About 50 pounds of illegal cannabis products were seized this week at a South Tacoma business, according to the state Liquor and Cannabis Board. Caveman Medicine was allegedly selling illegal marijuana products without a license at 1305 S. 56th Street in Tacoma, the board said in a news release. The seizure came after undercover investigators, responding to a public complaint, … [Read more...] about WA state seizes 50 pounds of marijuana and shuts down South Tacoma pot business
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New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections
A newly enshrined ordinance in Seattle will give cannabis dispensary workers in the city stronger labor protections, part of an ongoing effort by leaders to make the marijuana industry more equitable. The ordinance, which took effect last Wednesday, requires covered outgoing cannabis business employers to post “written notice of a change in control” and provide “a preferential … [Read more...] about New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections
Interstate Cannabis Markets Can Thrive by Using Commerce Clause
Cannabis commerce landscape is one of juxtaposition. Thirty-nine states have legally authorized cannabis in some form, but it remains illegal at the federal level and is regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. Some states, however, are forging a different path: passing legislation that authorizes interstate commerce agreements with other states. California, Oregon, and … [Read more...] about Interstate Cannabis Markets Can Thrive by Using Commerce Clause
Washington State Psilocybin Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Washington State’s Senate Bill 5263 was introduced on January 11, and passed on to the House on March 9. As of April 14, it received final passage from the Senate on April 14. Previously there was some concern about the House and Senate agreeing on certain amendments for SB-5263, but ultimately the new bill text was approved by the Senate on Friday and now heads to governor’s … [Read more...] about Washington State Psilocybin Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Cannabis trade among states urged as producers struggle
A 30% off on Thursdays sign is displayed outside Preserve Oregon, a marijuana shop in Salem, Ore., on Jan. 31, 2023. Along the West Coast, which has dominated U.S. marijuana production from long before legalization, producers are struggling with what many call the failed economics of legal pot...a challenge inherent in regulating a product that remains illegal under federal … [Read more...] about Cannabis trade among states urged as producers struggle
Washington shutters pot businesses due to old pesticide
SEATTLE -- Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington state after testing found high levels of chemicals related to a dangerous pesticide used decades ago. The sweeping action announced Thursday night by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board renewed concerns … [Read more...] about Washington shutters pot businesses due to old pesticide
Washington marijuana dispensary owner berates cop in profanity-laced tirade
An owner of a Washington state dispensary was seen in a profanity-laced video berating a state trooper who pulled someone over near the marijuana shop. “Get the f— off my lot… You’re done. You did your due diligence. Get the f— off my f—ing lot,” a woman in the video yells at a police officer. The woman in the video has been identified as Amy Dalluge, the owner of marijuana … [Read more...] about Washington marijuana dispensary owner berates cop in profanity-laced tirade
Washington Judge Upholds State Residency Requirement For Cannabis Industry
Washington State’s requirement of state residency for anyone involved in the cannabis industry is aboveboard, according to a recent ruling by U.S. district judge Benjamin Settle. He ruled on a case concerning the ownership of cannabis retail locations. The co-owner of the chain Zips, Scott Atkinson, had sought to transfer part of his ownership stake to a friend in Idaho, Todd … [Read more...] about Washington Judge Upholds State Residency Requirement For Cannabis Industry
Lynnwood pot shop rammed by truck in attempted ATM robbery
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — A Lynnwood pot shop is picking up the pieces after thieves rammed a stolen truck into the back of its building on Sunday night. Green Lady Marijuana caught the entire incident on surveillance video, which shows the thieves driving into the shop and attempting to steal the ATM. There was no money in the ATM and the thieves can be seen exiting without taking … [Read more...] about Lynnwood pot shop rammed by truck in attempted ATM robbery
Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed
Cannabis consumers in Washington state may soon be subject to a “dank tax.” Lawmakers there have introduced a bill that would tax marijuana products based on the percentage of THC. In other words: the stronger the weed, the higher the price. “Research indicates that between 12 and 50% of psychotic disorders could be prevented if high potency cannabis products were not … [Read more...] about Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed
