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Newsletter: Unlicensed D.C. cannabis gifting shop raided despite starting transition to the legal market
Unlicensed D.C. cannabis gifting shop raided despite starting transition to the legal market A placarded business, Kaliiva in Adams Morgan, was raided by D.C. police. Six employees were arrested, and the shop was shut down. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration previously said that shops that were acting in good faith to transition to a…
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VA Senate and House Democrats agree on adult-use market bill, set to standoff with Gov.
Second-to-Last Licensing Period Opens as Medical Cannabis Sales in D.C. Continue to Decline 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…
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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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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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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,…