Dispensaries

The two operating dispensaries in Arkansas have distributed more than 100 pounds of cannabis since legal sales launched on May 10.

Los Angeles officials have filed their first civil lawsuit against an unlicensed cannabis dispensary, seeking $20,000 per day the shop was allegedly open and selling to customers illegally.

Michigan regulators have announced that, as per federal law, hemp-derived CBD foods and beverages can only be distributed via licensed cannabis dispensaries. Other industrial hemp products, however — such as hulled hemp seeds, hemp seed protein, and hemp seed oil — can be produced and sold commercially in the state.

Cannabis holding company Acreage Holdings opened a new retail location in Queens, New York today.

A study of the Denver area found that the presence of a medical cannabis dispensary indicated temporarily higher crime rates. This could, however, be the result of increased police targeting or simply a temporary effect of a new, cash-only business.

The state’s other seven dispensaries all opened to long in-person lines, a challenge Northeast Alternatives hopes to avoid.

Approved licensees can begin constructing their retail facilities but must pass final inspection before opening.

After more than four months of delays, Ohio dispensaries sold cannabis to patients for the first time on Wednesday.

A significant portion of the winners are individuals or sole proprietorships, not established companies.

The 25-license limit is “only temporary” and is intended to ensure a constant supply of cannabis.