Commerce City man sentenced to federal prison for illegal marijuana grow
A Commerce City man has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for illegal cultivation of marijuana in a residence.
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Commerce City issues first pot biz license; Starbuds shop in pipeline
Commerce City issued its first marijuana license earlier this week, for Lifestyle Foods Inc., a marijuana-infused products manufacturer. Pot shop Starbuds has received conditional approval.
Commerce City extends ban on recreational pot businesses to 2015
Commerce City leaders voted unanimously Monday to extend the city’s moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses for another year. The city’s current moratorium, which began in March 2013, is set to expire on Sept. 25.
Commerce City medical marijuana application clears hurdle
Northglenn will not be the only city in Adams County with any kind of marijuana store for long. The Commerce City City Council approved a conditional-use permit, submitted by iVita Wellness, for its first medical marijuana facility.
Cleveland plan blocks medical marijuana sales in 95 percent of city
City Council approved new zoning requirements for Cleveland medical marijuana sales, preventing them in about 95 percent of the city.
The future of buying weed: California eyed as epicenter for delivery, e-commerce
Tech company Eaze and others are banking on marijuana delivery expanding at “explosive” rate in California as state prepares for recreational sales.
Colorado Supreme Court sides with city on local controls for marijuana licensing
Northglenn City Council had the right to deny a medical marijuana license because the new dispensary was deemed superfluous, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday.
This cannabis-cautious city now thinks recreational sales could save its budget
Federal Heights City Council agreed to ask its voters for a third time if they would allow recreational sales of marijuana in the city.
Homeless getting help thanks to this Colorado city’s local pot taxes
The Denver suburb of Aurora is using recreational marijuana sales tax revenue to help the homeless. The Aurora Sentinel reported Tuesday that among the projects receiving money is the Colfax Community Network, which educates low-income families in motels and apartments along the Colfax corridor about community services.
Ban lifted: Retail pot is now a reality in this Colorado city, says city council
Those who want to run a recreational marijuana store can now apply to open a business in this Colorado city after its city council lifted a ban that had been in place since 2013.
Adams City H.S. pot offenders try new treatment program created by CU
A handful of high school students in Commerce City identified as high-risk marijuana users can avoid traditional punishment by enrolling in a pilot, school-based treatment program created by substance abuse researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
This Colorado county may have to return $500K in marijuana taxes collected to fund scholarships
The Colorado Court of Appeals has found that Adams County’s controversial, voter-sanctioned special marijuana tax is invalid, reversing the opinion of a lower court and siding with with three cities — Northglenn, Aurora and Commerce City — that sued over the tariff.
What is Adams County doing with its half million in pot taxes?
Adams County’s voter-sanctioned special tax on recreational marijuana sales, which went into effect last summer, was no easy thing. Three cities — Northglenn, Aurora and Commerce City — sued the county, claiming that it didn’t have the authority under state law to levy a tax on a single product.
Lawsuit: Adams County sued by three of its cities over targeted pot tax
Three cities — Aurora, Commerce City and Northglenn — this week sued Adams County for what they claim is the unconstitutional imposition of a sales tax targeted at recreational marijuana only.
Four men sentenced for roles in 2017 killing of man during an illegal marijuana sale in Denver
Four men were sentenced in the killing of a 26-year-old man who they attempted to rob during a marijuana sale in 2017, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
Man in Henderson marijuana dispute murder gets life sentence
A man who shot and killed another man in Henderson over a marijuana dispute has been sentenced to life in prison.
Colorado cannabis firms could get publicly traded, out-of-state investors under proposed bill
A bill advancing through the Colorado legislature would open the doors for out-of-state individuals and publicly traded companies to invest or have ownership interest in state-licensed cannabis businesses.
Complete Colorado election results for 2017 cannabis issues
Get the unofficial 2017 Colorado election results for cities voting on allowing marijuana sales and the 14 municipalities that decided tax measures.
Denver-area weed consumers have new options as Northglenn extends shop hours
Cannabis consumers in the metro area are getting more and more hours to buy their weed, with Northglenn on Monday becoming the latest city to extend the closing time for pot shops.
Colorado Supreme Court won’t hear appeal in fight over doubled-up pot taxes
The Colorado Supreme Court this week declined to hear an appeal by Adams County over the validity of its recreational marijuana tax in three of its cities, raising questions about the fate of the nearly $2 million the county has brought in over the last two years from the levy.
Starting Monday, you can shop later at Denver marijuana stores that choose 10 p.m. closing
Denver marijuana licensees next week can begin keeping their stores open until 10 p.m. — a move the industry says will help it compete with businesses in some neighboring cities.
Cannabis industry insiders dish on the eve of 4/20
The Cannabist spoke with insiders from a wide spectrum of Colorado cannabis companies to get their take on where the industry stands in 2017
Colorado bill with new rules for local pot taxes heads to gov’s desk
State lawmakers approved a bill Monday that would allow counties to levy and collect sales tax on recreational marijuana, a move inspired by a standoff between Adams County and three of its cities.
Colorado seeks solution as towns and counties face off over weed taxes
Lawmakers are expected to pass a bill Monday to stop a standoff over local marijuana taxes, but that may not stop a protracted legal battle between Adams County and three of its cities from winding up at the state’s high court.
Denver council delays decision on extended hours for marijuana shops
The Denver City Council’s marijuana special-issue committee on Monday opted to solicit more input instead of advancing a measure that would extend the city’s pot shop sales to midnight.
