WASHINGTON - A new study shows Washington, D.C. has the second most weed consumers in the country, outpacing early adopters to recreational marijuana, including Colorado. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that 33% of adults in D.C. use marijuana for recreational and medical purposes. Research for the study was conducted by personal … [Read more...] about DC has 2nd-highest weed consumption in the US: study
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District of Columbia launches crackdown on unlicensed cannabis operators
Authorities in Washington, D.C., have launched a widening crackdown on unlicensed cannabis operators. The warnings to nearly 60 unlicensed marijuana stores follow new powers granted to the city’s Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), The Well News reported. It’s not the first time authorities in the district have tried to wrestle with unlicensed … [Read more...] about District of Columbia launches crackdown on unlicensed cannabis operators
DC Residents Fight Against Cannabis Dispensaries Near Schools: Is There A Real Danger For Children?
In Washington D.C., a legal battle is unfolding regarding the “cannabis distance rule” as residents and an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) have taken steps to prevent the establishment of new cannabis dispensaries close to educational institutions. Regulation in DC indicates a minimum distance from schools and daycare facilities, but the residents claim this is not … [Read more...] about DC Residents Fight Against Cannabis Dispensaries Near Schools: Is There A Real Danger For Children?
D.C.’s cannabis industry set for changes to licenses — including for gifting shops
The new year stands to bring significant changes to D.C.’s marijuana market, thanks to newly passed legislation that would open the door for illicit shops to secure licenses to, instead, legally sell medical cannabis — and for regulators to crack down on those that don’t. It’s among the changes outlined in an amendment to the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 introduced by … [Read more...] about D.C.’s cannabis industry set for changes to licenses — including for gifting shops
A DC Experience
Law of the Land On November 4th 2014, voters in Washington DC passed ballot Initiative 71 which legalized and permitted the use of up to two ounces of marijuana and the possession and cultivation of up to three marijuana plants. This story was met with jubilation and excitement from people all over. The people in the Capitol stood up for liberty and choice when they … [Read more...] about A DC Experience
