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Thoughts from the front lines of the Craft Weed Revolution. The current Chad vs. O.G. framing of the U.S. cannabis industry is an orchestrated effort to use old stereotypes and lazy thinking to distract our young industry from focusing on the actual battle. It mythologizes the legacy market and demonizes the finance folks with simple caricatures that hide the reality of how the U.S. market is developing. The fact is that the O.G.s weren't all good, and financiers aren't all bad. However, the worst of both elements are working together to capture state-by-state legal markets the same way some worked with the cartels to capture the urban underground markets. Please continue below in document

Emerging from the shadows... Are we ready for the dawn of a new age in the cannabis industry? The crux of the matter is: can cannabis businesses maintain operational efficiency while navigating an ever-evolving landscape of regulatory challenges and market instability? A month into 2024 we look forward to a promising future for this industry, I encourage us to remain firmly rooted in our commitment to operational efficiency while most importantly maintaining the CULTURE. This will be instrumental in navigating the challenges ahead. In conclusion, let's illuminate the path towards a bright future for our industry. Let's rise above stigma and uncover the vast potential that lies within our reach. 🚀 Your thoughts?

Big moment for the Michigan cannabis community as we hit the 5-year mark! 🌿🎉 Sales were at an all time high with $3 billion in 2023, making us a top player in the US. But, here's the caveat: we've got too much, and prices are way down. The average retail price for an ounce of recreational flower dropped to $95.08 in December 2023, a significant fall from $350.88 in December 2020. With new stores slow to open and few cities letting us in, we're at a tricky spot. How do we keep businesses profitable and make sure everyone can access what they need? Got ideas or strategies to share? Let's chat about how we can keep Michigan's cannabis scene thriving. 🚀💬

How much did out-of-state residents spend on Illinois cannabis in May 2024?   🌿💰 Did you know that legal cannabis businesses in Illinois raked in over $146 million in May 2024? And get this - over 22% of those sales were made by out-of-state visitors! 🤯 🚗💨 It's clear that cannabis tourism is booming, but what does this mean for Illinois residents and businesses? How can we ensure that the local community also benefits from this influx of revenue? 💡One possible solution ... Source: https://lnkd.in/g4HhFVGP #mymetric360

Minnesota Regulators and Police Discuss Closing THCA Hemp Loophole! A perceived loophole in Minnesota’s new adult-use #cannabis law is set to be addressed in a summit later this week, according to a report from news outlet MinnPost. The meeting, convened by the state Office of Cannabis Management and the Department of Health, will bring together law enforcement and local government associations to discuss the #unregulated sale of products portrayed as #hemp that may contain high #THC #levels. The ambiguity arises from the law’s description of regulated #products, which includes #hemp-derived #edibles and beverages but omits raw hemp #flowers. Consequently, the Office of #Medical #Cannabis, currently overseeing the regulation until the permanent Office of Cannabis Management is established in 2025, lacks #jurisdiction over raw hemp flowers. This gap has allowed some hemp #retailers and smoke shops to sell raw flowers potentially high in THC without regulatory oversight or testing. A legislative fix to include raw hemp flower under the Office of Medical Cannabis’ regulatory jurisdiction is being #considered for the 2024 session. Meanwhile, the Minnesota cannabis community is awaiting guidance and hoping for a #resolution. https://lnkd.in/gauQxPAv

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Minnesota regulators and police are currently discussing the possibility of closing the loophole that allows the sale of THCA hemp. Minnesota’s new recreational cannabis law has led to a #regulatory gap in overseeing high-potency raw hemp flower, #prompting a summit to address this loophole and seek clarity on enforcement #responsibilities between state regulators and law enforcement. The ambiguity arises from the law’s description of regulated #products, which includes hemp-derived #edibles and #beverages but omits raw hemp flowers. Consequently, the Office of #Medical #Cannabis, currently overseeing the regulation until the permanent Office of Cannabis Management is established in 2025, lacks jurisdiction over raw hemp #flowers. Law enforcement #agencies and #retailers following the law are seeking clarity and intervention from either state #regulators or local police to address retailers who are violating the law. However, they face challenges due to the technical nature of the issue, lack of resources for testing, and legal #complexities. https://lnkd.in/gauQxPAv