The state's #lottery system has awarded licenses for #dispensaries, granting approval to four locations in #northern #Kentucky . The dispensaries that received licenses are as follows: 1. #Yellow Flowers in Erlanger, #KentonCounty 2. Nicole Tirella in #Alexandria , #CampbellCounty 3. #Bluegrass Cannacare LLC in #Florence, #BooneCounty 4. #Green Grass #Cannabis LLC in Erlanger, #Kenton County As per officials, only one dispensary is allowed in each county, with the exceptions of #Fayette and #Jefferson counties. Therefore, the first dispensary chosen in a given area will have the right to remain, while the others will need to relocate to another eligible county within the region. These four dispensaries are part of a total of 36 that were awarded licenses. Last month, a lottery was held to determine which entities could grow and #manufacture products for sale in these dispensaries. Growers in Grant and Bracken counties were among the winners of this lottery.

#Cannabis #cafes are set to open in #Sacramento after a contentious #City Council meeting where lawmakers approved a plan for smoking lounges by a narrow 5-4 vote, with #Mayor Darrell Steinberg casting the deciding vote. The plan allows up to 40 lounges at existing cannabis #dispensaries , permitting patrons to smoke cannabis and eat pre-packaged #food . Steinberg supported the measure to ensure fairness with existing #cigar lounges and to provide #renters a legal space to smoke, as many are restricted from doing so at home. This five-year pilot program requires #lounges to have specialized “negative pressure #smoking rooms” to #filter the #air . Opponents, like anti-smoking advocate Kimberly Bankston-Lee, argue that cannabis smoke poses similar risks as tobacco smoke, advocating for #public protection from all smoke exposure. Like and Subscribe

Four #men have been charged after police discovered #cannabis with an estimated #street #value of £801,000 at a property in Hull. Officers executed a warrant at a premises on Ryde Avenue on #Friday , where they found the drugs along with two #machetes. The individuals charged at Hull Magistrates' Court on #Saturday are Pellumb Cunhaji, 30; Glerdi Koceku, 19; Zani Plaka, 22; and Sajmir Spahiu, 33, all of whom have no fixed address. Sajmir Spahiu has also been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

#Minnesota is suing #Zaza #Cannabis #Dispensary after discovering products with #THC levels over 70 times the legal limit. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is seeking to have these illegally potent products destroyed following inspections prompted by #public complaints. During these inspections, employees were reportedly seen #smuggling illicit products out of the back door. Zaza has locations in Minneapolis and #StPaul, but store employees declined to comment on the lawsuits. Josh Collins, a spokesman for the OCM, emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting Minnesotans' #health and ensuring compliance in the #hemp - derived #cannabinoid market. This lawsuit marks the first time the state agency has taken legal action against a cannabis #retailer . Minnesota legalized hemp-derived THC products in 2019 but restricted higher-potency items, such as vape pens and hemp flower containing over 0.3% THC. On #September 6, inspectors seized a significant amount of illegal products during an inspection at Zaza's Grand Avenue location. Collins stated that repeated non-compliance with the law necessitated the enforcement action. Like and Subscribe

The #Minneapolis #Parks and #Recreation Board's newly proposed policy would allow smoking #cannabis and THC products in #outdoor areas. Two draft policies addressing cannabis #consumption and #THC product sales are available for public comment for 60 days. The cannabis policy updates the existing #tobacco policy, banning the use of smoking or vaporizing products at playgrounds, #athletic fields, #beaches , #trails, and park facilities. Park police will issue warnings to violators and ask them to leave if necessary. The THC policy permits #beverages and #edible products with 5 mg of THC or less, which can be served and sold by contracted vendors, while the sale of cannabis #flower remains prohibited. #State law allows smoking and vaping of cannabis on #public property, but local jurisdictions can impose restrictions. In contrast, Duluth and St. Paul have banned smoking cannabis in city parks. Like and Subscribe

#Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of #Dallas over its #voter -approved charter amendment that decriminalizes possession of less than 4 ounces of #marijuana , which was supported by about 67% of voters in #November . Concerns were raised by a city #council member regarding potential lawsuits, as #recreational #marijuana remains illegal in Texas. Earlier this week, the city directed the Dallas Police Department to comply with the amendment. The interim police chief's memo indicated that officers will not enforce possession of 4 #ounces or less and will not consider the odor of marijuana as probable cause for search and seizure, except in cases of violent felonies or felony narcotics arrests. Like and Subscribe

A state Supreme Court justice issued a temporary restraining order last week, allowing two #Manhattan #hemp stores to remove #signs labeling them as selling “illicit #cannabis.” These signs were placed by #marijuana regulators after recent raids. This ruling coincides with ongoing legal challenges from hemp store owners, whose shops were raided and products seized. They argue that the signs were posted unconstitutionally, as many have not yet had their cases heard and believe they did nothing wrong. Current regulations impose heavy fines for unauthorized sign removal. Joshua S. Bauchner, an #attorney representing several #hemp store owners in #NewYork , noted that judges are beginning to question the legality of state regulators' enforcement tactics. Hemp industry stakeholders argue that recent rule changes aim to hinder their #businesses , which sell federally legal products that compete with New York’s new retail #marijuana stores. Many owners claim they were unaware that their #products had become illegal until regulators seized them, including some items meant for online sales #outside the state. Like and subscribe

The #Wildomar City Council #voted 3-2 to approve The #Cake House dispensary's request to open a second location. Mayor Pro Tem Ashlee DePhillippo and Councilmember Carlos Marquez opposed the proposal. #Mayor Bridgette Moore emphasized that approving the #dispensary was necessary to avoid potential lawsuits, stating, “This is a legal #business, just like any other in #California.” The new dispensary, The Cake House East, will be located at the northeast corner of Clinton Keith Road and the I-15 Freeway in the #future Catt Crossings Retail Center. The city expects to receive approximately $200,000 annually for the general fund over the first five years, totaling around $1 #million . DePhillippo opposed the project, reflecting her constituents' sentiments against cannabis sales in the city. “My residents in District 5 don’t want this,” she noted. Marquez found his decision challenging, expressing concerns about whether a dispensary was the best use of the property. “It’s about balancing #revenue with the desires of the community,” he said. With this approval, the council has now authorized four dispensaries on Clinton Keith Road, though only two are currently operating. Like and Subscribe