THE IMPACT OF INACTION
Washington state calls for federal cannabis reform following robberies, deaths
A series of sometimes-violent attacks on cannabis businesses in legal states has many demanding federal cannabis reform which would allow non-cash transactions, per Arkansas Online.
The details
- Last fall, there were “dozens” of robberies in the San Francisco Bay Area that some believe were coordinated
- In Washington state, there have been at least 80 cannabis business robberies
- In Tacoma, a suspect shot and killed a cannabis store employee last month
- In Covington, an employee shot and killed a suspect
- Seattle police shot and killed a suspect post-robbert
- In Everett, a suspect pistol-whipped a cannabis employee
“It makes absolutely no sense that legal businesses are being forced to operate entirely in cash, and it’s dangerous—and sometimes even fatal—for employees behind the register,” said Washington Sen. Patty Murray.
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FIRST UBER EATS, NOW DOORDASH
DoorDash Canada to offer cannabis pick-up with Superette
Always looking for ways to distinguish from its competitors, Ontario-based retailer Superette has partnered with DoorDash Technologies Canada to offer cannabis pick-up to customers in Toronto, per a press release.
The new customer experience is fully compliant, with an age-gated portal and IDs checked when products are picked up.
“We are super excited to be able to partner with DoorDash to continue to transform how consumers engage with cannabis,” said co-founder and chief brand officer Drummond Munro in a statement. “In true Superette fashion, every element of the experience has been carefully considered with the goal of making our retail experience digital on the DoorDash platform.”
LOUNGING AROUND IN NY
New York to allow on-site cannabis use
Chris Alexander of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management says the organization plans to solicit applications for on-site cannabis consumption by “early next year,” reports the New York Times.
The details are still in the works, with plans to allow cannabis-infused food in restaurants to consumption lounges and coffee shops.
“We’re definitely considering how people have typically consumed and where people have typically consumed,” he said.
OH, MAN
Isle of Man races ahead of the UK with medical cannabis pilot
The Isle of Man’s Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is launching a medical cannabis pilot program which could create access for patients there, per BusinessCann.
The timeline
- In January, the Isle of Man passed legislation allowing cultivation, distribution and export of medical cannabis
- In March, its DHSC began soliciting applications from pharmacies to dispense medical cannabis products
- The pilot will run for 12 months minimum
- “…it is anticipated that the contract award will be issued in May, with the pilot service operational for August,” said a spokesperson.
“The successful organisation will be assessed on a quality criteria that insists upon the provider having a local dispensary outlet on the Isle of Man.”
