Category: Outlaw Report
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D.C. Opens Social Equity Applicant Window for Medical Cannabis Retail Licenses
The second retail application period for medical cannabis licenses opened today in Washington, D.C. This social equity retail licensing period is part of D.C.’s cannabis medical expansion. The period for cultivators and manufacturers to apply has passed, and unlicensed I-71 operators could apply to transition to the legal market until Jan. 29, 2024. The period…
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VA Senate and House Democrats agree on adult-use market bill, set to standoff with Gov.
Maryland Considers Law to Limit County Control Over Cannabis Dispensaries Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation to limit counties’ power to restrict cannabis dispensary locations. This comes after some counties used zoning to slow down or prevent dispensary openings, raising concerns from a powerful House committee chair who argues this undermines the state’s legalization efforts and…
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Virginia Senate and House Democrats agree on adult-use market bill, set to standoff with Gov.
Despite being the first southern state to legalize adult-use cannabis, Virginia’s Republican led government dragged its feet the last three years to prevent a market launch. But Democrats are trying yet again to override Gov. Glen Youngkin who has promised to veto any market launch since his election. Democrats struck a deal last Friday, according…
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D.C. legal cannabis market sees record slow January sales as unlicensed shops transition to legal
Prominent I-71 stores absent from D.C.’s legal cannabis transition Far fewer than expected D.C. gifting stores (76 applications vs. estimated hundreds) applied to transition into legal dispensaries. While 26 initially received placards, 65% remain unapproved, with some requiring revisions and others missing key details like location. Many stores that joined an industry group called The…
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Patient exodus and slower sales cast clouds over D.C. market
D.C. patient expirations outpace new registrations as medical sales continue decline Cultivation and manufacturing revenue in D.C.’s medical cannabis program continue to be below 2023, but they are growing slowly after hitting a low last fall. However, retail sales fell to their lowest point in four years last month, according to ABCA monthly revenue report.…
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Unlicensed cannabis shops face enforcement this week unless they applied for medical licenses
D.C. I-71 shop enforcement reported to start this week All unlicensed dispensaries who operate in the gray market under I-71, will no longer be exempt from enforcement unless they are one of the 76 applicants who applied for a medical license. Enforcement against unlicensed operators will begin after the agency publishes a list of all…
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Maryland is the next victim caught in California lawyer’s web of social equity cannabis lawsuits
Maryland is the most recent victim of a California lawyer and cannabis entrepreneur’s serial suing of state cannabis social equity programs. Jeffrey Jensen filed a lawsuit on behalf of his wife Justyna Jensen, both of whom live in Pasadena, California. Jensen claims that the Maryland Cannabis Administration’s requirement of state residency to qualify for social…
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D.C I-71 gifting shops face enforcement, 76 unlicensed shops applied for medical licenses
UPDATE: List of license applicants published Feb. 12, 2024. The deadline for unlicensed weed gifting shops to apply for medical cannabis licenses closed at the end of January, ending the D.C. government’s attempt to fold unregulated shops into the legal medical cannabis market. Despite the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s efforts to make the application…
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Weed Wars: lawsuits, equity concerns cloud East Coast legalization
Next steps on the horizon The social equity application period for retail stores opens at 9 A.M. of Mar. 1, 2024 until April 30, 2024. ABCA will host an info session tomorrow at 10 A.M., register here. Additional information is available at abca.dc.gov and questions can be directed to ABCA.CannabisLicensing@dc.gov. D.C. medical cannabis sales close…
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D.C. medical cannabis sales close out 2023 with six-month high
Six-month high in D.C. medical cannabis sales While overall sales haven’t reached pre-Maryland adult-use launch levels, D.C.’s medical cannabis market showed signs of stability in December 2023. Total sales reached nearly $3 million, marking the highest monthly figure since Maryland’s recreational market opened in July. Interestingly, patients benefiting from reduced licensing fees contributed over $300,000,…