The nascent Office of Cannabis Management unlawfully denied two women from participating in the lottery for social equity licenses to operate cannabis businesses in Minnesota, a new lawsuit alleges. Plaintiffs Cristina Aranguiz and Jodi Connolly in a lawsuit filed Thursday allege that the state, in an “arbitrary and capricious decision,” denied their applications to participate … [Read more...] about Cannabis agency unlawfully denied applications for social equity licenses, lawsuit alleges
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New pot dispensary opening in Carson City
The third marijuana dispensary in Carson City, located at 3060 East Highway 50, is set to open doors Saturday morning. According to a news release, a ribbon cutting is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 23) as part of the store’s grand opening with “swag bag” giveaways for the first 100 attendees followed by food from Bus Boy Mobile noon to 2 p.m. Regular store hours are 8 … [Read more...] about New pot dispensary opening in Carson City
All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
Stacks of signed petitions sat in Crista Eggers’ home in Omaha in May 2022, awaiting submission to the State of Nebraska. Eggers is the statewide campaign coordinator for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. (Courtesy of Rebecca S. Gratz) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — All charges against a notary public from York accused of “official misconduct” have been dismissed, which could have an … [Read more...] about All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
FDA authorizes clinical trials to study cannabis use for veterans with PTSD
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a non-for-profit company in California to proceed with clinical trials to study the effectiveness of smoking cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. MAPS — the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies — will initiate the short-term study of veterans who will smoke marijuana and … [Read more...] about FDA authorizes clinical trials to study cannabis use for veterans with PTSD
Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing
New! Proximity Protected Location Map (From data.ny.gov) Introducing the Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator (LOCAL) Map! September 29, 2024 – OCM has introduced a new mapping tool for searching out Adult-Use, MicroBusiness, Medical Dispensaries, and Coming Soon (in the same categories). The map is easy to use, and has a wealth of information. You can access information … [Read more...] about Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing
Update: 2 Stanislaus County cannabis retailers close in span of a month. What’s to blame?
Cali Kosher on Yosemite Boulevard just outside the Modesto city limits had been doing business in Stanislaus County since 2016. Its last day of operation was Thursday after it didn’t pay outstanding county fees. Despite celebrating the passage of Measure P, which will set cannabis tax revenue based on income, retail businesses are having trouble keeping up with currently … [Read more...] about Update: 2 Stanislaus County cannabis retailers close in span of a month. What’s to blame?
Judge dismisses charges against notary over Nebraska medical marijuana petitions
Jacy Todd, 54, of York was facing 24 counts of official misconduct, a misdemeanor. But Hall County Judge Alfred Corey ruled that notaries are not public servants under state law and therefore can’t be charged with official misconduct. Prosecutors alleged that Todd was not in the presence of circulators when he notarized their petition pages, a violation of Nebraska law. But … [Read more...] about Judge dismisses charges against notary over Nebraska medical marijuana petitions
Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Forget the pandemic boom in marijuana sales – Colorado now collects fewer marijuana tax dollars than it did in 2018. About half the country now has joined Colorado in legalizing recreational marijuana, with a total of 24 states and Washington, D.C., regulating cannabis. The spread of legalization has taken a toll on Colorado’s more established market, with the wholesale price … [Read more...] about Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Kentuckians will soon be able to meet with doctors, nurses for medical cannabis certification
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Soon, sick Kentuckians will be able to meet with doctors and nurses approved by the Office of Medical Cannabis. Gov. Andy Beshear announced during a Team Kentucky Update that on Dec. 1, the Office of Medical Cannabis will have a statewide directory of authorized doctors and nurse practitioners on its website. Those with qualified conditions will need to get … [Read more...] about Kentuckians will soon be able to meet with doctors, nurses for medical cannabis certification
18 pounds of marijuana seized from 18-wheeler during traffic stop in Natchitoches
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that a Dallas man was recently arrested on felony drug charges following a drug stop on I-49, near Natchitoches. According to NPSO, Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Tactical Narcotics Agent J. Steinke alongside the Natchitoches Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a commercial vehicle on I-49 for a traffic … [Read more...] about 18 pounds of marijuana seized from 18-wheeler during traffic stop in Natchitoches
