Move to reduce cannabis delivery permits fails
A move to reduce the number of cannabis dispensary permits available failed at the July 14 California City council meeting in a 2-2 vote. Mayor Chuck McGuire and Councilmember Nick Lessenevitch voted against the measure, while Mayor Pro Tem Don Parris and Council member Ron Smith were in favor. Council member Bill Smith was absent. The item would have amended the city
Long Beach City College to offer first cannabis industry class
For the first time in its history, Long Beach City College will be offering a class solely focused on the cannabis industry. From cultivation to retail, the eight-week class will cover all sectors of the industry, additional sessions on the history of cannabis in California and an overview of the state’s track-and-trace system for cannabis products from plant to the hands
How Did Oklahoma Become The Country’s Hottest Cannabis Market?
The astonishing success of Oklahoma’s MED market may be best illustrated by the recent closure of the state’s largest dispensary: the Apco Med Shop in Oklahoma City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, “the Capitol was closed down, and our store in downtown Oklahoma City lost all its foot traffic,” Dedre Galvez, who manages the company’s Tulsa location, said. In other words, the clientele for
California Lawmakers Want Hefty New Fines to Curb Illegal Cannabis Sales
The California state Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a bill that would slam businesses and individuals that support illegal pot sellers with fines up to $30,000 a day, and a final vote is expected in the state Senate when legislators return to Sacramento this month. The measure takes aim not at the dealers themselves, but at those who provide
Papa & Barkley Enters the Edibles Market with the First Sugar-Free, Whole Plant Gummies
PRNewswire | EUREKA, CA Papa & Barkley, the leading cannabis wellness company in California, best known for its award-winning topicals and tinctures, today announced the launch of its Releaf Gummies, a line of sugar-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, zero-calorie, full spectrum, and solventless edibles. They come in four fruity flavors: Tart Apple and Berry Burst, which are vegan, and Juicy Orange and Wild Strawberry. Designed