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Curio Wellness was recently fined $26,000 by the state of Maryland after regulators discovered that employees at the company’s Far & Dotter dispensary in Timonium had put more than 200 grams of pre-packaged cannabis into a dumpster, retrieved the products two days later, and eventually sold the products, the Baltimore Banner reports.

The placing of the products in the dumpster, the retrieval of the products, and the repackaging of the products from the dumpster were all captured on video surveillance. An employee who was interviewed by officials said they repackaged the products after finding a “liquid substance” from the dumpster on the products’ original packaging. 

Curio, which says it conducted an internal investigation of the incident, told the Baltimore Banner that it does not tolerate regulatory noncompliance. The company ALSO noted that the products in question were “inside sealed jars, within sealed boxes, and it is undisputed that no outside material ever breached the jars or touched the product.”

Regulators said in a consent order that the cannabis products’ dumping and subsequent retrieval — which took place in July 2023 — had only been discovered after the person working as the store’s inventory manager at the time reported the incident.

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Curio Wellness was recently fined $26,000 by the state of Maryland after regulators discovered that employees at the company’s Far & Dotter dispensary in Timonium had put more than 200 grams of pre-packaged cannabis into a dumpster, retrieved the products two days later, and eventually sold the products, the Baltimore Banner reports.

The placing of the products in the dumpster, the retrieval of the products, and the repackaging of the products from the dumpster were all captured on video surveillance. An employee who was interviewed by officials said they repackaged the products after finding a “liquid substance” from the dumpster on the products’ original packaging. 

Curio, which says it conducted an internal investigation of the incident, told the Baltimore Banner that it does not tolerate regulatory noncompliance. The company ALSO noted that the products in question were “inside sealed jars, within sealed boxes, and it is undisputed that no outside material ever breached the jars or touched the product.”

Regulators said in a consent order that the cannabis products’ dumping and subsequent retrieval — which took place in July 2023 — had only been discovered after the person working as the store’s inventory manager at the time reported the incident.

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Curio Wellness was recently fined $26,000 by the state of Maryland after regulators discovered that employees at the company’s Far & Dotter dispensary in Timonium had put more than 200 grams of pre-packaged cannabis into a dumpster, retrieved the products two days later, and eventually sold the products, the Baltimore Banner reports.

The placing of the products in the dumpster, the retrieval of the products, and the repackaging of the products from the dumpster were all captured on video surveillance. An employee who was interviewed by officials said they repackaged the products after finding a “liquid substance” from the dumpster on the products’ original packaging. 

Curio, which says it conducted an internal investigation of the incident, told the Baltimore Banner that it does not tolerate regulatory noncompliance. The company ALSO noted that the products in question were “inside sealed jars, within sealed boxes, and it is undisputed that no outside material ever breached the jars or touched the product.”

Regulators said in a consent order that the cannabis products’ dumping and subsequent retrieval — which took place in July 2023 — had only been discovered after the person working as the store’s inventory manager at the time reported the incident.

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A bill proposed in Kansas would reduce licensing fees for hemp businesses from $1,200 to $500 which would reduce the barrier to entry for farmers to cultivate the crop, KSNW reports. State Rep. Tory Marie Blew (R), the bill’s co-sponsor in the House, told KSNW that “Lowering the barrier… is really gonna be appeasing to farmers to wanna get started and learn how to grow this crop and hopefully have more acreage in it in years to come.” 

State Rep. Webster Roth added that “At one point there were a large number of farmers wanting to farm this product, but the fees were so high that the licensure was high that they could not.” 

The measure passed the House 105-6 on February 14 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. The measure was opposed by Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kelsey Olson who said that reducing the fee cap to $500 would require the agency to seek additional funding to cover an operating deficit in the future, according to supplemental notes on the proposal.  

Olson also expressed concerns regarding provisions of the bill that would allow for

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At the heart of Santa Cruz, a groundbreaking proposal seeks to redefine community wellness and access to medicinal cannabis, stirring significant public and institutional discourse. The proposed collaboration between WAMM Phytotherapies and The Hook aims to establish a dispensary at 1129 Mission St, promising to uphold the legacy of compassionate care while facing opposition from local school boards over proximity concerns.

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The initiative finds robust support among Santa Cruz residents, emphasizing health, wellness, and economic benefits. Federal Court Judge Jeremy Fogel lauded WAMM as “the gold standard of the medical marijuana movement,” highlighting over 30 years of community service. However, the school board’s campaign for a 2000ft buffer between dispensaries and child-centric areas challenges the project’s viability, despite a lack of evidence linking legal dispensaries to increased underage cannabis use.

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With over 70% of Santa Cruz voters backing Proposition 64, the community’s stance on regulated cannabis is clear. Yet, the proposed buffer zone threatens to undermine this democratic mandate, potentially disqualifying all existing dispensaries within the city. This confrontation not only jeopardizes the WAMM and The Hook partnership but also raises questions about the city’s commitment to progressive, health-focused policies.

A Call to Action for

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Our GreenState Curators independently research and recommend merchants in these cannabis dispensaries in Quincy, MA listings. There is no newsroom involvement in this process. Merchants can pay for a sponsored listing. Any paid listings are marked as “Paid Advertisement” and include a disclaimer on the merchant-provided content for transparency. 

Move over Boston: Quincy, MA is on track to become the cannabis capital of the Bay State. Though it’s just a stone’s throw from Beantown, Quincy has developed a national profile on the cannabis scene that upstages its more famous neighbor. From locally-owned boutiques serving artisan-crafted bud to corporate chains serving just about anything you could ask for, Quincy has it all. Find your future favorite spot for all your recreational cannabis needs near Quincy with our extensively researched guide.

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This GreenState guide was compiled according to a set of strict criteria derived from volumes of objective consumer research. Our team of curators can independently confirm that each of the following dispensaries is licensed to sell recreational cannabis in the state of Massachusetts, has top online ratings, employs highly qualified budtenders, and is driving distance from the heart of Quincy. Scan the GreenState guide to cannabis

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Stillwater, MN, March 2024 – A new patented design for vaporizer cartridges, developed by Vapor Cartridge Technology (VCT), is poised for introduction into the cannabis market. VCT represents a potential alternative to traditional vapor consumption methods, and aims to provide a more transparent and convenient option for businesses, regulators, and consumers.

Rising Demand for Extracts: In the current cannabis consumer landscape, there is a rising preference for extract products – specifically in vapor form. Consumers predominantly inhale vaporized cannabis extracts, typically by heating dried flower to produce a rich vapor, or by using vape pens to vaporize oil-filled cartridges. VCT provides an advanced alternative for inhaling these extracts.

Market Potential: The introduction of VCT is expected to engage both the medical and recreational cannabis sectors by offering an innovative consumption method. The technology’s precise dosing capabilities are designed to meet consumer demands for quality and consistency in their cannabis products, as well as to make vaporization a more precise consumption method for medical patients.

Regulatory Compliance: VCT is developed with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, featuring detailed product labeling that informs users about the dosage and chemical composition of their cannabis intake. This approach aims to support the needs of

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POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) – A recent study finds using cannabis could raise your risk of heart attack and stroke whether you smoke it, vape it or eat it.

Brian Mandell owns Firehaus, a licensed cannabis dispensary in Potsdam. He says that study, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, makes it tough for his business.

“It’s discouraging for something that is getting to be normalized, you know, there is a stigma that is starting to go away in the U.S in general,” he said.

The study looked at all ways cannabis is used: vaping; smoking, and edibles. It found daily use, predominately through smoking, was associated with a 25% higher risk of suffering a heart attack and a 42% increased chance of suffering a stroke.

It adds that its THC ingredient could be a factor as to why. The study looked at 400,000 people between the ages of 18 and 74.

“I can’t imagine that smoking cannabis moderately daily is going to touch somebody who smokes tobacco on a fraction of a portion of a pack daily,” said Mandell.

The NIH did find that smoking weed has similar cardiovascular risks when compared to smoking tobacco.

Those with Jefferson County Public Health say they’ve been

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Nearly 80% of Americans live in a county with a marijuana dispensary: report Skip to content

Story at a glance Although marijuana is illegal under federal law, 54% of Americans live in a state where recreational use of marijuana is legal. 74% of Americans live in a state where marijuana is legal for either medical or recreational use. 79% of Americans live in a county with at least one marijuana dispensary.

(NewsNation) — Although marijuana is illegal under federal law, 54% of Americans live in a state where recreational use of marijuana is legal, according to an analysis from the Pew Research Center.

The analysis revealed that 74% of Americans live in a state where marijuana is legal for either medical or recreational use. Additionally, 79% of Americans live in a county with at least one marijuana dispensary.

There are nearly 15,000 cannabis dispensaries in the U.S., according to the analysis.

Marijuana tried to psychosis, a growing concern for young users

California has more dispensaries than any other state, with 3,659 dispensaries

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Cannabis retailers in New Mexico have sold just over $1 billion worth of cannabis products since the state’s adult-use legalization policy was enacted, according to data from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Cannabis Reporting Online Portal.

About two-thirds of the sales have been adult-use transactions with the remaining third going through the state’s medical cannabis program. Notably, the official sales tracker only covers legal cannabis sales since the New Mexico adult-use market launched in April 2022. The state did not previously track medical sales.

“This is a huge milestone for New Mexico’s cannabis industry,” said Regulation and Licensing Department Superintendent Clay Bailey in a Marijuana Moment report.

“Consumers have proven that they support this industry and the businesses that have worked hard to put our state on the map when it comes to legal, regulated cannabis sales.” — Bailey, via Marijuana Moment

December 2023 was the state’s top-selling month with $37,470,309 in adult-use sales. Medical cannabis sales meanwhile have steadily decreased since adult-use legalization took effect.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed a bill last week to strengthen industry regulations by cracking down on unlicensed and out-of-state cannabis products and closing a loophole that allowed some applicants to

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