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Washington State Researchers are searching for volunteers that will help with the marijuana experiment they are conducting. The experiment is to develop a breathalyzer that detects the use of marijuana. This will essentially help law enforcement to detect if the driver is impaired to drive his or her vehicle. Under Washington law, drivers that are detected with Tetrahydrocannabinol THC, can be prosecuted for driving under the influence.
Researchers believe that there is a tremendous need for technology that can detect if someone is under the influence of marijuana. Volunteers would have to be over the age of 21 that meet the legal age of marijuana use. They will begin by taking blood tests and mouth swabs.
Since it is legalized they are able to buy from a state-licensed retail store and smoke privately at their own home. To avoid anyone driving to the location, researchers had volunteers picked up in taxi cabs and taken for tests in the hospital.
At the moment 29 states and the District of Colombia have passed legislation legalizing the use of medical marijuana and about 9 states have legalized the recreational use. Law enforcement needs to find a way to detect THC levels as well as business owners that are hiring. It is not an easy task to figure out how high the person is, but it is best if we start somewhere. For more information on the report click here for full article.

Now that weed is legal for recreational use in 9 states, exciting new pot ideas are here! Such a hot product that is particularly exciting for those that are crazy about infused edibles. There is fun and new ways businesses are coming up, and marketing the product like crazy.
This is a fun and new way of drinking coffee. This takes it to the next level when it comes to wake and bake. In Seattle Unkle Ike’s Shop is selling pre-infused coffee pods that are similar to what K-Cups. This isn’t your ordinary K-cup you pop in to your coffee maker, this is a fun way to drink coffee. They say it is Redbull in a cup, you get energy but still feel relaxed.
House of Jane in California has invented the new weed coffee in K-Cups, and they have just created their latest flavor ‘Vanilla Bean Frappuccino’.
Now you can discretely consume cannabis without giving a hint that you are getting high. If there isn’t enough time for you to get your morning dosage of cannabis, you can always have an infused drink to help you get the day started off right. If you’ve been looking for a reason to buy one of those fancy Keurig K-Cup machines, this cannabis infused coffee might be just the perfect excuse you’ve been looking for all along! Check out what the buzz is all about.

Rainforest Farms retailer had sent their tax payment through the U.S. Postal Service, and to their surprise the box was returned to the business. U.S. Postal Service refused to ship the money.

Postal inspector Aaron Behnen said “any proceeds from the selling of (marijuana) is considered drug proceeds under federal law, so you can’t mail that,” The Juneau Empire reported.

Rainforest Farms had been trying to send its tax money, but the owner finds it impossible to send. Since banks have locked out money that comes from marijuana in fear of federal laws, the farm sent their money via postal service.

“It’s difficult. People like cash, but it does take a lot to move it, especially when you have to account for it properly,” said James Barrett, one of the owners of Rainforest Farms. Being locked out of banks, and marijuana being illegal federally, makes running the business a challenge, Barrett said. There isn’t a way that patients pay electronically, so everything is paid cash.

It is not simple for marijuana business owners to move money around when there is a barrier on the way. They can’t simply just place the money in an account and transfer cash like it is normally done in the 21^st century.

State Rep. Don Young has created a Congressional Cannabis Caucus with fellow representatives to work on getting a bill passed to protect banks and credit unions that choose to service marijuana-related businesses.

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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.

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