Of all the issues people can have with pot, the last thing you would think about is the packaging, right? Well, in Florida lawmakers and citizens are in an uproar over the “candy-like” and “cutesy” packaging of pot. Let’s rephrase that a bit: This pot isn’t yet legal, but there are still people clamoring over the possibility, thanks to the vague laws that are being voted on in a few days. So, what’s a Floridian to do? Well, vote for one, and secondly, pay attention to the laws.
“Pot packaged like candy. Up to 20 times stronger than it once was. Marketed to kids. Sold next to schools in nearly 2,000 pot shops across Florida. No medical standards. No pharmacists. No prescriptions. And no way to stop it unless you vote no on Amendment 2.” Florida election ads often stand out, when they bleed over into the media market in south Alabama. There just seems to be something a little more colorful about political battles in the Sunshine State. But even in that context a current TV commercial is eye-catching, which is somewhat refreshing in an odd election cycle. So, this should bring more clarity to the problem, right? Nope. This law is so vague that even some in the industry aren’t sure how it is even up for public vote.
Florida voters will consider an Amendment 2 that lays out an extensive framework for medical marijuana. If it passes, doctors won’t exactly be able to write a prescription for pot. Instead they’ll be able to issue a “physician certification”, which is defined as “a written document signed by a physician, stating that in the physician’s professional opinion, the patient suffers from a debilitating medical condition, that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for the patient”. Which, yes, it basically a prescription without the doctor handing out the pot.
There is nothing wrong with this, however, the vagueness of the law and the illegality of pot will make it nearly impossible for good merchants to get merchant accounts and funding for their medical marijuana dispensaries. Merchants need to look for an experienced medical marijuana merchant account provider, even if it is not based in Florida. This is one decision that you cannot afford to be wrong with, so be sure to go over your options before signing on the dotted line.
What do you think about when the term “medical marijuana” comes up? Cancer patients? Fibromyalgia? Pets? The latter is probably not going to be one of the first things that hits your mind, but more and more people are turning to legalized marijuana in various forms to help heal and calm their cats and dogs. Does it work? Perhaps – but the idea is novel and it can help boost your business.
All it took was one trip for a Tennessee lawmaker to decide that legalized marijuana was a good idea for his state. Representative Jeremy Faison said that his mind changed after a trip to Colorado a few months ago. Since neighboring state Georgia has legalized CBD oil for medicinal use (for certain ailments), he wants his state to be next in line. This is a great idea – but with all great ideas, this isn’t going to be an easy task.
Nearly 500 people linked to more than 50 companies competed for licenses to operate Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensaries. While some well-known figures such as actor Woody Harrelson and tech entrepreneur Henk Rogers have 
With all of the states voting on medical marijuana, either this year or the years’ past, did you ever think that Arkansas would be one of these? A Bible belt state that is one of the most conservative in the US, Arkansas voters will decide in a few short weeks if medical marijuana will be legalized. While this is sure to be controversial, medical marijuana has been successful in over 20 other states – and their governments are reaping the tax benefits.
As Arizona, 
There are simple ways to tell if a driver is drunk. There is a breathalyzer, a speech test, and a walking test. But, what happens when a policeman comes across a stoned driver? What test are there? No one — not even highway patrolmen — knows precisely how stoned a motorist can be before he’s dangerously under the influence of cannabis. Unlike with liquor, there’s no 0.08% blood alcohol equivalent for marijuana. There’s not even a common Breathalyzer to measure drugged driving. And there’s nothing around the corner. That’s one problem with rushing to legalize marijuana for stoner use.
We all know what happens to pot itself when it is legalized. There are high taxes placed on it, and there are quality-control regimens that are put into place, to ensure safety and purity. No one argues against quality and purity – and most of us can argue against higher taxes – but what does the legalization do to pot smokers? Will they pay more for quality, or will they stick with their illegally obtained green that is cheaper and has somewhat questionable quality?
With many states offering up legalized recreational or medical pot on their ballots this week, nationwide