The Weekly Roll August 1st 2025

Happy Friday!

Welcome back to The Weekly Roll. I hope everyone had a lovely week, as we continue to see some incredible heat! Here is what’s happening this week in cannabis and art:

Delaware Off to the Races : Delaware began legal recreational marijuana sales on Friday, August 1, 2025, for adults 21 and older at licensed medical dispensaries. The state legalized cannabis in 2023 with a focus on social equity, and officials expect the new market to generate revenue for schools and infrastructure while benefiting communities previously impacted by drug enforcement. Article

Mass Consumption : Massachusetts cannabis regulators approved draft regulations allowing legal marijuana consumption at events and social venues like bars, yoga studios, and festivals. The Cannabis Control Commission will now accept public comments before finalizing the rules this fall, with licenses initially limited to social equity applicants for the first five years. Article

Interesting Number : 108. The number of dispensaries found to be out of compliance with zoning laws in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking legislative help to fix a zoning error that threatens licensed cannabis businesses located too close to schools or churches due to regulators incorrectly applying distance requirements. The state is offering a $15 million relief program and plans to propose legislation allowing existing businesses to remain at their current locations rather than forcing them to relocate. Article

French Return Artifacts : France's government discussed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the return of artworks and cultural artifacts looted from former colonies between 1815-1972, replacing the current system requiring individual votes for each item. The proposed law would make it easier to return works obtained through theft, looting, or coercion, building on President Macron's promises to facilitate the return of African cultural heritage within five years. Article

Have a great weekend! 

Aidan