Tag: cannabis
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Breaking News: D.C. Medical Cannabis Testing Laboratory Opens, New Enforcement Regulations Take Effect
The District of Columbia’s medical cannabis program has reached a significant milestone with the opening of the first licensed testing laboratory, ClearSight Labs. This development ensures the quality and safety of medical cannabis products available to patients.
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Maryland cannabis companies fined $8,000 for violating advertising rules
Employees at The Apothecarium dispensary in Cumberland, Maryland voted to unionize with UFCW Local 27. The unanimous decision, announced in August, came after significant complaints about working conditions. The UFCW chapter said it is a victory for workers seeking better wages, benefits, and working conditions in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
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Low wages, poor working conditions spur unionization of Maryland dispensary
Employees at The Apothecarium dispensary in Cumberland, Maryland voted to unionize with UFCW Local 27. The unanimous decision, announced in August, came after significant complaints about working conditions. The UFCW chapter said it is a victory for workers seeking better wages, benefits, and working conditions in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
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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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Maryland cannabis dispensary fined for ownership violations
Mary & Main, a Capitol Heights dispensary owned by CHA Enterprises, Inc., has agreed to pay a $13,000 fine to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) for failing to properly report ownership changes and for late and inaccurate disclosures. Key Findings: Repercussions: Significance: Accurate ownership reporting is crucial for the MCA to ensure compliance with licensing…
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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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Maryland Governor Grants Historic Cannabis Pardons
Maryland Governor grants historic cannabis pardons to over 175,000 residents, addressing racial bias in past enforcement. This move is the largest state pardon to date and aligns with national calls for cannabis justice reform. While a step forward, expungement is still needed. Learn more and find resources for free expungement clinics.
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Newsletter: D.C. I-71 landlords face letter demanding $600M in damages
New enforcement records reveal D.C. unlicensed cannabis shop locations D.C.’s Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) is cracking down on unlicensed cannabis shops. Since gaining new enforcement powers in April, they’ve issued warnings to 38 shops, but that’s just a fraction of the estimated hundreds operating illegally. Newly released records reveal the location of every…
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D.C. Cannabis Stores Robbed at Gunpoint on Wednesday, Thousands in Weed and $14k Chain Stolen
On Wednesday May 22, 2024, two separate robberies occurred at I-71 gifting shops in Washington, D.C. Both robberies were done at gun point, one in Woodley Park and the other in Capitol Hill near Eastern Market. No victims were hurt, but both robberies resulted in thousands of dollars of stolen goods. Robberies city-wide have dropped…
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April D.C. medical cannabis program sales rise out of slump
D.C.’s medical cannabis program sees sales rise in April, driven by new dispensaries D.C.’s medical cannabis program is showing signs of life after a rough year. Sales in April reached their highest level in nine months, according to a report by the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). This upswing is likely due in part…
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Newsletter: Bowser budget proposal cuts millions from D.C. cannabis social equity fund
Bowser aims to strip $6.5M from D.C. cannabis social equity fund Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 would strip millions of medical cannabis programs funds for social equity entrepreneurs. Bowser’s April proposal strips half a billion in cuts throughout the city’s budget in an attempt to recover a $700 million budget shortfall…