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PINEVILLE, Mo. (KFTA/KNWA) — A new cannabis dispensary is now open in Southwest Missouri, but it’s location is causing some controversy.

Flora Farms has opened its fifth dispensary in Pineville, Missouri. The new location is less than one mile from the Arkansas state line.

In November 2022, it became legal for Missourians to use marijuana for recreational use. According to Mark Hendren, president of Flora Farms, this was part of the reason for moving the dispensary to Pineville from Neosho, Mo.

“Our business went up statewide and our store in Neosho about 25 miles north here, fairly small facility,” said Hendren.

Hendren says the new facility provides more space and accommodation for customers.

“It’s about three times bigger, has four or five times as many registers to wait on customers and an enclosed drive-thru,” said Hendren.

Hendren is aware this dispensary is controversial because of its location.

Missouri marijuana dispensary raises concerns for Northwest Arkansas police

“We don’t know what the total mix population is,” said Hendren. “We do know that our only requirement, we are regulated by the state of Missouri, is to make sure

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PINEVILLE, Mo. (KFTA/KNWA) — A new cannabis dispensary is now open in Southwest Missouri, but it’s location is causing some controversy.

Flora Farms has opened its fifth dispensary in Pineville, Missouri. The new location is less than one mile from the Arkansas state line.

In November 2022, it became legal for Missourians to use marijuana for recreational use. According to Mark Hendren, president of Flora Farms, this was part of the reason for moving the dispensary to Pineville from Neosho, Mo.

“Our business went up statewide and our store in Neosho about 25 miles north here, fairly small facility,” said Hendren.

Hendren says the new facility provides more space and accommodation for customers.

“It’s about three times bigger, has four or five times as many registers to wait on customers and an enclosed drive-thru,” said Hendren.

Hendren is aware this dispensary is controversial because of its location.

Missouri marijuana dispensary raises concerns for Northwest Arkansas police

“We don’t know what the total mix population is,” said Hendren. “We do know that our only requirement, we are regulated by the state of Missouri, is to make sure

Read More Here...

PINEVILLE, Mo. (KFTA/KNWA) — A new cannabis dispensary is now open in Southwest Missouri, but it’s location is causing some controversy.

Flora Farms has opened its fifth dispensary in Pineville, Missouri. The new location is less than one mile from the Arkansas state line.

In November 2022, it became legal for Missourians to use marijuana for recreational use. According to Mark Hendren, president of Flora Farms, this was part of the reason for moving the dispensary to Pineville from Neosho, Mo.

“Our business went up statewide and our store in Neosho about 25 miles north here, fairly small facility,” said Hendren.

Hendren says the new facility provides more space and accommodation for customers.

“It’s about three times bigger, has four or five times as many registers to wait on customers and an enclosed drive-thru,” said Hendren.

Hendren is aware this dispensary is controversial because of its location.

Missouri marijuana dispensary raises concerns for Northwest Arkansas police

“We don’t know what the total mix population is,” said Hendren. “We do know that our only requirement, we are regulated by the state of Missouri, is to make sure

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Dramatic shootout at San Antonio cannabis dispensary leaves employee and suspect injured | WOAIPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility

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Dramatic shootout at San Antonio cannabis dispensary leaves employee and suspect injured | KABBPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility

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Two men in their 20s exchanged gunfire during an attempted robbery of a cannabis dispensary early Saturday on the North Side. 

Theo Esquivel

An employee and a suspected thief were injured during an attempted robbery at a cannabis dispensary early Saturday on the near North Side. 

Police responded to a shooting in progress shortly before 3:30 a.m. in the 500 block of West Hildebrand Avenue at The Purple Dragon Cannabis Dispensary. 

A sergeant on the scene said several people entered the dispensary and attempted to rob the place. A 23-year-old employee exchanged gunfire with a 24-year-old man and both were wounded. 

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Police said multiple people fled the scene after the shooting. 

According to a preliminary report, officers found the employee lying on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds. The suspected thief was found inside the bathroom with multiple gunshot wounds as well. 

Both men were transported to a local hospital for treatment. At the time of the report, the store employee was in stable condition. The man who attempted to rob the dispensary was in critical condition, police said. 

Police have not identified either man. Two firearms were recovered at the scene, the report states. 

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The investigation is ongoing. 

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Daphne Prepares Medical Marijuana Dispensary Fee Ordinance Amid Licensing Halt

In the wake of the Alabama Medical Marijuana Commission’s award to RJK Holdings for one of the limited dispensary licenses, the city of Daphne, Alabama is gearing up to legislate an ordinance concerning the annual fees that medical marijuana dispensaries will have to bear. This development, however, is happening amidst a temporary restraining order from Judge James Anderson that has brought the licensing process to a standstill.

The Proposed Ordinance and its Implications

The Daphne finance committee has proposed creating a new category under the business license ordinance exclusively for medical marijuana dispensaries. The proposed fee structure, labeled ‘Schedule X,’ calls for an annual fee equivalent to 3% of gross sales, with a minimum fee set at $500. This implies that dispensaries are likely to pay significantly higher fees than other healthcare stores, mirroring their specialized nature.

City’s Stance on the Fee Structure

Mayor Robin LeJeune has stated that the city has chosen this fee structure over implementing an additional sales tax on the products sold by dispensaries. The city council is expected to cast their votes on the ordinance in their upcoming meeting, slated for January

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NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — On Friday, Jan. 5, the North Syracuse Police Department and New York State Police conducted a joint proactive detail in and around the Village of North Syracuse in response to community concerns received surrounding an illicit cannabis dispensary at 602 South Main St. North Syracuse, NY, The Haven Coalition.

The North Syracuse Police Department has received several complaints surrounding this location including but not limited to overdose-type complaints, controlled substance violations, dispensing cannabis without an NYS license, and individuals driving while ability impaired by drugs.

The joint detail yielded the following results:

94 Traffic Stops11 Searches54 Uniform Traffic Tickets3 Vehicles Towed1 Penal Law Violation3 Penal Law Misdemeanors1 Penal Law Felony7 Pounds of Cannabis Seized 1/2 Kilo of narcotic-type substance (pending testing)1 Warrant Arrest

The North Syracuse Police Department was assisted by the NYSP Community Stabilization Unit.

The North Syracuse Police Department requests that anyone wishing to report illegal activity in the Village of North Syracuse by calling 315-458-5670 or email Tips@northsyracuseny.org.

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The Alabama commission tasked with awarding a limited number of licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries has included one for Daphne.

But while all the licenses have been put on hold by a judge — again — Daphne’s city council is preparing to enact an ordinance setting up how much the dispensaries will have to pay each year to operate inside the city.

RJK Holdings was one of the four companies granted dispensary licenses by the Alabama Medical Marijuana Commission in December. The dispensary planned for Daphne lists an address of 1903 U.S. 98. Efforts by AL.com to reach the company for comment Friday were unsuccessful.

State legislation passed in May 2021 that legalized medical marijuana products for people with certain health conditions requires cities to enact an ordinance for those dispensaries to exist. Products can include gummies, tablets, capsules, tinctures, patches, oils and other forms allowed by the legislation.

The city council passed an ordinance in 2022 that would allow dispensaries to operate in the city under zoning and business license rules that apply to “health care stores,” such as pharmacies, health food stores and cosmetics stores.

The 2022 ordinance mentions the benefits having medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits would bring, such as more

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Orange County Cannabis in Wawayanda celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 5. The shop is the first legal cannabis dispensary to open in the mid-Hudson Valley.

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Shantel Libron, center left, and her dad, Howard embrace during a news conference to celebrate the grand opening of their store Orange County Cannabis on Jan. 5. The Wawayanda shop is the first legal dispensary to open in the mid-Hudson Valley.

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Howard Libron conducts the first sale at Orange County Cannabis for his daughter, Shantel Libron. The father-daughter team runs the Wawayanda dispensary.

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Employees of Orange County Cannabis prepare for their first customers.

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A variety of recreational cannabis products on display at the grand opening of Orange County Cannabis.

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Attendees of the Orange County Cannabis grand opening in Wawayanda browse products on display at the dispensary on on Jan. 5, 2024. The store was the first legal adult-use cannabis dispensary to open in the mid-Hudson Valley.

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Orange County Cannabis co-owner Howard Libron reaches for his daughter during a news conference held to celebrate the shop’s grand opening in Wawayanda.

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WAWAYANDA — Shantel Libron became emotional

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