Tag: washington dc
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Over 93% Of Cannabis Sales In Washington D.C. Remain Unregulated
Voters in Washington D.C. approved adult-use cannabis legalization in 2014, however, recreational cannabis sales remain prohibited in D.C. due to Congress refraining from granting the federal district permission to conduct regulated adult-use cannabis commerce. Medical cannabis commerce is permitted in D.C. Unregulated cannabis sales have proliferated Washington D.C. during the last decade, and according to…
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Washington D.C. May 2024 Medical Cannabis Sales Are Down 16.7% Compared To May 2023
Medical cannabis sales in Washington D.C. declined by a considerable amount in May 2024 compared to May 2023. Voters approved adult-use cannabis in Washington D.C. in November 2014, however, recreational cannabis sales remain prohibited. “Sales figures show a nearly 10% drop from April and a 16.7% decrease compared to May 2023.” Outlaw Report stated in its…
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How Many Social Equity Cannabis Business Licenses Has Washington D.C. Issued?
Washington D.C. is a unique place for cannabis public policy and industry. Local lawmakers approved a medical cannabis legalization measure in Washington D.C. in May 2010. A component of the 2010 measure allowed the launch of eight initial medical cannabis dispensaries in the D.C. area. In January 2023, the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022…
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Study Finds That Louisiana Collected Nearly $1 Million In Cannabis Taxes In 2023
Technically, Louisiana passed a medical cannabis therapeutic measure back in 1978 (Act No. 725). However, that law never became operational since the Louisiana Department of Health never followed through with the law’s mandate to source cannabis for approved cancer and glaucoma patients. The law has since been amended several times over the years. “Initially, Louisiana’s…
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How Many Medical Cannabis Patients Are Registered In Washington D.C.?
Local lawmakers approved a medical cannabis legalization measure in May 2010. A component of the measure allowed the launch of eight initial medical cannabis dispensaries in the Washington D.C. area. In January 2023, the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 became effective. The measure overhauled Washington D.C.’s medical cannabis program, making the program more accessible…