Category: Outlaw Report
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Crackdown on unlicensed cannabis businesses continues across Washington, D.C.
Ongoing closures of illegal cannabis dispensaries in Washington D.C. by ABCA and MPD continue, including recent raids on U Street, H Street NE, and Adams Morgan.
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As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow
Cannabis use is rapidly increasing among older adults, raising concerns among geriatricians and researchers about potential harms, despite perceived benefits for conditions like insomnia and chronic pain.
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Capitol Hemp sues D.C. over hemp laws and challenges congressional ban
Capitol Hemp, D.C.’s oldest hemp retailer, has filed two lawsuits challenging the District’s ambiguous hemp regulations and the federal Harris Amendment, which restricts D.C.’s legislative authority over Schedule I substances.
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Crafting Calm in a Fast-Paced World: The Story Behind Easyday Edibles
We chatted with Alan Manstof about his unconventional path to launching Easyday Edibles. What began with a stove-top gummy experiment evolved—after decades of curiosity and a marketing bootcamp led by his son—into a brand defined by clean ingredients, visual flair, and a laid-back ethos. In this interview, Manstof reflects on the lessons learned from building…
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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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Over 270 medical cannabis dispensaries could open in D.C. in the next year
Our analysis found that 276 businesses are at some point in the process of being approved or opening. There are currently only 11 medical dispensaries operating in The District, four of these are new licensees that were formerly unlicensed operators doing business in the D.C. “I-71 gifting” market.
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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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D.C.’s medical cannabis market sales still stuck in limbo
July sales reports continued to show a medical cannabis market stuck in limbo in D.C.
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Maryland smokes 44 tons of cannabis bud in six months
A staggering 44 tons of cannabis flower has been consumed by Maryland residents in just the first six months of 2024.
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Beleaguered D.C. market sees rise in patients but not in sales
June continues to cast a dark shadow on the D.C. medical market sales, according to a newly released program report. Overall program sales fell by more than 13% compared to June 2023. This is despite a more than 30% increase in registered patients and over 6% increase in patients served.
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May D.C. medical cannabis sales drop again
D.C.’s medical cannabis sales are down despite more dispensaries opening. Sales fell in May compared to both April and May 2023. The program expects a large number of patient registrations to expire soon.
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Newsletter: D.C. dispensary near school faces protest while D.C. hands out first warnings to I-71 shops
Controversy over D.C. medical cannabis dispensary near school leads to first ever ABCA cannabis protest hearing The medical cannabis dispensary applying for a license in D.C. within 300 ft of BASIS Charter School stated its case to the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration Board on Wednesday. It was the first protest hearing for a medical…