“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
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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
Curaleaf Trim Batch Voluntarily Recalled Over Possible Aspergillus Contamination in Arizona
An Arizona cannabis establishment is voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else. The product being voluntarily recalled is Curaleaf MnC batch number MnC-IC123H2-N. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising … [Read more...] about Curaleaf Trim Batch Voluntarily Recalled Over Possible Aspergillus Contamination in Arizona
In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike
PHOENIX - In the first-ever labor action of its kind in Arizona, cannabis workers at a marijuana dispensary in Phoenix went on strike. "Your direct action here today speaks volumes, and when you take brave courageous actions like this to walk off the job, you not only are fighting for yourselves and your coworkers, but for every worker who is taken advantage of by their … [Read more...] about In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike
Arizona Cannabis Testing Lab Accused of Tampering With COAs; Owner Calls it Sabotage
A licensed Arizona cannabis testing laboratory that paid its way out of trouble to the tune of $470,000 in early 2022 is back in hot water with state regulators following an unannounced site visit earlier this year. OnPoint Laboratories, of Snowflake, a town of roughly 6,400 people in eastern Arizona, is now being accused of misreporting testing results for Aspergillus, a … [Read more...] about Arizona Cannabis Testing Lab Accused of Tampering With COAs; Owner Calls it Sabotage
Mastercard Has Blocked Cannabis Transactions in Arizona
Most Arizona dispensaries only accept cash, however, some do allow customers to buy cannabis with a debit card. Unfortunately, Mastercard just told U.S. banks to block all marijuana transactions for its debit cards, Newsmax reported. “The federal government considers cannabis sales illegal, so these purchases are not allowed on our systems,” Mastercard stated. “In accordance … [Read more...] about Mastercard Has Blocked Cannabis Transactions in Arizona
Arizona Marijuana Companies Are Now Hiring
The Arizona cannabis industry is booming. Sales are expected to reach over $1 billion this year, making the Grand Canyon State’s legal marijuana industry one of the largest in the country. The state’s massive industry requires a lot of workers, and many local cannabis companies are now hiring for part-time gigs and full-time careers. Currently available jobs include: … [Read more...] about Arizona Marijuana Companies Are Now Hiring
Marijuana products recalled in Arizona due to possible salmonella contamination
PHOENIX — Arizona's marijuana establishments are voluntarily recalling several products due to a possible contamination of salmonella and aspergillus. The Arizona Department of Health Services announced Wednesday it was advising purchasers to dispose of certain marijuana products after laboratory tests discovered potential traces of harmful contaminants. The marijuana products … [Read more...] about Marijuana products recalled in Arizona due to possible salmonella contamination
Marijuana products recalled in Arizona for possible mold contamination
PHOENIX - Several marijuana dispensaries in Arizona are voluntarily recalling some products due to possible fungal contamination. The Arizona Dept. of Health Services says two strains produced by TRU Infusion - Zombie Cookies and Peach Gas - are being recalled after samples tested positive for Aspergillus. So far, no illnesses have been reported. Health officials say there … [Read more...] about Marijuana products recalled in Arizona for possible mold contamination
AZ Adult Cannabis Sales Are Smoking the Medical Cannabis Market
After nearly $1.5 billion in sales in 2022, Arizona’s cannabis market continues to be robust in the first months of 2023, driven by a growing recreational market. Marijuana sales in Arizona continue to be a tale of two markets, with recreational adult-use sales surging and the medical marijuana market remaining in a freefall. Recreational sales have more than doubled medical … [Read more...] about AZ Adult Cannabis Sales Are Smoking the Medical Cannabis Market
