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Missoula, Montana–(Newsfile Corp. – March 1, 2024) – Bloom Montana is excited to celebrate the soft opening of its latest Montana Dispensary located in Missoula. This momentous event, set for March 1st, 2024, signifies a major expansion for the Montana-based cannabis company, enabling it to broaden its services within the Missoula community. The grand opening will take place on March 15th, 2024.

The new Bloom Montana Dispensary, situated at 1001 N Russell St A, Missoula, MT 59802, is perfectly placed to cater to both medicinal users and recreational cannabis enthusiasts. With a wide array of cannabis selections and unique daily promotions, this Montana Dispensary will operate every day from 9 AM to 7:55 PM, making premium cannabis products accessible to everyone, aligning with their varying schedules.

Missoula is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty and cultural richness, nestled among five impressive mountain ranges, including the Bitterroot Mountains and the Sapphire Range. The city is also home to the tranquil Clark Fork River, offering numerous recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tranquil walks along its banks, making it an ideal location for the newest Montana Dispensary.

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Timonium dispensary fined $26,000 after selling Cannabis that sat in dumpster for two days – CBS Baltimore

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According to the consent order, 224 grams of cannabis were thrown into a dumpster outside Curio’s Far & Dotter dispensary, where it sat for 41 hours and nine minutes.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three more legal weed dispensaries are open in the Buffalo region, and all three are all women- or minority-owned.

The addition of Puffalo Dreams, 716 Cannabis and TreeHead Culture bring the region’s total open dispensaries to seven. The first three to open — Dank 716 in Buffalo, Herbal IQ in Depew and Premier Earth Corp. in Buffalo — were not minority- or women-owned, although they’re owned by justice-involved individuals. The fourth to open, Public Flower in Allentown, is minority-owned.

The newest additions to the local dispensary scene are:

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Following last year’s decision by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (ECBI) to legalize cannabis for adult use, the tribe has set a target date to open retail sales: April 20, 2024. If all goes as planned, the launch will mark the first-ever legal marijuana sales within the borders of North Carolina.

“It’s the national cannabis holiday, right?” Lee Griffin, human resources director for the tribe’s marijuana business, Qualla Enterprises, said of the 4/20 start date during a ECBI tribal council work session on Wednesday. “Across the country, it’s the biggest revenue date annually” for cannabis.

“It’s like New Year’s Eve at the casino,” he said.

The retail store—located on the tribe’s 57,000-acre Qualla Boundary—will be open to any adult 21 and older, regardless of tribal membership.

Members of the tribe voted last September to legalize and regulate adult-use sales, approving a ballot measure with a strong 70 percent–30 percent margin.

Two years earlier, in 2021, ECBI’s Qualla Boundary became the first place in North Carolina where medical marijuana was legal after the tribal council adopted a regulated system. Registration for the program opened to all North Carolina residents this past June, and in October, the tribe issued

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Vext Science Inc has finalized the acquisition of Strawberry Fields, a prominent cannabis dispensary in Columbus, Ohio, marking a strategic expansion into the burgeoning Ohio cannabis market. This move is part of Vext’s broader strategy to capitalize on Ohio’s anticipated market growth, with the state’s cannabis sector expected to reach $4 billion by 2028. Eric Offenberger, CEO of Vext, highlighted the acquisition’s significance in positioning the company for sustained growth and profitability in Ohio’s evolving market landscape.

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With the recent acquisition of Strawberry Fields Dispensary, Vext Science Inc solidifies its footprint in Ohio, a state poised for significant growth in the cannabis industry. This expansion is not just about adding another dispensary to Vext’s portfolio but represents a critical component of the company’s vertical integration strategy in Ohio. This approach ensures control over the entire supply chain, from cultivation and manufacturing to retail, offering Vext a competitive edge in the market. The acquisition complements Vext’s existing operations in Ohio, including a Tier I cultivation facility, a manufacturing facility, and three other dispensaries, paving the way for increased market share and revenue.

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 1, 2024) – Vext Science, Inc. (CSE: VEXT) (OTCQX: VEXTF) (“Vext” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based cannabis operator with vertical operations in Arizona and Ohio, today announced that it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of a cannabis dispensary in Columbus, Ohio (the “Columbus Dispensary”), as part of the previously disclosed acquisition of Appalachian Pharm Processing, LLC, together with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. As part of the closing, Vext will pay to CannAscend Ohio Columbus, LLC, additional aggregate consideration of approximately $2,879,322.00 plus approximately $148,000.00 for certain pre-closing tax liability of the Columbus Dispensary, subject to adjustments based on pre-closing operations. The Columbus Dispensary is called Strawberry Fields, and located at 2950 E. Main Street, Columbus, Ohio. On February 2, 2024, Vext received regulatory approval from the Ohio Department of Commerce to transfer ownership of the Columbus Dispensary to Vext.

Eric Offenberger, CEO of Vext commented, “With the adult-use market opening this year, Ohio is positioned for substantial growth and is expected to become a $4 billion market by 20281. Through the acquisition of Strawberry Fields, along with the previously announced Ohio Expansion Transaction, Vext has established a meaningful vertical presence in the state

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ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) — Municipal liquor stores are pretty common in Minnesota, could there one day be municipal dispensaries?

During its meeting on Monday night, the St. Joseph city council is going to have a very early initial discussion on the topic.

According to city documents, the current state law regarding cannabis authorizes cities to operate municipal cannabis retail stores.

The League of Minnesota Cities says there is a working group of a few dozen cities that are exploring the idea, including communities like Osseo and Wayzata.  The working group is looking into the option due to the potential revenue and tax impacts a municipal dispensary may offer.  The League does not believe that there are any municipal dispensaries anywhere in the United States.

One consideration is the legal ramifications and impacts of a dispensary allowed under state law, but still illegal under federal law.

Monday’s discussion by the St. Joseph City Council will just let staff know whether they should further explore the idea.

In 2022 176 Minnesota cities operated 211 municipal liquor stores with a majority of them in greater Minnesota.

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ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) — Municipal liquor stores are pretty common in Minnesota, could there one day be municipal dispensaries?

During its meeting on Monday night, the St. Joseph city council is going to have a very early initial discussion on the topic.

According to city documents, the current state law regarding cannabis authorizes cities to operate municipal cannabis retail stores.

The League of Minnesota Cities says there is a working group of a few dozen cities that are exploring the idea, including communities like Osseo and Wayzata.  The working group is looking into the option due to the potential revenue and tax impacts a municipal dispensary may offer.  The League does not believe that there are any municipal dispensaries anywhere in the United States.

One consideration is the legal ramifications and impacts of a dispensary allowed under state law, but still illegal under federal law.

Monday’s discussion by the St. Joseph City Council will just let staff know whether they should further explore the idea.

In 2022 176 Minnesota cities operated 211 municipal liquor stores with a majority of them in greater Minnesota.

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GREEN ECONOMY: The state says more than 3,000 people work in the Arkansas marijuana industry.

The state medical marijuana industry directly employs more than 3,000 people, according to data and estimates from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. 

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The ABC has issued 3,229 Registry Identification Cards, commonly known as RIC cards, that allow employees and owners access to the state’s dispensaries, cultivation facilities and processing facilities. The figures include some duplication, but ABC spokesman Scott Hardin estimated duplicate cards account for less than 5% of the total.

Duplication would occur, for instance, if an owner has a stake in more than one cannabis business or if a security guard worked at more than one facility, Hardin said. Despite that wrinkle, Hardin said the figures, which were compiled in mid-January, represent a “good snapshot” of the industry’s direct employment. 

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Good Day Farm Cultivation in Pine Bluff has the most active cards of any cannabis business in the state with 366. BOLD Team of Cotton Plant has the next-highest number at 211.

Suite 443, the Hot Springs dispensary that has been the state’s top-seller in recent months, is the top dispensary with 176 active cards. The Source dispensary in Rogers is next with

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