An early fixture in California’s cannabis history may now be fighting to survive in the state’s shrinking legal marijuana market. Berkeley Patients Group, which lays claim to the title of longest continually running cannabis dispensary in the country, is facing allegations of over $250,000 in unpaid debts, according to a recent report from Berkeleyside. The report cited three … [Read more...] about America’s oldest active pot dispensary appears to be in crisis
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Eight Stamford smoke shops raided, 4,200+ illegal cannabis products seized
STAMFORD — Eight Stamford smoke shops were raided at the end of 2024 in what state and local officials are calling a major crackdown of illegal cannabis sales. At a Wednesday morning press conference at the Stamford Police Department, two long tables were filled with illegal cannabis products — numerous vials containing marijuana buds, edibles containing THC in colorful … [Read more...] about Eight Stamford smoke shops raided, 4,200+ illegal cannabis products seized
More than 135 lbs. of illegal cannabis confiscated from 8 Stamford vape shops
STAMFORD, Conn. — A joint effort between state and local entities resulted in the confiscation of more than 135 pounds of illegal cannabis from eight vape shops in Stamford last month. A release from Attorney General William Tong on Wednesday reported that the raids on Dec. 19, 2024 found that the shops violated numerous criminal and civil statutes, including illegal drug … [Read more...] about More than 135 lbs. of illegal cannabis confiscated from 8 Stamford vape shops
Forty years on, ISP’s Marijuana Eradication Team is still at work to end illegal grows
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) —Back in the 1980s and 90s during the federal government’s war on drugs, the Indiana State Police formed the Marijuana Eradication Team. The state’s effort that started in 1985 was sprawling with each county having its own team. Statistic from the Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team. Nowadays, there are three troopers assigned full-time … [Read more...] about Forty years on, ISP’s Marijuana Eradication Team is still at work to end illegal grows
Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis
In more than a decade since Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana for adults, state officials have come up with a ton of ideas for delivering cannabis-cautious public health messages to the public. They tried stoner humor. They tried high-concept art installations. They tried … hoedown music? The results have been decidedly mixed. But now state-funded researchers … [Read more...] about Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis
Detroit dispensary caught selling marijuana to minors, operating without license, police say
DETROIT – A dispensary in Detroit was busted for allegedly selling marijuana to minors and issued citations, police said. On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, Vice Enforcement and Eleventh Precinct Special Operations officers executed a search warrant at a dispensary in the 8000 block of E. 7 Mile Road. Police had received a tip that the dispensary had been selling marijuana to … [Read more...] about Detroit dispensary caught selling marijuana to minors, operating without license, police say
Minnesota’s Cannabis Office director steps down amid industry delays
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Monday, Jan. 6, that Charlene Briner will step down as director of the Office of Cannabis Management. General Counsel Eric Taubel will serve as director for the time being. Briner’s resignation comes after repeated halts to the cannabis industry’s launch, which was intended for this month but is now slated for early … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Cannabis Office director steps down amid industry delays
Green Light: Five People to Watch in Colorado Cannabis in 2025
Cannabis has become ingrained in culture and commerce in Colorado, where the plant was legalized for recreational purposes over twelve years ago. And even though people across the country aren't chasing that Rocky Mountain high like they once did, we still have some of the smartest minds and greenest thumbs in legal weed. After busy and successful rides in 2024 that led to even … [Read more...] about Green Light: Five People to Watch in Colorado Cannabis in 2025
Maryland Lawmakers Seek To Clarify Marijuana Consumption Lounge Rules And Add New Cannabis Event Permits
Maryland lawmakers have filed legislation meant to clear up policies around on-site marijuana consumption businesses, while adding a new permit for temporary cannabis events. While the legalization law that Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed in 2023 already contemplated social consumption sites where people could use marijuana, regulators are asking lawmakers to pass a measure with a … [Read more...] about Maryland Lawmakers Seek To Clarify Marijuana Consumption Lounge Rules And Add New Cannabis Event Permits
Ohio recreational marijuana sales topped $242 million in 2024
Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales were $242,167,020, as of Dec. 28, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. There have been 4,007,128 units of manufactured products that have been sold and 32,487 pounds of plant material, according to the … [Read more...] about Ohio recreational marijuana sales topped $242 million in 2024
