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Letter to the EditorLately, we have been receiving fan mail
& patient experiences. We decided to add our Dear Editor
Section. We urge readers to share their experiences on the road to
legalization. Please feel free to email us ([email protected])
any questions, comments, concerns or stories that you would like to
make our readers aware of. Cheers & Happy Medicating! The EL
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Dear Edibles,
We are avid pot enthusiasts, who happen to be females (fully
capable of rolling our own blunts) and can without a doubt smoke
most of your readers under the table. I would like to tell you the
experience that I had on a recent trip up & down the west
coast. My roommate and I decided to embark on a journey, later
deemed, The Best DUI EVER! As we set out on this excursion, we had
no idea what the Pot Gods would have in store for us.
Our mission: CannaCon 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Sheer panic
set in north of the Bay Atrea as we realized the medicine we
brought was not going to last long. Alas, what would any patient
do?! Search for the next available dispensary, which happened to be
in Mt. Shasta, California.
After our detour, we returned to the I-5 to continue our
excursion. We were about 10 minutes down the road when we hear the
worst noise while driving, Woop Woop accompanied by a cluster of
strobe lights, red & blue strobe lights.
Hi, ladies do you know why I pulled you over? No Sir, I wasnt
speeding, I softly replied.Youre not allowed to have tinted windows
in California, he said. Really, Mr. Policeman? You had to pull me
over on this fine day because I have tinted windows? It couldnt
possibly be because two of your colleagues are outside of the
dispensary we just left nope, definitely not that.
They pulled me out of the car and informed me I was going to be
given a field sobriety test. The same sobriety test they use for
alcohol just curious how do you use the same measure for whether or
not my judgment is impaired from alcohol & pot ,if they exhibit
different symptoms?
I was told to stand on one foot and count; apparently they were
measuring my balance. Needless to say I failed, it was 40 and Im
from SoCal, wearing a tank top and flip-flops. I was cuffed and
told I was going to get blood drawn. I told them I am a habitual
user of medical cannabis so it would absolutely show up in my
system. They were fully aware and vocal about the blood test not
being able to show when the last use was and even later told me
that the whole case would be thrown out and all I had to do is
fight it.
Ultimately, it was a monumental waste of time and to add insult
to injury, the arresting officer was professing his personal view
on the legalization of marijuana, It should just be legal by now, I
dont know why it isnt but until then we have to do things like
this.
I was not speeding or driving recklessly or even HIGH and pulled
over for something completely unrelated to marijuana. I have a
painfully high tolerance yet, I was told I was unable to operate a
vehicle (they let my roommate drive the car away, who smoked when I
had).
Five hours later we were again pulled over in Oregon, this time
no arrests but ALL of our medicine was confiscated, in a state that
has passed legalization. The cop professed his support of marijuana
- thats 2 for 2. Moral of the story: even the cops think pot should
be legal. Why as I patient am I not allowed to take my medicine to
another state where it is legal? People can take percocets from
state to state. Maybe one day we will be able to come out of the
dark and be treated like other medical patients. Until then, I
guess we are condemned to hiding away.
Sincerely, Desperate for Change
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Legalized but Nowhere to Smoke WeedNATHAN FOISYSTAFF EDITOR
Those wishing to visit Colorado in hopes of buying some
recreational marijuana and enjoying a kick your feet up and light
up vacation, think again. Yes, tourists and residents can legally
purchase the cannabis but where can they smoke it? Well, that is a
large gray area thus, making it the Colorado Cannabis Conundrum.
Where to smoke in this no smoking in public era is the problem in
most places where cannabis is legalized or decriminalized. The
legalization of buying and selling cannabis in any locale is not
the only project that presently needs attention, as designated
areas, or a better definition of no smoking in public places also
needs attention and to be defined! The issue of where to smoke has
residents and especially tourists resorting to sneaking down
alleyways, or hiding in their cars (especially rental cars), or
smoking on hotel room balconies. The potential for fines for
smoking in public or even public intoxication is a constant
legitimate fear.
Amendment 64 prohibits the consumption of cannabis and cannabis
products on the premises of the places that sell it, additionally
cannabis stores cannot sell anything other than marijuana and
marijuana related products. This eliminates
the possibility of consuming cannabis in a controlled
environment of the dispensary, forcing visitors and users to seek
elsewhere to smoke.
The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits the smoking of
cannabis in bars and restaurants, while Amendment 64 does not
permit the consumption openly or publicly, similar to open
container laws for drinking in public. Where are all of the
residents and visitors supposed to safely enjoy their cannabis?
Gray areas abound, and although there are no Amsterdam style
smoking clubs or bars in Colorado (yet), there are some hotels, and
motels that are 420 friendly. These properties are expanding and
changing with the growth of the industry, so be sure to call your
hotel before planning any cannabis based trips to Colorado.
Hotels are left to their own discretion on allowing the
consumption of marijuana. Hotel balconies, then, seem to be the
ideal place to partake, but that can be misconstrued as an open and
public place, depending on location and time of day.
Hotels can come across as cannaphobic. It might be some time
before they begin to accept cannabis users as regular patrons,
rather than stereotyping them. My 420 Tours is the premiere
cannabis concierge service. They can assist you with all of your
Colorado cannabis tour needs. Go to My420Tours.com/Edibles to view
their package options.
Since openly and publicly can indicate several places, such as
sidewalks, parks, restaurants, etc., this leaves very little choice
for those who wish to consume cannabis without reprimand. Residents
of Colorado have the right to smoke and consume in their own
privately owned homes, but that still leaves the many tourists with
the Colorado Cannabis Conundrum, with no legal place to smoke.
Though this issue certainly does not trump the groundbreaking news
of widespread cannabis acceptance, it is a concern that should be
moved to the forefront. We can buy all the marijuana we want, but
if there is nowhere safe and secure for us to smoke it, why
bother?
The Last 4 Presidents All Admitted to Smoking Weed
Barack ObamaHe grew up in Hawaii and true to island nature,
Obama has been very open with his own cannabis use in the past. He
was once quoted saying, I inhaled frequently. That was the
point.
Bill ClintonInfamously known for other controversy, Clinton
famously stated that he tried smoking marijuana but didnt inhale.
However, he has been known to bend the truth every now and
then.
George W. BushBush publicly refused to answer when asked if he
has smoked cannabis. He was later caught saying he refused to talk
about it, because I dont want some little kid doing what I
tried.
Jimmy CarterAlong with his efforts to legalize marijuana, its
rumored that Carter hosted many marijuana smoke filled events at
the White House. Most would assume Carter tried it at least once in
his life.
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Prep: 15 minsCook: 45 minsReady in: 1 hr
Instructions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer
butter slices on top of potatoes. Season with salt and black
pepper. Pour half-and-half evenly over potato mixture. Bake in
preheated oven until sauce has thickened and potatoes are tender,
45 to 60 minutes.
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NATHAN FOISYSTAFF EDITOR
Calvin Broadus, Jr., otherwise known as Snoop Dogg, announced
that he plans to raise and then invest $25 million for startups in
the booming cannabis industry. Snoop previously has invested in
companies such as web giant Reddit and the stock-trading service
Robinhood.
Tech Crunch reported that Snoops investment will not be directly
dealing with the cultivation and selling of cannabis, it will
include startup ventures and industry technology. We think Snoops
not just blowing smoke about his plans, he is known for his
expertise in this field thus, giving him the hands on knowledge for
successfully investing in this market. There are few people more
knowledgeable on the subject of cannabis.
It is encouraging to see leaders from a wide range of industries
enter the this booming market by investing and working together to
shift negative perspectives into financial boons and cultural
norms.
Now that cannabis has received its public spotlight, people are
lining up to invest and fund businesses in this industry, thus
giving it the chance it deserves in our society. Snoops investment
is another stepping stone that is helping cannabis and cannabis
companies gain the exposure and stability they need. One thing for
certain is that Snoop Dogg will certainly put his expertise on the
subject to good use.
Snoop to Raise $25 Million for Cannabis Related Startups
celeb pot newsKelly Clarkson admitted that she sees nothing
wrong with smoking marijuana.
I cannot understand the fact that controlled narcotic substances
and alcohol are legal and weed isnt, she said as part of Us Weeklys
25 Things You Dont Know About Me list.
How many people do you know who have died from weed? My point
exactly, she drove home.
Seth Rogen made headline news when The Hollywood Reporter broke
a story that Amy Pascal (former Sony chief) had to delay her office
move because Seths former office reeked so badly of weed. An
alleged internal memo went out stating that Pascal would move into
temporary offices until the odor was sufficiently eliminated.
While no one was available to comment at Sony, Rogen mocked the
rumors on Instagram, I dont know whats more irresponsible: that
they would print a story that is completely untrue, or that they
would refer to how pot smells as a stench.
Bethenny Frankel, star of the Real Housewives of New York City
and host of her own daytime talk show Bethenny, is adding cannabis
to her Skinnygirl empire. Known for Skinnygirl Cocktails, she plans
to launch her own edible line of Skinnygirl marijuana in Alaska,
Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.
It will be a specially engineered strain of pot designed to not
give you the munchies, an insider close to the Skinnygirl cocktails
creator, 44, told Us Weekly. She read about how profitable the
cannabis industry is and wants to get in on that.
Former Broncos tight end Nate Jackson, spoke out at a cannabis
conference in Denver this month publicly supporting cannabis. Nate
stated that he thinks the NFL should allow marijuana use so players
can treat the physical pain that comes with the job of being a
football player, without having to become reliant on opiate
painkillers.
Jackson testified that he avoided using opiate pharmaceutical
drugs as much as he could during his six-year career from
2003-2008. He chose to self-medicate with cannabis to avoid the
same fate of his fellow contemporaries, retired and addicted to
prescription drugs.
It kept my brain clean, Jackson said.
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2 tablespoons cannabutter2 tablespoons canna extra-virgin olive
oil1 large onion, chopped5 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and
cut into 1/4-inch cubes1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
Ingredients:2 pounds cooked corned beef, cubed2 tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leavessalt to taste
(optional)1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions: Melt cannabutter with the canna olive oil in a
large skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion just until it
begins to brown, about 8 minutes; stir in the potatoes and carrot,
and cook until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cubed corned beef, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Let the mixture cook until hash is crisp and browned, stirring
often, 10 to 15 more minutes.
*For quickest infusion method, try the Easy Butter Maker.
Instructions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a
cup or small bowl in the microwave. Stir at 15 second intervals
until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a
large bowl, and stir in the cannabutter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Stir in
the flour just until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared
dish and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven until the surface appears dry and the
sides are beginning to pull away from the edges of the pan, 20 to
25 minutes. The brownies may look more like cake and may jiggle
slightly in the center- this is normal. Remove from the oven and
cool in the pan set over a wire rack. To make the middle layer,
beat 1/2 cup of cannabutter with confectioners sugar in a large
bowl using an electric mixer. Add milk as needed to get a
spreadable consistency. Stir in the peppermint extract and green
food coloring. Spread this over the cooled pan of brownies.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips with the
cannabutter until melted. Stir every 20 seconds until chocolate is
smooth. Stir in vanilla and then pour over the chilled brownies and
quickly spread to cover the surface. Cool again until firm, about
10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
Ingredients:4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1 cup
cannabutter, softened2 cups white sugar3 eggs2 1/2 teaspoons
vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cannabutter, softened4 cups confectioners sugar2
tablespoons milk, or as needed1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract6
drops green food coloring1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips6
tablespoons cannabutter1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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Several years ago I was approached by a food entrepreneur, he
was getting ready to demo and sell his line of shelf stable
marijuana infused beverages at a Hemp festival. He wanted to make
sure that he had made the product properly and followed all the
sanitation guidelines. I looked at his bloated sealed bottles of
marijuana infused juice and asked him what his pH was and his
time/temperature thermal process. I got a blank stare in return.
The entrepreneur told me he figured the unknown amount of citric
acid he had added to his batch was enough to preserve it and make
it safe.
Having spent the last 18 years working in the food industry, I
can tell you that Food safety is the #1 priority by both food
manufacturers and government regulators. Our food supply is closely
monitored by the FDA, the USDA, as well as local and state health
departments. The laws are strict but they are there to protect us
from getting sick and protect our food from spoiling and going to
waste. Unfortunately, these federal agencies do not monitor the
production of marijuana infused food products and the food makers
have been left to figure out food safety for themselves. To the
novice, food safety usually just means washing your hands or
keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold. The creation of food
products, especially shelf-stable food products such as cookies,
candy and beef jerky is far more complex and involves understanding
how
to prevent pathogenic (deadly) bacteria from growing in our
food. The inhibition of pathogenic bacteria is directly connected
to the amount of sugar, salt, acid in the food as well as the
moisture level, pH and added preservatives. Understanding these
bacteria inhibitors is what allows us to have baked goods that last
for months, canned goods that last for years and pasteurized juices
that are good for several months in the refrigerator. The USDA and
FDA have guidelines on their website available to anyone for
review.
The amount of information needed to safely formulate food
products is overwhelming. Unless you understand food safety rules
and regulations it is important to proceed with caution and only
make food products that do not require refrigeration. Shelf stable
food products that never require refrigeration are referred to as
Non Potentially Hazardous Foods and includes items like brownies,
candy and chocolate. Since cakes, candy and cookies are for the
most part high in sugar and/or baked to a very dry state, they do
not support bacteria growth, which prefers lower sugar and high
moisture environments. In addition to only making safe non
perishable foods, developers should make sure that they properly
label their food product and try to follow the FDA labeling
guidelines as much as possible. At the minimum a Nutrition Facts
Panel should include:
Product Name Serving Size
Servings per Product MG THC per serving Calories Macronutrients
(Fats, Carbohydrate, Protein) Ingredients in descending order by
weight The official Allergens (Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Nuts
(Including Coconuts), Wheat, Peanuts, Soybeans should be clearly
stated on the package. Ingredients that some may be Sensitive to:
Sesame seeds, Mustard, Gluten.
Serving sizes are extremely important because it tells the
consumer how much of the food product they need to eat in order to
ingest the proper amount of THC medicine. Serving sizes should be
clearly stated by weight and not 1/4 of a bar because eyeballing
measurements is not the most accurate method.
Dont make claims like gluten free or Non-GMO unless the product
and ingredients have been tested by a third party laboratory and
have confirmed paper trails. Avoid making health claims that imply
the product can cure illness or has high amounts of certain
vitamins.
Marijuana-Infused food labels are not being monitored by federal
agencies but food makers should educate themselves and self
regulate by following as many FDA guidelines as possible because
those regulations will protect your customer from getting sick,
consuming allergens or being misled by incorrect claims and
statements.
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Following in the steps of Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and
Oregon, the District of Columbia defied threats from Congress, and
legalized the recreational use and possession of cannabis on
Thursday, March 5th, 2015, thus becoming the first territory east
of the Mississippi River to legalize marijuana.
Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser, who took office in January, said
it was her duty to implement the initiative city voters approved
overwhelmingly in November.
The new law went into effect despite last-minute maneuvers by
Republican leaders in Congress and threats that city leaders could
face prison time.
This is a major milestone on the road to ending marijuana
prohibition in the United States, said Robert Capecchi of the
Marijuana Policy Project, which advocates for legalization. If the
president can brew and drink beer in the White House, adults should
be allowed to grow and consume a less harmful substance in their
houses.
In DC, possession of up to 2 ounces of pot for use at home is
now legal, and people are also permitted to grow up to three mature
plants. Smoking marijuana in public remains illegal, as does buying
or selling the drug.
Two days prior to DCs initiative going through, Alaska also
implemented a voter initiative legalizing the private use, sharing
and cultivation of recreational pot, but lawmakers there wont
implement the next phase creating a regulated market where legal
marijuana can be sold and taxed until 2016 at least.
The Districts initiative was approved by 65 percent of the
voters in November 2014. The initiative only addressed personal
possession, not taxation or regulation. While DC leaders
acknowledge that Congress blocked any effort to implement a legal
marijuana market, they believe Congress acted too late to stop
legalization for private use.
Members of the Oversight Committee wrote a letter to Bowser,
warning that by spending money to change marijuana laws, District
officials would be violating the Anti-Deficiency Act, which
prohibits misappropriating federal funds. The Anti-Deficiency Act
was originally enacted in 1884, with major amendments occurring in
1950.
No one has ever been convicted or indicted, although city and
federal workers and agencies have been punished administratively
for violations. While conviction seems unlikely, the Oversight
Committee demanded to see all District documents detailing money
spent and time put in by city employees to implement the
initiative. However, it would be up to the Justice Department, not
Congress, to prosecute District officials.
Bullying the District of Columbia is not what his constituents
expect, nor do ours, Bowser said. We do disagree on a matter of
law. There are reasonable ways to resolve that without us
threatening him or he us.
Congress has not vetoed a specific city law in 25 years.
Instead, members often add language to critical pieces of federal
legislation to undo unfavorable city policies. The language on
cannabis was included in a spending bill President Barack Obama
signed to keep the government running.
Four days after DCs new policy took effect, a bipartisan group
of three Senators introduced a historic bill Tuesday that could end
the federal ban on medical marijuana, now legal in 23 states.
The plan sponsored by Republican Senator Rand Paul and
Democratic Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand would allow
patients, doctors and businesses in states that have already passed
medical marijuana laws to participate in those programs without
fear of federal prosecution, according to a statement the three
Senators released March 9th.
Doctors and patients deserve federal laws that are fair and
compassionate, and states should be able to set their own medical
marijuana policies without federal interference, said Sen.
Booker.
I am thankful to Senators Gillibrand and Paul as well as the
Drug Policy Alliance for their hard work on this common-sense bill
to make medical marijuana accessible to the millions of Americans
who could benefit from it.
The bill would reclassify cannabis as Schedule II or III,
completely declassifying the most medically beneficial low-THC
high-CBD strains, essentially ending the federal ban on marijuana.
This change alone would lift the current restrictions on studying
cannabis, because the government cannot federally fund research of
a Schedule I drug.
Beyond the rescheduling of the cannabis, it would open up full
banking access for marijuana businesses, and allow easier access
for war veterans to obtain medicinal cannabis. It would also get
the government out of doctor-patient relations and save taxpayer
money on medical dispensary raids.
Inclusive in the massive list of changes in the way marijuana is
treated legally, is ending federal raids and other forms of
interference towards state medical marijuana programs. Not all
states would have to adopt medical marijuana, unless voted in, but
it would protect the states that already have it in place.
Talking about reducing the role of government interference in
our personal lives and enhancing personal freedom and autonomy,
reducing government spending those are all conservative talking
points, Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project says.
This historic announcement of such legislation has many
legalization advocates applauding the senators efforts. But it isnt
actually the first of its kind to get introduced. Senate Bill
H.R.499 Ending Federal Prohibition on Marijuana Act of 2013 was
introduced in February of 2013. In December 2014, signaling this
major shift in drug policy, a provision buried deep within a 1,603
federal spending measure quietly ended the federal governments
prohibition on medical marijuana.
Marijuana has been sold and regulated in the United States as
early as 1860. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 placed a tax on the
sale of cannabis, causing the first man to go to jail in history
for cannabis, for not paying tax on a joint.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson both grew hemp. Ben
Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper and the Declaration of
Independence was drafted by Jefferson on hemp paper. From 1942-1957
the government encouraged farmers to grow hemp and issued tax
stamps for the cultivation of hemp fiber. As early as the 1600s, it
was mandatory for Colonies under the crown of the European
motherland to farm hemp.
As cannabis and hemp have been legal and illegal in the past
federally, it would appear that history is certain to repeat
itself. While there seems to be major light at the end of the
tunnel for our industry, the bill would still have to be voted into
effect by both houses of Congress.
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NATHAN FOISYSTAFF EDITOR
Marijuana supporters in Maine have filed an initiative to see
the recreational use of cannabis legalized on the 2016 ballot vote
in order to join the ranks of using cannabis without a prescription
along with the already legalized states of Colorado and Washington.
The 2014 positive ballot decisions for legalization in Alaska,
Oregon, and the District of Columbia have prompted the Maine
initiative.
Legalize Maine, the group leading the citizens initiative to
legalize the recreational use of marijuana, believes that
legalizing marijuana would greatly benefit its economy. Paul
McCarrier, the groups executive director, stated, The measure,
filed with the secretary of states office, would treat marijuana
like an agricultural product, encourage local farmers to grow it,
then tax its sale at 10 percent, helping buoy state and local
coffers.
To that end, Legalize Main recently announced the hiring of
Lynne Williams as Supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator for the
signature drive to place An Act to Legalize Marijuana on the 2016
ballot. Ms. Williams, an attorney in Bar Harbor, worked with
Legalize Maine in the drafting of the citizens initiative, and has
represented medical marijuana patients and caregivers for more than
a decade.
Legalize Maine wants to ensure that big businesses including
out-of-state players and wealthy individuals dont completely
dominate the industry. The groups ballot measure calls for devoting
40% of cultivation licenses in the state to small-scale farmers.
McCarrier said the goal is to create an infrastructure that
benefits Maine residents and independent businesses.
Portland, Maine has already legalized the recreational use of
marijuana. Director McCarrier stated; Whether people are against it
or for it in Maine, they just want to vote on it and put the issue
to bed. The ballot will also introduce ideas of smoking clubs,
which at present seems like a long shot for a positive outcome with
Main voters. The Marijuana Policy Project wishes to put similar
measures on the 2016 ballot for states such as California,
Massachusetts, Arizona, and Nevada. Maines primarily rural
environment would profit both financially and agriculturally from a
successful outcome. Dispensaries in Maine sold an estimated $16.2
million worth of medical cannabis last year, while the state
collected around $900,000 in taxes on those transactions, according
to the latest figures. The tax haul was about 40% more than 2013,
according to the Portland Press Herald translating to also 40% more
in earnings. Legalization would mean an exponential increase for
Mains coffers at a time when the State needs the fund more than
ever. Lets hope this is something that Maine voters will do well to
look into when the measure is put to ballot.
Maine Group Seeks Ballot Initiative to Legalize Recreational
Cannabis
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TYPE OF PRODUCTS: HolyGrail offers Vapor Products, Energy Chews
with CBD, Tinctures, Capsules, Salves, and More
STRAIN USED: Hemp / CBD
ORGANIC: Yes
VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes
All of our products come from legal commerical Hemp which is
available in all 50 States.
Instagram.com: @holygrailhookah
Facebook.com/HolyGrailVapes
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TYPE OF VAPORIZER: Custom T-6 mini atomizer 510 thread
CARTRIDGE SOLD SEPARATE: Yes
DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE: Re-Usable
STRAIN USED: Multiple Available - Sativa, Indica, Hybrid
MADE WITH: Concentrate
TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes
DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 1ml cartridge or 1ml syringe soon to have 1ml
disposable unit
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TYPE OF PRODUCTS: Infused Teas, Canna Coconut Oil, Topicals
STRAIN USED: Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, CBD
EDIBLES MADE WITH: CannaCoconut Oil
TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes
DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 5mg / gram
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: Yes
Available in Washington & Oregon
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