Author: Editorial Staff
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4/20 Happenings in the DMV: Events, Specials, Activism and More!
It’s that time of year again—buds are bloomin’, clouds are puffin’, and the DMV is lighting up for 4/20. Whether you’re planning to chill, socialize, or fight for the cause, this year’s lineup has something for every kind of cannabis lover. From concerts and movies to policy talks and prison reform, the DC scene is…
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D.C. board opts against retail cannabis cap, updates patient access rules
The D.C. Cannabis Board finalized regulatory amendments, deciding against retail license caps, clarifying ownership procedures, and maintaining current testing standards. They adjusted purchase limits, modified packaging rules, and implemented changes to non-resident patient card fees.
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D.C. Cannabis Industry unites ahead of pivotal regulatory shift
A recent industry mixer brought together members of the D.C. medical cannabis market to promote unity and collaboration ahead of a key regulatory deadline. Attendees emphasized the need to address historical fragmentation and regulatory inconsistencies.
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Trump’s D.C. task force targets “failed Policies,” including cannabis decriminalization
President Trump creates the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to combat crime in the nation’s capital, citing “failed policies” such as the decriminalization of cannabis as a contributing factor.
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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority announces leadership change
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) announced that Acting Head Jeremy Preiss is departing, and Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Patten will take over as the new Acting Head.
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A former D.C. dispensary owner, actively suing ‘gifting’ cannabis shops, faces federal indictment for nearly $1 million in tax evasion
D.C., Virginia and Maryland cannabis news Mar. 4 to Mar. 11, 2025.
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D.C. sets firm Mar. 31 deadline for unlicensed shops to stop gifting weed
D.C. unlicensed cannabis businesses that applied for medical licenses have until Mar. 31, 2025, to be operational.
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Maryland Launches Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard to Track Legalization Impact
The Maryland Department of Health launched a new online tool to monitor the public health effects of adult-use cannabis legalization: the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard.
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Third union forms at Maryland dispensary chain
More Apothecarium dispensary workers unionize in Maryland.
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Maryland cannabis market hits $100 million in a month, taxes reach $22 million for Q2
Maryland sales hit $100 million in overall monthly legal cannabis revenue in August 2024. Just cannabis flower sales raked in $44 million in the adult use market.
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More cannabis workers in Maryland file to unionize
More cannabis workers in Salisbury, Maryland filed to unionize with UFCW Local 27.
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Maryland cannabis dispensary fined for ownership violations
Mary & Main, a Capitol Heights dispensary owned by CHA Enterprises, Inc., has agreed to pay a $13,000 fine to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) for failing to properly report ownership changes and for late and inaccurate disclosures. Key Findings: Repercussions: Significance: Accurate ownership reporting is crucial for the MCA to ensure compliance with licensing…