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Colorado’s new marijuana regulation bill is out. Here’s what’s in it.
Colorado lawmakers aren’t going to try THC potency caps this year, but do want to put limits on how much concentrate can be purchased in a day
Denver to issue new cannabis business licenses but not in some neighborhoods
Denver begins accepting new applications for cannabis business licenses next month — but not for certain neighborhoods.
Cannabis industry says access to banking services ‘can’t happen soon enough’
Cannabis industry insiders say a push by federal lawmakers to allow banks to provide services to pot shops in states where they are legal “can’t happen soon enough.” “Access to banking and capital is probably the largest barrier of entry for getting into this industry,” said David Torrisi, president of the Commonwealth Dispensary Association. As […]
System crash snarls dispensary sales on 4/20, the biggest marijuana holiday of the year
A point-of-sale system powering Colorado dispensaries went down Tuesday on the biggest marijuana holiday of the year.
Vicente: This 4/20 celebrate that marijuana businesses and their employees are now “essential”
For decades, April 20 has been recognized as an unofficial marijuana holiday in Colorado and around the country. While this year’s “4/20” may not be marked by large public rallies or concerts due to enduring COVID-19 safety restrictions, there are plenty of reasons for the cannabis community to celebrate — including recent legalization announcements in […]
Weed delivery will happen in Denver starting this summer, to be followed by more dispensaries and consumption clubs
Denver’s about to become even more marijuana-friendly, with weed delivery likely starting this summer after the Denver City Council unanimously agreed Monday to overhaul the local industry with two sweeping measures. The changes have been in the works for several years, with city officials also wanting to make the industry more equitable. The first bill […]
Steve Fox, who helped legalize marijuana in Colorado, has died at 53
Steve Fox spearheaded legalizing recreational marijuana in Colorado in 2012 and helped give rise to the massive legal cannabis industry in the state and across the country. He has died at the age of 53.
Planet 13 hiring 250 ahead of cannabis superstore’s debut in Santa Ana
A Las Vegas cannabis dispensary is looking to hire 250 workers for a soon-to-be-completed superstore in Santa Ana as the company expands its operations amid a gradually improving COVID-19 economy. Planet 13 hopes to fill the Orange County positions by July. It also will be adding 40 cash registers and 80 additional employees at its […]
Pot regulators launching online catalog of marijuana products
The Cannabis Control Commission is launching an online catalog of the myriad marijuana products available at the state’s pot shops and dispensaries to help cops, parents and regulators alike tell the difference between what’s legal, and what’s not. The first-in-the-nation regulators’ catalog won’t exactly compete with Leafly and Weedmaps — so don’t expect genetic information […]
New York legalizes pot
New York adults over the age of 21 can now possess and use marijuana — even in public — under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, though legal sales of recreational-use cannabis won’t start for an estimated 18 months until regulations are set. Passed after several years of stalled efforts, the measure […]