Arizona

*WATCH* The Death of SB1713, Rises As SB 1057 Takes the Throne

The efforts behind SB 1713, “Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities,” led by Republican Senator David Gowan of LD 19, will always be remembered.. Despite determined attempts to expand rural access to Arizona’s cannabis market, SB 1713 did not advance, but its mission carries forward as Striker SB 1057. SB 1713 sought to increase rural opportunities …

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Week 10 Legislative Update: SB1105 for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Location, Hits Governor Hobbs Desk

Week 10 of Arizona’s legislative session brings significant action from front runners. Two cannabis measures take center stage this week, with one already reaching the governor’s desk. SB1105 — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Location — leads the way. Sponsored by Bolick (R-LD2), this bill adds childcare facilities or preschools to the list of restricted areas near …

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The Legislative Gauntlet- Week 9 Update

The arena was set. The contenders were locked in. As the week began, only one cannabis measure stood on the brink of elimination—SB1713 Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities. It had fought hard, starting strong with a powerful amendment in the Committee of the Whole (COW) on Monday. But when it came time for the final …

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**Watch** Senator TJ Shope Shifts Stance on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids with SB1556

February 13, 2025 – The Arizona Senate’s Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee took on a hot topic in an extensive hearing—how to regulate the booming market for intoxicating hemp-derived beverages. And in a notable shift, State Senator TJ Shope (R-LD16) has pivoted from prohibition to regulation with his latest proposal, Senate Bill 1556 (SB1556). …

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**Watch**Arizona Lawmakers Clash Over Marijuana Advertising Restrictions

Phoenix, AZ – Sparks flew in the Arizona House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, as lawmakers engaged in a debate over HB2179, a bill designed to tighten restrictions on marijuana advertising. The bill, championed by Rep. Selina Bliss (R-LD1), aims to curb marketing tactics that could appeal to children, drawing parallels to past crackdowns …

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Week 4 Legislative Showdown: Cannabis and Hemp Bills Step Into the Ring!

As the legislative battles heat up in Week 4, four new cannabis and hemp measures have stepped into the ring! Two marijuana contenders, SB1713 – Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities and SB1716 – Medical Marijuana; Invalidity; Exception, are shifting the focus toward expanding cannabis access for rural residents. But the hemp division isn’t sitting back—two …

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Arizona Court Clears the Air on Dispensary Locations—But Will SB1105 Snuff It Out?

In October 2024, the Arizona Court of Appeals rolled up a bold decision, ruling that medical marijuana dispensaries can legally sprout up near preschools. The court’s ruling was rooted in the voter-approved Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA), which makes a clear distinction between “schools” and “preschools.” This decision upheld a 2016 dispensary license that lit …

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PetalFast Blossoms: Expanding Horizons with Flow Distribution Acquisition

Petalfast continues national expansion with acquisition of flow distribution, arizona’s largest cannabis distributor IRVINE, CA. — PETALFAST, A LEADING NATIONAL SALES AND DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY, TODAY ANNOUNCED THE ACQUISITION OF THE SALES AND DISTRIBUTION SUBSIDIARY OF FLOW DISTRIBUTION, A PREMIER CULTIVATOR, MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN ARIZONA.   FOUNDED IN 2017 AND BASED …

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Daze Off, Makers of Unique Blended Pre-Rolls, Meets Market Demand for High Potency Products With Launch of Infused “Pot Rockets” in Arizona Dispensaries

Cannabis / Business / Cultivation / Arizona / Illinois The new pre-rolls are now available at Marigold dispensaries, marking the company’s first venture into infused products for the Arizona market.  CHICAGO, IL. (March 13, 2024)– Producers of high-quality, unique, and affordable blended pre-rolls, Daze Off, today announced the launch of potent infused pre-rolls, “Pot Rockets,” now available at …

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Giving Tree Dispensary Announces New Spin on a Cannabis Culture Staple 

Phoenix, AZ – March 8, 2024 – Giving Tree Dispensary, the only majority female owned and operated vertically integrated cannabis retailer in Arizona, is springing forward this year with an exciting spin on cannabis culture’s original holiday 420. This March 15 through March 20, Giving Tree Dispensary will host 320, playfully suggesting that “320 is …

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