ILLINOIS (NEXSTAR) – Cannabis consumption has been legal in Illinois since 2020, but many residents still wonder where they can legally partake in it. Like most states in the U.S., the public use of marijuana in Illinois is illegal, with the specifics outlined in the Smokefree Illinois Act. In other words, you can’t smoke or consume your weed in public places or vehicles. Can … [Read more...] about Can I legally smoke weed in my yard in Illinois?
Legal Weed
Why Is Legal Weed So Darn Expensive?
Ah, legal cannabis. The answer to all of our problems, or so we thought. As more and more states and countries legalize the green stuff, one thing has become increasingly clear: legal cannabis is expensive. So, what gives? Well, for starters, legal cannabis businesses have to comply with a ton of regulations. And we mean a ton. From security requirements to packaging and … [Read more...] about Why Is Legal Weed So Darn Expensive?
Location of New York’s First Legal Weed Shops Sparks Concern
Stuck in the Village New York City’s push into legal recreational weed is facing more hurdles. The latest problem is that a quirk in the way the state doles out its first licenses gives shops a lot of leeway in where they open. As a result, the initial three dispensaries in the city are clustered together in downtown Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. While this is just the … [Read more...] about Location of New York’s First Legal Weed Shops Sparks Concern
How are recreational marijuana sales going, a month after legalization?
After a month of adult use sales, the burgeoning retail cannabis industry is still continuing to grow. Back in January, 10 existing medical dispensaries converted their license to a hybrid license, making them able to sell recreational marijuana on day one. Two of those stores are in Eastern Connecticut, The Botanist in Montville and Fine Fettle Dispensary in Willimantic. Both … [Read more...] about How are recreational marijuana sales going, a month after legalization?
CT Cannabis Taxes Are Like A Savage With A Knife In His Teeth
The legal cannabis market in Connecticut is under serious threat from the high taxes that are being placed on the product. It’s only a matter of time before the current tax structure on cannabis in Connecticut kills the legal market like a savage with a knife in his teeth. State lawmakers have a tax rate of up to 20 percent on retail cannabis sales, which would make it one … [Read more...] about CT Cannabis Taxes Are Like A Savage With A Knife In His Teeth
Cannabis Terminology Guide.
Cannabis Terminology Guide: A Comprehensive List of Definitions and Cannabis TermsAs cannabis becomes more popular and mainstream, the terminology around it becomes more important to understand. Here is a comprehensive list of definitions for cannabis-related terms for all of the new comes to the cannabis world.What is cannabis?Cannabis is a plant that has been used for medical … [Read more...] about Cannabis Terminology Guide.
Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, on March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in Nov. 2023. Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, which is leading the campaign in support of State Question 820, wanted the citizen-initiated measure on the ballot in 2022. However, due to legal … [Read more...] about Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Norwalk PZC addresses a potential cannabis business presence
The Jan. 4 meeting of the Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) discussed the city’s proposed regulations regarding the placement of stores that can sell recreational use cannabis. Steven Kleppin, the director of Norwalk’s Planning & Zoning Department, provided updates to the commission and highlighted potential issues with the current phrasing prior to a public … [Read more...] about Norwalk PZC addresses a potential cannabis business presence
Cannabis Vote Expected Soon
WESTBROOK The Zoning Commission is expected to rule on a controversial application for a retail cannabis store on Boston Post Road at a Jan. 23 meeting. In November, the Commission received an application from BUDR Holding 3 LLC to open a retail marijuana shop at 755 Boston Post Road. Ian Butler, a representative for the application, explained that the proposal is for a … [Read more...] about Cannabis Vote Expected Soon
Where NYC’s 2nd Marijuana Dispensary Will Be Located, And When It Will Open
Nearly two weeks after the state's first recreational marijuana dispensary opened in the New York City, another one is set to open. This time it will be in Union Square. It's called the "Union Square Travel Agency" and it will open up in an old Chase Bank near the Union Square subway station. It's set to have its soft opening on Feb. 13th. Of the proceeds, 51 percent will go … [Read more...] about Where NYC’s 2nd Marijuana Dispensary Will Be Located, And When It Will Open
