Former Minnesota Mayor Cleared Of Cannabis Charges, Michigan Weed Prices Drop & More
This are some of the local cannabis news from this past few days to help you keep up to date with this dynamic industry:
Cannabis Cultivation Case Against Former Mayor Dismissed
In a surprising turn, prosecutors dismissed the case against Scott Robertson, the former mayor of Winnebago, Minnesota who was charged with illegal cannabis cultivation.
The charges stemmed from a year-long investigation into a commercial greenhouse owned by Robertson, where 240 cannabis plants were found. However, the prosecution couldn’t prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to its dismissal.
Robertson’s attorney highlighted issues with the search warrant and noted that the plants had not yet flowered. This means that they did not contain any THC. Robertson, who stepped down as mayor amid the charges, expressed relief that the ordeal is over. The former mayor now looks forward to returning to farming, reported Fox9.