D.C. Regulators Crack Down on Alleged Unlicensed Cannabis Vendor at H Street Festival
D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board unanimously issued an emergency Order to Cease and Desist against Kosmic Treats and its owner following an undercover enforcement operation at the H Street Festival on September 19, 2026. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) investigators observed the vendor openly displaying cannabis items and executed a sting where an undercover agent purchased a alleged cannabis pre-roll and gummies from the tent. Because Kosmic Treats holds no ABCA license or permit and its products bypassed all required District manufacturing, testing, and packaging standards, the Board determined that the operation posed an immediate public safety risk and constituted a public nuisance, ordering the vendor to halt all commercial cannabis activity immediately or face potential judicial injunctions, fines, and criminal prosecution.
- EasyDay Edibles is launching the CoolMST™ Inhaler in Washington, D.C., a battery-free, heat-free aerosol delivery device that offers patients a discreet, fast-acting, and smoke-free cannabis consumption method.
- On October 29, 2026, the nonprofit Tea Pad Foundation LTD will host a cannabis industry networking event featuring live music at D.C.’s Higher Ground dispensary to advance equity, education, and the advancement of women in cannabis STEM while raising funds for its fellowship program.
- The next ABC Board meeting is Oct. 21, 2026: watch, agenda .
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Virginia CCA Board of Directors Prepares for October Meeting
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) Board of Directors will host its regular meeting to evaluate ongoing administrative updates, policy frameworks, and market regulation guidelines. Community members, entrepreneurs, and advocates are invited to participate during the public comment period, with speaker registration and meeting details available on the CCA official portal.
- Catch up on the full Sept. 9th CCA meeting here.
Maryland Cannabis Metrc Fall 2026 Webinar & Technical Bulletins
Metrc will host its Fall Industry Webinar for Maryland cannabis licensees on Nov. 4 to provide system guidance, alongside recent technical updates covering new item categories, immature plant locations, and expedited tag shipping.
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East Coast Roundup
Massachusetts operators are warning that a ballot measure backed by out-of-state prohibitionist groups to repeal adult-use cannabis sales would devastate the state’s $10 billion industry and dismantle its pioneering social equity programs.
A New York cannabis operator faces business suspension following federal criminal charges against its owner, highlighting the heightened regulatory and legal risks facing multi-market operators.
Culture & More
Rapper and entrepreneur Wiz Khalifa discusses scaling his global brand, Khalifa Kush, while maintaining rigorous operational discipline and product standards.
Aurora Cannabis is urging shareholders to reject Curaleaf’s revised $5-per-share hostile takeover bid as it actively evaluates rival M&A proposals to maximize shareholder value.
Former criminal defense attorney and legacy operator Dan Muessig is calling out corporate MSOs for excluding legacy operators and demanding federal reparations and direct support for formerly incarcerated industry pioneers.
Around the Country
Nebraska medical cannabis advocates are confronting state regulators over proposed administrative changes that operators fear could delay product access and limit business viability.
Regulators across four states emphasize that legal market success requires continuous policy iteration, adaptable funding models, and extensive ecosystem education for local municipalities and lenders.
Retailers in Madison, Wisconsin are restructuring product lines and inventory strategies in response to local restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived products.
From the Swamp
The DEA told a federal judge that a recent GAO report finding gaps in agency scheduling procedures is irrelevant to the scientific merits of cannabis rescheduling and should not delay a final decision.
State legal analyses confirm that moving cannabis to Schedule III will not preempt state-level medical programs or require immediate FDA compliance for existing state-licensed operators.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is pledging to support federal cannabis legalization and tax regulation to support local businesses and eliminate illicit market dominance.
