Minnesota Awards First Legal Cannabis Business License, Signaling Progress Toward Market Opening

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The State of Minnesota has taken a significant step toward the operational launch of its legal adult-use cannabis market, announcing the issuance of its first business license. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) confirmed today that the inaugural license, a crucial milestone in establishing the state’s regulated industry, has been granted…

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California Cannabis Lounge Licensing Set for Major Overhaul Under Proposed DCC Rules

California Regulators Propose Sweeping Reforms for Cannabis Social Lounges Sacramento, California – The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has initiated a significant move to reshape the landscape of cannabis social consumption lounges across the Golden State. On June 6, 2025, the regulatory body unveiled a comprehensive set of proposed regulations intended to reform the…

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