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The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) just published some new guidelines for cannabis cultivators following the passage of SB-833. Among other things, California will let cannabis cultivators reduce their canopy size and thereby reduce license costs. This will be a huge benefit. I write a lot about the woes that California’s cannabis industry faces – often due to overly burdensome regulation – but in this case, I think the DCC’s guidelines will have a positive impact on certain cannabis cultivators in the Golden State.

California has about a zillion different types of licenses for cannabis cultivators. They are based on size (specialty cottage, specialty, small, medium, and the relatively new large) and type (indoor, outdoor, or mixed-light). And there are separate licenses for nurseries and processors (you might think processing is manufacturing, because that would make sense, but you’d be wrong!).

Having more than a dozen different types of licenses guaranteed problems. One of those problems is that the state did not create a mechanism to easily change between license size. With the opening of large licensing in 2023, the state made it possible to go “up” in size, but not down. This was a big problem for a lot

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Completion of Statewide Retail Rebrand and Redesign of High Profile Dispensaries in Springfield, West Plains and Mountain Grove to Enhance Customer In-Store and Online Shopping Experience

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Completion of Statewide Retail Rebrand and Redesign of High Profile Dispensaries in Springfield, West Plains and Mountain Grove to Enhance Customer In-Store and Online Shopping Experience

High Profile Store Locations to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies, Kicking Off the Grand Openings on March 15 with Celebrations throughout St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, including Special Promotions, Vendor Tables, Prizes, Bundled Deals and More

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — C3 Industries (“C3” or “the Company,”) a leading multi-state cannabis company dedicated to crafting premium cannabis experiences for consumers, has expanded its footprint in Missouri, completing of its statewide rebrand of its High Profile retail locations in Springfield, West Plains and Mountain Grove following the Company’s acquisition of the three former Farmer’s Wife dispensaries in 2023.

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C3 Industries, a leading multi-state cannabis company dedicated to crafting premium cannabis experiences for consumers, has expanded its footprint in Missouri, completing the statewide rebrand of its High Profile retail locations in Springfield, West Plains and Mountain Grove following the Company’s acquisition of the three former Farmer’s Wife dispensaries in 2023.

Starting March 15, all new customers can

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NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Niagara Regional Police Service 8 District (Lincoln/Grimsby/West Lincoln) detectives continue to investigate this armed robbery that occurred March 11, 2024, in Lincoln.

At 9:06 p.m. on March 11, 2024, uniform officers from the 8th District office of the NRPS responded to an incident at the Hey Bud Cannabis Dispensary on 5001 Greenlane in Lincoln (Beamsville). Upon investigation, it was determined that around 9 p.m., a lone male suspect, armed with a firearm, robbed an employee at the establishment. Fortunately, the employee did not sustain any injuries. The suspect ran from the scene with an undisclosed sum of currency and cannabis.

Detectives are appealing to the public that anyone (residents or businesses) in the area (particularly – Greenlane Road East or West near Ontario Street or the Sobeys parking lot exiting onto Greenlane) with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for the suspect (see photos) or suspicious activity for the period between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on March 11, 2024.

The suspect is described as follows:

male, white 6’ tall with a large muscular build.

The suspect wore a black partial face cover, a

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Join the Legendary Duo for the Grand Opening Celebrations and Experience the ‘Dispensoria Difference’ in Clovis and Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2024 / Cheech & Chong are thrilled to announce the expansion of Cheech & Chong’s DispensoriasTM into New Mexico, igniting a new chapter in their mission to redefine the dispensary experience. Following the successful launch of three Dispensorias in Massachusetts, the iconic duo brings their unique blend of fun, accessibility, and community to the Southwest in partnership with Dreamz Dispensary.

Cheech & Chong’s Dispensorias Open in New Mexico Join the Legendary Duo for the Grand Opening Celebrations and Experience the ‘Dispensoria Difference’ in Clovis and Albuquerque

Cheech & Chong’s Dispensorias are more than just dispensaries; they are destinations where laughter, connection, and unforgettable experiences are the main focus. “The industry needed a shake-up – a return to the fun and freedom that cannabis represents. That’s exactly what we’re doing with the Dispensorias,” said Cheech Marin. The Dispensorias aim to demystify the cannabis-buying experience, making it accessible and non-intimidating for all while still championing safe and responsible consumption.

In

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Adolescents are using an often unregulated, psychoactive derivative of cannabis, according to national data released Wednesday, as the Biden administration deliberates expanding access to marijuana at the federal level. 

About 11 percent of 12th graders in the U.S. reported using Delta-8-THC in the past year, according to a new analysis supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health. That number is still below the 30 percent of 12th graders who reported using marijuana, however.

Delta-8 is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant — varieties of which include hemp and marijuana. The substance is marketed as less potent than Delta-9, the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana, but is often synthesized and concentrated at higher levels than what naturally occurs in the plant. 

“We don’t know enough about these drugs, but we see that they are already extremely accessible to teens,” said NIDA Director Nora Volkow. “Cannabis use in general has been associated with negative impacts on the adolescent brain, so we must pay attention to the kinds of cannabis products teens are using.”

The data could complicate hemp regulation at the state level, as some states move to rein in THC use.

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Morris County will soon have a new destination for cannabis consumers. Holistic Re-Leaf, located at 321 Mount Hope Ave. in the Rockaway Townsquare mall, is celebrating its grand opening on March 15.

With a location just an hour outside of New York City and conveniently situated off Interstate 80 with ample parking, Holistic Re-Leaf is set to become the center of holistic health and wellness in the community.

Sherry Hundal, a Denville native, opened Holistic Re-Leaf with the goal of combining conventional wellness with innovative cannabis solutions. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and an Ayurvedic Wellness Post Baccalaureate Certificate from the University of Maryland, Hundal has a distinct viewpoint and a wealth of experience to the cannabis sector.

Holistic Re-Leaf said its customers can look forward to an experience that promotes knowledge, comprehension and responsible use, in addition to premium cannabis products. Additionally, the staff at Holistic Re-Leaf is committed to helping its customers understand the many advantages that cannabis can provide.

“As we open the doors to Holistic Re-Leaf, we’re not just launching a dispensary; we’re cultivating a community centered around healing and holistic well-being,” Hundal said. “Our goal is to enlighten and educate our

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently issued a formal legal opinion on March 11, which addressed a question sent by Sen. Steve Montenegro and Sen. T.J. Shope, which inquired if selling delta-8 THC products (which also covers delta-10 products and any other “hemp-synthesized intoxicants”) at smoke shops or convenience stores violates state law.

Mayes’ summary answer immediately responds to the presented question. “No, Arizona law does not permit the sale of delta-8 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants by entities that have not been licensed by Health Services,” Mayes wrote. “Irrespective of delta-8’s arguable federal legality under the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act (“Farm Bill”), Arizona continues to define and regulate “industrial hemp” in a manner that precludes the sale of hemp-synthesized intoxicants in convenience stores, smoke shops, and other unlicensed locales.”

The opinion sets up an analysis supported with background history of cannabis in Arizona, starting with medical cannabis legalization in 2010, the effects of the 2018 Farm Bill, the state’s legalization of industrial hemp for some purposes (also in 2018), and the following surge in delta-8 THC products.

Mayes also utilizes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerns about unregulated delta-8 THC. The FDA previously said that “[s]ome manufacturers may use potentially unsafe

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Griffin CoopDEMOLITION, MAN: Good Day Farm was in the process of demolishing the Raney Building last week.

Good Day Farm has acquired and begun demolition of the building state regulators previously approved as the new site of its dispensary on Cantrell Road. 

Arkansas Business reported this week that GW1234 Investments LLC purchased the building at 3600 Cantrell Road, known as the Raney Building. The publication described the limited liability company as an affiliate of Good Day Farm and said the company had acquired the building for $2.87 million. The project is being financed with a $4.8 million loan from Farmers Bank and Trust of Magnolia, according to Arkansas Business. 

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Good Day Farm did not provide the Arkansas Times with additional information on the plans for the site upon request. 

In September, the state Medical Marijuana Commission approved Wallis Blair Allen Jr.’s purchase of the nearby Native Green Little Rock dispensary at 3720 Cantrell Road. The dispensary informed the commission in October that it would be changing its name to Good Day Farm Cantrell. In December, the commission approved the dispensary’s request to move to 3600 Cantrell Road. 

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Good Day previously told the commission it planned to use the first floor

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