At a Zoning Commission Meeting on May 22, the commission accepted an application from two citizens for a zoning text amendment to prohibit retail cannabis stores in the neighborhood Commercial District (NCD). A public hearing will be held on June 26. In response to a controversial application that allowed for a retail marijuana store to open in Westbrook, two residents have … [Read more...] about Westbrook Resident Application to Ban Retail Cannabis to Be Debated June 26
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Creditor bids $109M for assets of Michigan cannabis company Skymint
Embattled Michigan marijuana cultivator and retailer Skymint, which is in receivership, will auction off its assets. According to Crain’s Detroit Business, Alberta-based Tropics LP has offered to acquire the assets of the Ann Harbor, Michigan-based company for $109.4 million, effectively setting the minimum purchase price. Tropics LP is Skymint’s largest creditor. Tropics LP is … [Read more...] about Creditor bids $109M for assets of Michigan cannabis company Skymint
Florida recreational marijuana effort clears crucial hurdle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida crossed a major hurdle but still faces a likely challenge from the state’s attorney general. Florida’s Department of State reported that the proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana gathered enough signatures to put it on the ballot in 2024. The constitutional amendment, proposed by … [Read more...] about Florida recreational marijuana effort clears crucial hurdle
The state of social equity in the cannabis industry
Over the past few years, social equity has become a critical priority for the cannabis industry. With the proliferation of cannabis legalization across the United States, there has been a concerted effort to address historical injustices of drug prohibition and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. However, despite the promises made, many existing social equity … [Read more...] about The state of social equity in the cannabis industry
RI launches online medical marijuana card registration system
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islanders can now apply for a medical marijuana card online. The R.I. Department of Health said its new Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Portal also allows existing cardholders to renew their registration and update their personal information. Caregivers should visit the DBR Office of Cannabis Regulation for more information regarding their … [Read more...] about RI launches online medical marijuana card registration system
Dimondale cannabis company Skymint to be auctioned off
Dimondale-based cannabis company Green Peak Industries which operates under the name Skymint is sinking quickly. Crain’s Detroit Business reports the company's assets will be auctioned off. That's after a third-party entity took control over it in March to make sure it’s paying down its debt. It turns out Skymint was not able to be saved. After a lender sued the company for … [Read more...] about Dimondale cannabis company Skymint to be auctioned off
Authorities in Lancaster County seize more than 7,200 illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD products from 25 retailers
Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams and other law enforcement officials pose with some of the illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD items seized from 25 Lancaster County retailers. Credit: Lancaster County District Attorney's Office LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced that it recently issued a memo to several store owners and … [Read more...] about Authorities in Lancaster County seize more than 7,200 illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD products from 25 retailers
Trulieve, cannabis company disciplined for worker death in Holyoke, exits Mass. blaming poor business
The rear of the Trulieve cannabis growing facility in Holyoke that will be closing. (Don Treeger / The Republican) 6/1/2023 HOLYOKE — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced Thursday it expects to cease its Massachusetts operations by the end of 2023, closing its shops in Northampton, Framingham and Worcester by June 30. The move also includes the closure of its growing and … [Read more...] about Trulieve, cannabis company disciplined for worker death in Holyoke, exits Mass. blaming poor business
New York Regulators Will Launch Cannabis Farmers Markets ‘Within A Month’
Regulations and red tape make it hard to sell cannabis in New York. Currently, just over a dozen licensed retailers are actively operating in New York. By introducing a marijuana farmers market, more retailers could sell their products as regulators continue to work to license and set up more legal brick-and-mortar storefronts. Officials say the cannabis farmers markets could … [Read more...] about New York Regulators Will Launch Cannabis Farmers Markets ‘Within A Month’
Marijuana users still barred from buying guns even in states where pot is legal, ATF warns
Users of marijuana remain barred from purchasing and possessing guns under a decades-old federal law, even as more and more states move to legalize recreational use of the drug, federal authorities warned this week. Unless marijuana is legalized on a federal level, users of cannabis will continue to be prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms and … [Read more...] about Marijuana users still barred from buying guns even in states where pot is legal, ATF warns
