State Supreme Court airs grievances against marijuana commission Earlier this month, the state Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a case over dispensary licenses in favor of the state Medical Marijuana Commission. A dissenting opinion authored by associate justice Courtney Hudson, and joined by associate justice Robin Wynne, aired some of the court’s frustrations with the commission’s “refusal to follow its constitutional mandate.” Kyle… View Article 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz Laws News
Waiting game: 5 years later, 2 groups still waiting for licenses If good things truly come to those who wait, a pair of Arkansas business partnerships are in store for something nice. Or, rather, something green. Five years after submitting their applications for dispensary ownership, two ownership groups are on the cusp of receiving licenses but remain on the outside looking in as legal issues stand… View Article 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz Laws News
Bankers lend support to Safe Banking Act A bill pending in Congress could change the way business is done in the Arkansas marijuana marketplace. The Safe Banking Act, passed last year by the U.S. House, would create a safe harbor for banks, credit unions and even credit card companies to operate in the cannabis industry without fear of violating federal laws. The… View Article 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz Laws News Regulations
Marijuana commission approves Fayetteville dispensary move More change is coming to the marijuana scene in Fayetteville after state regulators gave their blessing Thursday for one of the city’s dispensaries to move to a newly constructed space in the city. 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz News
A potential earthquake for the Arkansas marijuana industry Lawsuit challenges legislature’s ability to amend constitutional amendment. 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz News
Adult use marijuana campaign making headway The industry-backed group trying to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas has collected more than 65,000 verified signatures and has spent more than $1 million in its attempt to make the November ballot, according to the group’s most recent financial report. 10 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz News
New strain review: Here Comes the Sun (King OG) When I opened up my jar of Sun King (I love that Revolution always uses glass jars for its packaging), I was greeted by the unmistakable smell of OG Kush, which is a pungent blend of pine, citrus and diesel fuel, except this strain has an added earthy aroma that is not as prevalent in the original OG Kush. 11 months ago by Dr. Yes Cannabiz
More than 50,000 Arkansans sign on for recreational marijuana The industry-backed proposal is more than halfway to the ballot, but rivals pledge opposition. 11 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz
Fults stops signature push for marijuana amendment, will instead work to defeat industry-backed effort Arkansas marijuana advocate Melissa Fults has ended her attempt to put a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana on the ballot this year and, instead, will devote her time to defeating a well-financed amendment supported by the state’s marijuana cultivators. 11 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz News
A medical marijuana dispensary comes to Eureka Springs, Texarkana dispensary changes hands North to south, the Arkansas cannabis industry continues to evolve and grow. 11 months ago by Griffin Coop Cannabiz
