--- title: CRB Monitor | Weekly Update | September 2 - September 8, 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%20091123.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 | September 2 - September 8, 2023 ##### Published on September 13, 2023 # Week of September 2 - September 8, 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 (September 2 - September 8, 2023):       73,663 1A MRBs + 3,804 1B MRBs = 77,467 total ### 1A MRBs *![1A MRB 091123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1A%20MRB%20091123.png?width=468&height=281&name=1A%20MRB%20091123.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 091123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1B%20MRB%20091123.png?width=468&height=281&name=1B%20MRB%20091123.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 091123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MBL%20091123.png?width=468&height=343&name=MBL%20091123.png) Note: Inactive licenses, unlicensed, and unknown licenses have been excluded. * ### Beneficial Owners Count *![BOR 091123](https://www.crbmonitor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BOR%20091123.png?width=468&height=281&name=BOR%20091123.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 [High Times parent sells cannabis IP, licensing deals to Lucy Scientific](https://mjbizdaily.com/high-times-parent-sells-cannabis-ip-licensing-deals-to-lucy-scientific/)  [![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/37650) [TILT Holdings Inc. sold dispensary interest on tribal lands to CGSF Investments](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/09/05/2737048/0/en/TILT-Holdings-Shinnecock-Nation-and-PowerFund-Partners-Finalize-Change-in-Partnership-of-Little-Beach-Harvest-Joint-Venture.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/17383) #### Adverse Media [Michigan Marijuana Dispensary Owner Convicted of Tax Evasion and Obstructing the IRS](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/michigan-marijuana-dispensary-owner-convicted-tax-evasion-and-obstructing-irs)[![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/52394) [RI regulators move to revoke license of a top marijuana grower Fire Ganja](https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-regulators-move-to-revoke-license-of-a-top-marijuana-grower/)  [![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/12957) [California AG Files Lawsuit Against 9 Companies for Illegal Sale of Inhalable Hemp Products](https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-files-lawsuit-against-nine-companies-illegal-sale) #### Litigation [Trulieve Files Racketeering Lawsuit Against Former Employees, Vendors in Arizona](https://www.greenmarketreport.com/trulieve-files-racketeering-lawsuit-against-former-employees-vendors-in-arizona/)  [![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) [Lawsuit Seeks to Undo Virginia’s 0.3% Limit on Hemp-Derived THC Products](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/lawsuit-seeks-to-undo-virginias-0-3-total-thc-limit-on-hemp-derived-cannabis-products)  [Lawsuit accuses N.J. mayor of helping cannabis retailer win approval in his own town](https://www.nj.com/marijuana/2023/09/lawsuit-accuses-nj-mayor-of-helping-cannabis-retailer-win-approval-in-his-own-town.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/82598) [![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/12621) [Investors Say 22nd Century Group Board Hid SEC Investigation](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1717542)  [![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/25947) #### Legalization & Regulation [Maine Legislators Demand Action on Alleged Illegal Chinese Grow Sites](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/maine-legislators-demand-action-on-alleged-illegal-chinese-grow-sites) [Missouri's Cannabis Regulator Faces Audit Amid Product Inversion Crisis](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/missouris-cannabis-regulator-faces-audit-amid-product-inversion-crisis)  [![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/84180) [Cherokee Tribe in North Carolina Legalizes Cannabis](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/indian-tribe-within-north-carolina-votes-to-legalize-marijuana-snubbing-anti-cannabis-gop-congressman/) [Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board Releases Draft Copy Of Rules And Regulations](https://mailchi.mp/9b546152f4d1/vicab-releases-draft-copy-of-rules-and-regulations) [California Bill Allowing Cannabis Cafes Goes to Governor](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/california-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-cafes-is-officially-going-to-the-governor-following-final-assembly-vote/) [Montana regulators update rules concerning outdoor marijuana cultivation, testing and other issues](https://mtrevenue.gov/cannabis-control-division-september-newsletter-2/) [Prohibitionist Group Narcs on Wells Fargo and MD Officials Over Tax Revenue Accounting](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/prohibitionist-group-narcs-on-wells-fargo-and-maryland-officials-over-accounting-of-marijuana-tax-revenue/) [NJ Cannabis Union Bid Extinguished Over Techs' Eligibility](https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1718736?nl_pk=ad32bb7e-75bf-4cee-8fb6-e1d8486c0c25&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cannabis&utm_content=2023-09-07&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=3)  [![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/25845) [The Leech Lake band of Ojibwe in Minnesota is preparing to legalize marijuana](https://www.leechlakenews.com/2023/08/03/public-notice-of-opportunity-to-comment-on-draft-cannabis-regulatory-act/) [Oregon Health Authority to suspend rule requiring aspergillus testing on cannabis products](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORHA/bulletins/36f5512) [NJ Relaxes Restrictions on Marijuana-Infused Food and Drinks](https://newjerseymonitor.com/2023/09/09/youll-soon-find-weed-brownies-and-thc-drinks-at-new-jersey-cannabis-dispensaries/) #### Licensing Related [Florida Black farmers were promised equity in marijuana. Some question it.](https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2023/09/07/florida-black-farmers-were-promised-equity-marijuana-some-question-it/) [Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to start negotiations with legal challengers](https://alabamareflector.com/2023/09/07/alabama-medical-cannabis-commission-to-start-negotiations-with-legal-challengers/) [Maryland sets social equity eligibility criteria for adult-use cannabis licenses](https://mjbizdaily.com/maryland-sets-social-equity-eligibility-criteria-for-adult-use-cannabis-licenses/)  [![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/562) [Michigan regulators posted new bulletins on marijuana business requirements](https://www.michigan.gov/cra/bulletins) #### Markets [Massachusetts bank enters cannabis industry with new service unit](https://mjbizdaily.com/berkshire-bank-enters-massachusetts-cannabis-industry/) [Cresco Labs Launches First-Ever Cannabis Advertisements on Spotify](https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/cresco-labs-advertising-sunnyside-spotify/) [![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) [Springbig announces transition to the OTCQX Best Market, changes in its board of directors](https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/9/1/2736360/0/en/springbig-announces-transition-to-the-OTCQX-Best-Market-and-changes-in-its-board-of-directors.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/48596) #### International [Somai wins EU-GMP certification for Portugal cannabis facility](https://mjbizdaily.com/somai-pharmaceuticals-wins-eu-gmp-certification-for-portugal-cannabis-facility/) ### Most Popular ### Subscribe For Updates ## Explore how CRBMonitor can simplify your cannabis-related compliance challenges. 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