District regulators in D.C. closed another illegal cannabis shop, marking the 101st closure since July 2024. In Maryland, the Cannabis Administration issued 2026 guidance for registering agents and conducting background checks, and the Department of Labor awarded $217,000 to expand workforce training for the regulated cannabis sector.

D.C. Shuts Another Illegal Cannabis Shop, Maryland Updates Agent Registration Rules, and Virginia Advances Social-Equity Legalization Bills

Jan 28, 2026

LJ Dawson

Outlaw Report

District regulators padlocked another illegal cannabis shop in Northwest
D.C., seizing unregulated products and making an arrest, marking the 101st
unlicensed cannabis business closure since July 2024. In Maryland, the
Cannabis Administration issued updated 2026 guidance clarifying how
businesses must register cannabis agents and complete required criminal
history checks through the OneStop system, while the Department of Labor
awarded $217,000 to CannaWorkforce to expand workforce training and job
placement programs in the state’s regulated cannabis sector.

Source

Recent Reviews

Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical)

Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d

Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland)

Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden

Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center

The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center...

2 3 4 5

Menu