Ohio legislators have delayed key marijuana policy changes, including Senate Bill 56, until after their summer recess. This bill proposed reducing THC limits in extracts, freezing dispensary numbers, and banning public smoking. These changes are contentious as recreational marijuana was approved by voters in 2023. The fate of SB 56 and related measures will be decided when lawmakers reconvene. < Back Ohio Lawmakers Hit Pause on Marijuana Reform Ahead of Summer Break Jul 7, 2025 Source: Staff Mary Jane Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link After rapid movements earlier this year, Ohio legislators have delayed key marijuana policy changes, opting to revisit them after their summer recess. *Momentum stalls in committee* Senate Bill 56—which included proposals to cap THC in extracts, limit public smoking, and cap dispensaries—has been shelved twice this month in the House Judiciary Committee. No votes have been scheduled before the session pause. *“Push pause” until fall* Representative Brian Stewart confirmed the delay, stating lawmakers will “take the summer and come back and potentially take another crack” at the legislation after the break. *What SB 56 would change* If enacted, the law would reduce max THC in adult-use extracts from 90% to 70%, freeze the number of active dispensaries at 400, and ban public smoking. Home grow limits would remain at six plants per person and twelve per household. *Voter intent vs. legislative adjustments* Supporters point out that recreational marijuana was approved by voters in 2023 with 57% support. Critics argue the new proposal aligns laws more closely with public expectations—particularly around high-potency products and youth access. *Next steps when lawmakers return* With the summer recess underway, the fate of SB 56 and related measures—like combined reform with House Bill 160—will be decided when legislators reconvene. Debate over THC limits, public consumption, and storefront numbers remains active. The post Ohio Lawmakers Hit Pause on Marijuana Reform Ahead of Summer Break appeared first on Merry Jane. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

Adult-use cannabis sales officially began in Delaware on August 1st, 2025. < Back Delaware is open for business: Here’s where to buy legal weed Jul 31, 2025 Source: Leafly Staff Leafly Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link On Friday, August 1st, 2025, adult-use cannabis sales officially begin across the First State. Here's where to buy weed in Delaware. The post Delaware is open for business: Here’s where to buy legal weed appeared first on Leafly. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

It’s Time For Congress To Create A Federal Pathway For Medical Cannabis Access (Op-Ed) < Back Time for Congress to Create a Clear Federal Path for Legal Cannabis Jul 1, 2025 Source: Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link For years, medical cannabis patients have relied on a temporary federal "ceasefire" to keep the DOJ away from state-legal programs. But according to Steph Sherer of Americans for Safe Access, that safety net is looking real thin. The latest 2026 budget proposal drops the crucial protections that shield patients and businesses from federal interference. While D.C. and many states have made progress, millions of patients—especially veterans and those in federal housing—are still left in a legal lurch. Advocates are now pushing Congress to stop with the temporary fixes and finally create a permanent federal pathway. This means moving beyond just "recreational" talk to ensure consistent, medical-grade access and real patient rights. For the average toker, this is a wake-up call. Even if you're in a legal state, the lack of federal rules keeps prices high, research slow, and basic rights like banking or housing at risk. True progress for the community means making sure the most vulnerable among us are protected first. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

None < Back After months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market Dec 1, 2025 Source: Ned Oliver Virginia Mercury Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Workers at gLeaf Medical tend to plants in a grow room at the Richmond medical marijuana dispensary. After months of hearings and study, the legislature’s Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia — potentially ending five years of economic and legal uncertainty since the commonwealth legalized possession and cultivation in 2021. The final bill — carried by Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, and Sens. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, and Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, in the General Assembly — scraps the controversial local-opt-out clause, increases local taxing authority and builds a licensing regime designed to privilege small, independent, Virginia-based businesses over large medical-marijuana operators. In August, lawmakers heard from experts on taxation, equity and small-business opportunity — clear signals that the commission was preparing to write a framework that diverged from past drafts. Players in the medical-cannabis system — which underlies the retail rollout — recently logged major milestones. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority’s seed-to-sale tracking system, operated through the vendor Metrc, is now live. Between July and August, the medical market recorded nearly $30 million in sales across more than 256,000 transactions. The final bill also increases local taxing authority. Under previous proposals, localities could levy up to 2.5% in local excise tax. The new draft raises that cap to 3.5%, giving local governments more resources for schools, public-health campaigns and other priorities. The state tax remains at a proposed 8% — with a new provision to allow deductibility of certain business costs at the state level, even though marijuana remains federally illegal. Critics at past hearings pointed out that older drafts still lacked crucial definitions for delivery agents and clarity on labeling, especially for edibles and topicals. UFCW 400 — a union representing 35,000 workers across retail, cannabis, grocery, health care, food-processing and service jobs in the mid-Atlantic — praised the new plan’s emphasis on small businesses and equitable labor practices. Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2021, allowing adults 21 and older to possess up to 1 ounce and cultivate up to four plants at home. But the law included no mechanism for legal sales, and successive retail-market bills were blocked by vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin. During her campaign, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, elected governor two weeks ago, pledged to sign legislation establishing a regulated retail system — reversing the impasse that kept marijuana sales in limbo. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that the state's first adult-use cannabis licensing lotteries will be held on June 5. The lotteries will cover social equity and general applications for three cannabis license types: cultivators, manufacturers, and mezzobusinesses, with a retailer license lottery to follow in July. Social equity applicants not selected in the first lottery will have a second chance in the general lottery. < Back Minnesota Cannabis Licensing Lotteries Scheduled for June 5 May 7, 2025 Source: Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Monday that the state’s first adult-use cannabis licensing lotteries will be held on June 5. The lotteries will cover social equity and general applications for three cannabis license types: cultivators, manufacturers, and mezzobusinesses. There will also be a licensing lottery for social equity applicants applying for cannabis retailer licenses, with the general retailer license lottery following in July. Social equity applicants who are not selected during the first lottery will qualify for a second chance in the general lottery. The lotteries will prioritize “applications for the license types necessary to successfully stage the market,” OCM Interim Director Eric Taubel said. “Today’s announcement reflects the office’s goal to license the supply chain from the starting points in order to foster an equitable cannabis market that prioritizes public health and safety, consumer confidence, and market integrity.” — Taubel, in a statement “It’s exciting to see the entrepreneurial spirit of our applicants as they get closer to having a license in hand and prepare to open their doors for business,” OCM Director of Social Equity Jess Jackson said in a statement. Minnesota officials originally scheduled an early licensing lottery for social equity applicants last December, but legal challenges foiled the plan. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

This article discusses how to review and judge cannabis strains. It suggests that assessing cannabis quality involves considering appearance, smell, taste, and effects. The author also provides tips for establishing categories, judging processes, and understanding the sensory experience to differentiate top-shelf cannabis. < Back How To Review and Judge Cannabis Strains Feb 16, 2025 Source: Greg Zeman Cannabis Now Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link What makes a cannabis connoisseur? Is it someone who can discern “top shelf” cannabis from “mids?” And if that’s the answer, what sets top-shelf cannabis apart and makes it worthy of that elevated placement? I’ve been both reviewing and judging cannabis competitions for years now, and the experience got me thinking about how both approaches can help regular cannabis consumers pick the ideal product for their needs. Yes, taste is subjective, but it’s definitely possible to fairly assess the quality of a cannabis product. It just takes a little extra effort, an attention to detail and the right mindset. [image: A clear yellow pink pipe filled with bud is about to be lit by a hemp wick.] PHOTO Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now How Writing a Cannabis Strain Review Compares to Judging Cannabis A review is all about introducing and “illustrating” the sensory experience of a given product. Naturally, a good review will include some brass tacks information about the potency, strain and style of product, but the conceptual core is always the creation of a vicarious experience for the reader. To that end, when we talk about the cannabis experience we should strive to include as much specific detail as possible. For example, don’t just say that strain is “potent” or that its aroma is “strong,” because that leaves so many unanswered questions: what specific impacts are potent? How does it make you feel? What’s the “strong” smell of? Imagine trying to describe the smell of pizza; you wouldn’t say the aroma of a freshly baked pizza is “strong” — not if you were trying to convey what it actually smells like. But if you said it smells like garlic and tomato sauce and oven caramelized cheese and dough, now you’re illustrating the aroma. Judging cannabis, on the other hand, goes beyond identifying characteristics unique to a given sample. While reviewers will often simply provide a kind of “pass/fail” assessment of whether or not a product is worth purchasing, formal judging is all about synthesizing the many different properties of a sample into a unified assessment. So a judge should still be thinking about the same qualities and characteristics as a reviewer, but with a more precise mind where the qualitative value of those characteristics is concerned. In other words, the observation and testing process for a review is the same as for judging, just less formal and precise in its conclusions. We aren’t just determining if something is good or bad, we’re concerned with just *how* good or bad it is. [image: Enjoying cannabis is pretty easy, but reviewing and judging it's another matter, thankfully we have some tips to make it easier.] PHOTO Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Establish Your Categories and Judging Process Start by setting a few benchmarks for quality — we’ll keep it simple and just consider appearance, smell, taste and effects, but you can add other categories like phenotypical novelty (how unique it is) or how smooth or harsh the smoke is. Now you can assess each of those categories individually for the purposes of a thorough review or apply a numerical value using a scale, such as 1-5, for formal judging. At the end of your assessment, tally the score for each category to find your final score. In our example scenario, there are four categories with a maximum possible score of five for each one, meaning the highest possible score — the score for a perfect sample — would be 20. Let’s assess a hypothetical sample of an imaginary product: We’ve got an eighth of Hypothetical Haze from Fictional Farms and we’ve been tasked with reviewing and/or judging it. To do this, we’re going to examine each of the four basic categories we selected. Consider the Aroma As soon as we crack the jar our eighth came in, a pungent cloud of pine and citrus smacks us in the nostrils — and this is a good thing. Remember, even if we don’t personally like pine and/or citrus (we do), we still give recognition for the strength and clarity of those aroma components. A review can be a bit more subjective, but even if you hate smoking weed that smells like lemon-scented PineSol, remember that some of your readers might love it. A big part of the mindset for reviewing or judging is learning to judge things for what they are, not what you wish they were. We crack a bud open to more closely examine the aroma and find subtle nuances in the terpene profile; hints of herbaceous mint, whispers of grapefruit pith, subtle notes of earthy musk or berry sweetness. It might come off as pretentious, but we’re trying to encapsulate a complex suite of smells into a few sentences, so try to get as much detail as you can. If you can smell a unifying flavor, then note it, something such as “This particular strain invokes the aroma of a lemon spice cake.” We almost never give a perfect score to any category, but this Hypothetical Haze is excellent — with a clear but complex smell — so we give it a 4.25. [image: One of the Flower Girls takes a dry hit from a joint to test the dry flavor of the bud.] PHOTO Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Determine the Taste Taste is interesting, because the overwhelming majority of what we taste when we taste anything, not just cannabis, is informed by what we smell. The olfactory sense is dominant where taste is concerned, with the tongue providing only basic feedback on if something is sweet, hot, sour, bitter or “umami,” with all other flavor nuance coming from our sense of smell. That said, the process of heating or otherwise activating a cannabis product often changes the terpene profile. In the best cases, it “opens up” aroma notes and gives them fuller or more complex expression. In the bad cases, it erases, undermines or otherwise adulterates what was a pleasant aroma. In any event, the process is similar, only this time we’re pulling out flavor notes and cross-referencing them with the terpene profile we smelled earlier. We smoke a joint of the Hypothetical Haze and find the flavor a bit muted compared to the aroma, which means a lower score for this category than that one — let’s say 2.5 for taste. [image: Enjoying cannabis is pretty easy, but reviewing and judging it's another matter, thankfully we have some tips to make it easier.] PHOTO Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Now, Look at Appearance What makes a cannabis flower attractive? One way to judge is by how closely it cleaves to the appearance of a “typical” expression of the same strain — this is basically how they judge dog shows. There’s a rough ideal for each physical trait of a dog and the closer a show dog fits that mold, the higher its score. Cannabis judging is usually a bit more nuanced because the phenotypical expressions of the plant are more diverse and rapidly changing than dogs. To that end, don’t be afraid to just focus on a few key characteristics, like color, bud structure and trichome distribution, density and clarity. Particularly in the case of a review, letting the reader know that the bud — in the case of our hypothetical sample — has a light, lime-green coloration with dense trichome coating but loose, wispy bud structure will provide enough information for them to make their own conclusion if it’s good or bad. Our imaginary sample has a bright, lime green coloration punctuated by pronounced orange hairs and coated with sparkling trichomes. However, the structure is loose and the cure is a bit dry, so our score for this category is right around the middle at 3.25. [image: A clean sits atop a survey that will be filled out by the Flower Girls smoking society.] PHOTO Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Note the Effects Finally, we must consider the effects of a given strain — perhaps the most difficult aspect of judging cannabis. For one thing, unlike flavor, smell and appearance, the physiological impacts of a cannabis product vary wildly from one individual to the next, informed by everything from the genetics of the consumer to the set and setting of the experience. As with aroma, saying the effect is strong doesn’t communicate much, so try pinning down a feeling or sensation. Maybe the strain has stimulating or anxiolytic properties? Our example strain seems to have given me a deep sense of physical relaxation that borders on “couch lock” but isn’t putting me to sleep, largely because of its stimulating psychological effects, which lend themselves nicely to contemplation and study. The effects are balanced and pronounced, so we score a 3.75 for this category. A Few Final Tips Our total score for this sample comes out to 13.75, which equals a “grade” of 68.75 percent of the possible 20 total points — not even a C- for this one. So maybe the Hypothetical Haze isn’t top shelf, but we now know enough about it to express what *is *good about it for the purposes of a review. It’s always more fun to share cannabis with others, and reviewing or judging is no different. Some of these observations are best made during some quiet alone time, but it’s always a good idea to cross check your findings against what other people perceive. Maybe you can’t place the citrusy aroma of a sample, but when your roommate smells it, they immediately exclaim “tangerine!” Always get second and third opinions, and also remember to revisit a sample after your initial review to see if you missed anything. And if you’re the type of person who’s sensitive to getting “too high,” remember that you don’t need to drown in the ocean to know that it’s deep: Use the smallest amount possible to feel the extent of the effects without overwhelming your senses. That said, don’t be afraid to dive deep into a sensory experience, after all, this is for science. *TELL US,* what characteristics set top-shelf cannabis apart from the rest? The post How To Review and Judge Cannabis Strains appeared first on Cannabis Now. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. 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Brett Gelfand of Cannabiz Collects and Cannabiz Credit Association explains the importance of staying on top of accounts receivable. Unchecked credit might be choking the cannabis supply chain is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Back Unchecked credit might be choking the cannabis supply chain May 9, 2025 Source: Omar Sacirbey MJ Biz Daily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Brett Gelfand of Cannabiz Collects and Cannabiz Credit Association explains the importance of staying on top of accounts receivable. Unchecked credit might be choking the cannabis supply chain is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

The company and forbearing noteholders discussed potential strategies and options to address the company's liquidity needs. < Back The Cannabist Co. Enters Into Forbearance Agreement With Senior Secured Noteholders Feb 2, 2026 Source: Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The company and the forbearing noteholders discussed potential strategies and options to address the company’s liquidity needs. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

MTL Cannabis Corp. qualified to upgrade from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market. Trading on OTCQX is expected to enhance a company’s visibility and accessibility among U.S. investors. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange in Canada under the symbol MTLC. MTL Cannabis Corp. is the parent company of Montréal Medical Cannabis Inc., Abba Medix Corp., IsoCanMed Inc., and Canada House Clinics Inc. < Back MTL Cannabis Corp. to Begin Trading on OTCQX Jun 10, 2025 Source: Mg Magazine Newswire MG Magazine Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *PICKERING, ON –* MTL Cannabis Corp. qualified to upgrade from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market. The company will commence trading today on OTCQX under the symbol MTLNF. The OTCQX Market, the highest level of the U.S. OTC Markets, is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. Trading on OTCQX is expected to enhance a company’s visibility and accessibility among U.S. investors by adhering to higher financial and governance standards. “We are pleased to be upgrading to the OTCQX market. We feel that OTCQX will provide a valuable platform to help build visibility among U.S. investors,” said Michael Perron, MTL’s CEO. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange in Canada under the symbol MTLC. About MTL Cannabis Corp. MTL Cannabis Corp. is the parent company of Montréal Medical Cannabis Inc., a licensed producer operating from a 57,000 sq ft licensed indoor grow facility in Pointe Claire, Québec; Abba Medix Corp., a licensed producer in Pickering, Ontario, that operates a leading medical cannabis marketplace; IsoCanMed Inc., a licensed producer in Louiseville, Québec, growing indoor cannabis in its 64,000 sq. ft. production facility; and Canada House Clinics Inc., operating clinics across Canada that work directly with primary care teams to provide specialized cannabinoid therapy services to patients suffering from simple and complex medical conditions. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

This article details efforts by a coalition of New York marijuana businesses urging Governor Kathy Hochul to veto legislation that would establish a Cannabis Wage Board to recommend minimum hourly wages for industry workers. Opponents, including the Cannabis Association of New York, argue the bill introduces economic uncertainty and threatens small equity businesses. < Back NY Brands Push Back on Proposed Cannabis Wage Board, Urging Governor to Step In Jul 29, 2026 Source: Tom Angell Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link New York’s legal cannabis scene is finding its groove, but a new piece of legislation has local business owners heading straight to the governor’s desk with serious concerns. A broad group of licensed operators is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to reject a bill that would set up a special Cannabis Wage Board. This new panel would be tasked with recommending minimum pay scales across every corner of the market, including cultivation facilities, packaging plants, distribution networks, and retail counters. While the bill's sponsors push the move as a way to secure better treatment for employees, local industry advocates see a massive storm cloud on the horizon. The Cannabis Association of New York issued an urgent warning, noting that adding extra regulatory layers could throw a wrench into the gears just as legal storefronts are finding their footing. Between navigating slow rollouts, tight funding, and the massive underground market, local shops are already facing plenty of hurdles. Operators are worried that mandated wage increases will hit craft cultivators and social equity startups the hardest, driving operating costs up and potentially pushing regular consumers back toward unregulated sources. For everyday cannabis enthusiasts, this debate matters because the health of local dispensaries directly affects your access to clean, tested, and reliable products. When local brands face sudden operational shakeups, it can alter everything from shelf prices to the variety of your favorite strains. The bill has already cleared both legislative chambers and is now awaiting action from the governor. Whether you are a budtender on the floor or someone who just loves supporting New York's homegrown cannabis community, keeping tabs on local regulatory shifts ensures you can advocate for a thriving, accessible ecosystem that takes care of both its workers and its businesses. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

Cova Software, a POS and Payments platform for cannabis retailers, is now available for CBD and hemp stores. For a limited time, new CBD and hemp retailers who sign up by December 30 can receive a free POS station and payment terminal (a $1,100 value). Cova's Smart POS handles CBD/hemp tracking and age-restricted sales with built-in ID scanning, while Intelligent Reporting offers tailored insights. Their Integrated Payments can save retailers up to $1,000 per month. < Back Cova’s Award-Winning POS Software Now Available for CBD & Hemp Retailers Oct 21, 2025 Source: Cova MG Magazine Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link For a limited time, new CBD and hemp retailers can launch their business with award-winning POS technology—and receive a *free POS station and payment terminal (a $1,100 value)* when they sign up with Cova Software by *December 30*. *Cova*, the trusted POS and Payments platform powering thousands of cannabis retailers across North America, is now available for CBD and hemp stores. Known for its reliability, compliance, and exceptional support, Cova makes it easier for retailers to manage every transaction with confidence. Its *Smart POS* tracks CBD and hemp products, manages age-restricted sales, and features built-in ID scanning and verification. *Intelligent Reporting* delivers real-time insights tailored to the nuances of CBD retail, helping store owners make data-driven decisions. And with *Integrated Payments*, retailers enjoy seamless transactions, lower rates, and higher approval success—saving up to *$1,000 per month*. Built for compliance and designed for growth, Cova gives CBD and hemp retailers the same level of sophistication that has made it the leading POS platform in the cannabis industry. *To learn more or claim your free hardware offer, visit:* https://hubs.la/Q03P6mly0 ------------------------------ This article was created in partnership with Cova Software. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5

Trump Signs Bill To Recriminalize Hemp THC Products, Years After Approving Their Legalization < Back Congress Passes Bill to Recriminalize Most Hemp THC Products and Sends It to Trump’s Desk Nov 12, 2025 Source: Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The federal landscape for hemp just took a major hit as President Trump signed a massive spending bill that effectively recriminalizes most consumable hemp products. This move reverses the progress made in the 2018 Farm Bill by targeting popular items like Delta-8 and even some CBD products. The new rules strictly limit THC content to a tiny 0.4mg per container and ban any synthesized cannabinoids, essentially trying to shut down the "gas station weed" market. While the news is a bummer for those who rely on hemp-derived options, there is a small silver lining: the ban doesn’t actually kick in for one year. This 365-day window gives the industry and advocates time to fight for a more reasonable regulatory model. For everyday tokers, this matters because it threatens the accessibility of alternative cannabinoids and medical CBD. It’s a clear sign that the fight for fair cannabis access is far from over, and we need to keep pushing for regulations that prioritize safety without stripping away our options. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cookies & Alt Sol "Ridgeline Lantz" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Ridgeline Lantz, cultivated by Alt Sol and currently available at Takoma Wellness Center, exudes an impressive pedigree. With its origins... Watermelon Sugar, High: Fade Co.'s Live Resin Gummies Reviewed There's a running joke about Harry Styles' summer smash that the man himself has cheerfully leaned into: nobody is entirely sure what "watermelon sugar" is, only that it sounds fantastic and you want more of it. Fade Co. seems to have taken that ambiguity as a design brief. Their new live resin gummies don't just borrow the fruit - they capture the whole breezy, sun-warmed, slightly-too-good-to-analyze feeling the song trades in, then pack it ten to a tin... Platinum TK - Green Theory Dispensary Platinum TK is an indica-dominant hybrid from the skilled cultivators at Alt Sol that offers a robust and relaxing experience. Currently... 1 2 3 4 5