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		<title>DC Opens Licensing for Unlicensed Cannabis Operators</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Introduction: D.C. Cannabis Licensing In an unprecedented move, Washington D.C. has flung open the doors to unlicensed cannabis operators, ushering in a transformative era for the local market with its third licensing round. This strategic initiative could signal a significant shift in how the District manages its burgeoning cannabis industry. Licensing Lift-Off The Alcohol Beverage [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Introduction: D.C. Cannabis Licensing</h3>
<p>In an unprecedented move, Washington D.C. has flung open the doors to unlicensed cannabis operators, ushering in a transformative era for the local market with its <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/dc-medical-cannabis-licensing-applications-open/">third licensing round</a>. This strategic initiative could signal a significant shift in how the District manages its burgeoning cannabis industry.</p>
<h3><strong>Licensing Lift-Off</strong></h3>
<p>The Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Board’s <a href="https://abca.dc.gov/page/medical-cannabis-program">announcement</a> of receiving 20 retail and one internet retailer applications on day one underscores the heightened interest in legal market participation. This comes as a refreshing development in the District&#8217;s narrative, fostering a regulated, safe, and equitable market.</p>
<h3><strong>Clamping Down on &#8220;Weed-Gifting&#8221;</strong></h3>
<p>This licensing phase targets the grey area of “weed-gifting” businesses, a side-effect of a policy gap left by Initiative 71. These ranged from quasi-legal retail models to blatantly illicit operations. The new licensing framework is designed to reel these actors into compliance, ensuring consumer safety and market integrity.</p>
<h3><strong>Navigating New Norms</strong></h3>
<p>Prospective applicants are navigating through new regulations, like the critical distance clause — no new shops within 400 feet of an established retailer. This could be the pivot point for many in securing their foothold in the legal market.</p>
<h3><strong>The Equity Endeavor</strong></h3>
<p>D.C.&#8217;s commitment to social equity is palpable, with the licensing process distinctly favoring previously unregulated shops operating within the equity framework. This reflects a broader commitment to rectifying the war on drugs&#8217; longstanding disparities.</p>
<h3><strong>Countdown to Compliance</strong></h3>
<p>The clock is ticking until the January 29 deadline, with the board poised to grant approvals at their forthcoming meetings. This swift and streamlined process marks a departure from the bureaucratic marathons that often characterize such transitions.</p>
<h3><strong>Beyond the Bureaucracy</strong></h3>
<p>Interestingly, the kickoff didn’t draw crowds to government offices — a testament to the evolving digital agility of the sector. The ease of online applications heralds a new, efficient approach to regulatory adherence.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion: Embracing Change</strong></h3>
<p>For D.C.’s cannabis community, this is more than a regulatory update — it&#8217;s a path to economic inclusion and justice. The district&#8217;s cannabis narrative is being rewritten, from the shadows of unlicensed operations to the forefront of equitable enterprise.</p>
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		<title>Red Grant Says DC’s Joint Task Force Is An Attack On Small Black Businesses</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazey Taughtme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Comedian Rodney “Red” Grant is now a DC Mayoral Candidate. He is running as an Independent against Mayor Bowser and is Pro Cannabis. He wants to provide education equality, make DC an Anti-poverty city, and increase public safety and quality of life. Grant says, “This week, the joint cannabis task force will begin inspections of cannabis-industry-related [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Comedian Rodney “Red” Grant is now a DC Mayoral Candidate. He is running as an Independent against Mayor Bowser and is Pro Cannabis. He wants to provide education equality, make DC an Anti-poverty city, and increase public safety and quality of life.</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s2">Grant says, “This week, the joint cannabis task </span>force will begin inspections of cannabis-industry-related businesses, made possible through provisions in Initiative 71.”</p>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s2">He continues, “Unfortunately, instead of encouraging them to further integrate into ABRA&#8217;s process, the current Mayor wants to shut them down, force businesses to close, and force citizens back into the illegal drug trade.”</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s2">According to the ABRA website, these #inspections will consist of making sure edibles, and processed cannabis goods are compliant with DC Health, businesses are registered through DCRA, buildings are in code and compliant by FEMS, and related companies must pay taxes through the Office of Tax Revenue. </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s2">These businesses are given a 30-day grace period to verify the compliance of operating businesses with legal requirements. Companies in violation may be subject to a fine or other enforcement action permitted by the statutory authority of each respective enforcement agency.</span></p>
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