NORML

APRIL 9, 2023

The finalized legislation permits existing medical cannabis dispensaries to apply (for a fee) for dual licensure to sell to the adult-use market beginning this July. The post Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Legalization Implementation Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” ” A previous analysis of EVALI prevalence in legal cannabis markets versus illegal markets by Leafly.com drew a similar conclusion.

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Leafly

JANUARY 24, 2023

Smacked Village owner Roland Conner is New York’s first dispensary owner with a cannabis conviction. The post Smacked Village: New York’s second legal weed dispensary launches today appeared first on Leafly. After his new pop-up store becomes permanent, Conner plans to pass the store down to his son.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 31, 2021

A higher geographic concentration of medical and adult-use cannabis dispensaries is associated with lower opioid-related death rates on a county level, according to the finding of a new study. Another looked at adult-use legalization in Colorado, finding that it “resulted in a 0.7 deaths per month reduction in opioid-related deaths,”.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

The study determined: “States that legalize recreational cannabis see an immediate bump in home values following legalization, even without retail dispensaries opening up. By contrast, the study did not identify a similar significant increase in home prices in cities where only medical cannabis was legally regulated.

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NORML

JULY 13, 2021

The analysis reported, "Between April 2017 and April 2021, property values rose $17,113 more in states where recreational marijuana is legal, compared to states where marijuana is illegal or limited to medicinal use.". The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JUNE 3, 2022

Tahir Johnson explains how he joined New Jersey’s legal weed market and shares his plans to launch Simply Pure Trenton before 2022 ends. The post How I got one of NJ’s first 11 cannabis dispensary licenses appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Vic and his team took Leafly under the hood of his new legal weed venture, 93 Boyz, which happens to be Illinois’ first licensed Black-owned cannabis brand. The post How Vic Mensa brought premium legal gas to Chicago dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. Why would anyone bother? You can usually buy more at a time than is allowed in the recreational market.

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2024

Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). On April 20th, they’re opening a medical dispensary on tribal land, with products available for purchase to tribal and out-of-state cardholders.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As the state continues to navigate the complexities of legalization, patients, dispensaries, and the cannabis industry are witnessing significant changes. Marijuana Dispensaries in Florida The emergence of marijuana dispensaries in Florida marks a pivotal moment in the state’s approach to medical cannabis.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A dramatic change catches NY dispensaries by surprise. The post New York dispensaries can now sell cannabis flower, but who’s got it in stock? It could be days or weeks before the bud hits the shelves. appeared first on Leafly.

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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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MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

Areas that have approved the sale of cannabis still deal with a “gray market” where legal and illegal marijuana markets coexist. It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike.

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Leafly

APRIL 17, 2023

Home to more dispensaries than Starbucks, the Mile High City is a mid-west cannabis oasis, offering a wide variety of products and experiences to cannabis enthusiasts. Denver has been enjoying the perks of legal weed since 2,000 when Colorado legalized […] The post Best Rated Dispensaries in Denver 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

With nearly 120 dispensaries licensed for business, patients will soon be able to treat roughly 20 medical conditions with cannabis products. The post Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Meet the coalition of dispensary owners united and ready to thrive in New York's legal market. The post New York dispensary owners are collaborating for a better future appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

This provides relief for patients that are homebound or are otherwise unable to make it to a dispensary to obtain their medicine, and from the sometimes exorbitant costs of purchasing their medication from a retail store. The vote was split 259 in favor to 120 opposed.

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Leafly

JULY 11, 2024

Missouri hit the ground running when the state legalized adult-use cannabis is TK, building off their medical marijuana program. Kansas City is home to over 40 dispensary options for consumers, highlighting the Show Me State’s penchant for craft and pizzazz.

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Leafly

MAY 19, 2023

Illinois has become a go-to legal destination for cannabis enthusiasts. The Land of Lincoln has become one of the fastest rising markets for cannabis since its legalization, tallying $1 billion in sales in its first year operating under its new laws.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills. In December, the commission called for lawmakers to enact a limited legalization program. The bill now awaits consideration by members of the House.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The post How Keep It A 100 got one of New York’s first dispensary licenses appeared first on Leafly. Meet four of New York's first weed store owners, and learn why the state called them the cream of the crop among 900 license applicants.

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Leafly

JUNE 26, 2023

Nearly 100 Maryland dispensaries will begin selling rec cannabis on July 1. The post Maryland cannabis legalization begins: Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cannabis hasn’t been legal for long in Connecticut, but out of the 9 dispensaries available across the state, a few have already established impressive reputations since opening their doors in 2023.

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Leafly

JANUARY 23, 2023

The post Thailand’s first Cookies cannabis dispensary opens to huge crowds [Photo gallery] appeared first on Leafly. At the Cookies grand opening in Bangkok, Thailand over the weekend, Leafly hung out with locals, tourists, and operators to see how the country became a leader in Asia’s cannabis revolution.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post Why is a Michigan resident blocking 63 New York dispensary licenses? A lawsuit led by a man in Michigan has created chaos in New York's imminent adult-use cannabis industry. We tried to figure out why. appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

AUGUST 30, 2019

A pair of senior economists affiliated with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia assessed the local effects of retail dispensaries on neighborhood crime in Denver, Colorado. The effect of marijuana legalization on neighborhood crime,” is online here. The abstract of the study, “Not in my backyard? Not so fast.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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Leafly

JANUARY 19, 2023

New York City officials estimate the city hosts over 1,200 illicit stores selling cannabis, compared to the sole licensed dispensary open as of now. The post New York City has more than 1,200 unlicensed weed stores, and one legal one appeared first on Leafly.

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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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NORML

JUNE 13, 2019

Millions of Americans are legally replacing pharmaceuticals with cannabis and the question of affordability has become critical. Confused consumers are often paying $1000 per month at dispensaries , sometimes a lot more. Legal options inside regulated dispensaries should cost less, not more. Voila; Section 705 of Pa.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Visiting an MMJ dispensary comes with a set of unwritten rules and etiquettes that patients should be aware of. This is a legal requirement in many states.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Though the state can certainly be welcoming to non-residents, exactly how friendly is Florida when it comes to visiting a medical marijuana dispensary? Can anyone enter a Florida dispensary, even without a […]. Along with its many allures come tourists, snowbirds, and travelers alike.

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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

Since Arizona legalized recreational cannabis in 2020, Tucson has enjoyed the addition of nearly 20 new cannabis dispensaries.

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