ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque dispensary Cookies is accused of several violations of the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act, according to an April 8 notice filed by the Cannabis Control Division (CCD).
The regulators are contemplating taking disciplinary action against Blue Whale Enterprises Inc., which operates Cookies, for alleged violations that took place during the dispensary’s grand opening event on Nov. 18, 2023.
The regulators accused the dispensary, located at 1340 Broadway Blvd. NE, of:
Violation of protection of underage persons The dispensary allegedly allowed someone under the age of 21 to attend the event and consume cannabis on the property. Engaging in prohibited practices The dispensary allegedly made a social media post that showed someone consuming a large amount of cannabis on the dispensary’s property. Allowing for the unauthorized consumption of cannabis The dispensary is accused of allowing people to consume cannabis on the property and promoting public cannabis consumption without having a cannabis consumption license. Unlawful co-mingling of alcoholic beverages and cannabis The dispensary reportedly allowed public consumption of alcohol on the property. Violation of cannabis product display requirements The dispensary allegedly had cannabis and
