How does Colorado's marijuana market work?

The 64^th Amendment, the measure of which was approved by the 55% voters in 2012, laid certain parameters for Colorado’s marijuana regime. These parameters included maximum tax rates along with the rights of many cities and countries to exclude these pot shops from their jurisdictions. Unlike many other states, the system of medical marijuana in Colorado is very well regulated. So, the question arises, how does this market operate? Are there still any barriers to it’s working and so on.

Marijuana Regulation in Colorado

Until October, 2014, only licensed medical outlets that were maintained in good standing condition are allowed to serve recreational customers. This is one main reason that many shops that opened in January have names such as Citi-Med, Medicine Man, etc. The vertical integration system of Colorado, according to which retailers are supposed to plant majority of the substance they sell. This further makes monitoring much easier for the state.

Major Challenges Faced by Marijuana Collectives and Retailers

The current market faces major challenge of setting the correct price for the product. As analyst Mark Kleiman states, the “Goldilocks point”- if one quotes a low price of the product, they are indirectly encouraging excessive consumption of the product, plus the chances of out-of-state exports are also higher. And, if you are quoting a high price for the product, then perhaps you are giving space to illicit marijuana dealers.

Guidelines for Marijuana Use in Colorado

The use of marijuana for medical purposes is only allowed for those who are aged 21 and above. They can legally buy or possess and make use of marijuana in the state of Colorado. However, they can consume the product only in private property, that too with the consent of the property owner. They are definitely not allowed to transfer it, under any given circumstance across any state lines. Residents are allowed to buy about an ounce of marijuana at one time and out-of-state people are allowed to buy about a quarter-ounce. Local residents can also grow maximum of 6 plants of the product at home and give away (not sell) the proceeds.

 

What’s the Overall Prevailing Situation

Though implementing the guidelines set will be pretty hard, officials of Colorado are required to work extensively in order to satisfy the Federal government laws. The use of Marijuana remains illegal according to the 1970 Controlled Substances Act and as such the feds have been very keen to crack down few marijuana operations in the recent years.

In August, the deputy Attorney General also issued a memo stating that the Federal Government is open to allow any experiments in the state of Colorado and also Washington only till the time these experiments do not impede the eight “enforcement priorities”, which prohibits illegal distribution of marijuana to minors; and even to the other states.

 

What Makes Malana Cream the best Hashish in the World?

The tremendously high oil content of the Malana Cream accounts for it to be one of the most expensive and best hashish in the cannabis menu at Amsterdam. Even cannabis dealers in New Delhi quote very high prices for their products claiming Malana Cream to be fetched directly from Malana.

Malana Cream - Product Description

This very famous North Indian charas variety that blooms on the soaring sun-drenched crest points in and around the quaint village of Malana that lies between the valleys of Parvati and Kullu, located at the heights of 2500 to 3000 meters.

Malana Cream is a hardy strain accompanied by very exquisite aromatic resins. The intensely aromatic flowering tips of Malana Creams gleam with fine outgrowths or trichomes. The plant grows to a height of about 4 meters and is prolifically and vigorously productive.

Malana Cream Overview

The superior Malana Cream comprises of one of the best and premium hand-rubbed charas present throughout the world. It offers a match for fine Nepalese, with its euphoric high head and balanced Sativa offering thorough physical relaxation.

Effects of Malana Cream

Malana Cream is produced form the charas plant with intense care. It is then quite easily and softly moulded by warm hands. It offers an aroma of reminiscent of an overripe fruit, malt and mango blended with the mixture of scents that bear similarity with the sweet-sticky traditional Indian milk confectionary.

A moderate consumption of this strain leads to the production of intensely bright cerebral buzz that is giddy and very sociable. A larger consumption of the same produces a strong and mind altering almost psychedelic effect. It is this variety of marijuana that produces the Champagne of the marijuana resin market.

Suitable Conditions for Growth of Malana Cream Strain

As the strain is well adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of the Himalayas, it therefore bears a very strong resistance to wind, rain and cold. A fairly good ratio of plants also possess an early finishing time. This accounts for Malana strain to easily adapt to outdoor conditions of the northern regions. 

As the Malana strain offers a special high, it also offers some exceptional medicinal potential. It should also be fairly easy to find the plants containing CBD in this gene pool. Approximately one quarter of plants show high CBD and low THC chemo types and the other half being roughly mixed with a 1:1 ration of CBD: THC. Similar to other Himalayan marijuana strains, Malana also has a history of its medicinal uses.  

Features of Malana Cream

Genetics: Pure Himalayan Charas Plant

Regional Harvest: Late September to Late October 
Height: 3-5 meter
Aroma: Sweet, fruity, citrus, hash and malty 
Grow Type: Outdoors and Greenhouse

Top 5 Green and Greener Grow- Medibles in Michigan

America, being the first country to accept and propagate marijuana for medical use has witnessed a sale estimate of $1.5 dollars annually. Among the eight states in America where marijuana is legal for medical terms, Michigan is coming up with some astonishing medical recommendations in this biomedical field.

Green and Greener Grow Collective (non-profit) transformed the edible food products with marijuana to medibles.  These marijuana finished food products are easily consumable by the patients and are quite effective. Moreover, patients can get these medibles in different forms and flavors. These medibles are prepared with natural food products and are safe for consumption and are a good alternative for non smokers. Some of the most common medicles that one can have in Michigan are listed below. 

Chocolate Rice Crispy Treat

Suggested as a great smoking alternate, chocolate rice crispy treat is prepared from food ingredients like rice cereal, marshmallow cream and lots of chocolate. However, the medical prescriptions for patients can vary; a single dose can serve up to 1.5 grams. With the mouth-watering chocolates juicing and the crispy taste of the delicious desert ticking the taste buds, the medible is quite effective as a muscle relaxant.

Fruit Crispy treat

This medible is a real good way of controlling the marijuana dosage and is preferred for appetite stimulation. Made up with mouthwatering food ingredients like fruit loops, marshmallow cream and rice cereal, the medible provides a dosage of 1.5 gram in a single serve. As a result patients are advised to take small doses in breaks, so that the medible can complete a full therapy cycle. 

Billy Goat Bar:
 

Better known as the good smoking alternative, Billy goat bar is made with natural food products and is really effective for pain relief. Whole grains, sugar, rice wheat gluten, freeze dried strawberries, sesame, soy, whole wheat, and cannabutter make a single serving of 1gram. Depending up on the prescriptions for patients, the dosage can be varied. 

Rice Crispy Treat

These medibles are mostly prescribed to patients who want to have the medicinal benefit of marijuana without smoking it. Mainly having natural food ingredients like rice crispy cereal, and marshmallow cream, making a single serve with a dose of 1gram. With a satisfying delicious taste, these medibles act as valuable medicines for appetite stimulation and muscle relaxant. 


Chewy Bud Brownie

A twisted version of the brownie with cannabis, chewy bud brownie is a suggested choice for smokers as well as the non-smokers. Made of high quality ingredients like sugar, flour, cannabutter, cocoas, corn starch and soybean, the single serves a dosage of 1.5 gram. With a controlled dosage patients have shown effective results over other medical treatments.

Have medibles is a great option for medible consumption by non-smokers, and people’s whose lungs aren’t strong enough to consumer to smoke or cough it out. Healthier, they are readily accepted by patients of all age groups.