‘CannaWarriors’ protest state bill provision that would crack down on cannabis gifting – WSHU
At least 40 people gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday to protest a bill that would crack down on giving away adult-use and medical use cannabis. Lawmakers testified in a hearing last week that the bill’s purpose is to target unlicensed businesses operating under false pretenses. But the bill also has language that would ban cannabis distribution at any event that charges a cover — such as the High Bazaar in Hamden, which uses its cover fee to pay for permits and on-site medical staff. The law, if passed as written, would also forbid any other sales at events…
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What’s on tap for marijuana tech platform Weedmaps’ parent: Q&A with CEO Chris Beals – Marijuana Business Daily
CEO Chris Beals has positioned WM Technology among the nation’s largest marijuana e-commerce and advertising platforms. The parent company of Weedmaps closed 2021 with record annual revenue of $193.1 million. ADVERTISEMENT Irvine, California-based WM Technology also recorded a sharp jump in net income, to $152.2 million versus $38.8 million in 2020. The company’s average monthly paying clients, meanwhile, rose 5% in 2021, to a record 4,337. “Clients” include cannabis retailers that use the company’s online ordering and point-of-sale platform as well as other services under its WM Business unit. At the end of 2021, the company also counted 15.7 million…
Read More »State treasurers push cannabis banking in DC (Newsletter: March 16, 2022) – Marijuana Moment
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Read More »Best THC Gummies On The Market: List Of The Best THC Brands| 2022’s Top 5 Hemp Derived THC Gummies – Auburn Reporter
THC gummies are a fantastic way to get the benefits of cannabis without having to smoke, vape, or ingest anything. These gummies have swiftly acquired appeal as easy-to-consume cannabis edibles due to their simplicity and delectability. These edibles deliver a pleasant, soothing sensation without the adverse side effects of THC use. THC products are becoming more popular. Consequently, there is a very significant likelihood that you will come across fraudsters selling substandard items. These low-quality goods may negatively impact your health or may fail to get the results you want. As a result, to reduce the chances of you encountering…
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Tolland PZC to allow retail cannabis sales, cultivation – Hartford Business Journal
Tolland’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 Monday night to allow retail cannabis establishments in most of the town’s commercial zones with certain restrictions. Under the new rules, a cannabis retailer or medical marijuana dispensary would be allowed by site plan in nearly every commercial zone except a small area at the intersection of Baxter Street and Route 195. Additionally, any retail cannabis establishment in the Technology Campus Zone along Route 195 between Goose Lane and Hillview Drive would need a special permit, since retail is not normally permitted in this area. The PZC also decided to place additional restrictions…
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Connecticut man gets 24 years in prison on drug, gun and money laundering charges – Hartford Courant
The investigation also revealed that Davis, using the name “Steve Williams,” was under investigation in 2008 for marijuana trafficking, federal authorities said in the statement. In August 2008, Bridgeport Police searched Davis’s Bridgeport apartment and discovered “a fake identification, photos of Davis/Williams, three firearms, extended magazines, ammunition, drug packaging paraphernalia, marijuana packaged for resale, and eight UPS receipts for packages that had not arrived,” federal authorities said in the statement. Bridgeport Police subsequently seized the UPS packages, which contained a total of more than 75 pounds of marijuana. “Williams” was not located.
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Rhode Island Senate Committee Discusses Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Advocates Urging Equity Revision – Marijuana Moment
A Rhode Island Senate committee on Tuesday held the first hearing on a much-anticipated bill to legalize marijuana in the state. But while activists are eager to end cannabis criminalization, the measure faced pushback over a key provision concerning the proposed process for expunging prior convictions. The bill from Sen. Joshua Miller (D), which was unveiled earlier this month, was heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee. A companion House version from Rep. Scott Slater (D) has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing. This development also comes two months after Gov. Dan McKee (D) included a proposal to end cannabis…
Read More »New Jersey is accepting cannabis license applications. Here’s how to apply
NJ is now accepting cannabis license apps, here’s how to apply | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) started accepting cannabis license applications today (March 15). Many in The Garden State are excited to begin recreational cannabis sales in 2022. Gov. Phil Murphy, for example, is already…
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