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
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
Seattle No. 2 among metros where cannabis is more popular than nicotine
In the Seattle area, the popularity of cannabis products easily exceeds that of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, according to new data from market-research firm Nielsen. In surveys conducted between March 2021 and January 2022, around 865,000 people age 18 and older in the Seattle market area — about 20% of the adult population — said they had used cannabis (including … [Read more...] about Seattle No. 2 among metros where cannabis is more popular than nicotine
Cannabis sales drop in Washington state for 1st time since legalization
WASHINGTON STATE — For the first time since recreational marijuana was legalized in 2012, sales dipped over the entire fiscal year. According to numbers from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, total cannabis income from the 2022 fiscal year showed an 8% decline over 2021, translating to a drop of $44 million. In total, $515 million came from the sale of cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis sales drop in Washington state for 1st time since legalization
