Category: Marijuana

Cannabis Taxes Save Government Pensions and Schools

Cannabis Taxes Save Government Pensions and Schools
As states like Colorado, which has been a role model for other states legalizing cannabis, continue to prosper it is apparent that the cannabis business can count on one constant in this new industry, taxes. In the State of Colorado the tax rate for retail cannabis sales increased from 10% to 15% as of July... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
October 22, 2017 at 6:39 pm • 

Is Your Cannabis Contaminated?

Is Your Cannabis Contaminated?
The protection of the public who consume cannabis is paramount. The states that allow the cultivation and sale of cannabis are requiring that the substance be tested before it is sold in the local dispensaries for retail sale. Public safety is a primary concern for the protection of the public and it is not just... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
September 17, 2017 at 10:33 pm • 

Who’s Growing Marijuana?

Who’s Growing Marijuana?
The first piece of marijuana-zoned land I sold was in 2016 to a paving contractor from Texas. He had no experience in marijuana, and he hadn’t even ever smoked it. I wondered why he would purchase this marijuana-zoned property in the Desert thousands of miles from his home state and invest in a business he... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
August 27, 2017 at 6:21 pm • 
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Medical Marijuana Leads the Way for Legalization of Cannabis

Medical Marijuana Leads the Way for Legalization of Cannabis
To date, 28 states and D.C have legalized medical marijuana (MMJ). In 1996, only one state supported MMJ legalization. What changed the minds of the public to pass the use of cannabis for medical use in these states even though it is still a federal felony to do so? What changed in our society to... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
August 21, 2017 at 2:46 pm •