Marijuana deliveries skyrocket during coronavirus crisis in Las Vegas
Marijuana Industry NewsNevadaRecreational Marijuana March 29, 2020 0
Before the coronavirus outbreak, Thrive Cannabis Marketplace in North Las Vegas was making about three dozen deliveries a day. But with dispensaries only permitted to offer delivery service after nonessential businesses were ordered closed, Thrive is making several hundred deliveries a day. “Previously, deliveries were a very small portion... Read more
Massachusetts medical marijuana centers now allowed to offer curbside pickup for patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Marijuana Industry NewsMassachusettsMedical Marijuana March 29, 2020 0
As officials work to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, the state Cannabis Control Commission said licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers will be able to offer curbside pickup to patients and caregivers. The CCC has issued an administrative order that temporarily authorizes medical dispensaries to offer the curbside pickup. Earlier... Read more
How recreational weed went from illegal to essential in 3 months in Illinois
IllinoisMarijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaRecreational Marijuana March 27, 2020 0
Throngs of high-minded shoppers started flooding pot dispensaries when sales of recreational weed kicked off in Illinois at the start of the year. Less than three months later, that type of mass clamoring is strictly forbidden as social distancing measures have been put in place to quell the spread... Read more
Nevada Marijuana dispensaries delivering during coronavirus shutdown
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaNevadaRecreational Marijuana March 26, 2020 0
Nevadans can still get their marijuana. It just might take a bit longer to get it. Marijuana dispensaries made the list of businesses allowed to stay open in Nevada under Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order to close “nonessential” businesses that came down on Friday as part of the state’s plan to blunt... Read more
In fighting COVID-19, Colorado’s emergency rules affect medical cannabis differently than recreational
ColoradoMarijuana Industry News March 26, 2020 0
During this ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, cannabis dispensaries nationwide are changing how they do business, and Colorado’s dispensaries are no different. On March 20th the Marijuana Enforcement Division (the “MED”) implemented emergency rules to help Colorado cannabis dispensaries meet high demand while limiting customer time... Read more
Coronavirus Won’t Stop New York From Trying to Legalize Marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana March 26, 2020 0
Despite the fact that New York state is on a fast track to becoming the new global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic and politicians are locking horns over how to best respond to the crisis, some non-virus-related government business will continue as usual. And that will include marijuana legalization, Governor Andrew... Read more
Marijuana provider challenges Maine’s residency rule for sellers
MaineMarijuana Industry News March 25, 2020 0
Wellness Connection of Maine’s federal lawsuit seeks to overturn a rule that only Maine residents can obtain adult-use marijuana sales permits. A medical marijuana provider has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a Maine rule that says only state residents or companies majority-owned by state residents can obtain... Read more
