Category: Washington, D.C.
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Empty I-71 store raided by ABCA and MPD, despite closing weeks prior
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.
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D.C.’s first cannabis biz grants awarded by DSLBD
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.
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D.C.’s October legal medical cannabis sales report shows hope
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.
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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…