Author: LJ Dawson

D.C.’s medical cannabis market experienced a slight decline in November 2024 compared to the previous month, primarily due to a decrease in cultivation and manufacturing sales. While dispensary sales increased slightly, overall market sales fell by nearly half a million dollars.

D.C. authorities shut down “All the Buzz DC,” an unlicensed cannabis retailer, for continued illegal operations. During the closure, authorities seized a large quantity of cannabis products.

The Alliance of Legal Cannabis Entities-DC (ALCE) has filed five additional lawsuits against 173 unlicensed D.C. gifting dispensaries and their landlords. These lawsuits, filed in federal court, allege unfair competition, false advertising, and negligence. The most recent two cases seek almost $12 million in damages.

D.C. authorities shut down two establishments and seizing a significant amount of drugs and a firearm. Nomad Smoke Shop and Promoco DC were both closed due to continued unlicensed operations, despite warnings.

Kaliiva’s legal license was revoked after the store was found to still be selling unlicensed cannabis in November.

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) recently padlocked Peace in the Air, a former cannabis “gifting” store in D.C. This action occurred despite the store being closed for weeks prior to the raid.

The Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) has awarded the first round of cannabis business grants to help cultivators and manufacturers transition from conditional to open licenses.

D.C.’s medical cannabis market saw a slight rebound in October after a significant downturn in September. Total revenue reached $4.5 million, an increase of over $600,000 from the previous month.

The Alliance for Recreational Cannabis Entities LLC, a group of seven unlicensed cannabis “gifting” stores, has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia, alleging that the city’s enforcement actions against them are unconstitutional.