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Medical Marijuana Regulations Colorado Getting too Tight

In Colorado, Laws and regulations on medical marijuana are tighter than ever, forcing many dispensary owners out of business. While the use of marijuana is legal in Colorado for registered medical marijuana patients, some of the strictest marijuana regulations and laws in the U.S. are currently in place in Colorado, not allowing much room for growth in the state's medicinal marijuana industry. Recently, Colorado officials announced medical marijuana account holders were losing their only existing partner in banking, The Colorado Springs State Bank. Licensed medical marijuana account holders have until the end of September to close their accounts, leaving many in a panic of what to do. Other banks in the past have refused the business of medical marijuana account holders because marijuana is illegal under federal law. In an effort to keep it consistent across the board, The Colorado Springs State Bank has finally determined that marijuana account holders are doing something cons

Colorado Medical Marijuana Legalization a Potential on 2012 Ballot

Potential of Marijuana Legalization on 2012 Ballot in Colorado According to CNN, Colorado would gain an additional $17.6 million in tax revenue if they made it completely legal to sell, grow and consume medical marijuana. Currently, it is legal in Colorado to use medical marijuana if you have a good reason and a prescription from the doctor. What about all the people who are using marijuana but don’t necessarily have these conditions. Well, technically speaking, given current laws governing the use marijuana in Colorado, these people are committing a crime because it is illegal in every U.S. state to purchase, buy, sell and use medical marijuana. Therefore, so many illegal activities are constantly taking place because people are still consuming marijuana without the government knowing it. It is actually a good thing if medical marijuana is legalized, and Colorado seems to be on the forefront of this thinking. In most states, medical marijuana is still illegal. However, in 20

Benefits of Head Shops and Dispensaries to our Economy

Some people scoff at the idea of marijuana head shops and dispensaries in their town. Little do they know that these businesses greatly benefit the economy, especially the local economy. Everyone knows the unemployment rate is higher than it’s been in the past—in fact it is currently at over 9.1% in the U.S. Head shops and dispensaries create extra jobs for Americans. More people having an income equates to more people spending their money somewhere, thus boosting the local economy. An increase in jobs leads to an overall boost to the economy. Since so many steps go into growing and selling the marijuana, additional dispensaries means even more jobs become available. Extra growers, caregivers, bud tenders and other dispensary workers are needed. A variety of methods are available for marijuana patients to consume medicinal marijuana, including rolling papers and blunt wraps, vaporizers, bubblers and bongs, metal pipes, glass pipes , and the list goes on.  Anyone over the age of 18 c

Laws becoming stricter for Colorado medical marijuana growers, buyers, sellers and patients

According to Denver CBS Channel 4, beginning July 1st, medical marijuana caregivers are required to register with the state and let the authorities know exactly where they are growing the plants.  This means that even those who are growing the marijuana for medical reasons for less than 5 patients will have to let the state authorities know their grow sites and which strands of marijuana they are growing. Now the smaller growers are going through similar regulations as the bigger dispensaries. Many Colorado marijuana growers have been growing in the area for years—it is important they recognize all of the rules and regulations that have been changed. It’s even important for their patients to understanding what their providers should be doing to abide by the rules. If caregivers, dispensaries or patients fall to abide by the laws in place, it might mean fines or other prosecution set by the Colorado state government. It is recommended that all Colorado MMJ patients and empl

The Kush Expo Gets Mile High in Denver

Today sets of the first day of the Kush Expo medical marijuana show in Denver, Colo.  Exactly one month after thousands gathered at the University of Colorado at Boulder to celebrate cannabis culture’s most well know holiday by taking 4/20 in with a toke,  Mile High mmj patients, pro-marijuana advocates and medical marijuana companies are flocking to the Colorado Convention Center to attend one of medical marijuana’s biggest and most highly regarded venues.   Kush Expo is a marijuana trade show and exposition that tours the nation, making stops at major medical marijuana hubs in the United States to unite the mmj industry through networking, educating the public and celebrating culture.  The Denver Kush Expo at the will bring  medical marijuana medical marijuana businesses, patients,  celebrities, experts and advocates together at the Colorado Convention Center May 20th,May 21st and 23rd. The Mile High Kush Expo medical marijuana show will feature hundreds of exhibitors, inc

Colorado MMJ: Bringing Conventional Medicine Back to the Basics

It shocks me how concerned society is today about pesticides and additives in the foods we eat, but how little we care about the additives in pharmaceutical drugs. Colorado is known among other states as a state with plenty of organic and natural stores, farmer’s markets and options for those who want to eliminate additives from their diet. While many are turning to natural vitamins and herbs to boost metabolism and ensure their bodies receive ample nutrients, we are still ignoring the amount of processed drugs we consume for pain. Medical marijuana is one of the only pain subsiding options that is grown naturally, as an herb. Instead of manipulating the symptoms of your illness, medical marijuana can completely get rid of the pain of a dulling sickness like cancer, AIDS or other chronic diseases. Medical marijuana is an all-natural medicine, free of additives, colors and preservatives. For those who find themselves at the local natural food store, peering down the drug aisle at

Medical Marijuana Affiliate Programs for Online MMJ Affiliates

As states continue to decriminalize the use of marijuana, and medical marijuana becomes a more and more prominent alternative to traditional medication, the MMJ industry in the U.S. continues to grow at rapid rates.  As in other, more mainstream industries, MMJ businesses are turning to the internet and creating e-commerce websites, using social media, online advertising and other online assets to generate new leads by engaging and attracting new medical marijuana patients and pot users online customers. Online affiliate programs or affiliate marketing is becoming an increasingly popular way for medical marijuana businesses to build or grow a presence on the internet, and increase online sales and conversion rates.  The MMJ affiliate marketing phenomenon is creating opportunities for bloggers, webmasters and affiliate marketers to make serious money online by becoming medical marijuana affiliates and driving, leads and ultimately sales to businesses involved in the medical marijuana

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