--- title: CRB Monitor | Weekly Update | July 22 - July 28, 2023 description: Highlighting growth of Tier 1A and 1B MRBs (marijuana-related businesses), marijuana business licenses and beneficial owners, with industry news to note. image: https://www.crbmonitor.com/hubfs/1A%20MRB%20073123.png --- [![CRB Monitor](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hubfs/Crbmonitor%20-%20December2019/Images/logo.svg "CRB Monitor")](https://www.crbmonitor.com/) Close ## Request More Info We'd love to hear from you! Let us know how we can help. # RESOURCES | Data Updates | Regulatory CRB Monitor | Weekly Update | July 22 - July 28, 2023 ##### Published on August 2, 2023 # Week of July 22 - July 28, 2023 Do you love data and staying up to date with the latest cannabis-related headlines? Are you searching for industry news to inform your institution’s approach to cannabis risk and compliance?  You've come to the right place. ## Hashing Out the Truth CRB Monitor’s database growth by the numbers. ### Tier 1 Marijuana-Related Business Counts Weekly Summary (July 22 - July 28, 2023):       73,252 1A MRBs + 3,767 1B MRBs = 77,019 total ### 1A MRBs *![1A MRB 073123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1A%20MRB%20073123.png?width=468&height=281&name=1A%20MRB%20073123.png) Tier 1A defined: Businesses in this tier literally touch the cannabis plant at some point along the supply chain from "seed to sale," and are generally licensed by a government agency or regulator. Effectively all of their actual or expected revenue is derived from the cultivation, production, testing or sale of cannabis.* ### 1B MRBs  *![1B MRB 073123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1B%20MRB%20073123.png?width=468&height=281&name=1B%20MRB%20073123.png) Tier 1B defined: Businesses that have a financial or controlling interest in a Tier 1A CRB. CRB Monitor generally considers 1B businesses as seemingly unrelated businesses highlighted as red flags by FinCEN in its marijuana banking guidance and are similar in nature to individual beneficial owners. * ### Marijuana Business Licenses *![MBL 073123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MBL%20073123.png?width=468&height=343&name=MBL%20073123.png) Note: Inactive licenses, unlicensed, and unknown licenses have been excluded. Pre-licenses dropped the week of July 15 after Illinois awarded 55 licenses out of approximately 2,700 applicants.* ### Beneficial Owners Count *![BOR 073123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BOR%20073123.png?width=468&height=281&name=BOR%20073123.png) Beneficial owners defined: For beneficial owners, each economic owner or controlling person is classified into one or more categories based on their relationship to the linked CRB including: (1) Owner/Investor, (2) Board Member, (3) Corporate Officer, (4) Executive, (5) Non-commercial Registered Agent or (6) Senior Manager. * [Schedule Demo to See Full Database > ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJD1yIF1IrCC2%2B2U0eNWdHj6Sn9vXOR%2FbensQH28M8tEuLHksMU8Vi2EfB5Iij5cm8TYEvDap1UvVsxxnrsM7e8Qun%2BCHYY8f5zRaS%2FZssISKgwXZpl4fSQ5%2F8%2BP0HO4q%2F%2B4c8HWm9fTboTa%2BXBCqbwZ3NxsEvKa6gzqh2KX%2BBBAYg8a0tSzFGlpsZec0b6yMlxb6ymGT%2FjkmT49lwU9Mcwsw%3D%3D&portalId=6526999) ## News of Note *A selection of relevant cannabis-related news*. *Items marked with ![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png) indicate links to licensed business profiles in the CRB Monitor database.* #### Mergers & Acquisitions [Aurora Cannabis sells Sun production facility to Bevo Farms](https://mjbizdaily.com/aurora-cannabis-sells-aurora-sun-production-facility-to-bevo-farms/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/12227) [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/71159) [Columbia Care, Cresco Labs Sack $2 Billion Megadeal](https://www.greenmarketreport.com/columbia-care-cresco-labs-sack-2-billion-megadeal/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/524) [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/15207) #### Adverse Media [CA Sends Notices to 90 Cannabis Licensees After Pro-Tech Union Declared Not Bona Fide](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/ca-sends-notices-to-90-cannabis-licensees-after-pro-tech-union-declared-not-bona-fide)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/35832) [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/43593) [Aleafia Health Is the Latest Canadian Cannabis Co. to Seek Debt Protection](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/aleafia-is-the-latest-canadian-cannabis-co.-to-seek-debt-protection)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/25979) [Voluntary recall of Grow Sciences, Soothing Operations marijuana products in AZ](https://www.azdhs.gov/director/public-information-office/index.php#news-release-072423)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/84129) [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/1072) [RI marijuana regulators reviewing Slater finances after bounced check, late payments](https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-marijuana-regulators-reviewing-slater-finances-after-bounced-check-late-payments/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/17) [OMMA Inspectors Find Approximately 4,000 Untagged Cannabis Plants at Gold Leaf Acres](https://oklahoma.gov/omma/about/news/2023/omma-inspection-leads-to-discovery-of-approximately-4000-untagged-cannabis-plants-over-600-pounds-of-untagged-cannabis.html)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/49194) [Crypto Fund Wants $2M Freed From SEC's Pot Ponzi Suit Against WeedGenics](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1702083?nl_pk=ad32bb7e-75bf-4cee-8fb6-e1d8486c0c25&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cannabis&utm_content=2023-07-26&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=1)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/83028) #### Litigation [Maryland hemp businesses sue state, governor over product restrictions](https://mjbizdaily.com/maryland-hemp-businesses-sue-state-governor-over-product-restrictions/) [Nevada Pot Co. Owners Reneged On Sale, MariMed Lawsuit Alleges](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1704363?nl_pk=ad32bb7e-75bf-4cee-8fb6-e1d8486c0c25&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cannabis&utm_content=2023-07-31&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=4)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/8484) [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/24655) [Court Rules Commercial Cannabis Businesses In Pomona Are Similar To Current Land Uses](https://www.bwslaw.com/news/court-rules-commercial-cannabis-businesses-are-similar-to-current-land-uses-and-covered-by-citys-general-plan-eir/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/511) [Former Green Dragon owners sue Eaze](https://mjbizdaily.com/california-cannabis-delivery-service-eaze-accused-of-fraud-in-lawsuit/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/31409) [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/11597) [THC Fraud Class Action Suits Against Pre-Roll Makers May Expand](https://www.greenmarketreport.com/thc-fraud-class-action-suits-against-pre-roll-makers-may-expand/)  [Cannabinoid Co. Wins Most Claims In Purchase Contract Suit](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1702083?nl_pk=ad32bb7e-75bf-4cee-8fb6-e1d8486c0c25&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cannabis&utm_content=2023-07-26&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=1)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/26416) #### Legalization & Regulation [Massachusetts marijuana testing lab accuses regulators of retaliation](https://mjbizdaily.com/massachusetts-cannabis-testing-lab-accuses-regulators-of-retaliation/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/12710) [Ohio adult-use marijuana ballot bid falls short of needed signatures; gets 10 days to gather 679](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/ohio-marijuana-legalization-measure-falls-679-signatures-short-of-november-ballot-but-activists-now-have-10-days-to-fix-that/) [ACLU joins court fight over Florida recreational marijuana legalization](https://mjbizdaily.com/aclu-joins-court-fight-over-florida-recreational-marijuana-legalization/)  [Congressional Committee Addresses FDA Inaction On CBD Regulations At Hearing](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/watch-live-congressional-committee-addresses-fda-inaction-on-cbd-regulations/) [A beachside city became California’s legal cannabis capital. Not everyone is stoked](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jul/29/marijuana-farms-carpinteria-santa-barbara-california) [Choice of industry professional to oversee Massachusetts marijuana testing raises questions](https://mjbizdaily.com/industry-professional-overseeing-massachusetts-marijuana-testing-raises-questions/) [House Approves Veterans Medical Marijuana Access And Psychedelics Research](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/house-approves-veterans-medical-marijuana-access-and-psychedelics-research-amendments-as-part-of-spending-bill/) [Cannabis Cos. Must Heed PFAS Risks In Products, Packaging](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1702891?nl_pk=ad32bb7e-75bf-4cee-8fb6-e1d8486c0c25&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cannabis&utm_content=2023-07-27&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=5) #### Licensing Related [Black farmers in Florida issued medical cannabis licenses](https://mjbizdaily.com/black-farmers-in-florida-issued-medical-cannabis-licenses/) [Detroit opens second application period for cannabis retail licenses Aug. 1](https://mjbizdaily.com/detroit-opens-second-application-period-for-cannabis-retail-licenses-aug-1/) [Missouri marijuana microbusiness licensing process begins July 27](https://mjbizdaily.com/missouri-marijuana-microbusiness-license-application-window-opens/) [Colorado Regulators Begin Accepting Social Equity Grant Applications](https://oedit-colorado-5672311.hs-sites.com/reminder-cannabis-business-office-next-grant-opening-soon) #### Markets [Mastercard demands shutdown of marijuana purchases on its debit cards](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/jul/26/mastercard-demands-shutdown-of-marijuana-purchases/) [Chris Webber Scales Back $175 Million Detroit Cannabis Plan as Market Sours](https://www.greenmarketreport.com/chris-webber-scales-back-175-million-detroit-cannabis-plan-as-market-sours/)  [![logo_color_markonly 20px](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_color_markonly%2020px.png?width=20&height=17&name=logo_color_markonly%2020px.png)](https://app.crbmonitor.com/businesses/72875)    #### International [Uruguay Reports 10.7 Million Grams of Cannabis Sold in Six Years of Legalization](https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/uruguay-six-years-cannabis-legalization-sales/)  [Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority selects GrowerIQ to manage tracking](https://newsworthy.ai/news/20230726620.1231.675/barbados-medicinal-cannabis-licensing-authority-bmcla-and-groweriq-partner-to-establish-cutting-edge-cannabis-industry-in-barbados) [Colombian Lawmakers Introduce New Marijuana Legalization Bill After Prior Version Stalled](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colombian-lawmakers-introduce-new-marijuana-legalization-bill-one-month-after-prior-version-stalled/)   ### Most Popular ### Subscribe For Updates ## Explore how CRBMonitor can simplify your cannabis-related compliance challenges. 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