Denver
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.
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 […]
Denver could soon allow weed delivery, plus more recreational shops and consumption clubs
Denver’s marijuana industry would change with proposals to allow weed delivery, cannabis lounges and lift the cap on the number of recreational dispensaries in town, as well as push for equity.
Marijuana delivery and cannabis “bars” gain traction in Denver
Next year, Denverites may be able to have marijuana delivered to their homes if the city council adopts a new proposal to regulate delivery services. On Monday, the Division of Excise and Licenses unveiled drafts of three bills intended to overhaul the local industry and enable more people of color to cash in on a […]
Colorado cold snap destroys millions of dollars worth of marijuana plants, could disrupt industry
DENVER — Early cold temperatures and snow in Colorado may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of outdoor plants, cannabis and hemp companies said. The drop of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit occurred too early in the growing season for farmers to harvest the plants, Marijuana Business Daily reports. Related Articles Read the rest of this […]
Denver’s marijuana businesses lack diversity in ownership and employment, city study finds
The majority of Denver’s cannabis-focused businesses are owned and staffed by white residents, leading to a lack of opportunities for people of color to get involved in the industry, according to a city study released Monday.
Denver risking tax dollars by “ineffectively” auditing marijuana businesses, city auditor alleges
Denver’s process for auditing marijuana businesses is inadequate and has potentially cost the city countless tax dollars allocated for public service programs, the city auditor alleged Thursday.
Denver marijuana dispensaries see increase in burglaries during coronavirus pandemic
Dispensaries and cultivations reported 10 burglaries in the first two weeks of April, Denver police said. That’s up from eight burglaries reported during the whole month of April 2019.
Can marijuana dispensaries stay open during Colorado’s coronavirus crisis? It depends.
In-person sales are limited to medical patients only; recreational customers must order in advance for curbside pickup.
Suspect charged in armed robbery of Denver marijuana dispensary — may be connected to 5 others
Denver prosecutors have charged a suspect in the armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary last month that law enforcement officials believe is connected to five similar hold-ups in late 2019.