Tag: Medical Marijuana
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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…
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Colorado bill seeks to prohibit employment firing, refusal to hire based on marijuana use
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado legislators introduced a bill that, if passed, would prohibit employers from firing or refusing to hire an employee based on the use of medical or recreational marijuana. House Bill 1152 seeks to allow people to use marijuana outside of work without negative professional consequences,…
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Colorado’s monthly marijuana sales fall for first time since September
Medical and retail marijuana sales fell for the first time since September, while the state’s tax revenue declined for the second straight month, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue’s March report. Throughout February, $167 million of product was sold throughout Colorado, which was $20.5 million less than in January. Recreation sales accounted for $134…
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Denver’s monthly marijuana sales down again after hitting all-time high
Medical and retail marijuana sales continue to fall monthly after hitting an all-time peak in July, the Colorado Department of Revenue’s October report reveals. Total sales for the year have passed $1.8 billion — breaking last year’s record total of $1.75 million with two months yet to be recorded. Colorado’s marijuana sales reached a record…