Omar Buddakey estimates he saves the equivalent of a paycheck each year by buying his weed on the black market © Robyn BECK / AFP Los Angeles (AFP) – Omar Buddakey emerges from a nondescript building in Los Angeles with a joint in his hand. Five years after cannabis was legalized in California, black market transactions like this one -- where no one pays any taxes, … [Read more...] about California’s cannabis black market thrives despite legalization
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The big winners in this year’s General Assembly: black market pot dealers
You know who the big winners in the recent General Assembly session were? Dope dealers. That’s a harsh and uncharitable view of things, but not necessarily an inaccurate one. For the second straight year since the General Assembly legalized the personal possession of marijuana, it failed to come up with a way to create a legal market to grow and sell the devil’s lettuce. That … [Read more...] about The big winners in this year’s General Assembly: black market pot dealers
Why Is Legal Weed So Darn Expensive?
Ah, legal cannabis. The answer to all of our problems, or so we thought. As more and more states and countries legalize the green stuff, one thing has become increasingly clear: legal cannabis is expensive. So, what gives? Well, for starters, legal cannabis businesses have to comply with a ton of regulations. And we mean a ton. From security requirements to packaging and … [Read more...] about Why Is Legal Weed So Darn Expensive?
Authorities Investigating “Dank” Cartridges As Possible Culprit In Vape-Related Illnesses
Hey Massachusetts, stop pushing your residents to the black market for Vape Cartridges!!! -Dabbin' Dad LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a widely known vape cartridge in the marijuana economy, but it’s not a licensed brand. And it’s got the kind of market buzz no legitimate company would want. The vape cartridges that go by the catchy, one-syllable name “Dank” _ a slang word for … [Read more...] about Authorities Investigating “Dank” Cartridges As Possible Culprit In Vape-Related Illnesses