Equity Member Spotlight: Modesto Cannabis Collective
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics March 29, 2022 0
NCIA’s editorial department continues the Member Spotlight series by highlighting our Social Equity Scholarship Recipients as part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Participants are gaining first-hand access to regulators in key markets to get insight on the industry, tips for raising capital, and advice on how to access and utilize... Read more
New York State cannabis office says ‘gifting’ weed is illegal, but prosecutors aren’t so sure
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana March 29, 2022 0
Last month, New York regulators made waves after sending cease and desist letters to more than 50 operators who were allegedly selling marijuana illegally. These “grey market” businesses have cited language in the new state cannabis law that allows “gifting” as a loophole to sell weed without a license. Under New... Read more
Arizona to hold drawing for social equity marijuana establishment licenses
ArizonaMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana March 29, 2022 0
The Arizona Department of Health Services will hold a drawing next week for social equity marijuana establishment licenses. 1,500 people applied for 26 licenses. The social equity licenses are required by the same ballot measure that legalized marajuana in 2020. Jonathan Udell is with Arizona NORML, an organization that... Read more
Tribes Prepare for Cannabis Ventures in New Mexico
Marijuana Industry NewsNew MexicoRecreational Marijuana March 29, 2022 0
Two tribal communities have been reassured they’ll be able to take part in New Mexico’s marijuana market opening in April without the threat of federal law enforcement interference on tribal land, according to agreements with state cannabis regulators signed on Friday. The agreements outline plans for cooperative oversight of... Read more
What’s ahead for recreational pot in New Mexico this week?
Marijuana Industry NewsNew MexicoRecreational Marijuana March 28, 2022 0
Marijuana aficionados and entrepreneurs across New Mexico are bracing for the April 1 start of state-regulated retail marijuana. New Mexico joins 17 other states that have legalized recreational marijuana without significant legal challenges. The start date for sales ushers in a new era for cannabis as big business with... Read more
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Marijuana aficionados and entrepreneurs across New Mexico are bracing for the April 1 start of state-regulated retail marijuana. New Mexico joins 17 other states that have legalized recreation marijuana without significant legal challenges. The start date for sales ushers in a new era for... Read more
