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“What continues to fascinate me is the intersection of politics, law and regulations, cultural and societal values, and business.”

Public interest in cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, has skyrocketed in the past year. But not all CBD producers are the same.

From quality to products (and even vernacular), the past several years have brought rapid growth and innovation to areas restricted by harsh marijuana laws.

“Around the time of putting ideas together (for Lemon Haze), I was in and out of a lot antique stores,” says Ben Frey.

Legislation introduced by a Republican state senator would hold up grower, processor, and tester licenses until program flaws can be addressed.

What does it mean to be a “sustainable and organic” business in the cannabis industry? Amy Andrle shares a few tips from her successful sustainable retail business in Denver, CO.

The symbol is an upside-down green triangle with an image of a green marijuana leaf in the middle along with the words “CONTAINS THC” above it.

Most of the letters, which threaten civil and criminal penalties, have gone out to retail storefronts and delivery services believed to be operating illegally.

“We have many responsibilities and not a lot of capacity,” the department’s director told Leafly. “We’re going to at least need to quadruple our team.”

Senators have agreed to vote on the Cannabis Act by June 7. Because it will take at least eight weeks to get the retail system going after the bill is passed, Canadians will have to wait until at least August to buy recreational cannabis.