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Fast Stats

Cannabis Arrests by the Numbers

Plus, see how many New York municipalities are opting out of allowing cannabis dispensaries and consumption sites.

November 23, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform

Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.

November 15, 2022

Compliance

California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce Seizes 7,503 Illicit Cannabis Plants in Second Operation

The UCETF served 13 search warrants between Oct. 18 and 19 and seized roughly $8 million worth of illicit cannabis.

October 27, 2022

Compliance

Gov. Newsom’s Unified Enforcement Task Force Seizes More Than $15 Million of Illegal Cannabis

The task force eradicated 11,260 illicit cannabis plants and 5,237 pounds of processed illegal cannabis during an investigation Oct. 4.

October 14, 2022

Compliance

Oregon Detectives Demolish 113 Illicit Cannabis Greenhouses, Issue $1.2M in Fines

The Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team eradicated nearly 8,700 plants and 7,100 pounds of processed cannabis in the Southern part of the state.

October 13, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California’s DCC Has Seized More Than $1 Billion in Illegal Cannabis

The department, created in July 2021 when three agencies were consolidated, has since been busy cracking down on illicit cannabis operations, among other initiatives.

August 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

2 Plead Guilty in California ‘Cannaland’ Illicit Wholesale Cannabis Operation

Shahram Sheikhan and Sabriana Williams pleaded guilty in federal court for supplying cannabis to unlicensed dispensaries in the southern part of the state.

July 5, 2022

International

WNBA Player Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended Through July 2

The U.S. basketball star has been in Russian custody since February, when officials accused her of drug smuggling.

June 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Legislative Leaders Include New Cannabis Misdemeanor Proposal in Virginia’s Budget Plan

The proposal would create a new criminal misdemeanor for the possession of more than 4 ounces of cannabis in public.

May 31, 2022

Vermont

Vermont Governor Vetoes Bills on Drug Advisory Board, Expungement

Gov. Phil Scott rejected legislation last week that would have created a drug use standards advisory board and expanded eligibility for the expungement of non-violent crimes.

May 23, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Siskiyou County, Calif. Sheriff Seeks to Declare State of Emergency Over Illicit Cannabis Cultivation

Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency for the county to secure more law enforcement funding and tougher laws for illegal grows.

May 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Oklahoma Senate Passes Legislation to Increase Penalties for Illegal Medical Cannabis Sales, Sending It to Governor’s Desk

Senate Bill 1367 takes aim at a state law that penalizes medical cannabis diversion with an administrative fine.

May 11, 2022