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• Calif. retailers push back on farmers’ market bill

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Calif. retail groups push back on farmers’ market bill

Trade groups representing retailers are fighting a bill that would allow some smaller cultivators to sell directly to consumers at farmers’ markets. The conflict between the two ends of the supply chain shows the zero-sum nature of survival California operators feel as observers warn the market is on the brink of collapse.

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Separately: Catalyst Cannabis is spearheading a push to block the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) from what the retailer characterizes as an overreaching “excise tax grab.”

There’s a video call to organize the opposition on Thursday August 29.

• Here’s a previous WeedWeek story about the issue.

Federal:

• I didn’t hear legalization mentioned from the stage of the Democratic National Convention.

Business:

• Approved and pending licenses climbed for the first time in two years.
  MJBiz
• The credit market is coming back to life, according to Viridian Capital Advisors.
  Green Market Report
• Florida operator Sunburn Cannabis raised more money from investor Poseidon. Poseidon’s Emily Paxhia joined the Sunburn board.
• David Klein, CEO of Canadian Operator Canopy Growth, said he would retire next year.
  Cannabis Equipment News
• Tech shop Dutchie launched an integration with Florida track and trace provider BioTrack.
• MJBiz suggests more growers are seeking out seeds over clones.
• Business pundit Tyler Cowen suggests legalizing wasn’t a great idea.

State and local:

• Missouri announced a huge recall for products that weren’t properly tracked in Metrc.
  Missouri Independent
• A Massachusetts equity fund has more than $27M to spend.
  Worcester Business Journal
• New York growers have a year to submit environmental sustainability plans.
  Spectrum News
• Qube opened a dispensary in Times Square.
• Michigan regulators filed a complaint against a large grower for distributing to the illegal market.
  Crain’s Detroit
• A survey found Oregon has the least expensive cannabis in the nation.
  Green Market Report
• Canna Law Blog argues Minnesota could be a great state for the industry.

Fun and interesting:

• Snoop Dogg returned for another Solo Stove ad campaign.
  Ad Age
• Burning Man has struggled to sell tickets.
  NY Times

Business:

• Glass House says it may enter the hemp market.
  Green Market Report
• The Emerald Cup landed in Oakland for the weekend. (The winners appear not to be posted online.)

Local:

• Sacramento put a proposal to allow more dispensaries on hold.
  CapRadio
• The Humboldt Independent weekly newspaper is closing, in part because of the collapse of the local cannabiz.
  SFGate
• A car smashed into Cookies’ Modesto shop.
  Modesto Bee
• Pacific Grove (Monterey Co.) may hire a consultant to help it select its first pot shop.
  KSBW
• Vista’s (San Diego Co.) pot tax helped revive the city budget.
  Voice of San Diego
• Carlsbad (San Diego Co.) banned smoking and vaping in apartment and condo buildings.
  KPBS

Recalls etc.:

• The DCC issued recalls for PurpleStar and NHPR flower, both for mold contamination.
• Glass House said it would appeal a recent recall for mold.
  Cannabis Business Times

Company milestones:

• Beverage CQ launched in Arizona, in partnership with brand distributor Petalfast.
  AZ Marijuana
• Edibles brand Smokiez partnered with hemp beverage maker Rexis Biotech.

Recognition:

• Autumn Brands won big at the Ventura County Fair.
  Coastal View

Upcoming:

• Puff DAO and Eaze are hosting a farmer’s market event September 1 in LA.

The Artist Tree founder and Chief Compliance Officer Lauren Fontein (center) celebrates the opening of a store in Hawthorne, near LAX, with local dignitaries.

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