This week in weed saw lots of development, both optimistic and concerning. Positives include youth consumption being way down while major organizations are starting to acknowledge the potential power of the plant. Meanwhile, on the concerning tip, rulings around illegal shops and minor cannabinoids have many ruminating over what’s next in several major markets.
That and a ton more in another busy week in weed. Catch up before it’s too late.
Monday, August 19
- In Kansas, a bipartisan coalition hopes that political pressure (and sales in neighboring Missouri) will end the state’s pot prohibition.
- Over half of Minnesota’s approximately 1,800 early social equity applicants came from out of state.
- A custodian at a grow and processing operation in Abell, Maryland, was arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $100k in product.
- Famed beach town destination Ocean City, Maryland revised its zoning laws that closely align with state regs.
- A recent NYC court decision allowing one Queens store accused of selling illegal cannabis to reopen is raising concerns that more shuttered shops could soon open back up.
Tuesday, August 20
Wednesday, August 21
Thursday, August 22
Friday, August 23
That’s a bit of what happened in weed last week. Did we miss anything? Send us a message, and we’ll do our best to round up all the essentials next week.
