Riverview man placed hidden camera in dispensary bathroom, recorded 17 people: HCSO – WFLA

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Riverview man was accused of filming over a dozen people with a hidden camera placed in a medical marijuana dispensary’s bathroom.

On Tuesday, deputies were called to a MÜV dispensary in Hillsborough County after someone discovered a cellphone hidden under the sink and pointed at the toilet, according to a release from the sheriff’s office.

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Detectives found “explicit videos” of 17 people on the phone, which detectives linked to Christopher Scipio, 27, a dispensary employee, HCSO said. Scipio was accused of reporting the phone as stolen “in an effort to erase its data” after it was seized by deputies.

“This man’s actions are repulsive and disgraceful. We will not tolerate this invasion of privacy and exploitation in Hillsborough County,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “I want to commend the victim who came forward, as her actions likely prevented others from becoming victims.

Scipio was arrested on Thursday and charged with 31 counts of video voyeurism, tampering with physical evidence and unlawful use of a two-way communications device. He may face additional charges, according to

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International Cannabis: Adams Lee, Vince Sliwoski on the Simply Trade Podcast

Two of our international cannabis lawyers, Vince Sliwoski (business) and Adams Lee (international trade), recently joined the Simply Trade podcast for a lively discussion on the international cannabis trade. You can hear that free-ranging, informative conversation at either of the following links:

As explained in the Simply Trade show notes:

This episode explores the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding cannabis trade, with a focus on importing, exporting, and conducting cross-border business. Experts Vincent Sliwoski and Adams Lee break down the nuances of federal vs. state laws, and provide guidance on how companies can stay compliant.

Main Points:

Overview of federal vs. state cannabis laws in the US Rules for importing/exporting hemp vs. marijuana Restrictions on transporting cannabis across international borders Compliance considerations for businesses conducting cannabis trade Updates on rescheduling efforts and future legislative changes Resources for staying up-to-date on this evolving area of law

Takeaways:

Cannabis trade spans both domestic and international regulations Proper declarations and permits are required for importing/exporting Transporting cannabis across state/country lines remains prohibited Third party carriers like FedEx have strict policies on controlled substances Compliance is complex but critical for all entities involved in the industry

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Medical marijuana dispensary denied near Edgewater High – News 13 Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment on Thursday voted 4-0, denying the application for a medical marijuana dispensary near Edgewater High School.

Under Orange County Code, dispensaries can’t be within 500 feet of a school. The proposed medical marijuana dispensary would have been 338 feet from school property.

The applicant requested a variance in code because the dispensary would be 338 feet away from the school’s agricultural building, not the main campus. However, the zoning board denied that request.

The proposal received mixed reaction from residents in the area. Some pointed to the fact that a liquor store already sits across from Edgewater High.

However, the liquor store property falls under city jurisdiction, not county jurisdiction like the dispensary. Ordinances also vary when comparing dispensaries to liquor stores.

A city spokesperson said the liquor store was built in accordance with city code and zoning. Edgewater High School expanded following the liquor store being built in 1999.

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Oklahoma medical marijuana licenses plunge; how one dispensary copes – Oklahoman.com

Has legal pot peaked in “Tokelahoma”? It looks like it.

Between the glut of medical marijuana causing prices to plummet and operations to close, increased laws and rules enforcement, and a moratorium on new state licenses, all numbers are down.

“Now that we’re over a year into the moratorium on new commercial licenses, we’re seeing a drop in many of our license numbers,” said Porsha Riley, public relations manager for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. “Other reasons for the drop in licensing numbers can be attributed to our increased enforcement and compliance efforts, administrative actions, a more rigorous licensing process and license surrenders.

Cannabis dispensary operator requests Morris allow one more – Morris Herald-News

The operator of NuEra, a company that has cannabis dispensaries in Chicago, East Peoria, Urbana, Champaign, Pekin, and Champaign asked the Morris Plan Commission Wednesday if the city would adjust its ordinance to allow for another dispensary within the city limits.

Joe Phillips said he is looking to open another dispensary at 50 Gore Rd., which is currently the home to an adult entertainment store.

“The State of Illinois is renewing licenses and dispatching new licenses for social equities,” Phillips said. “We would like to see if Morris is open to another dispensary.”

City Planner Mike Hoffman said he’s taken a look at the proposal and the city is fine with allowing additional competition to Curalife, the dispensary at 2400 Rte. 6.

“As far as I know, there hasn’t been a single problem with the existing facility out there,” Hoffman said. “And where you’re talking about locating, that seems like a reasonable location. I’ve seen other ones adjacent to the interstates and they seem to do pretty well and generate some additional sales tax revenue for the cities.”

Phillips assured the Plan Commission that the building already meets the requirements laid out by the State of Illinois to operate as a dispensary: It will have

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Two Norwalk cannabis dispensaries to open soon; flower supply limited – Thehour.com

Inside the Fine Fettle cannabis dispensary in Old Saybrook on Jan. 25, 2024.

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“Construction is really chugging away,” said Fine Fettle COO Ben Zachs, noting the upcoming dispensary’s final inspection will come in February.

All that’s left to do is painting and installing signs and security features such as cameras and access controls, Zachs said.

Fine Fettle hired a general manager and assistant general manager for the dispensary but will hire other staff members, including budtenders, closer to the opening, he said.

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“Currently, we’re awaiting the Department of Consumer Protection to carry out their inspection and for the Social Equity Council to grant their approval” for the Shangri-La location, Patel said in an email.

The Fine Fettle grand opening could come in the first or second week of March, Zachs said.

“That’s one of the reasons why we take an extra week or two to open,” he said. “We want to open with something competitive, and we want to open with something where people can get what they want and have a good experience.”

Fine Fettle has been “bulking up” its inventory to make sure that the dispensary will offer a close-to-full menu when it

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Fine Fettle cannabis dispensary opens in Old Saybrook, is company’s 5th store in state – CT Insider

OLD SAYBROOK — While appointment-only, customer traffic was a steady stream and moved quickly through a short line at Fine Fettle Dispensary on a recent Thursday, its opening week.

The first cannabis retailer in town was open for business Jan. 19 at 233 Boston Post Road and is one of two cannabis facilities allowed in town by current zoning regulations. The other location is 5 Custom Drive, where a cannabis micro-cultivation facility may open, but no plans have come forward so far, according to town officials.

On opening weekend at Fine Fettle, some 600 customers were served with about 100-plus deliveries, according to store manager Raymond Grabowski.

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Business was so brisk that some 200 cars were turned away over that weekend, according to company officials, who noted that it is the only cannabis retail outlet between Branford and Old Saybrook. 

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Under town regulations, the Old Saybrook store is only allowed to operate on a presale, appointment-only basis with customers coming into the facility for pickup, limited to five appointments per 10-minute period.

Town officials are looking forward to the revenue Fine Fettle may generate in tax dollars. By state law, the retailer must tax

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The Very Illegal Cafe Where You Can Take Shrooms and Chew Coca – VICE

“Cops and raids can’t keep us down,” reads a sign outside of the Coca Leaf Cafe and Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary in downtown Vancouver, Canada. In November last year, the emporium – which sells not just Bolivian coca (from which cocaine derives) and hallucinogenic mushrooms, but all manner of psychedelics – was raided by the police for the first time since opening in 2020, along with two other dispensaries under the same ownership. Thousands of dollars in cash and drugs worth tens of thousands were seized.

Owner Dana Larsen was arrested and held in custody for seven hours, but he reopened the cafe the next day after being released without any immediate charges. Staff at his other two outlets greeted psychonauts, microdosers and the psychedelic-curious once more a few days later. The immediate reopening was a brazen move, even for Larsen, a 52-year-old veteran of entrepreneurial drug law reform activism, who was chewing coca leaves when we first met. His next play was even more audacious.

For Christmas, he sent festive cards to the addresses of all 87 members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, and gifted each of the politicians a coca leaf and one gram of Golden Teacher magic mushrooms.

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‘An Apple Isn’t Enough:’ Camden Dispensary Gives Teachers Discount on Pot – DV Journal – Delaware Valley Journal

The Camden Apothecary Dispensary & Wellness shop is offering a 10 percent discount for teachers who buy marijuana there.

“Because sometimes an apple just isn’t enough,” its Facebook ad says.

While the line is meant to be funny and grab attention, pharmacist and owner Tony Minniti, 54, seriously wants to help people. Minniti started working in his grandfather’s drug store at 14. When his family’s business bought Bell Pharmacy in 1997, he found an old bottle of prescription marijuana from the 1930s.

So when New Jersey legalized marijuana for adults over 21 in 2021, he was happy to add a marijuana dispensary next to his pharmacy.

Minniti’s parents were teachers, and his wife is an assistant superintendent, so he knows firsthand how much anxiety the job can bring.

“Obviously, we wouldn’t want teachers to be under the influence of anything while they’re teaching,” Minniti said. However, many of his patients are taking strong prescription medications for anxiety, depression, or insomnia. And those patients might be able to benefit from using marijuana, with their doctor’s permission, instead of more potent pharmaceuticals, he said.

And while other marijuana dispensaries offer discounts for first responders and veterans, he thought teachers should also have

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New dispensary opens in Ironwood – WDIO

C3 Industries has opened its 22nd retail store nationwide. “High Profile Ironwood” is the 11th dispensary location that the company has opened in Michigan. The grand opening celebration for High Profile Ironwood will be from Friday, February 9th at 9 am. through Super Bowl weekend.

Based out of Ann Arbor, C3 Industries is a multi-state, vertically-integrated cannabis company. The new location is at 100 West Cloverland Drive in Ironwood. C3 Industries is excited to open a store in this area because it is surrounded by natural beauty, including forests, lakes, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The company says that shoppers can “take advantage of High Profile’s everyday neighborhood discounts that offer savings for seniors, veterans, medical card holders, college students and staff.”

“We’re excited to open our 22nd dispensary nationwide and 11th dispensary in Michigan,” said Ankur Rungta, CEO of and cofounder of C3 Industries. “This store addition reflects our commitment to serving communities all over the great state of Michigan. We look forward to expanding access to high-quality cannabis products, delivering exceptional customer experiences to more communities across the country as well as contributing to the positive growth and development of the cannabis industry in the coming months and years

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