Author: LJ Dawson
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Cannabis Gifting shops hit back at D.C.’s padlocking with new lawsuit
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.
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ABCA closures slow, but hit 13 total padlocked cannabis gifting shops
ABCA and Metropolitan Police Department padlock an unlicensed cannabis business, bringing the total shutdown to 13.
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New Faces Join DC’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board
Two new members, Ryan L. Jones and David Meadows, have joined the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to oversee the regulation of alcohol and medical cannabis in the District.
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Safe House padlocked, bringing D.C. closures to 12
DC authorities have recently shut down several unlicensed cannabis businesses, including Safe House and VIP Clientele.
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Bill with hard open deadline for transitioned gifting shops, waits D.C. mayor approval
The District of Columbia Council is taking steps to address ongoing issues with the city’s cannabis market. Bill 25-581, introduced by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie and Chairman Phil Mendelson, aims to strengthen regulations and enforcement for both licensed and unlicensed cannabis businesses.
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Longtime Civic Leader Teri Quinn replaces James Short on D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board
Teri Quinn replaces James Short on ABC Board in DC.
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ABCA Shuts Down Two More Cannabis Businesses in D.C.
ABCA shut down two more illegal cannabis businesses in Washington, D.C., bringing the total number of closures since July to ten.
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D.C. legal weed market showing signs of severe downslope in new report
September cast a dire shadow on D.C.’s medical cannabis market. Overall sales were the second lowest of any month in the last four years of tracked sales. The program only netted $3.88 million in total revenue.
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D.C. hemp businesses sue District for alleged unlawful enforcement
Two local businesses, Capitol Hemp LLC and District Hemp Botanicals LLC, filed a lawsuit on Oct. 18, 2024, against the District of Columbia, alleging that the city’s officials are unlawfully targeting them for selling federally-legal hemp products. The businesses claim that the District is applying outdated cannabis laws to hemp, despite the clear distinction between…
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D.C. illegal weed shop closures include cats, firearms and mushrooms
The District’s Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) has faced challenges in enforcing regulations against unlicensed cannabis shops. Despite increased enforcement efforts, the pace of closures has been slow, frustrating both the legal market and residents.
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Firearms found at multiple gifting shops and night club in D.C.’s newest effort to shut down illegal cannabis shops
D.C., Virginia and Maryland cannabis news Oct. 8 to Oct.14, 2024.
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Multiple firearms and pounds of illegal cannabis found at D.C. unlicensed stores
ABCA and MPD have closed down two illegal cannabis retailers and taken action against a third. Authorities seized significant amounts of marijuana, THC products, and firearms during the closures.