What Happened in Weed Last Week: July 29- August 2
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What Happened in Weed Last Week: July 29- August 2 by Andrew Ward
This week marked another busy one in weed, especially in markets like Ohio, Minnesota, New York, and Florida, with each highlighting the ongoing back-and-forth surrounding legalization. Meanwhile, officials in states like Missouri and Oklahoma are taking measures and voicing concerns over minor and hemp-derived cannabinoid-based products.
Get caught up on what happened in weed last week before the action picks up again.
Monday, July 29
The Wall Street Journal reports that oral-fluid tests and training are helping officers address the long-running concerns surrounding driving while high.
The South Dakota Searchlight delved into rising medical business costs in the state, with operators facing 70% annual fee increases.
MSO Verano announced the acquisition of one of The Cannabist Co.’s Virginia licenses and associated operations and the brand’s Arizona operations for approximately $105 million in cash.
Members of the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition (CIPC) and Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice (CIVSJ) sued New York state, seeking a permanent injunction to licensing in the state.
Tuesday, July 30
ABC News is the latest to report that New York City’s crackdowns are finally shuttering boof shops across the five boroughs.
The Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association voiced their opposition to Florida’s adult use legalization efforts, which appear headed to the polls this November.
While in Europe for the Olympics, Snoop Dogg announced that his S.W.E.D. pot cafe would open in Amsterdam, with the shop opening later that week.
New Jersey officials recalled products produced by cultivator Green Joy, stating that products contained insects and human hair.
Wednesday, July 31
The Democratic Party doubled down on their claims that President Biden ended the US’s failed cannabis approach despite rescheduling not yet taking place.
New Zealand revised its medical cannabis laws to make exporting products easier for brands.
Minnesota published draft rules for its upcoming adult use industry.
Reports of Maine children ingesting cannabis have quadrupled in the past four years.
Citing the 2018 Farm Bill as the turning point, Oklahoma law enforcement says synthetic marijuana has made a resurgence.
Thursday, August 1
In a Thursday executive order, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced a September 1 ban on Delta-8 THC and other unregulated CBD products.
Minnesota’s Red Lake Nation announced it will open the first adult use dispensary in the state on August 1.
In more Indigenous shop openings, the Eastern Band of Cherokee in North Carolina announced plans to open the first adult use store in the state on September 7.
Numerous Ohio towns are following in the footsteps of many other towns across America and opting out of adult-use sales.
While dealing with an uptick in youth consumption, Maine pondered allowing consumption lounges and other on-site endeavors to boost hospitality initiatives in the sector.
Friday, August 2
Billionaire Ken Griffin donated $12 million to Florida’s effort to stop adult use marijuana legalization.
While numerous towns opt out, Ohio is on track to open its rec marketplace next week.
A former Minnesota Democrat, farmer, and Labor Party operative settled a lawsuit, paying $1.2 million to two South Dakota cannabis companies and investors over fraud claims.
That’s a bit of what happened in weed last week. Did we miss anything? Send us a message, and we’ll do our best to round up all the essentials next week.
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