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Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging

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Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Florida is waiting for a workshop on Wednesday to discuss what a “cartoon” and other questions about the packaging of hemp products that can be considered “attractive to children”, The Florida’s news service Reports.

The workshop is specifically covering the new proposed implementation rules part of 2023 legislation Adjusting intoxication derived from hemp. The draft law included product test requirements, licensing rules and restrictions on hemp products targeting children.

Acciting to that Law, what’s consider “Attractive to Children” is anything “Manufactured in the Shape of Humans, Cartoons, or Animals; Manufactured in a form that bears any reasonable to an existting candy product is familiar to the public as a widel. Branded Food Product Such a Product Could Be Mistaken for Branded Product, Especilantly by Children; Any similar cartoon that “uses” exaggerated comic features “applies human characteristics to non-human characters, or attributing” unnatural or extra-inhumane skills, “the report said.

Hemp industry lawyer Paula Savchenko said in the report that “industry fully supports reasonable, well -defined rules”, but uncertainties about the rule proposed by officials have raised legal concerns “.

“Language in order, such as prohibitions on ‘exaggerated commercial traits’ or ‘unnatural skills’, is highly subjective. This creates uncertainty for businesses that are trying to respect trust, especially when similar design elements are allowed in other industries as dietary supplements, energy drinks or alcohol.” – Savchenko, through Florida’s news service

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Target Adds Intoxicating Hemp Beverages to Stores in Florida, Texas, & Illinois

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Target Adds Intoxicating Hemp Beverages to Stores in Florida, Texas, & Illinois

Target is adding THC-infused hemp drinks to its locations in Florida, Texas and Illinois. BevNet reports. The products will be available in more than 300 locations across three states – including all locations in Florida and Texas.

In Illinois, the products will be available in municipalities that allow the sale of intoxicating hemp products.

A spokesperson for the retail giant told BevNet that the company is “always exploring new ways to meet … evolving guest preferences, based on … merchandising authority and focus on carefully thought-out curation of a relevant assortment.”

last year, The objective was announced would sell hemp liquor at 10 locations in Minnesota. That pilot included the Birdie, Cann, Gigli, Hi Seltzer, Indeed, Señorita, Stigma, Surly, Trail Magic, Wonder, Wyld and Wynk brands. According to BevNet, Target last month received approval from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management to sell lower-potency hemp products in 72 additional stores next year.

According to the report, some of the brands from the Minnesota startup, including Cann, Wynk, Trail Magic, Stigma, Gigli, Señorita and Daizy’s, will be included in the three-state expansion.

While the October launch in Minnesota was initially limited to 5-milligram products, the company added 10-milligram varieties.

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Cannabis Sales Failed to March – New Cannabis Ventures

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Cannabis Sales Failed to March – New Cannabis Ventures

New Cannabis Ventures offers readers this easy-to-read exclusive summary of BDSA’s 15-state monthly cannabis sales data.

Cannabis sales rose 6.5% sequentially in March. Adjusted for the higher number of days, sales were down 3.8% sequentially on a daily basis. In this review, we break down the results by state, starting with the western markets and then ending with the eastern markets. Overall, the BDSA estimates sales in 15 markets totaled $2.14 billion in March, up 1.6 percent from a year ago.

Western markets

BDSA provides coverage for Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and Oregon. In March, annual growth was negative in four states. Growth in each of these states fell consecutively on a daily basis.

Eastern markets

BDSA provides coverage for Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In March, annual growth ranged from -6.8% in Florida to +32.7% in Ohio. Ohio began using adults in August, spurring growth. Note that Florida and Pennsylvania are medical markets only. On a daily basis, sequential growth declined in seven out of ten markets. Annual growth was negative in five markets and rose sharply in only two states. We warned of a potential slowdown in Florida despite strong dispensary and unit volume growth due to competitive pressure.

For readers interested in a deeper look hemp markets in these fifteen states and more, including segmentation by additional product categories, brand and product details, longer history and segmentation by product attributes, learn how BDSA Solutions can give you access to actionable data and analytics.

Alan Brochstein, CFA

Based in Houston, Alan leverages his experience as an online community founder 420 Investorthe first and still the largest due diligence platform focused on publicly traded stocks in the cannabis industry. With his extensive network in the cannabis community, Alan continues to find new ways to connect the industry and facilitate its sustainable growth. time New Cannabis Ventureshe is responsible for content development and strategic alliances. Before turning his attention to the cannabis industry in early 2013, Alan, who began his career on Wall Street in 1986, worked as an independent research analyst with more than two decades of research and portfolio management experience. A prolific writer, with over 650 articles published since 2007 Looking for Alphawhere he has 70,000 followers, Alan is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and frequent source Media including the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Fox Business and Bloomberg TV. Contact Alan. Twitter: |: Facebook |: LinkedIn: |: El

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Marijuana Retail Report

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March 21, 2026

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“This New Polk County Dispensary Expands Access for Patients Across Central Florida”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or the “Company”), the leading and most effective cannabis company in the United States, announced today the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales, Florida.

On Friday, March 13, a grand opening will be held, where special offers, discounts and gifts from partners will be presented.

“This new Polk County dispensary expands access to medical cannabis for patients throughout Central Florida,” said Trulieve Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. “We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, affordable products in convenient locations, supported by a welcoming team dedicated to patient well-being.”

Trulieve Lake Wales, located at 1341 State Road 60 E, will be open 9:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.

The dispensary will feature a wide range of popular products including Trulieve’s portfolio of own brands such as Co2lors, Cultivar Collection, Modern Flower, Momenta, Roll One and Sweet Talk. Customers will also have access to favorite partner brands such as Alien Labs, Bellamy Brothers, Binske, Black Tuna, Blue River, Connected Cannabis, DeLisioso, Khalifa Kush, Love’s Oven, Miami Mango, Seed Junky and Sunshine Cannabis, all available exclusively at Trulieve in Florida.

Throughout Florida, Trulieve offers home delivery, convenient online ordering and in-store pickup. Veterans receive a 20% discount on every order when they show their military ID, and all first-time guests are eligible for a 60% new customer discount at any Truelive Florida location. For more information or to learn how to become a registered patient, visit Trulieve.com and connect further Instagram or Facebook.

About Truliev
Trulieve is an industry-leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the US, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, scaling retail and expanding into new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By offering innovative, high-quality products across its portfolio of brands, Trulieve delivers an optimal customer experience and expands access to cannabis, helping patients and customers live without limitations. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX under the symbol TCNNF.

For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.

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