Minnesota Police Raid Unlicensed Marijuana Shop on Tribal Land
Tribal police and county deputies raided an unlicensed cannabis store on White Earth reservation. The tribal council recently legalized cannabis on their land, aligning with Minnesota’s August 1 marijuana possession law. Asema Tobacco and Pipe, a tobacco store on the reservation, intended to sell cannabis from August 1 but was raided before that. While no charges are filed yet, the Mahnomen County attorney will decide on possible charges. This unusual raid was prompted by the store’s “blatant disrespect for the law.”
Temporary Injunction Blocks New York’s Social Equity Cannabis Licenses
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is temporarily prevented from granting retail cannabis licenses to social equity applicants. The injunction, granted by the State Supreme Court, will last until Friday, pending arguments for a longer halt. Disabled military veterans filed the lawsuit on August 4, claiming the OCM exceeded its authority by prioritizing certain applicants over others under the cannabis legalization law.
Online Cannabis Sales Now Allowed in Colorado
Colorado has legalized online marijuana sales, with a law signed by Governor Jared Polis now in effect. Adults over 21 can shop for cannabis products online but must pick them up in-store. Retailers need to verify buyers’ information and provide digital versions of required materials. The new framework enhances convenience for consumers while ensuring regulatory compliance.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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