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In September, D.C.’s medical cannabis program recorded $7.8 million in sales, down 5% from August amid a seasonal slowdown, though manufacturing sales surged nearly fourfold year-over-year and concentrate and infused products saw strong growth, with out-of-District patients from Maryland, Virginia, and Florida continuing as top buyers. Meanwhile, Maryland awarded a $217,000 grant to CannaWorkforce to…

D.C.’s 54 dispensaries now outnumber demand, driving down per-store sales despite high prices. A landmark court ruling allowed a resident to stop her neighbor from smoking marijuana near her home, setting a precedent for nuisance disputes. Authorities also shut down illegal operations, including Tobacco King & Vape and Mother Earth Mushroom Church. In Maryland, police…

In D.C., Chocolate City Wellness was suspended for 30 days for illegal cannabis sales, reflecting ongoing enforcement efforts. In Maryland, three social equity licensees—Koan Cannabis, Elevated Dispo, and Elevated Releaf—received operational licenses, marking a milestone for equity-focused entrepreneurs. In Virginia, small cannabis businesses raised concerns about regulatory fairness, highlighting ongoing tension in the state’s emerging…

The D.C. Council extends conditional medical cannabis licenses by 12 months to support new operators facing startup hurdles. Plus: highlights from the Oct. 8 ABC Board meeting, four unlicensed retailer closures, Maryland’s social equity vendor fair and incubator launch, and Virginia’s 2026 retail cannabis roadmap discussions.

D.C. regulators ordered the Temple of Golden Teacher to remain closed after uncovering large-scale psilocybin sales, while the Court of Appeals upheld DC Smoke’s license despite ANC challenges. ABCA also issued fines, closures, and arrests tied to unlicensed dispensaries. In Maryland, a court ruling restored state authority to fully enforce THC regulations, and Virginia is…

D.C. Considers Extending Conditional Licenses to Four Years Amid ABCA Crackdowns, Maryland Recalls Bacteria-Contaminated Edibles, Virginia Medical cannabis Sales Surge Despite Patient Concerns

Chocolate City Wellness shut down in D.C.; Maryland reports $18.4M in Q2 cannabis taxes; delta‑8 and delta‑10 THC ruled illegal in Maryland

Rapid dispensary growth in D.C. raises concerns of oversaturation, even as tourism cushions sales; Trulieve’s $2.1B acquisition of Harvest Health positions the company for dominance in Maryland’s medical cannabis market; meanwhile, Virginia’s retail legalization debate highlights the struggle between well-capitalized operators and independent entrepreneurs, with new products like Charlottesville’s Mountain High THC seltzer signaling the…

Rapid dispensary growth in D.C. raises concerns of oversaturation, even as tourism cushions sales; Trulieve’s $2.1B acquisition of Harvest Health positions the company for dominance in Maryland’s medical cannabis market; meanwhile, Virginia’s retail legalization debate highlights the struggle between well-capitalized operators and independent entrepreneurs, with new products like Charlottesville’s Mountain High THC seltzer signaling the…

Plus Maryland county fails to pass cannabis bill after zoning debate

Plus Maryland county fails to pass cannabis bill after zoning debate

Plus Maryland dispensary fined for minor-targeted ads, Las Vegas woman arrested with 59 lbs of weed, and Newport News trafficking ring convictions make headlines.