PHOENIX - A chain of marijuana dispensaries in Arizona is offering election-themed strains of marijuana representing the Democratic, Republican, and Green Party candidates for president. Curaleaf, the dispensary, calls it their 'Toke the Vote' campaign. The election is now three weeks away. "This is a fun industry and we tried to have as much fun as possible with this from an … [Read more...] about Curaleaf offers politically-inspired marijuana strains named after presidential candidates
Arizona
Court rules driving after consuming marijuana is OK – sometimes
Simply driving with marijuana in your system isn’t enough for the state to suspend someone’s license, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Oct.2. The judges rejected arguments by the Motor Vehicle Division that a blood test showing metabolites of the drug is sufficient to prove a claim by the agency that there were grounds to believe that Aaron Kirsten was driving “under the … [Read more...] about Court rules driving after consuming marijuana is OK – sometimes
Arizona teacher accused of giving marijuana to student
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - An Arizona teacher accused of providing marijuana to one of his students has been arrested. Cottonwood Police say 50-year-old Damian Andre, a teacher at Cottonwood Verde Tech School, was arrested on Aug. 14. Investigators say Andre had marijuana vaping fluid delivered to the school, where he gave it to a 15-year-old student. "The investigation began when … [Read more...] about Arizona teacher accused of giving marijuana to student
New Cannabis Dispensary and Product Line Launch in Arizona
Elevate Cannabis has arrived in the Arizona cannabis market, unveiling a curated line of products for Arizona consumers. Currently, Arizona customers can find Elevate Cannabis products at the Elevate Cannabis dispensary in Springerville, which will soon be rebranded to Key Cannabis dispensary, as well as at Herbal Wellness Center and Deeply Rooted dispensaries in the Phoenix … [Read more...] about New Cannabis Dispensary and Product Line Launch in Arizona
Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype
According to Arizona social equity applicants and community members, the state’s cannabis program isn’t operating as intended. The passage of Proposition 207 in 2020 legalized adult-use cannabis, and part of the law required that social equity applicants meet specific criteria. This included having annual income 400% less than federal poverty level, having a cannabis-related … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype
Cannabis Products Recalled in Arizona Over Possible Contamination
Regulators in Arizona announced this week that a cannabis establishment in the state has voluntarily recalled a certain product that may be contaminated with a fungus. The Arizona Department of Health Services said on Monday that a product known as Onion Bhaji was recalled “due to possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Products Recalled in Arizona Over Possible Contamination
Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion Last Year
Regulated sales of marijuana in Arizona topped $1.4 billion last year, according to state data, marking the third year in a row that licensed weed sales have exceeded $1 billion in the Grand Canyon State. Sales of recreational marijuana totaled more than $1 billion in 2023, while sales of medical cannabis brought in nearly $350 million, the Arizona Mirror reported on … [Read more...] about Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion Last Year
Arizona AG Says Hemp-Synthesized Intoxicants Can’t Be Sold at Non-Dispensaries
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently issued a formal legal opinion on March 11, which addressed a question sent by Sen. Steve Montenegro and Sen. T.J. Shope, which inquired if selling delta-8 THC products (which also covers delta-10 products and any other “hemp-synthesized intoxicants”) at smoke shops or convenience stores violates state law. Mayes’ summary answer … [Read more...] about Arizona AG Says Hemp-Synthesized Intoxicants Can’t Be Sold at Non-Dispensaries
Arizona Bill Aims To Claw Back Marijuana Social Equity Licenses From Investors And Corporate Dispensaries
“We now have here in Arizona a situation where 24 of 26 of these social equity licenses are now fully controlled by companies or people who do not belong in these special groups to get this license.” By Natasha Yee, Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting Arizona lawmakers are pushing to return social equity licenses for marijuana dispensaries to their original owners, … [Read more...] about Arizona Bill Aims To Claw Back Marijuana Social Equity Licenses From Investors And Corporate Dispensaries
AZDHS officials announce voluntary marijuana recall due to fungus worries
PHOENIX - Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say a marijuana establishment in the state has issued a voluntary recall for a product due to possible contamination by a fungus called Aspergillus. In a statement released on Nov. 27, AZDHS officials identified the product affected as Nirvana Center's Grim Reefer, with batch number PHX1091-GR. The product … [Read more...] about AZDHS officials announce voluntary marijuana recall due to fungus worries
