--- title: CRB Monitor | Weekly Update | October 7 - October 13, 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-101623-rev.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 | October 7 - October 13, 2023 ##### Published on October 18, 2023 # Week of October 7 - October 13, 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 (October 7 - October 13, 2023):       75,131 1A MRBs + 3,820 1B MRBs = 78,951 total ### 1A MRBs *![1A MRB-101623-rev](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1A%20MRB-101623-rev.png?width=468&height=281&name=1A%20MRB-101623-rev.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. For the week of Sept. 23, the jump in 1A MRBs was due to micro-business applications in Missouri.* ### 1B MRBs  *![1B MRB-101623](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1B%20MRB-101623.png?width=468&height=281&name=1B%20MRB-101623.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-101623](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MBL-101623.png?width=468&height=343&name=MBL-101623.png) Note: Inactive licenses, unlicensed, and unknown licenses have been excluded. For the week of Sept. 23, the jump in pre-licenses was due to micro-business applications in Missouri.* ### Beneficial Owners Count *![BOR-101623](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BOR-101623.png?width=468&height=281&name=BOR-101623.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 [Red White & Bloom Wins Top Bid for Aleafia](https://www.greenmarketreport.com/red-white-bloom-wins-top-bid-for-aleafia/)  [![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/26853) [![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) [SNDL Affiliate Set to Acquire SkyMint Out of Receivership](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1732844?nl_pk=ad32bb7e-75bf-4cee-8fb6-e1d8486c0c25&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cannabis&utm_content=2023-10-17&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2)  [![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/12250) [![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/1712) #### Adverse Media [OK Cracks Down on Illegal Activity at Licensed Cannabis Businesses](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/ok-cracks-down-on-illegal-activity-at-licensed-cannabis-businesses)  [![logo_color_markonly 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[![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/69909) [Michigan regulators publish monthly report on disciplinary actions against marijuana businesses](https://www.michigan.gov/cra/-/media/Project/Websites/cra/Disciplinary-Actions/2023/DAR---September-2023.pdf) [Mold, labeling issues prompt cannabis recalls in Canada](https://mjbizdaily.com/mold-labeling-issues-prompt-cannabis-recalls-in-canada/)  [![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/1678) [Independent review: Secretary of State auditors failed to safeguard against Fagan’s moonlighting](https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/10/11/independent-review-secretary-of-state-auditors-failed-to-safeguard-against-fagans-moonlighting/) [Hemp Company Founders Plea Guilty To Conspiracy In $14M Investor Case](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1731550)  [![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/37805) #### Litigation [Companies seeking Georgia medical marijuana licenses lose appeal](https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-court-of-appeals-issues-ruling-in-medical-marijuana-dispute/XFS6ZNB62ZFGRC26VEBOK4WPCE/) [Licensed San Diego cannabis companies challenge hemp product sellers in court](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-10-14/licensed-pot-sellers-go-to-court-to-challenge-sellers-they-say-are-illegally-eating-into-their-profits)  [![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/69182) [![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/3343) [![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/2756) [Alabama judge tosses marijuana Verano's lawsuit seeking license](https://mjbizdaily.com/alabama-judge-tosses-marijuana-mso-lawsuit-seeking-license/)  [![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/12729) [Maryland Judge Blocks Hemp Portion Of New Cannabis Law](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1732692) [SEC Denied Early Win In Fraud Suit Against CBD Firm's CEO](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1732331)  [![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/24485) [Trulieve Challenges $143 Million in Taxes](https://www.greenmarketreport.com/trulieve-challenges-143-million-in-taxes/)  [![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/13623) [McCormick & Company sent a cease-and-desist letter to Crabcakes & Cannabis](https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2023/10/mccormick-company-cant-take-a-joke/) [Bankruptcy court refuses to dismiss marijuana industry debtor Chapter 11 case](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/bankruptcy-court-refuses-dismiss-marijuana-industry-debtor-chapter-11-case-2023-10-11/)  [![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/34400) [Apogee Financial, Cannabinoid Research Company Settle Spoiled Acquisition Suit](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1730254)  [![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) [Arkansas Takes Fight Over New Hemp Law To 8th Circuit Court](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1731112) #### Legalization & Regulation [CA Governor Vetoes Legal Psychedelics, Decides Other Cannabis Legislation](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/ca-governor-vetoes-legal-psychedelics-decides-other-cannabis-legislation) [New Calif. Hemp, CBD Rules Affect Nationwide Compliance](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1732304) [Missouri marijuana product recall hearing moved to December](https://mjbizdaily.com/missouri-marijuana-product-recall-hearing-moved-to-december/) [Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission overhauls licensing process amid legal disputes](https://alabamareflector.com/2023/10/13/alabama-medical-cannabis-commission-overhauls-licensing-process-amid-legal-disputes/) [If OH Voters Approve Cannabis Legalization Measure, Senate President Says He’ll Repeal Parts](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/if-ohio-voters-pass-marijuana-legalization-measure-senate-president-says-hell-push-for-reviewing-it-and-repealing-things/) [Industry experts say New Mexico’s cannabis industry is under-regulated](https://www.krqe.com/news/marijuana/industry-experts-say-new-mexicos-cannabis-industry-is-underregulated/) [Illinois Rep. Ford Introduces Consumable Hemp Licensing Bill](https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/rep-ford-to-introduce-consumable-hemp-licensing-bill/) [D.C. Mayor Signs Cannabis Lab Testing, Visitor Permit Bill](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/d-c-mayor-signs-bill-to-let-medical-marijuana-patients-submit-cannabis-products-for-lab-testing/)   [Ohio Senators Pass Resolution Urging Voters to Vote No on Cannabis Legalization](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/ohio-senate-urges-voters-to-oppose-marijuana-legalization-on-the-ballot-citing-anti-drug-talking-points/) [Alaska Will Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products through Marijuana Control Board](https://alaskabeacon.com/2023/10/07/alaska-moves-to-restrict-marijuana-like-diet-weed-products-derived-from-hemp/) [California Governor Approves 3 More Cannabis Bills Regarding Regulation, Enforcement Funding](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1733267) #### Licensing Related [NY Regulators Announce 5 New Dispensaries to Open](https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/10/additional-dispensaries-press-release.pdf)  [![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/76665) [![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/77709) [![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/76783) [Higher Collective Opens First Two Dispensaries in Connecticut](https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/higher-collective-opens-first-two-dispensaries-connecticut/)  [Verano Expands Retail Footprint in Connecticut With the Opening of Zen Leaf Newington](https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/verano-opens-zen-leaf-newington-connecticut/)[![logo_color_markonly 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