CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — The marijuana retailer owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on western North Carolina tribal lands announced Thursday that it will begin selling cannabis products to anyone age 21 or over next month. Great Smoky Cannabis Co. revealed the 10 a.m. Sept. 7 start date on social media. The outlet already started July 4 to sell in-store or drive-thru … [Read more...] about Cannabis business owned by Cherokees in North Carolina to begin sales to any adult in September
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Atlantic City Boardwalk medical cannabis shop to close
The last day in operation will be Aug. 18, according to a notice posted on the business' website. The multistate cannabis business will remain in operation in other locations, including at 100 Century Road in Egg Harbor Township. The company did not respond to a request for comment. The location has had limited hours this summer and is only open to customers with medical … [Read more...] about Atlantic City Boardwalk medical cannabis shop to close
Recreational marijuana sales begin Tuesday in Ohio: What consumers need to know 101
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With legal cannabis sales ready to launch Tuesday, what can consumers expect to see at dispensaries? Long lines? High prices (no pun intended)? “We anticipate that there will be an influx of new consumers and there may be a surge, and then it will level off to a baseline,” said Pete Nischt, vice president of compliance and communications at Klutch Cannabis, … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales begin Tuesday in Ohio: What consumers need to know 101
Norwalk police charge New York City man in probe into illegal cannabis sales at local smoke shop
NORWALK — Police arrested a New York City man Friday in connection with an investigation into illegal cannabis sales at a Connecticut Avenue smoke shop, officials said. Ali Mahmood Ahmed Abdullah Ghaleb, 21, was charged with possession of more than one kilogram of cannabis with the intent to sell and other drug offenses, according to Sgt. Ryan Evart of the Norwalk Police … [Read more...] about Norwalk police charge New York City man in probe into illegal cannabis sales at local smoke shop
NYC’s latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
1 of 7 | A New York City Sheriff’s Department padlock secures Spark & Brew, an illegal cannabis shop, in the Queens borough of New York, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. For several years, local law enforcement weren’t allowed to close illegal pot shops without a protracted legal battle. But a new state law allows the sheriff’s department to padlock stores quickly, and keep them … [Read more...] about NYC’s latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
Only One In Four Marijuana Businesses Are Profitable, Yet Optimism Prevails Amid Rescheduling Push, Industry Survey Finds
Just one in four marijuana businesses are profitable, according to a new survey. Yet optimism about the future of their enterprises has increased on the heels of the Biden administration’s push to reschedule marijuana. The new survey data from Whitney Economics, which was partly detailed in a public comment on the federal government’s pending marijuana rescheduling proposal … [Read more...] about Only One In Four Marijuana Businesses Are Profitable, Yet Optimism Prevails Amid Rescheduling Push, Industry Survey Finds
Congressional Committee Again Blocks Amendments To Prevent Marijuana Testing Of Federal Job Applicants
A key House committee has rejected another pair of marijuana amendments from floor consideration as part of large-scale spending bills, this time blocking the proposals that would have prevented the covered agencies from using their funds to test federal job applicants for cannabis. The House Rules Committee on Monday declined to make in order the marijuana measures as part of … [Read more...] about Congressional Committee Again Blocks Amendments To Prevent Marijuana Testing Of Federal Job Applicants
Medical groups are divided over Biden plan to loosen DEA restrictions on marijuana
ASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s proposal to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana is dividing some of the nation’s top medical professionals.The nation’s largest and most powerful doctors group, the American Medical Association, has raised multiple concerns with the move, which is known as rescheduling. The American Psychiatric Association has said the drug should … [Read more...] about Medical groups are divided over Biden plan to loosen DEA restrictions on marijuana
Cannabis consumption area returning to this year’s Arts, Beats & Eats
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - Guests can again use cannabis at this year's Arts, Beats & Eats festival in a designated area hosted by House of Dank (HOD).Last year, the dispensary had a cannabis area for the first time. It featured a dab bar, a rolling station, and lounge seating in a space for people 21 and up away from the main festival activities, such as food and vendors. … [Read more...] about Cannabis consumption area returning to this year’s Arts, Beats & Eats
Kansas, Tennessee men accused of moving large amounts illegal marijuana through Franklin County
OZARK -- Two men are facing felony drug charges in connection with separate incidents in which state troopers say they were moving large amounts of illegal marijuana through Franklin County.Steven McGee, 34, of Halstead, Kan., was arrested Monday morning in connection with felony possession with intent to deliver and drug paraphernalia charges, according to a news release from … [Read more...] about Kansas, Tennessee men accused of moving large amounts illegal marijuana through Franklin County
