Weedmaps announced on Wednesday that it will start requiring a state license number for all marijuana retail listings on its site.

This means that sometime later this year, the online advertising company will stop carrying ads for unlicensed marijuana shops and delivery services.

Weedmaps said in its press release that it will also be “restricting the use of its point of sale, online orders, delivery logistics and wholesale exchange software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms to licensed operators exclusively.”

“In addition, Weedmaps will explore ways to make it easier for patients and adult-use consumers to identify the license number on advertised listings.”

The company’s CEO Chris Beals said in the release that this movie is in reflection of the company’s “commitment to working with lawmakers and regulators to foster a flourishing legal market.”

It was in February of last year that the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) sent Weedmaps a cease-and-desist letter regarding its ads for unlicensed retailers.

Weedmaps had refused to comply and said it was protected by federal law.

“It’s good to hear. That’s all we’ve ever wanted,” said Jerred Kiloh, the president of the Los Angeles-based United Cannabis Business Association in regards to Weedmaps’ latest decision.


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