Tag: Denver Marijuana
-
Tommy Chong shows up at Denver’s 420 festival as industry grapples with questions about health, safety
Thousands went up in smoke at Civic Center Park’s annual Mile High 420 Festival, celebrating marijuana culture.
-
Denver Archdiocese condemns marijuana in letter, industry leaders call it ‘disappointing’
The archdiocese of Denver released a pastoral letter Friday condemning the spreading use of recreational marijuana, expressing “concern for the salvation of souls.” A marijuana industry leader called the letter “disappointing” and “out of touch.” The letter, written by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, “highlights challenges of broad acceptance of recreational pot.” “I write to you…
-
Marijuana-related crime, sales decreased last year in Denver, according to study
The 2023 annual report from the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses showed marijuana sales decreasing in 2022 and criminal offenses related to marijuana remaining a small portion of the city’s overall crime. On Jan. 1, 2014, Denver became the first U.S. city allowing regulated retail marijuana sales. In years since, Denver has developed ordinances…
-
Social equity plan for marijuana delivery, hospitality passes first Denver City Council vote
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council unanimously passed the first vote for three bills regarding marijuana regulations Monday, moving the social equity plan for marijuana delivery and hospitality businesses one step closer to fruition. If approved, the bills will allow marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality businesses within…
-
Denver City Council narrowly moves forward with massive changes to marijuana regulation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Three bills regarding marijuana regulations in Denver were passed through the Finance and Governance Committee Tuesday after narrowly surviving an attempted delay. If approved by the City Council, the bills will allow marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality businesses within Denver and provide $350,000 to the…
-
Denver City Council to consider social equity plan for marijuana delivery, hospitality
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council Finance & Governance Committee discussed a series of bills Tuesday to establish marijuana delivery and hospitality businesses with a social equity plan. Ashley Kilroy, executive director of Denver’s Excise and Licensing division, presented the bills during the committee meeting. “Together we…