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Clay, N.Y. — Lighting up for the holidays is taking on a whole new meaning this week for T.J. Lewis.

Lewis on Friday expects to open his shop, TJ’s Cannabis Co. He’ll become just the second legal, state-licensed recreational marijuana retailer in Onondaga County.

“I got the golden ticket and I’m ready to go,” he said. His marijuana retail shop, or dispensary, opens at noon Friday in the Longbranch Park Plaza off Route 57 in Clay.

For Lewis, it’s been a long and difficult wait. He’s had a preliminary state license to sell marijuana since May. But, like hundreds of other licensees across the state, his dream has been held up by lawsuits and other delays in the state’s roll out of marijuana sales.

In June, Onondaga County’s first marijuana dispensary, Flynnstoned Cannabis, opened at 219 Walton St. in Syracuse’s Armory Square. It has been the only licensed shop in the county, or anywhere in Central New York, since then. There have been a couple of temporary, pop-up shops in the county, but they must close by Dec. 31.

Along with Lewis, 12 other preliminary licensees have been waiting for the lawsuits to be resolved, and then for the state Office of Cannabis Management to

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With the adoption of recreational cannabis sales, Santa Monica’s only store, Local Cannabis Co., held a grand opening last week. Lines for the first day of recreational sales stretched the length of the block and the store officially joined the business community with a Ribbon Cutting from the Chamber of Commerce.

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A Colorado voter initiative is seeking to let voters decide whether or not cannabis consumers should be allowed to qualify for concealed carry firearm permits under state law, according to a Denver7 report.

Currently, state sheriffs are prohibited from issuing the permits to anyone who would be disqualified under federal law, which still recognizes cannabis as a prohibited, Schedule I substance. The initiative seeks to update state laws so that the lawful use of cannabis does not stymie one’s application for a concealed carry permit.

Guns for Everyone co-founder Edgar Antillon said he considers the proposal a “freedom issue.”

“It’s one of those silly things that has been going on for a while. We’ve legalized marijuana, but we don’t give [users] the ability to defend themselves. Alcohol users get to defend themselves. Why not marijuana users?” – Antillon, via Denver7

The initiative, which is being championed by a pro-gun advocacy group called Guns for Everyone, appeared before the Colorado Legislative Council Staff on Tuesday to determine whether the proposal satisfies the single-issue requirement for Colorado voter ballot initiatives.

The initiative’s next hurdle will be whether it is accepted and titled by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, at which point

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), Attorney General Letitia James, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday announced the forced closure of Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis retailer in Brooklyn. The closure came just one day before the opening of the borough’s first licensed adult-use dispensary.

Big Chief Smoke Shop had been selling cannabis products without a license since at least November 2022, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Officials said they previously inspected the location in August and October and, as part of each of those actions, they issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Cease Unlicensed Activity against the shop. They also claim to have confiscated more than 600 pounds of untagged cannabis and cannabis products from the site across both visits. In addition to the forced closure, officials say they are also seeking penalties from the shop’s owner and the owner of the building that hosted the unlicensed retailer.

Gov. Hochul said in a statement that New York has “no tolerance” for unlicensed cannabis retailers in the state.

“This site egregiously violated New York’s cannabis laws and I’m proud to be working with the Attorney General to shut this

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), Attorney General Letitia James, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday announced the forced closure of Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis retailer in Brooklyn. The closure came just one day before the opening of the borough’s first licensed adult-use dispensary.

Big Chief Smoke Shop had been selling cannabis products without a license since at least November 2022, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Officials said they previously inspected the location in August and October and, as part of each of those actions, they issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Cease Unlicensed Activity against the shop. They also claim to have confiscated more than 600 pounds of untagged cannabis and cannabis products from the site across both visits. In addition to the forced closure, officials say they are also seeking penalties from the shop’s owner and the owner of the building that hosted the unlicensed retailer.

Gov. Hochul said in a statement that New York has “no tolerance” for unlicensed cannabis retailers in the state.

“This site egregiously violated New York’s cannabis laws and I’m proud to be working with the Attorney General to shut this

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MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — New York State’s rollout of legal cannabis sales and dispensaries has been slow and clunky, to put it kindly.

It’s also left a lot of growers with piles of crops, but some places like the Town of Manlius are finding some small ways to help them.

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According to Manlius Town Supervision John Deer, the “Just Breathe: Cannabis Grower’s Showcase,” is a solution to the slower rollout of retail licenses.

“This is an opportunity for growers and producers to get some of their product out to the public, working with a licensed retailer, and it’s providing a little extra flexibility. We know we’ve got people who are interested in opening their own dispensary in the town, so this is a really good opportunity for us to test this out.”

The Cannabis Grower’s Showcase is essentially a pop-up dispensary, located across from the Daily Diner in the Limestone Commons area on 185 West Seneca Street in Manlius. The space opened on Sunday, Dec. 17, and will be open until the end of the year, closing on Dec. 31.

Damien Cornwell is

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More than a month after a measure passed by voters permitting recreational marijuana took effect, some area cities are looking into what they want their zoning codes to say about it.

Streetsboro and Ravenna are discussing zoning issues around adult cannabis after passage of a statewide ballot issue opened the door to recreational marijuana.

Bob Finney, Ravenna’s city engineer, said he recently received an email from one of the owners of Supergood, a medical marijuana dispensary in the city. The letter, Finney said, stated that it looked like the state law would permit dispensaries such as Supergood to add adult cannabis to their offerings within 90 days, and asked what the city’s stance was on the issue. Council’s planning committee discussed some potential regulations before ultimately deciding to keep the matter in committee for further discussion.

A new marijuana dispensary in the old Applebee’s building on War Memorial Drive will have its grand opening Wednesday in Peoria.

The dispensary at 3929 W. War Memorial Drive, an Ivy Hall brand, will be the third dispensary operating in Peoria.

Majority-African American and veteran-owned, the development is part of the state’s social equity licensing for cannabis dispensaries.

Public sales begin Wednesday at 9 a.m. The business will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday though Thursday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the past five years, the Bay Area, California, has witnessed a significant transformation in the cannabis industry, particularly in the realm of delivery services. The rise of cannabis delivery in this region marks a pivotal shift in consumer preferences and industry practices. This change is driven by a combination of factors, including increased legalization, technological advancements, and a growing acceptance of cannabis use in society.

The Bay Area, known for its progressive stance and technological innovation, has embraced cannabis delivery services, reflecting a broader trend across California, particularly in the realm of cannabis delivery in the Bay Area. Consumers now prioritize convenience, quality, and discretion, which delivery services offer. The evolution of these services over the past five years has been remarkable, with companies investing in user-friendly platforms, ensuring faster delivery times, and expanding their product range to cater to diverse consumer needs.

Amidst this evolving landscape, Golden State Canna Weed Dispensary Delivery Bay Area stands out as a leader in California’s cannabis delivery sector. Known affectionately as “Your Grandma’s Favorite Dealer,” Golden State Canna has redefined the

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After a motion to delay the vote until February failed, a new $66.8 million dollar Danville budget, when fund transfers are figured in, was passed Tuesday night by the City Council 10-3.

YES VOTES ON BUDGET: Robert Williams, Darren York, Carolyn Wands, Michael Puhr, Mike O’Kane, James Poshard, Eve Ludwig, Rick Strebing, Bob Iverson (had voted yes on motion to delay vote to February), Sherry Pickering (had voted yes on motion to delay vote to February

NO VOTES ON BUDGET: Tricia Teague, Ed Butler, Jon Cooper (had made motion to delay vote until February for more salary study)

ABSENT: Heidi Wilson

Recent salary adjustments due to an outside firm’s comparison of city salaries with other municipal salaries around the state continued to bring about concern that the budget was being rushed.  Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr was adamant that with the new fiscal year not beginning until May 1st, adjustments can be made through April 30th.  But he didn’t want to see departments held hostage.

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AUDIO: Department and division heads need to know what kind of finances they’re working with, so they can determine which projects we go forward with, and when, in the next year.

Vice-Mayor Tricia Teague is

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