Leafly

MAY 23, 2023

These are the must-stop legal weed shops across the state Massachusetts residents voted to legalize medical cannabis in 2012, and then adult-use in 2016. The recreational market opened in 2018 with the East Coast’s first legal dispensaries, and the market has grown rapidly since.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Missouri voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2018. Missouri medical marijuana businesses, both dispensaries and growers, had to start from zero. However, the legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri is already proving to be hugely beneficial to people who suffer from a wide variety of medical conditions.

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Leafly

AUGUST 28, 2023

Vermont’s reputation as one of the most progressive states in the country was solidified after the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2018. Although it wouldn’t be until 2022 when recreational dispensaries first opened, the Green Mountain State has welcomed recreational cannabis retailers with open arms.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Idaho Idaho is one of the staunchest anti-cannabis states.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In a city fueled by espresso and cannabis, it’s no wonder Seattle is home to some of the finest dispensaries in The Evergreen State. Since the early days of medical cannabis, Seattle dispensaries have spent time and energy refining their craft and offerings and listening to customer feedback.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The only thing hotter than cannabis in Tucson is the heat. Since Arizona legalized recreational cannabis in 2020, Tucson has enjoyed the addition of nearly 20 new cannabis dispensaries.

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Leafly

JULY 17, 2023

Approximately two years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Arizona, business is booming for dispensaries in Phoenix. The tall appetite for cannabis in the Valley of the Sun has helped open doors for 73 licensed recreational dispensaries that sell THC products to recreational customers.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2024. March totals reached $148,872,065.12, the 2 nd highest monthly total since legalization. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. February: $135,571,931.44 March: $148,872,065.12

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 5, 2023

Maryland has begun legal cannabis sales eight months after voters approved a ballot measure. The state gave medical cannabis dispensaries the green light to sell to the state’s new recreational customers. ounces of cannabis. Other licenses will begin getting issued in 2024.

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Leafly

JULY 20, 2023

Michigan has a thriving cannabis industry that has gained significant momentum since medical dispensaries were first legalized in the state in 2018. As the appetite for legal cannabis grew, recreational dispensaries opened a year later in 2019.

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Leafly

AUGUST 21, 2023

New York is where cannabis dreams are made. Since 2016, New Yorkers have enjoyed the perks of legal medical cannabis. But after recreational dispensaries were legalized in 2022, the demand for cannabis soared to new heights.

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Veriheal

JUNE 13, 2022

Cannabis prohibition started back in the early 1900s in America. Lawmakers of the time limited public access to cannabis for strictly medical use back in 1914. By 1927—a decade before cannabis was outlawed federally—the state of New York had outlawed cannabis altogether. grams of cannabis.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 23, 2024

The state of Florida has been lagging behind many other states when it comes to recreational cannabis legalization, but that may finally be changing this year. Cannabis lobbyists, demonstrating an impressive effort, have gathered nearly a million signatures to support placing legalization on the ballot.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in New Hampshire has advanced in the state’s House of Representatives. The legislation aims to legalize the possesion and use of up to one ounce of marijuana for adults 21 and older for recreational purposes. The main sponsor of House Bill 481, Rep. .

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Watch a previous NBC4 report on Ohio’s legalization of cannabis in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — While Ohio’s voter-approved initiative legalizing cannabis. Read More

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Have you ever wondered who spends more on cannabis: those who consume recreationally or for medicinal purposes? Headset , a leading cannabis data and market intelligence platform, recently conducted an audit of cannabis sales data around the United States—and the discoveries were interesting. Well, we’ve got answers.

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Veriheal

APRIL 22, 2022

New York City’s mayor has a bold plan to kick start cannabis cultivation, New Mexico got its first cannabis consumption lounge, and New Jersey finally opened its recreational cannabis market. New York City Mayor Proposes Rooftop Cannabis Greenhouses. Its first day of legal cannabis alone resulted in over $1.9

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland in 2014, but the MD MMJ program was slow to get off the ground. It took until late 2017 for the first Maryland dispensary to open for business. The program is also becoming more patient-friendly, with more dispensaries opening and a wider range of products becoming available.

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Leafly

MAY 19, 2023

But as time has passed, New Jersey has been focused on a different kind of green since medical dispensaries opened across the state in 2021, and later expanded into recreational in 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

have found themselves indirectly involved with New York City’s unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, potentially exposing them to legal issues. While cannabis consumption is legal at the state level in New York, it remains illegal at the federal level. See our commentary here.) Wells Fargo & Co.,

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Residents often vote for progressive policies and support movements like gay marriage or federal cannabis legalization, and the recent news coming out of the state demonstrates this further. Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales The adult-use cannabis industry is thriving in Massachusetts.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

HB 2050 would create a permitting process for growers, processors and dispensaries in addition to a 10% wholesale tax on business-to-business transactions. Jake Wheatley’s bill to end cannabis prohibition — HB 2050 —would replace the unregulated illicit market with a taxed and regulated system with licensed growers, processors, and retailers.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 8, 2023

Despite a medical cannabis regime with hundreds of storefront dispensaries, Oklahoma’s voters have said no to full-scale recreational cannabis legalization. On Tuesday, Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have legalized recreational cannabis use for adults over 21.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Arizona’s record-breaking cannabis market In the landscape of booming and busting cannabis markets, Arizona emerges as a standout success story. A naturally beautiful state that attracts a sizeable group of tourists every year, Arizona skyrocketed past $1 billion in total cannabis sales for 2023.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Ortega’s research meticulously analyzed data from ten states where adult-use cannabis has become legal. This downward trend did not apply to a specific demographic.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JULY 9, 2023

ByEyewitness News Saturday, July 8, 2023 9:51PM EAST FARMINGDALE, Long Island (WABC) — Long Island’s first recreational marijuana dispensary opened. Read More

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Missouri's medical dispensaries will start recreational sales on Monday, Feb. The post How to find the legal weed stores opening Feb. Here's the easiest way to find your new local weed store. 6 in Missouri appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The retail store serves recreational users but also offers a 20% discount to medical patients. For a live menu, click here, or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about nuEra Aurora. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. University Ave.,

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 16, 2023

Visiting a dispensary for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re new to the world of cannabis. However, with a little bit of knowledge and preparation, your first trip to a dispensary can be a positive and enjoyable experience. What Is A Dispensary?

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

What are Germany’s legalization plans? Do they still plan on legalizing cannabis despite the obstacles ahead of them? There is uncertainty regarding natural gas supplies and European member state rules that forbid the importation of recreational cannabis.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With 19 states currently selling recreational cannabis, it may be tempting to forgo a medical card, even if you qualify as a patient. While recreational marijuana is accessible in many states for those of age, there are still some benefits to having a medical marijuana card and purchasing medical marijuana instead of recreational pot.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 22, 2021

First time in a Montana dispensary? The post Leafly’s guide to products in Montana’s recreational marijuana stores appeared first on Leafly. Here's what you'll find inside, starting on Jan.

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Leafly

JULY 24, 2023

Detroit sits in the very heart of Michigan’s cannabis landscape. Since medical cannabis was first legalized in 2008, Detroit has been abuzz with a budding cannabis culture that today embraces both medical and recreational cannabis.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Cannabis legalization is a big hit! Despite what opponents of cannabis legalization have to say about it, it’s working. Cannabis legalization has increased job availability across many legal sectors of employment, including the agricultural industry. As of Nov.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2023

Missouri borders eight states and is a gateway to adventure in the land of legal cannabis. Six of the eight states surrounding Missouri have very strict cannabis laws. Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee all have laws that do not favor cannabis consumers. What are the Cannabis Laws in Missouri?

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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