revenue fall in the third quarter despite cutting costs in during the period, according to financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30. Those measures mostly benefitted margins for the company. Read more here.

Report: Cannabis Flower Prices Continue Freefall

Inflation might be getting all the headlines, but cannabis flower appears to be immune from its influence. According to data from cannabis analytics firm Headset, the most popular consumption format for cannabis has been suffering wide-scale price compression. Read more here.

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Etain LLC

The New York State Cannabis Control Board and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management have approved Etain LLC’s change of control request. Etain is the owner and operator of a legally licensed Registered Organization with cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facilities and retail dispensaries in the state of New York. This approval clears the path for RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) to complete its previously announced acquisition of Etain and Etain IP LLC. Read more here.

Oregon

Oregon cannabis regulators approved a final rule Nov. 17 to address gaps in the regulated laboratory testing sector that have drawn licensee complaints about THC potency numbers in the competitive state environment. Under the new rule, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require a licensee to submit samples identified by the commission to a laboratory of the commission’s choosing to be tested in order to determine whether a licensee is in compliance with the cannabis testing. Read more here.

Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC)

For the second quarter of its current fiscal year, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) has reported comprehensive income of $22.3 million. The SQDC is a government corporation mandated to distribute and sell cannabis in Québec with a focus on protecting customers’ health and safety. Read more here.

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StaffMay 25, 2022
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The Daily Hit: May 25, 2022

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The Daily Hit is a recap of the top cannabis business stories for May 25, 2022.

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Live Blog from WEF 2022 in Davos Switzerland

Green Market Report editor-in-chief Debra Borchardt blogs live from the Medical Psychedelics Series, at the World Economic Forum being held in Davos Switzerland. Read more here.

Ayr Wellness Inc. Approved in New Jersey

Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A) (OTCQX: AYRWF) announced that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved the Company for adult-use cannabis sales in the Garden State. “We are thrilled to be approved for adult-use sales in New Jersey and to have all three dispensaries cleared simultaneously to open for adult-use,” said Jonathan Sandelman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ayr. “To date, Central Jersey has the lowest number of dispensaries per capita, leaving its population under-served compared with the rest of the state. Read more here.

Verano Holdings Corp.

Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022, with revenue increasing 67% to $202 million versus last year. Revenue for Verano fell  from the fourth quarter’s $211 million. The net loss in the first quarter 2022 was $7 million, compared to a loss of $2 million in the first quarter 2021. Read more here.

Jushi Holdings Inc.

Jushi Holdings Inc.  (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF) released its financial results for the first quarter of 2022 ending March 31, 2022, with revenue increasing 48% over last year to $61.9 million. Jushi said sales fell 6% from the fourth quarter’s revenue of $65.9 million. The company delivered a net loss of $14.3 million, which was trimmed from last year’s net loss of $26 million. Read more here.

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Rhode Island Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization Proposal

Following floor debates in both chambers of the General Assembly earlier today, a majority of Rhode Island legislators have approved legislation to legalize, regulate, and tax cannabis for adults. The bill will be transmitted to Gov. Dan McKee who has previously indicated he will likely sign the measure. With the governor’s approval, Rhode Island will become the 19th state to end marijuana prohibition. Read more here.

The Valens Company Inc.

The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of branded cannabis products, provided an update on its recent recreational market share in Canada. Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer of The Valens Company, said, “We continue to expand our recreational market share as we develop strength within our brand portfolio through products that continue to resonate with consumers.” Read more here.

Item 9 Labs Corp.

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sessions Cannabis, one of Canada’s largest cannabis retail franchisors. “This is a transformative acquisition that fast-tracks our entry into the Canadian market and brings tremendous value to our shareholders,” said Item 9 Labs Corp. CEO Andrew Bowden. Read more here.

Lowell Farms Inc.

Lowell Farms Inc. (CSE: LOWL; OTCQX: LOWLF), a California cannabis cultivation company and maker of brand Lowell Smokes, is announcing the acquisition of advanced pre-roll production equipment and capabilities from Canadian cannabis brand All Good Collective. The acquisition will accelerate Lowell Farms’ ability to offer end-to-end automation of large-scale pre-roll production. Read more here.

Ayr Wellness Inc., Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC

Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, today announced it has closed the definitive agreement to acquire Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC, an operator of two licensed retail dispensaries in Quincy, Illinois. Read more here.

Decibel Cannabis Company Inc.

Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a cannabis producer, announced its first quarter financial results for the three month period ending March 31, 2022. “Decibel remains on track to achieve its previously communicated targets, which is a testament to the focus on our strategic plan, and particularly our New, Unique and Innovative products and dedication to our customers”, said Paul Wilson, CEO of Decibel. Read more here.

TILT Holdings Inc., Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.

 TILT Holdings Inc. (NEO:TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, has signed an amendment to its previously announced definitive agreement to sell its White Haven, Pennsylvania facility. The Amendment allows TILT and Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. to extend the end of the investigational period of the transaction contemplated to a date that is on or before June 17, 2022. Read more here.

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Debra BorchardtJune 23, 2021
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Rhode Island Could Become The Next Legal State

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It’s been a busy week for cannabis activists in the northeast. Connecticut’s Governor signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis and now Rhode Island seems to be falling in line as well. With time running out on the state’s regular legislative session, the Senate has approved a bill to legalize the possession, purchase, and cultivation of cannabis for personal use for adults 21 and older. The law was originally introduced in March and amended last week by the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee.

“This is a significant milestone. After roughly a decade of public discussion and debate in Rhode Island, this is the first time a legislative chamber in the General Assembly has voted on a bill to legalize cannabis for adults,” said Jared Moffat, state campaigns manager for the Marijuana Policy Project. “Polls have long shown that a majority of Rhode Islanders support ending marijuana prohibition, and now we’re closer than ever to getting the job done. Senate leaders deserve tremendous credit for their work on this important issue. Now it is time for the House to act and ensure that a cannabis legalization bill is sent to Gov. McKee’s desk before the clock runs out in the regular legislative session.”

Similar to surrounding states, the amended version of S 568 will allow adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and to grow up to six marijuana plants for personal use. The measure would also facilitate the expungement of past convictions involving up to two ounces of marijuana possession. In addition to that, the law will create a Cannabis Control Commission to regulate the legal cannabis market, tax adult-use cannabis sales at 20%, and establish a social equity program to support communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization.

“Rhode Island is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization,” said NORML State Policies Manager Carly Wolf. “As one of the two remaining New England states that have yet to pass legalization, the time is now to stop ceding the control and revenue of the marijuana market to surrounding states and unregulated enterprises. Passage of this legislation is also essential in beginning to repair the decades of damage disproportionately done to communities of color as a result of the war on drugs.”

NORML noted that S568 was approved by the Senate with a 29 to 9 vote, and that it will now head to the House for further consideration. House leadership has previously indicated that the issue could be considered in the lower chamber later this year.

“The momentum behind the nationwide movement to end our failed prohibition continues to grow at an accelerated pace,” commented NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri, “Just this year five states have already approved legislation to legalize marijuana for adults, including Rhode Island’s neighbor Connecticut. The American people are sick and tired of our failed prohibitionist policies and finally their elected officials are enacting the will of their constituents. We call upon the Rhode Island General Assembly to follow the Senate’s lead and quickly approve this bill.”

The potential tax revenue for Rhode Island cannabis sales is $35 million.

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