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Some Cities Are Inadvertently Supporting Illicit Cannabis Sales, According To New Report

Some Cities Are Inadvertently Supporting Illicit Cannabis Sales, According To New Report
Fears surrounding local cannabis stores may prompt elected officials to prohibit cannabis companies in their towns.
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Unlicensed Shops in NYC Are Doing Better Than The Naked Cowboy

Unlicensed Shops in NYC Are Doing Better Than The Naked Cowboy
Mayor Eric Adams promised not to take a “heavy-handed” approach toward those illicitly selling marijuana in the city.
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The Reason People Are Buying Black Market Weed

The Reason People Are Buying Black Market Weed
Creating a new legal market will take time to build and to earn the trust of new shoppers.
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California County Sheriff Calls For State Of Emergency Over Illegal Cannabis Grows

California County Sheriff Calls For State Of Emergency Over Illegal Cannabis Grows
Sheriff Jerimiah LaRue is calling for a state of emergency, seeking help from higher-level officials.
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Why Is The World’s Largest Cannabis Market Shooting Itself In The Foot?

Why Is The World’s Largest Cannabis Market Shooting Itself In The Foot?
High taxes and onerous regulations are keeping unlicensed cultivators out of the legal market and contributing to illicit sales.
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The Downside Of Declassifying Cannabis As A Schedule 1 Drug

The Downside Of Declassifying Cannabis As A Schedule 1 Drug
It is essential that rescheduling is done in a way that boosts existing state markets rather than undermining them.
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Illicit Vs. Legal: What Are The Real Benefits Of Buying Weed From A Licensed Dispensary?

Illicit Vs. Legal: What Are The Real Benefits Of Buying Weed From A Licensed Dispensary?
Are taxes and higher prides worth the safety protections that come with legal weed?
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Lack Of Legal Cannabis In B.C.’s ‘access Deserts’ Is Helping Illicit Market Thrive, Retailers Say

12 municipalities, including Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond and Delta, still don’t have a storefront for legal weed. Across a large swath of B.C.’s South Coast, there lies an area cannabis industry insiders have dubbed an access desert. It’s a group of muni…