/tags/cannabis Cannabis en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:52:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-26/missouri-cannabis-regulators-announce-new-rules-target-predatory-contracts Of the 96 microlicenses issued so far, 41 have either been revoked or are currently at risk of being revoked. Another three are under investigation. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:52:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-26/missouri-cannabis-regulators-announce-new-rules-target-predatory-contracts Rebecca Rivas /government-politics-issues/2024-12-03/missouri-cannabis-microbusiness-mentor-connected-licenses-state-investigation Of the 96 microbusiness licenses issued by the state through a lottery since the program’s inception last year, cannabis consultant David Brodsky is connected to seven. They are all under investigation or facing revocation. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:40:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-03/missouri-cannabis-microbusiness-mentor-connected-licenses-state-investigation Rebecca Rivas /news-briefs/2024-11-12/missouri-counties-cant-tax-marijuana-if-a-municipality-is-already-collecting-sales-taxes An appeals court ruled in favor of Missouri cannabis industry groups. They argued it's unconstitutional for counties and municipalities to each impose a 3% sales tax. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:52:24 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-12/missouri-counties-cant-tax-marijuana-if-a-municipality-is-already-collecting-sales-taxes Ulaa Kuziez /law-order/2024-10-09/st-louis-st-charles-counties-cannabis-tax-stacking-missouri-appeals-court A circuit court in May ruled that both a county and a local municipality can impose a 3% sales tax at dispensaries in their jurisdictions. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:06:59 GMT /law-order/2024-10-09/st-louis-st-charles-counties-cannabis-tax-stacking-missouri-appeals-court Rebecca Rivas /economy-business/2024-09-24/alleged-predatory-contracts-missouri-social-equity-cannabis-program Contract tied to six revoked microbusiness licenses aimed to give investor full ownership of the business, while Black disabled veteran applied for the license. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-24/alleged-predatory-contracts-missouri-social-equity-cannabis-program Rebecca Rivas /law-order/2024-09-23/smell-cannabis-doesnt-justify-search-illinois-supreme-court-rules In a 6-0 ruling, the court found that cannabis laws in Illinois had evolved to the point that just catching a whiff of burnt weed is no longer enough probable cause for police to search a vehicle. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:12:35 GMT /law-order/2024-09-23/smell-cannabis-doesnt-justify-search-illinois-supreme-court-rules Andy Grimm /government-politics-issues/2024-09-18/hemp-sales-missouri-regulators-limit-governors-ban-thc-products Following a lawsuit from the state's hemp industry, Missouri health regulators will stop embargoing products simply because they contain hemp-derived THC. Instead, they'll focus on identifying "misbranded" products. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:50:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-18/hemp-sales-missouri-regulators-limit-governors-ban-thc-products Rebecca Rivas /government-politics-issues/2024-09-13/missouri-inspectors-vfw-hemp-seltzers The commander of the VFW post condemned the inspection — part of Missouri's ban on intoxicating hemp products — though the state said it was responding to a complaint. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:06:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-13/missouri-inspectors-vfw-hemp-seltzers Rebecca Rivas /government-politics-issues/2024-08-29/illinois-receives-praise-cannabis-equity-efforts-stakeholders-systems-flaws New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:48:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-29/illinois-receives-praise-cannabis-equity-efforts-stakeholders-systems-flaws Dilpreet Raju /economy-business/2024-08-22/ban-missouri-hemp-thc-products-delayed-fight-governor-secretary-state “As best I can tell, you denied this emergency rulemaking because you believe hurt feelings are more important than protecting children,” Gov. Mike Parson wrote in a letter to the secretary of state. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:21:25 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-22/ban-missouri-hemp-thc-products-delayed-fight-governor-secretary-state Rebecca Rivas