--- title: CRB Monitor | Weekly Update | November 25 - December 1 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-120423.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 | November 25 - December 1 ##### Published on December 6, 2023 # Week of November 25 - December 1, 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 (November 25 - December 1, 2023):       75,534 1A MRBs + 3,884 1B MRBs = 79,418 total ### 1A MRBs *![1A MRB-120423](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1A%20MRB-120423.png?width=468&height=281&name=1A%20MRB-120423.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-120423](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1B%20MRB-120423.png?width=468&height=281&name=1B%20MRB-120423.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-120423](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MBL-120423.png?width=468&height=343&name=MBL-120423.png) Note: Inactive licenses, unlicensed, and unknown licenses have been excluded.* ### Beneficial Owners Count *![BOR-120423](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BOR-120423.png?width=468&height=281&name=BOR-120423.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.* #### Adverse Media [Hemp Co. Execs Agree To SEC Injunction In $15M Scam](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1771253)   #### Litigation [Lawsuit Fights Indiana AG Opinion on Hemp Leading to Police Threats, Bank Cancellations](https://news.crbmonitor.com/2023/12/lawsuit-fights-indiana-ag-opinion-on-hemp-leading-to-police-threats-bank-cancellations/)[Deceased Worker’s Mother Sues Trulieve for Wrongful Death ](https://news.crbmonitor.com/2023/12/deceased-workers-mother-sues-trulieve-for-wrongful-death/) [New York Supreme Court Approves Settlement, Lifts Marijuana Licensing Blockade](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-york-supreme-court-lifts-marijuana-licensing-blockade-allowing-regulators-to-process-hundreds-of-new-retailers/) [Judge Tosses Pot Company's Fraud Claims Against Calif. City](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1771796) [Dispensary Workers Land Class Certification In Calif. Wage Dispute Against MMD Inc.](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1771651)  [![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/3403) [![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/3118) [![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/1869) [![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/31731) [3 Investor Lawsuits Against Canopy Growth Are Consolidated](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1771734)  [![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/11598) [Judge backs an increased pot license fee in Florida](https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2023-11-29/judge-backs-increased-pot-license-fee-florida) [Florida, Hemp Co. Spar Over Out-Of-State Sales](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1770112)  [![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/64397) #### Legalization & Regulation [Marijuana lab-testing analysis finds routine THC inflation, data manipulation](https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-lab-testing-analysis-finds-routine-thc-inflation-data-manipulation/) [MN adult-use marijuana market on track for early 2025 launch, regulator says](https://mjbizdaily.com/minnesota-adult-use-marijuana-market-on-track-for-early-2025-launch/) [Top Federal Agency Promotes New Marijuana Research Center Amid Scientists’ Complaints](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/top-federal-agency-promotes-new-marijuana-research-center-amid-scientists-complaints-about-complex-study-barriers-under-prohibition/?) [CRS Cautions That Differing Hemp Industry Interests Could ‘Complicate’ Next Farm Bill](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/congressional-researchers-caution-that-differing-hemp-industry-interests-could-complicate-debate-over-next-farm-bill/?) [How Chinese Marijuana Operations Cropped Up in Small-Town America](https://valawyersweekly.com/2023/11/27/green-in-a-gray-area-lessons-for-virginia-cannabis-gifting-businesses/) [NYC Mayor Adams Cracks Down on Landlords of Illegal Smoke Shops](https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/900-23/mayor-adams-cracks-down-landlords-illegal-smoke-shops) [Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Adds Chief Regulatory Officer](https://cannabis.mn.gov/newsreleases2023/zappiarelease) [Ohio Republican Lawmaker Files Bill To Allow Cities To Ban Marijuana Use And Home Grow](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/ohio-republican-lawmaker-files-bill-to-allow-cities-to-ban-marijuana-use-and-home-grow-one-week-before-legalization-takes-effect/) [New California Cannabis Track And Trace Transfer Approval Process Goes Into Effect Jan. 2](https://kymkemp.com/2023/12/03/new-transfer-approval-process-in-the-california-cannabis-track-and-trace-system-will-go-into-effect-on-january-2nd/) [Missouri cannabis regulators tighten operational deadline policies](https://mogreenway.com/2023/12/04/missouri-cannabis-regulators-tighten-operational-deadline-policies/) [Minnesota's medical cannabis director steps down to take job with city of Minneapolis](https://www.startribune.com/minnesotas-medical-cannabis-director-resigns-takes-job-with-city-of-minneapolis/600324354) [Prefiled New Hampshire Bills Would Allow Medical Marijuana Homegrow, Add Eating Disorders](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/prefiled-new-hampshire-bills-would-allow-medical-marijuana-homegrow-and-add-eating-disorders-as-qualifying-conditions/?) #### Licensing Related [Alabama Regulators Award Medical Marijuana Business Licenses—For Third Time](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/alabama-regulators-award-medical-marijuana-business-licenses-for-third-time/) [First cannabis retailer opens in Manchester, VT](https://www.reformer.com/cannabis/green-mountain-cannabis-works-manchester-vermont-first-cannabis-retailer-not-your-stereotypical-pot-shop/article_90e28e1e-8ef7-11ee-9d1b-93336401054e.html)  [California Opens Applications For $15 Million Marijuana Equity Grant Program](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/california-opens-applications-for-15-million-marijuana-equity-grant-round-to-local-jurisdictions/?)  [Michigan Launches $1M Social Equity Grant Program for Cannabis Businesses](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-michigan-marijuana-social-equity-grant-program-aims-to-boost-businesses-employees-and-community-reinvestment/?) [OK Agencies Announce 'Drastic Reduction' In Criminal Organizations Operating Grow Farms](https://www.news9.com/story/6566130ef50ae506fabc6a7f/agencies-announce-drastic-reduction-in-criminal-organizations-operate-illegal-grow-farms-in-oklahoma) #### Markets [Canopy Growth Completes Sale of BioSteel to Coachwood Group](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canopy-growth-announces-completed-sale-of-biosteel-business-302003231.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/11598) [![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/45683) [4Front Ventures Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/4front-ventures-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-financial-officer-302000548.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/17459) #### International [Three more cannabis association licences in Malta issued in recent weeks](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/126369/three_more_cannabis_association_licences_issued_in_recent_weeks) [Canadian province looks to double cannabis store cap to 150](https://mjbizdaily.com/ontario-canada-looks-to-double-cannabis-store-cap-to-150/) [Still no medical cannabis trials for U.K.'s NHS - five years on from legalisation](https://news.sky.com/story/still-no-medical-cannabis-trials-for-nhs-five-years-on-from-legalisation-13020499)   ### Most Popular ### Subscribe For Updates ## Explore how CRBMonitor can simplify your cannabis-related compliance challenges. 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