Category: Washington, D.C.
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D.C. closes four unlicensed cannabis retailers in September enforcement
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) closed four unlicensed cannabis retailers across Washington, D.C. in late September as part of the city’s ongoing enforcement against illegal cannabis sales.
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D.C. cannabis retailer agrees to $10,000 fine in settlement
Apple Dream Shop Columbia, an unlicensed cannabis business reached a settlement with the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board over unlawful sales. The business acknowledged violations and agreed to pay a $10,000 fine within 60 days, resolving the case without further litigation.
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D.C. board affirms closure of “Temple of Golden Teacher” over psilocybin sales
Investigators purchased psilocybin twice from the Temple of Golden Teacher before executing a search warrant that uncovered more than 5,800 grams of products, cash, and retail-style equipment. The church argued its sales were protected under religious freedom and Initiative 81, but the Board rejected both claims, finding the operation was commercial in nature and lacked…
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D.C. closes over 70 illegal cannabis stores
ABCA and MPD closed four D.C. cannabis businesses in September, including licensed retailer Chocolate City Wellness, for selling untested or illegal products. Officials seized thousands of grams of THC concentrates, edibles, vapes, and several pounds of cannabis, along with cash, and made three arrests. The closures are part of ongoing enforcement under a 2024 emergency…
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D.C. bill would extend conditional cannabis licenses from two to three years
Chairman Phil Mendelso introduced legislation to extend conditional medical cannabis licenses in D.C. from two to three years, giving cultivators, retailers, and other operators more time to secure locations and funding amid real estate challenges and a crowded market.
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Chocolate City Wellness, latest D.C. medical dispensary to face closure
Chocolate City Wellness, a licensed D.C. dispensary, was shut down by MPD and DEA; arrests made and products seized amid ABCA violations.
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Sky’s the Limit Closed in Dupont Circle
ABCA and MPD padlocked Sky’s the Limit in Dupont Circle, seizing cannabis and other products. It’s the 69th unlicensed shop closed since 2024.
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D.C. board rejects ANC 5A challenge to new medical cannabis retailer in Ward 5
The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board denied ANC 5A’s protest against Clinical Solutions’ proposed Ward 5 dispensary, finding claims about daycare proximity and safety lacked valid statutory grounds; the license application continues but may still face appeal.
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Rapid dispensary growth raises questions about D.C. cannabis market capacity
Washington, D.C.’s medical cannabis market is expanding rapidly, with dispensary growth far outpacing patient demand. Sales per store are falling even as most retailers cluster in central wards, raising questions about market sustainability.
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Parent and anti-cannabis groups urge federal action on D.C. dispensaries near schools
Parent and anti-marijuana groups urge the Trump administration to shut down D.C. cannabis dispensaries near schools, citing violations of the Federal Drug-Free School Zones Act.
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D.C. shutters two more unlicensed cannabis shops, bringing total closures to 68
DC regulators and police padlocked Capitol Club DC and Good Smoke Dispensary, seizing drugs and bringing the total number of illegal cannabis shop closures to 68 since 2024.
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ABCA Clarifies Medical Cannabis Rules in Washington, D.C. — Patient & Business Guidance
Explore ABCA’s answers to reader questions on medical cannabis in D.C. — covering data privacy, licensing, social equity, product access, and more.