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Alaska voters legalized recreational marijuana back in 2014. Retail sale began in late 2016, but yet police officers cannot touch the cannabis business at all.

In Anchorage Alaska, the Police Standards Council decided that prison guards and police officers should not get involved in the cannabis business. The council has made it a contributing factor in ongoing federal ban. This is implemented because the cannabis business is blooming in Alaska. The council decided that they were not taking any chances for an officer to get involved in the marijuana business. They believe that it is only a matter of time for officers to consider pursuing a license to possess, distribute, or cultivate in Alaska. The council wanted to make it clear that cannabis activity is inconsistent with the ethics of professional law enforcement and it is prohibited by state regulations.

Any police officer that is found to be operating cannabis business will automatically lose their ability to work for a police department. This is not only implemented in Alaska, but all across the United States. For full article click here.

Weed Delivery Service  On Another Level

In Maine, a shop by the name of Elevation 207 has decided to take a different approach to bring in business. Logan Martyn-Fisher (owner) is taking it to the next level and giving away the pot for free. The caregivers are giving away the marijuana, and the only fee is a delivery fee..The delivery services are like it’s own company. They deliver to houses, businesses, or meet up at a location (if needed). The delivery services cost from 75$-250$ depending on how much you buy.  His strategy has been the talk around, and many people have requested his services. Fisher states that even the most elderly patients are the #1 customers, they are the ones that order the most. This has been by far successful for Fisher, and now he needs more staff to help him deliver.

Maine being one of the 9 States that passed its ‘yes’ vote for recreational marijuana use. Adults over the age of 21 are allowed the use, growth, and possession of marijuana and marijuana products.  This does not take any affect until January 1, 2018 when regulations and guidelines are put in to place. This has been a successful business

Check out the full video on the business Fisher finds successful.

Large Canadian LPs (Licensed Producers) clearly have established the first mover benefit. The benefit is that you will be the first pick out of all your competitors. This is when the firm is in a position where there aren’t any rivals in the manner throughout their first years in the business. Canada has been a country that truly believes in what the flower has to offer. They do not only keep it to themselves, but actually emphasize the benefits that come from marijuana.

Canadian marijuana firms are forward of the curve when it comes to making their mark abroad as they look for ways on discovery and probably patenting marijuana based cures. They have not only been growing, but testing ways it can possibly cure lives. Canadian LPs knew there is more to marijuana than just getting high.

It is estimated that the global marijuana market could be a value of 200$ billion. Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton states, “Canada is emerging as a leader in public policy around marijuana and other countries will need its know-how as they shift toward making cannabis and cannabinoids part of standard medical treatment,” he told Bloomberg in an interview last month. This gives Canopy Growth a chance to export product while domestically they make the transitions they need to implement the rules.

Canada is obviously ahead of the game when it comes it the marijuana business. Canadians know that there is going to be big money coming in from the United States, now that there is more demand. There are 9 states legalized for the use of recreational and 28 states for the use of medicinal marijuana. The cannabis market is going to boom no doubt about it. In other words, get in there first, mark your territory, set up your model, and your shoppers, no matter nationality, there is going to be a high demand for the product. Start applying for the proper licenses that will get you to grow the marijuana business you have always been wanting. Click here for more information.

Don’t want to drive across town for the cannabis product you need?

Don’t have time to pick up bud?

No problem!

SpeedWeed is one of the most successful delivery services in California that provides overnight delivery statewide. These guys give you the option to select the product, checkout the reviews, add it to your cart and check out. Just like you would in Amazon.com.

The product is not considered recreational, and you still need a doctor’s recommendation to buy the product. If you need a rec. SpeedWeed  will direct you to a doctor that can help you with your recommendation. Right there and there you can apply for the recommendation and place your order.

I placed the order for Humboldt Apothecary Tincture since I get inflammation on my lower-back, which causes extreme pain. I received the order the very next day. The package comes in just like how other businesses ship their products, through FedEx. There are no labels or signs that says you have marijuana in there. They provide you with the fine print about the product, since it is still considered illegal to share the product or driving under the influence of marijuana.

Once I opened up the cute little box, I found the oil I ordered and a few complementary extras from SpeedWeed. I got Breez cannabis mints and a bite size Kiva Chocolate bar. The entire experience was great, and I totally recommend it if you don’t have time in your hands.

420 Biz Connect can help you with any licenses you need to start your business. Contact us for more information.

More Americans than ever before have expressed the support of legalizing the use of marijuana across the country.

From a stigmatized, and dangerous drugs bought in the streets, to accepted treatment for many sick individuals, to a widely accepted recreational outlet, marijuana has made it upstream. No more looking at the product as an illegal product that kills.

Americans are supporting legalization, with 60% of all Americans supporting the legalization  while about 34% oppose it.

9 states have legalized recreational marijuana for adults of the age 21 and over, as for 29 remaining states have legalized the medical use of marijuana.

With many states opening up the gates for the legalization of marijuana, more and more Americans are considering cannabis products. There is a higher demand in the product, therefore, there is going to be a need for growers, transporters, manufactures, dispensary owners, etc. Don’t wait for your competitors to pass you by, start your marijuana business today.

Check out the National poll stats on the Legalization of Marijuana.

Facts: Colorado legalizing the Use of Recreational Marijuana.

• The state of Colorado is collecting revenue from legal pot sales.

The tax rate in Colorado for recreational is 28%, for medicinal marijuana is 3%.

• Colorado’s tax revenue from bud sales were a whopping$200 Million in 2016. (You can only think of what California can generate.)
• There are approximately 103,000 residents in Colorado who legally use medical Marijuana. That is about 1.9% of Colorado’s population.  Now that 9 states are legalized for recreational use the demand is only going to grow.
• Decriminalization  In 2015, 1.5 Million Drug arrests were made in the U.S. Proportion of arrests by substance category:  43% Marijuana , 25% Heroin or Cocaine, 24% Other Non- Narcotic Drugs.
• Charges have dropped dramatically , at about 80% between 2010 and 2014 , when legalization took effect.

Big changes are happening in the Cannabis business and the way the laws are shifting.

For a the full article in Times Magazine.