Whether you are a cannabis newbie or a bonafide connoisseur, it’s important to know where your weed is coming from. In our roundup of the 3 reasons you should always buy from a legal retailer, we discuss the important details that should factor into where you make your cannabis purchases

#1 – Health & Safety

Clocking in at #1 is the health and safety factor. When cannabis went recreational in California in 2018, lawmakers worked to implement protocols for consumer safety. By purchasing from a legal retailer, you can rest assured that your cannabis has been tracked from “seed-to-sale” and undergone extensive third-party laboratory testing that confirms that the labeling is correct and that the product is free from harmful contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals. (1)

#2 – Curated Products & Staff Knowledge

The buying teams at licensed retailers carefully select the industry’s best products in a diverse range of price points. By shopping with a trusted retailer, you can take out the overwhelming guesswork and instead rely on their curatorial sensibility. (2) Additionally, budtenders offer friendly expertise in selecting the right product for your needs so don’t be shy, ask away!

#3 – Puts Money Back Into The Community

In California, taxes collected from legal cannabis sales create new, vital revenue streams that fund important community projects. From assisting mothers in need in Santa Cruz County to shelters and supplies for the unhoused in Monterey County, this is just the beginning of what you can support with your legal cannabis purchases. As the market matures and sales increase, long-term projects like university research & social equity programs will also receive funding. (3)

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References:

(1) https://acslabcannabis.com/blog/education/how-to-read-a-coa-and-why-its-so-important/

(2) https://ibudtender.com/news/interview-with-a-dispensary-buyer-at-hi-fidelity-in-berkeley/

(3) https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/25/where-does-californias-cannabis-tax-money-go/