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A new cannabis dispensary is set to take over the site of the former Emily’s Bakery after the Santa Cruz Planning Commission approved the project on March 7. The vote was 5-2 in favor with commissioners Michael Polhamus and John McKelvey voting “no.” 

Many Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana (WAMM) members came out to support Valerie Corral who spoke in favor of The Hook Outlet, the dispensary that will take-over supplying WAMM members. The Hook hopes to provide medical marijuana to 200 WAMM members at this location, according to co-founder of The Hook, Bryce Berryessa.

The Santa Cruz City School District  voiced its opposition to the dispensary with a case that boiled down to the site’s proximity to Santa Cruz High. Superintendent Kristin Munro, Santa Cruz High Principal Michelle Poirier and Mission Hill Principal Derek Kendall spoke out against the permit. They requested that the Commission move the zoning-requirement from 600 feet to 2000 feet away from schools.

The dispensary is only 850 feet away from Santa Cruz High. Zoning code currently requires a buffer of 600 feet.

Poirier said that marijuana had become a huge issue at the school. Drug violations were up 50% in 2022-23 and students told

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In celebration of 4/20, a dispensary in Egg Harbor Township is hosting a raffle for a pound of marijuana. That’s enough weed to roll a large joint twice a week for four years.

Established in 2022, Brute’s Roots is both a cannabis cultivator and a dispensary known for selling the cheapest legal marijuana in New Jersey.

And now they are certainly going to be known for raffling approximately $5,000 worth of weed.

To enter the raffle, participants must purchase a Brute’s Roots T-shirt for $10. Those who spend over $150, $200 or $250 will receive 15, 20 or 25 additional entries, respectively.

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The winner will be selected at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the dispensary. It will be announced live on social media. For more details visit Brute’s Roots Instagram page.

The winner would not be able to take all the weed at once, as state laws doesn’t allow the sale of more than an ounce of weed per day. In turn, the winner will receive 16 vouchers worth 1 ounce of weed each. The winner can redeem the vouchers when they like.

Participants must be 21 or older.

How much weed there is

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STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for a Budr Cannabis hybrid retail facility in the Oronoque Plaza on Main Street during a recent meeting, the Connecticut Post reports. The hybrid dispensary will sell recreational and medical marijuana.

According to the Connecticut Post, the shopping center is located in the town’s North End near the Shelton border. A company co-founder said it will likely take about three months to get the currently vacant storefront set up, however he hopes to have the facility open by late summer.

Read the full story at the Connecticut Post.

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If you own a cannabis business, a major consideration is where to keep your money. Though many business owners may find banking to be a headache regardless of industry, few business owners have more hurdles to deal with than cannabis growers and dispensaries. The current state of cannabis banking can have a significant impact on where cannabis business owners keep their money and whether they obtain cannabis loans.

With the curious legal status of cannabis at the federal and state level, cannabis banking can be complex. This is where a trusted cannabis lawyer at Harris Sliwoski can help.

Current State of Cannabis Banking

Currently, many states have legalized cannabis for medical use and some have legalized it for recreational use, but cannabis remains illegal at the federal level. Since the legality of cannabis varies at the state and federal levels, this has led to a lot of uncertainty in cannabis banking. While the industry is thriving because cannabis can be sold legally in various states, some financial institutions — including big banks — are hesitant to approve cannabis-related business accounts due to the federally illegal status of cannabis.

Financial institutions are concerned about facing repercussions

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Some residents of a New Jersey borough say they don’t want their neighborhoods to become destinations for pot smokers, so they’ve filed a lawsuit attempting to stop the sale of legal weed in town — the group’s second such attempt to do so.

In a lawsuit filed in the Middlesex County Superior Court last month, seven local citizens and a cannabis victims group are challenging Highland Park’s ordinances and resolutions that permit licensed cannabis businesses to operate within the town’s borders.

The group argues the borough council’s legal weed laws violate federal marijuana law — which, unlike New Jersey, prohibits the possession, use and distribution of cannabis.

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Although cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, many states and municipalities have loosened their regulations. As of early 2023, 37 states have approved medical cannabis use by qualified individuals, and 21 states have approved it for recreational use.

As a result, the cannabis industry is growing at breakneck speed, especially when it comes to refined cannabis products. The edible market alone is projected to grow by $25.27 billion from 2020 to 2025 at a CAGR of 21.74%.

While this kind of growth is promising, entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of these cannabis industry opportunities must be aware of their legal responsibilities before getting started.

Business Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry

There are two main categories of cannabis businesses — plant-touching and ancillary. The legal requirements for each type are different, so it’s essential to research the laws around the company you want to start.

Plant-Touching Businesses

As the name implies, plant-touching cannabis businesses deal directly with the cannabis plant from seed to dispensary shelf. All plant-touching businesses must apply for a license to operate legally, and the licensing requirements can vary by region.

Some examples of plant-touching businesses include:

Cultivation and breeding: Cultivators and breeders

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NEWS RELEASE
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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By Anastasia Tomkin

Matawana Dispensary, Brooklyn’s first legal cannabis store owned by a Black woman, opened to much fanfare in late February, with many city officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, beaming for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

But for owner Leeann Mata, a formidable and friendly woman who declined a reporter’s handshake in favor of a bear hug upon meeting, being ‘the first’ takes a backseat as she must now focus on running a successful — and chill — dispensary.

“We the Matas you wanna vibe with, we the Matas you wanna smoke with, so Matawana,” she chuckled as she explained the name of her store.

​Nestled on Fifth Avenue and 14th Street in Park Slope, Matawana boasts a relaxed atmosphere. The store’s layout is a blend of contemporary office space and the homey, retro living room vibe.

When Mata found the ideal location for her store, she sat outside on the sidewalk for hours, watching the traffic go by and imagining that each person was a potential customer.

Yet obtaining her cannabis license was a complex process, she said, spanning months of filing and paperwork proving that her family had been negatively impacted by the war on drugs.

Mata’s father, Harold

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Good morning! It is Wednesday, March 13, and Santa Cruz County has a mainly sunny day ahead with highs in the low 60s, per forecasts, though it’s going to get a little breezy.

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Lookout’s tireless Election Central team digested another round of vote totals from the county clerk’s office Tuesday afternoon and evening; we’d already called most of the races, but the latest tally leaves two local contests too close to call: Measure N, the Watsonville Community Hospital bond initiative, and the race for Santa Cruz City Council District 5. More below.

Wednesday means business around Lookout – that is, Jessica M. Pasko’s roundup of news and notes from local business. Her latest update includes a proposed new Westside cannabis dispensary getting the OK from Santa Cruz’s planning commission.

If you read Wallace Baine’s recent look at a renaissance for lowrider culture in Watsonville, you’ll want to keep reading for more on Sunday’s cruising event and an ongoing exhibition at Pajaro Valley Arts celebrating that culture – with photos aplenty from Kevin Painchaud.

The Wednesday headlines also include the latest in Santa Cruz County food and drink from Lily Belli … consume!

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