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2016 Presidential Candidates Views on Marijuana Legalization
2016 Presidential Candidates Views on Marijuana Legalization
With the current presidential candidates dwindling down in numbers, we here at The Greenery in Durango, Colorado have to wonder what changes could affect our recreational marijuana dispensary with the general election right around the corner.
Let’s take a look at the three candidates who are still in the race to see where they stand on the legalization of marijuana:
Donald Trump (R)
He could be one of the most interesting candidates to run for president of the United States to date. Trump’s view on the legalization of marijuana has changed just a few times:
Back in 1990 at a speech in Miami, Florida he once said “We’re losing badly on the war on drugs. You have to legalize drugs to win that war. You have to take the profit away from these drug czars.” – Sarasota Herald- Tribune April 14, 1990.
At the Conservative Political Action Conference in June 2015 in discussing the legalization of marijuana, Trump stated “I say it’s bad. Medical marijuana is another thing, but I think it’s bad, and I feel strongly about it,” further stating “[T]hey have got a lot of problems going on right now in Colorado. Some big problems.” – Washington Post, June, 2015
More recently Trump expressed his opinion of medical marijuana legalization versus recreational marijuana legalization. After Nevada legalized medical marijuana in October 2015, Trump was speaking at a rally outside of Reno and stated “Marijuana is such a big thing… I think medical should happen – right? Don’t we agree? I think so. And then I really believe we should leave it up to the states.” – Washington Post, October 29, 2015
So where does Trump stand? On the Bill O’Reilly show in February 2016 when asked about his position on marijuana legalization in Colorado: “I would, I would really want to think about that one Bill because in some ways, I think it’s good and in other ways, it’s bad.” – Bill O’Reilly show, February 10, 2016
All in all, it seems Trump supports each state’s right to vote on medical marijuana, but as far recreational use and legalization goes, it’s hard to tell officially where Trump stands.
Thus, we at The Greenery agree with the Marijuana Policy Project and give him a C+ rating for his views on the legalization of marijuana.
Hillary Clinton (D)
Hillary Clinton has a more solid stance, but will not firmly state whether she supports or opposes marijuana legalization. She does believe marijuana needs to be dropped from a Federal Schedule I Drug to a Schedule II so it can be further researched. – Claflin University on Nov. 7, 2015
Hillary historically indicated that she wants to take the “wait and see” approach to the legalization of marijuana. She once stated: “I’m a big believer in acquiring evidence, and I think we should see what kind of results we get, both from medical marijuana and from recreational marijuana, before we make any far-reaching conclusions…We need more studies. We need more evidence. And then we can proceed.” – CNN Politics, October 16, 2014
When recently ask if she has taken a stance on marijuana legalization, Hillary responded “No. I think that we have the opportunity through the states that are pursuing recreational marijuana to find out a lot more than we know today. I do support the use of medical marijuana, and I think even there we need to do a lot more research so that we know exactly how we’re going to help people for whom medical marijuana provides relief.” – 2016 Democratic Presidential Debate, October 13, 2015
In addition, Hillary indicated her support for Colorado and said: “I really believe it’s important that states like Colorado lead the way, so that we can learn what works and what doesn’t work. And I would certainly not want the federal government to interfere with the legal decision made by the people of Colorado, and enforced by your elected officials, as to how you should be conducting this business that you have approved.” – MSNBC, October 14, 2015
While Hillary doesn’t seem to have committed to a particular stance on the legalization of marijuana, she has recently said that she supports states moving toward medical marijuana and moving toward legalizing it for recreational use. – Jimmy Kimmel Live, March 24, 2016.
Hillary’s support for the state of Colorado’s legalization of marijuana is a positive sign despite her failure to take an official stance on the legalization of marijuana at the federal level.
We again agree with the Marijuana Policy Project’s rating of a B for Hillary as it relates to her viewpoints on the legalization of marijuana.
Bernie Sanders (D)
Bernie’s has “burned” before: the politician admitted that he tried marijuana twice in his life, ultimately deciding it wasn’t for him. – Washington Post, June 2, 2015
As of now, Bernie Sanders supports each state’s decision to legalize marijuana medical and recreational marijuana use. With that, he also supports federal legalization of marijuana in addition to lifting the federal prohibition, allowing states to decide whether to legalize. This would also allow marijuana businesses and entrepreneurs to have access to the banking system. – Vice News, October 29, 2015
Bernie is also proclaimed to be a co-sponsor for the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2015, which provides a safe harbor for financial institutions providing depository services to legitimate marijuana businesses. – US Congress, July 9, 2015
Check out Bernie’s website for further information on his stance regarding the marijuana legalization and the war on drugs.
Given Bernie’s consistent stance on the legalization of marijuana for both recreational and medical use, Bernie gets an A rating from The Greenery when it comes to his views on this issue.
The Greenery Announces New & Improved Daily Deals!
The Greenery in Durango, CO Announces New & Improved Daily Deals for Recreational Marijuana!
We have received great feedback from our recreational dispensary customers on The Greenery’s Daily Deals, including that Monday’s in Colorado aren’t so miserable! In response to that feedback and to show gratitude to our amazing customers, starting May 19, 2016, our daily Thursday special will change to Thankful Thursday – Get 15% off ANY one item of your choice!
In addition, while Monday’s special remains the same, we have revamped it with a new name to reflect the attitude of our customers … Marvelous Monday. The rest of our awesome Daily Deals for the purchase of recreational marijuana remain the same. Take a look at the following discounts available on flower and retail marijuana product so you can get the best deal on what you like to buy!
MARVELOUS MONDAY: Buy one gram, get the second gram 50% off
FAT TUESDAY: Get 15% off edibles, (including drinks)
WAXY WEDNESDAY: Get 15% off THC concentrates, including marijuana wax, THC shatter, hash & cannabis oils
THANKFUL THURSDAY: Get 15% off ANY one item of your choice
HAZY FRIDAY: Spend $50 and get a pre-rolled joint for $1.00
OTHER DISCOUNTS OFFERED: Colorado Medical cardholders & U.S. Veterans get 20% off every day*
LOYALTY PROGRAM: We appreciate our loyal customers, so make sure to get a Loyalty Card next time you come in!
The Loyalty Program works as follows:
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10th gram is $4.20
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10th 1/8 is $10
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10th joint is $1.00
The Greenery is also proud to announce a new Loyalty Program for our THC edible lovers!
The program works as follows:
For every $20 you spend on edibles, you receive a stamp. Your 10th stamp can be redeemed for 50% off any edible of your choosing.
If you have any feedback on our marijuana dispensary or our Daily Deals for retail marijuana or retail marijuana products, please contact us at info@durangogreenery.com or ask one of our ninja budtenders next time you stop by.
Thanks for your business!
The Greenery
Proud to serve Durango, Bayfield and the surrounding communities in La Plata County – the heart of Southwest Colorado!
*Offer valid with proof of unexpired Medical Card and Veteran status.
Budtender Q&A : Meet Chris
Budtender Q&A: Meet Chris
The Greenery in Durango, Colorado has built a great relationship with our community in Southwest Colorado over the last year – all thanks to our amazing budtenders! You know they are awesome at their budtender jobs, but we thought you might want to know a little more about what else they do.
This month, we are featuring our budtender, Chris:
Job title:
Operations & Marijuana Cultivation Manager
Essentially, when I’m not budtending, I manage aspects of the cultivation process like staying compliant with state and local laws, re-ordering, inventory control and things of that nature.
Hometown:
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Home of the Razorbacks/Walmart<(no one’s a fan).
Where the streets overflow with microbreweries, and the valleys hold hidden treasures.
When did you move to Durango, CO & why?
February 13th of 2015.
Everyone needs a change of scenery. I was looking for a town to move to for a couple years, I almost ended up in Bend, Oregon. But right before I moved, my friend from back home who attends the Fort Lewis College asked me to move in with her. So I packed all my stuff in my car and trailer, drove for a couple days and ended up here.
What do you do for fun (hobbies)?
Hike, canoe, climb, ski, try to play an instrument – the same stuff everyone else does in this town. However, I dabble in stained glass quite a bit and I can juggle fairly well.
What is your favorite part of Durango?
Well, it’s not in Durango, but it’s close to my house…kind of. Out the Vallecito Lake trail, maybe a mile back, you can turn off the trail and find a beautiful overlook that has a mountain behind you and the lake in front. It’s pretty sweet!
What are your favorite cannabis strains?
Durban Poison is one of my favorites lately it’s just tasty and stimulating. But, Snow Dog is a strain we had that I can’t get enough of. It’s a solid hybrid strain that has dense buds and a sweet, fruity smell. Great strain all around!
What is the best part of your dispensary job?
Well, my coworkers first. I think this is the first job I’ve had that hasn’t had any crazy drama going on at work and it’s pretty great. We all get along really well!
The other thing about this job is that there’s always an exciting new challenge around the corner.
Anything else you’d like to share about yourself?
Fun fact: When I still lived in Fayetteville, my friend Shannon started a GOGO dancing troupe. We had a group of about 10 girls and guys that would make costumes, dress up and go dancing on weekends. So I did that for a couple summers. It was great fun!
Also, I’ve lost a couple fingers on my right hand, but if you ask me how, I generally just make up a story.
A Big Grin for Legal Marijuana in Colorado
March 25, 2016
If you listened hard enough, you could hear the collective sigh of relief throughout Colorado’s legal marijuana industry when the Supreme Court’s decision to deny hearing the Oklahoma/Nebraska v. Colorado lawsuit hit the news.
Flashback to December 2014 –
Oklahoma and Nebraska filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Supreme Court against Colorado. In their original complaint, the two states argued that marijuana purchased in Colorado flows into neighboring states, such as Nebraska and Oklahoma, undermining those states’ own marijuana bans, draining their treasuries, and placing stress on their criminal justice systems.
Oklahoma and Nebraska requested the Court to determine that Amendment 64 of the Colorado Constitution be preempted by federal law, thus making Amendment 64 unconstitutional and unenforceable. In other words, the states wanted to make the recreational use of marijuana illegal in Colorado again.
But the problem is, it’s not just Colorado who legalized recreational use of marijuana – so hearing this case may have just been the beginning.
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the District of Columbia have all legalized marijuana for recreational purposes. Also, 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized some form of access to medical marijuana.
In addition to states trending more toward the legalizing of marijuana, in August 2013, the Department of Justice stated it would not interfere in states that choose to regulate marijuana.
Flashforward to February 2016 –
As the Supreme Court was about to discuss this important case, Justice Scalia unexpectly passed away, throwing everyone into speculation on the new timeframe of the decision.
But after a brief delay, the 6-2 decision to deny the states’ request to hear the case was announced the week of March 21, 2016. Which brings us to our collective *sigh*.
Colorado’s legal recreational marijuana dispensaries have a lot of challenges ahead, but with the string of losses in court for those challenging these laws, the future is looking brighter!
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Budtender Q&A : Meet Melissa
Budtender Q&A: Meet Melissa
The Greenery built a great relationship with our community over the last (almost) year – all thanks to our amazing budtenders. You know they are awesome at their jobs, but we thought you might want to know a little more. This month, we are featuring one of our first budtenders, Melissa:
Job title:
Vendor & Community Relations Manager
Photo source: http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20150707/
NEWS01/150709684/0/20121017/Cashing-in-on-marijuana-sales
Hometown:
Denver metro area – Arvada
When did you move to Durango & why?
I moved here in the Fall of 2004 to attend Fort Lewis College. After graduating in 2008 and doing the Durango-Tango, I found a job that allowed me to afford to live in Durango.
What do you do for fun (hobbies)?
The usual things Durangatangs do in their spare time:
Snowboarding, hiking, camping, SUP boarding, wakeboarding (when I can find friends with a boat), gardening, cooking, and finding excuses to dress up in costumes.
What is your favorite part of Durango?
My favorite part of Durango (physically) is the Lion’s Den looking over town with snow-capped peaks in the distance. Otherwise, I love the community and the laid-back lifestyle Durango has to offer.
What are your favorite cannabis strains?
I’m more of an Indica/Hybrid girl. Lately I have been enjoying Space Cream, Cheese and Grape Ape is always a good go-to.
What other ways you like to consume marijuana?
I like to eat an edible or two when I get off work.
I love the lollipops we carry, and lately have been putting infused sugar cubes into my tea or coffee.
What is the best part of your job?
There are two aspects that make my job so pleasant:
1) We have a little family here at The Greenery, so I get to work with friends and people I enjoy.
2) The majority of our customers are always in a good mood and if they’re not, we’re here to make their day better.
Anything else you’d like to share about yourself?
Um, random fact: To make extra money in college I did nude modeling for a sculpture class at Fort Lewis Art Department.
Vote for The Greenery for “Best of the Rockies 2016”!
Help The Greenery win 2016’s “Best Dispensary of the Rockies”!
Elevation Outdoors Magazine is on a mission to find out the best dispensary in the Rockies and The Greenery has been nominated!
We are competing against four other dispensaries in other areas of Colorado, so let’s get a win big for Durango!
You can vote daily until February 3 – Every vote helps!
Vote here >> http://www.elevationoutdoors.com/poll/dispensary/
A New Year Means New Rules for Colorado Marijuana Sales Limits
With an amazingly successful 2015, Colorado remains a leader in the recreational marijuana industry. And with that success and leadership comes “tweaking” a few regulations, of course.
In 2016, watch out for some big “tweaks” affecting edible retail marijuana products in Colorado. Changes were supposed to take effect on January 1, 2016, but due to Bulletin 15-12, changes will not take effect until later in the year. Here’s what you need to know:
As of October 1, 2016, limits on the amount of edibles and concentrates that you can buy in a single sales transaction will be redefined.
Don’t worry, the current limits on flower (bud) purchases will remain unchanged. But the current sales limits on edibles and concentrates will change drastically in 2016, as you can see in the tables below:
FLOWER LIMITS
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MARIJUANA FLOWER SALES LIMITS
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Colorado Residents |
28g (1 ounce) |
Non-Colorado Residents |
7g (1/4 ounce) |
CONCENTRATES LIMITS
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CURRENT SALES LIMITS
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NEW SALES LIMITS
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Colorado Residents |
28g |
8g |
Non-Colorado Residents |
7g |
2g |
EDIBLES LIMITS
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CURRENT SALES LIMITS |
NEW SALES LIMITS
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Colorado Residents |
28,000mg THC
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800mg THC
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Non-Colorado Residents |
7,000mg THC
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200mg THC
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* The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division defines a “single serving edible” as a marijuana product unit for sale to consumers containing no more than 10mg of active THC.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These changes only impact retail sales, not possession.
Before these new regulations take effect, customers can mix and match (flower, edibles, concentrate), as long as the total equals 7 grams or less for a non-resident or 28 grams or less for a Colorado resident. Well, as of October 1, 2016, it won’t be so simple. Basically, the new calculation will be this:
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1oz of Retail Marijuana Flower = 8g of Retail Marijuana Concentrate
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1oz of Retail Marijuana Flower = 800mg of Retail Marijuana Edible Products
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¼ oz of Retail Marijuana Flower = 2g of Retail Marijuana Concentrate
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¼ oz of Retail Marijuana Flower = 200mg of Retail Marijuana Edible Products
Example: As of October 1, 2016, if a non-Colorado resident customer wants to buy one 100mg chocolate bar, they will only be able to purchase 1 gram of concentrate OR 3.5 grams of flower in the same transaction.
While the marijuana industry is very progressive in the state of Colorado, selling combinations of marijuana products under these new regulations might be a little tricky at first for both the customers and the budtenders – so make sure to be patient!
Even more major changes are coming for the edibles market later in 2016, so we will do our best to keep you up to date as new regulations take effect. In the meantime, Happy New Year!
The full regulations can be found on page 64-65 of the PDF in this link: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/1%20CCR%20212-2_Retail.pdf
The 2016 deadline extension bulletin can be found at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/15-12_IB-Equivalencies%26US.pdf
How to Have a Smokin’ Holiday Season
Well, it’s finally here – The Holiday Season. At The Greenery, we believe it’s our responsibility to keep you as happy and informed as possible through this social season! We came up with a quick list to help you make it through to 2016, nice and smooth:
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BE COURTEOUS
Let’s face it. Not everyone likes the smell of marijuana. Thankfully, there are now other ways to consume cannabis. Obviously edibles come to mind, but another easy alternative is the vape pen. They are inexpensive, easy to dose, mostly odorless and are usually strain-specific. The most popular brand is O.PenVape, but there are many others that may suit your taste, like Sweet CO2 cartridges or Dixie disposable vape pens. Give one a try and it might change your world!
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BE UNIQUE
Surprise your loved ones with something a little different this year! Therapeutic products like Mary Jane’s hash bath, salve and body lotion are perfect for anyone in need of some pampering. Or, if you are looking for some fun THC stocking stuffers, you can’t go wrong with lip bong, suckers, treats and tincture drops.
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BE ADVENTUROUS
So, this historic year is almost over. Did you try anything new? With all of the new types of cannabis products out there, it’s hard to know what to try. Some people just want their flower and have no desire to try something new. But if you want to treat yourself to an intense buzz, try out a little hash, wax or shatter and enjoy a nice little kick for the holidays!
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BE FUN
What are the holidays without some fun gifts? There are a lot of gift lists online, so to save you some time, we have pinned a variety of MJ gift ideas. From fashion to gadgets, you’ll be sure to find something perfect! Of course, if you prefer to shop local, don’t forget to browse The Greenery’s selection of bubblers, dab accessories, papers, pipes and apparel!
Whatever you do to celebrate this Holiday Season – BE SAFE!
Welcome to our new blog!
In the coming weeks, staff at The Greenery will be blogging on a variety of recreational marijuana topics. The goal of our blog is to keep friends and customers entertained and informed about this budding new industry.
We will highlight marijuana news, explore new products and feature local happenings. You will also get an “inside look” at The Greenery, learn more about our ninja budtenders and keep up with our progress in 2016.
The Greenery is excited to engage with our amazing community of Durango, CO, and beyond. If you have any topics that you would like us to explore, please feel free to comment below, or submit ideas to info@durangogreenery.com.
Until then – Happy Holidays!