Cannabis Business Times

Cannabis Business Times, a publication from GIE Media located in Valley View, Ohio, is dedicated to supporting the growth of legal cannabis growers. Their goal is to offer valuable insights across various business areas such as legislation, compliance updates, and industry analysis. In addition, they provide expert guidance on topics like cultivation techniques, marketing strategies, financial matters, and legal concerns. CBT focuses exclusively on the business side of both medical and recreational cannabis and strives to deliver up-to-date information through multiple channels, including its website, e-newsletter, mobile application, print magazine, and an annual cultivation conference. This ensures that readers can make informed decisions to enhance the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

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Texas THC Ban, Tennessee’s ‘Hemp-Killing’ Legislation Top CBT’s Most Popular Stories in May

1 week ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

Texas, Tennessee and Alabama lawmakers prevailed in prohibiting certain cannabinoid hemp products this month, creating a shockwave for Southern business owners and Cannabis Business Times readers alike. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation on May 21 that will ban products containing THCA or synthetic cannabinoids as well as prohibit online sales for other hemp products starting in January 2026 in the Volunteer State, representing the most-read storyline this month.
C3 Industries Appoints 4 Strategic Executives to Retail Leadership Team

1 week ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

[PRESS RELEASE] – ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 28, 2025 – C3 Industries, a leading multistate cannabis company dedicated to premium cannabis experiences for customers, announced the expansion of its retail leadership team with four strategic executive appointments. The addition of these retail veterans signals C3's intensified focus on retail operations and positions its High Profile brand for accelerated growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Cresco Labs Opens New Sunnyside Dispensary in Pennsylvania

1 week ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the grand opening of Sunnyside Chippewa in Beaver Falls, Pa.“Pennsylvania continues to be a standout market for us, and this new Sunnyside location reinforces our commitment to serving patients with the highest-quality products and retail experience,” Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell said.
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Offers New Plan to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

1 week ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

Pennsylvania still has its hat in the ring to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2025. State Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Scranton, asked his colleagues on May 21 to co-sponsor the Keystone Cannabis Act, legislation he plans to introduce in the aftermath of the Senate Law and Justice Committee rejecting a partisan House legalization bill the previous week.
MediPharm Labs Expands Novel Cannabis Metered Dose Portfolio in EU, UK

1 week ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

[PRESS RELEASE] – TORONTO, May 26, 2025 – MediPharm Labs Corp., a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, announced it has begun production on novel cannabis metered dose inhalers for the European Union and the United Kingdom, made to global pharmaceutical standards and distributed by Blackpoint Limited, MediPharm’s exclusive sales and distribution partner in those territories.
Tennessee Governor Signs ‘Hemp-Killing’ Legislation, Banning THCA, Synthetic Cannabinoids

2 weeks ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

Tennessee’s hemp industry will take a major blow starting in 2026 after Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation on May 21 that not only will ban products with THCA and synthetic cannabinoids but also prohibit direct-to-consumer sales. The legislation, House Bill 1376, also removes the state’s Agriculture Department from regulatory duties over hemp-derived cannabinoid products, transferring that authority to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC).
All 4Front Subsidiaries File for Court-Appointed Receiver

2 weeks ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

[PRESS RELEASE] – PHOENIX, May 23, 2025 – 4Front Ventures Corp., a vertically integrated cannabis operator, announces that all its United States subsidiaries filed for a voluntary receivership in aid of liquidation under the laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts on May 22, 2025. The company anticipates that its subsidiaries will be placed into receivership in the Superior Court for Suffolk County, Business Litigation Division.
Curaleaf Opens 67th Florida Dispensary in Punta Gorda

2 weeks ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

[PRESS RELEASE] – STAMFORD, Conn., May 23, 2025 – Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Punta Gorda, Fla. Curaleaf Punta Gorda, located at 100 Madrid Blvd., Suite 511, will begin welcoming medical patients on May 23. This expansion marks the company's 67th store in Florida, bringing its nationwide store count to 153.
Game Over in Texas? House Approves Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products

2 weeks ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

No more delta-8 THC. No more delta-10 THC. No more chemically altered THC extracts. “If it gets you high, it is not legal anymore,” Texas House Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, said while offering a floor amendment May 21 that, after more than two hours of debate, ultimately restored provisions to a Senate-passed bill that aims to ban consumable hemp products containing any amount of THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids.
Verano Opening 7th Connecticut Dispensary in Enfield

2 weeks ago | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Tony Lange

[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, May 21, 2025 – Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multistate cannabis company, announced the opening of Zen Leaf Enfield on May 23, elevating the company’s Connecticut retail footprint to seven locations and 157 dispensaries nationwide. Zen Leaf Enfield, located at 98 Elm St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The dispensary will also feature a drive-thru for additional customer and patient convenience.