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Pennsylvania’s medical market fears a state-store model for adult-use

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It’s no secret that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wants his state to legalize adult-use cannabis, after the medical marijuana industry has already put up big sales numbers. The state reported $1.7 billion in MMJ sales for 2024 and $7 billion since the program was initiated in 2020, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Those figures make the prospects of adult-use sales very enticing. But medical cannabis operators in the state fear that one of the proposals for establishing a recreational program could destroy their businesses.

Meredith Buettner Schneider, executive director of the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition, said the state house, which is led by Democrats, is moving forward with a policy that would distribute cannabis through a state-run system.

“We have a state-run model for liquor,” she said. “Our state is the seller of all wine and spirits here in Pennsylvania, and they are considering a similar treatment for adult-use cannabis.”

The Democrats say that the state would collect more revenue and could prevent large companies from dominating the market under a state-run model.

There are currently 40 companies operating 186 medical marijuana dispensaries. Those include large MSOs, such as Trulieve, Cresco Labs, Curaleaf and Verano, but the state is also seeing the growth of new cultivators and smaller local operators.

One of the big concerns about a state-run model, according to Buettner Schneider, is jobs. “This industry has created over 25,000 family-sustaining jobs in Pennsylvania, and we cannot risk putting any of those folks out of work,” she said.

That concern was echoed by Luke Koval, founder of Gratitude Gardens, a local cultivator.

“We hope it doesn’t go state store model. We have an opportunity to create things for folks like us,” he said. “… If we go through that model (store), you could not only eliminate 25,000 jobs but diminish a lot of potential for new job creation.”

It’s also something NORML Pennsylvania has taken a position against. “We are advocating against the state store model. It’s a glass ceiling for black and brown people, working class people and anyone who wants to be an actual owner in the industry going forward,” said Theresa Nightingale, who works with the Pittsburgh chapter of NORML. Nightingale is also the corporate social responsibility manager for Cresco Labs.

She also believes that this type of legislation consideration will make implementing adult-use sales in the state take longer than focusing on the comprehensive reform that people actually want.

The next step, however, is actually getting the legislation introduced. Nightingale said she heard that new legislation is about to drop on 4/20 – which isn’t necessarily a positive.

“I think the community is sick and tired of the pandering of the politicians caring about this thing around the time of April for some media hits,” she said. “Legalization is not inevitable. Several legalization bills have been implemented without the support from the Democrats. Definitely not from the Republicans. So, while the Republicans are actively hostile, the Democrats seem to be apathetic.”

No states that have legalized adult-use have used a state-store model. Pennsylvania’s approach would be modeled after its alcohol industry, where all alcohol stores are both controlled and operated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) with unionized government employees. According to an American Economic Review report in 2013, Pennsylvania has higher alcohol store operation costs and far fewer stores per capita than other states.

That same report notes that If the system was privatized, the costs would be lower and there would be more stores for the state’s citizens. The report also found that fewer stores led to less alcohol consumption, a holdover from the transition out of prohibition.

A recent analysis by Spotlight PA reported that 26 companies spent over $1.6 million on lobbying efforts for cannabis reforms in Pennsylvania last year. Some of the biggest spenders were MSOs, with more than $800,000 of the total coming from these industry giants.



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Innocan Pharma 2024 earnings benefit from its beauty products

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Innocan Pharma Corp. (CSE: INNO) (OTC: INNPF) reported its audited financial results for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, after the markets closed on March 31.

Innocan reported revenue of $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus $4.8 million in the same period the previous year. However, earnings fell sequentially from the third-quarter sales of $8.6 million.

For the full year, revenue increased 114.6% year-over-year to $29.4 million, compared to $13.7 million in 2023. This significant increase in revenue was primarily due to the robust sales performance of Innocan’s subsidiary, BI Sky Global Ltd., which reported an increase in revenue from online sales platforms due to the addition of new products.

BI makes high-performance non-CBD personal care and beauty products in the United States. It currently operates in online marketplaces, with plans to expand to direct-to-consumer sales and finally evolve to physical storefronts. Innocan holds 60% of BI’s shares, while Brandzon Co. Ltd. owns the remaining 40%.

The company also reported that its operating loss decreased by 67% to $1.2 million in 2024 versus $3.8 in 2023. The company’s cash levels grew to $5 million at the end of 2024 versus $3.8 million at the end of 2023. At the end of 2024, the company had a working capital of $8,444,000, compared with $6,207,000 at the end of 2023.

“This achievement reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and strategic execution,” CEO Iris Bincovich said. “We are focused on moving ahead aggressively on our two pathways, Human & Animal, with the LTP-CDB injection, our non-opioid chronic pain management solution.”

Going concern

Despite the improvements, Innocan reported a total comprehensive loss of $262,000 and a negative cash flow from operations of $1.5 million. Additionally, the company still has $35 million of deficit accumulated since its inception. Management said it plans to address these conditions by raising additional funds and generating larger volumes of revenue.

While the company’s negative cash flows from operations decreased during 2024, it still expects its negative cash flows from operations to significantly increase in the foreseeable future due to an increase in R&D and R&D-related expenses as a result of the start of clinical trials.



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Colorado has now licensed its first psychedelic healing center since passing Proposition 122, called The Center Origin.

“We are honored to lead the way in bringing regulated psychedelic services to Colorado,” said Elizabeth Cooke, co-founder and CEO of The Center Origin. “This licensure represents not only a major step forward in mental health treatment and individual and community healing, but also a commitment to safety, education and responsible care for those exploring the therapeutic and transformative potential of psychedelics.”

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The Center Origin said it is dedicated to offering safe, guided psychedelic experiences facilitated by trained professionals in a controlled and supportive environment. It will also provide microdosing support to ensure a comprehensive and ethical healing process. The center said it will serve individuals seeking relief from conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety and end-of-life distress, among other mental health challenges.

The Center Origin said in a statement that it provides comprehensive in-house support to facilitators working with center clients and offers basic room rental services for facilitators bringing their clients. Additionally, the company said that clients are provided with thoughtfully crafted comfort items, including food and drinks, personalized gifts, and small luxuries to enhance their journey.

The clinic will not only provide a place for treatment, but has also established a training center in partnership with several Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies-approved didactic training programs. The Center Origin’s co-founder and clinical director, Mikki Vogt, said clinical programs also include consultation services to facilitators-in-training and those seeking ongoing professional development.

In addition, the center said it offers monthly professional case conferences, a variety of ongoing provider training for continued professional development and a referral network of facilitators for clients to choose from.



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Delota continues on path to profitability with positive fourth-quarter results

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Delota Corp. (CSE: NIC) reported year-over-year revenue growth of 18% for the 12-month period that ended Jan. 31, primarily driven by direct-to-consumer sales through its 180 Smoke stores and online platform.

The company announced in January that it was shifting the end of its fiscal year to March 31 from Jan. 31, meaning fiscal year 2025 will have 14 months.

Delota reported total revenue of C$40.2 million for the 12-month period, compared to C$34.1 million for the previous year. Along with the sales increase, the company reported a profit of C$561,758, a significant improvement over the year-ago loss of C$2 million.

During the 12 months, cannabis sales through Delota’s Offside Cannabis stores contributed C$3.6 million, down slightly from C$3.8 million in fiscal 2024. The company attributed the decline to the closure of two underperforming stores during the year.

CEO Cameron Wickham celebrated the results, noting that revenue during the fourth quarter pushed the company past its target of C$40 million for the year.

“Looking ahead, we are well-positioned to accelerate growth through a strategic focus on M&A, leveraging our omnichannel platform and a robust customer base of over 280,000 registered accounts,” he said. “We will also prioritize strengthening our balance sheet and driving further profitability from our existing revenue base.”

For the fourth quarter, Delota’s total revenue ticked up just 1% to C$10.3 million, compared to C$10.2 million for the same period a year ago. However, cannabis sales during the quarter jumped 10% to $881,178.

The company also turned to profitability for the three-month period, reporting net income of C$253,846 in the fourth quarter, compared to a year-ago net loss of nearly C$1 million.

For the three and 12 months ended Jan. 31, Delota’s gross margin ticked down slightly to 37% and 39%, respectively, compared to 38% and 40% in fiscal 2024.

Going concern

In regulatory filings, the company noted that the latest financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis. However, Delota noted that it expects to continue normal operations for the foreseeable future and to be able to “realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.”

As of Jan. 31, the company had total liabilities of C$13.6 million against total assets of C$14.8 million.

The company said it intends to finance future requirements through a combination of debt or equity financing.



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