California State Auctions Seized Bongs and Cannabis Paraphernalia

In an attempt to recoup millions of dollars in back taxes owed by cannabis companies, the California state government recently held an auction to sell off items seized from illegal cannabis operations. Among the items auctioned off were water pipes and bongs from 10 dispensaries, along with TVs, furniture, and other electronics. However, the auction did not make much of a dent in the taxes owed by the companies.

The city of Riverside Plaza on Clinton Avenue is aiming to change its zoning laws to allow the sales of cannabis-use paraphernalia, such as bongs, only within its designated area. This move comes as part of a larger effort to regulate the cannabis industry and generate revenue for the city.

In a separate incident in Conway, South Carolina, pledges were subjected to hazing rituals involving air guns, eating butter with dirt on it, and drinking bong water. This controversial incident sparked discussions about the dangers of hazing and the need for stricter regulations in college organizations.

Meanwhile, a Denver smoke shop owner is on edge after his store was burglarized early Saturday morning. The thieves made off with several bongs and other paraphernalia, leaving the owner concerned about the safety of his business and the potential loss of revenue.

In Boynton Beach, vice mayor Thomas Turkin is leading the charge to prohibit stores from selling metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, and other types of bongs and paraphernalia. This move is part of a larger effort to regulate the sale and use of cannabis paraphernalia in the city.

The state's auction of seized bongs and cannabis paraphernalia highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the cannabis industry in California. Despite efforts to regulate and tax cannabis operations, many companies continue to struggle with back taxes and legal issues.