Since 2016 medical marijuana has been made legal in North Dakota. It is still considered a misdemeanor crime in the state for recreational purposes, therefore we only recommend it for certified and prescribed medical use.
In the state of Minnesota, it is not currently legal to use marijuana recreationally, but since 2015, it has been made available for medical purposes. Ongoing efforts are being made to legalize the substance for recreational use.
Cannabis use in the state has been decriminalized, but is not legal. Medical use has been legalized since 2018, but has qualifying conditions which must be met based on a diagnosis from a certified medical provider in the state.
Since 2015 medical marijuana has been made legal in Illinois. As of January 2020, it will be considered to be legal to use recreational. Current use requires a prescription to obtain access to marijuana-related products.
While it is legal to consume marijuana and THC products in the state of Michigan, it is still important to understand the laws and ordinances of local areas to ensure you will not be arrested for possessing too much of the substance.
Since January 2019, residents with a qualifying medical condition can obtain access to medical marijuana. While there are ongoing legalization efforts, it is not currently legal to consume cannabis in the state for recreational purposes.
Arkansas made medical marijuana legal in 2016, but without a home grow statute. At this time it is still illegal to obtain, grow, or use marijuana-related products for recreational use within the state and possession can be a felony.
Cannabis use in the state has been decriminalized, but is not legal. Medical use has been legalized since 2018, but has qualifying conditions which must be met based on a diagnosis from a certified medical provider in the state.
Medical use of cannabis is currently legal in the state of Florida. However, recreational use is not legal. Florida currently has some of the strictly laws in regards to possession and distribution or marijuana and THC products.
Possession of cannabis in the state of Oklahoma is legal for medical purpose with a state-issued license for it. CBD products are completely legal, but recreational use of the cannabis is still illegal as a misdemeanor for now.
In May 2013, a medical marijuana bill was pass, establishing a medical program for those with medical conditions meeting certain criteria. It is still illegal in the state of Maryland to possess and consume for recreational purposes.
In the state of Delaware, it is currently legal to use marijuana for medical purposes depending on what type of illness has been identified. It is still not legal to use marijuana or THC products without a clear medical license.
Alaska was one of the first states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. It was available medically in 1998 and recreationally again after major public support in 2015. It is the second state allowing recreational use.
In the state of Arizona it is currently illegal to possess or consume marijuana products recreationally, but there are medical programs available. Enthusiasts are leading the charge to change the current status for recreational use.
Cannabis was made medically available in 1996 and has been made recreational available in 2016. It is one of the states forefront in the efforts to legalize the substance for medical and recreational use across the country.
The state of Colorado has different laws and regulations regarding marijuana for medical and recreational use. It was one of the first states to revolutionize the use of marijuana as a way to treat terminal and chronic diseases.
The current state of legislation in Hawaii allows for medical use of marijuana and THC, but recreational use is still punishable based on the amount possessed. It has become medically available since the creation of the program in 2015.
In the state of Minnesota, it is not currently legal to use marijuana recreationally, but since 2015, it has been made available for medical purposes. Ongoing efforts are being made to legalize the substance for recreational use.
Medical marijuana is legal within the state of Connecticut, but recreational use is still punishable by law. Possession is still a crime punishable by state law with differing misdemeanor or felony charges based on the amount.
While there have been several attempts to legalize recreational use in Rhode Island, there are currently only medical programs in the state. Medical marijuana has been available within state lines since 2006 for chronic symptoms.
While possession of trace amounts of marijuana has been decriminalized in the state, it is still illegal to use cannabis in Pennsylvania. Medical use, however, was legalized in 2016 depending on certain medical requirements.
In 1999, Maine legalized the use of marijuana-related products for medical purposes. The current legal status of recreational use is different in different parts of the state, so recreational use is not recommended for residents.
In May 2013, a medical marijuana bill was pass, establishing a medical program for those with medical conditions meeting certain criteria. It is still illegal in the state of Maryland to possess and consume for recreational purposes.
While in 2019 there have been efforts made to decriminalize cannabis, the efforts have not yet yielded results. It is currently legal to use marijuana for medical purposes with only non-smoking methods being provided to patients
Medical marijuana is legal within the state of Connecticut, but recreational use is still punishable by law. Possession is still a crime punishable by state law with differing misdemeanor or felony charges based on the amount.
In the state of Delaware, it is currently legal to use marijuana for medical purposes depending on what type of illness has been identified. It is still not legal to use marijuana or THC products without a clear medical license.
In the state of Massachusetts, recreational use was legalized in 2016, but different countries have different laws regarding distribution. Medical marijuana was made available state-wide since strong efforts in 2012.
Recreational use of marijuana and THC products is currently illegal, but it has been permitted for medical use. Governor Maggie Hassan signed legislation in 2013 enabling consumption for medical use, but growing is not permitted.
While in 2019 there have been efforts made to decriminalize cannabis, the efforts have not yet yielded results. It is currently legal to use marijuana for medical purposes with only non-smoking methods being provided to patients
Maine legalized medical use of cannabis in 1999 and made recreational use of cannabis legal in 2016. There are currently efforts to create programs to regulate the distribution of cannabis-related products for safety.
Both the marijuana and CBD industries have been growing exponentially over the past few years due to an increase in the legalization of cannabis products across the US and Canada. There has also been a slow but sure growth nation-wide acceptance and tolerance for the use of marijuana and CBD for medicinal purposes.
Each year we are seeing an up-tick in the amount of money that VCs and other investors are putting into the industry. Creative new start-ups are popping up everywhere and this is only the beginning. According to our data, the amount of money expected to be invested in cannabis-related ventures will be on a steady incline for the next ten years.
Not only are marijuana and CBD products being purchased by the handful by its target group: Millennials, but Baby Boomers are getting in on the action as well. We’re finding that more and more people are asking their doctors about what the best CBD products are to help manage their pain and chronic illness. Marijuana was considered a taboo just over a decade ago but over the past few years Americans are becoming more and more comfortable with the aspect of using marijuana either for recreational or medicinal purposes. Also, Gallup polls and online discussion boards are showing that all different types of people from all different walks of life are open to trying a cannabis product.
Many people prefer taking their marijuana or CBD through an edible form. Not only are edibles generally healthier (as they don’t require the user to take in any smoke or vapor) but they’re also more discreet, making them a favorite of Baby Boomers and business professionals. We’ve found that edible sales have been climbing steadily over the years and things are only looking up. Everyone is looking for the next best CBD oil. We’re confident that edible sales will increase over the next ten years and might even surpass traditional forms of selling marijuana in the future.
Marijuana and CBD vendors have consistently reported an increase in sales as new positive legislation on buying and selling cannabis products rolls out across the US. This is a perfect time for new, independent manufacturers to get in early on the cannabis space as new legislation continues to get introduced in certain states. We’re finding that the major manufacturers are reluctant to add marijuana products to their slate unless formal legalization is passed. This means that starting a new marijuana or CBD business could warrant some great rewards for those who’ve been thinking about starting their own cannabusiness.
Over the course of our research, we have found that the brands or vendors who consistently get high ratings are not only providing the best CBD products or marijuana products out there, but will also tend to create an easy and enjoyable customer experience. When a customer feels like they’ve been taken care of and the product performs above and beyond their expectations, they are much more likely to leave a positive review.
Although we’ve found that in a lot of cases, a negative experience will be more likely to push a customer to type out a review than a positive experience will, an enjoyable customer service experience will tend to be a good enough reason to get a customer to share their review with the world.
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