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GREAT RELIEF Even though Washington’s recreational cannabis system is doing well, some patients with medical needs feel left out in terms of price and access to products that can help their pain but not get them high. This year, Satori stores statewide recently launched a variety of programs to better meet the needs of authorized patients, including monthly events that are enjoyable and educational.

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Words of Wisdom Dare to dream about growing (AND SEND A friend recently asked how he could start growing cannabis. He’s ready to make a career shift and has heard good stuff about all the big money to be made in the Green Rush. Growing pot legally sounds awesome. How hard can it be? Um … uh … er … True, getting into growing today requires a different conversation than you may have had 10 years ago. Then, you had to worry about possible law enforcement action so it was important to throw in certain disclaimers. “If one wanted to do this, which would be illegal, one could maybe consider …. ” Friends don’t contribute to other friends getting into legal trouble, right? Today, there are different reasons for hesitating before answering this question, but it still mainly come down to not wanting your friends getting in ﬁnancial trouble. There’s a different sort of paranoia at play: Instead of worrying about authorities discovering your grow and seizing your assets, perils can come within the system, including a messy computer system, all sorts of fees and rules, and mixed support from local government around the state.

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of regulation to come around the corner, heading straight for them. No wonder there are plenty of ﬁre sales (ha!) because people have had enough and want out, sometimes leaving behind their equipment, employees and customers. Shop owners are sympathetic; since they rely on growers to provide quality products for thei customers. But they can’t meet with everyone, and shops don’t have the shelf space for everyone either. So what do I tell my friend ready to jump on what he sees as a super deal? It’s hard to say “don’t do it” to someone’s dream, but I do advise anyone going into this industry to make sure their eyes are open and they’re fully aware of current market conditions. They also need to be willing to work hard, and perhaps bring in new ideas to improve the process or product. Any other suggestions for those wanting to enter the industry now? One place you can learn more about the cannabis industry is at the ﬁrst-ever

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r. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal is one of many physicians who recently founded the Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute in Seattle in 2018.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and chair-elect of the Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He has other professional accolades including membership in the New York Academy of Medicine and the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research.

He and other colleagues are now looking at not only the potential beneﬁts of cannabis as a tool for pain relief, but if cannabis can be a recognized method to help with opioid addiction. “(The institute) is a dream come true,” Aggarwal said. AIMS, which opened in late 2018, was created to bring the latest in science to patients especially where cannabis is concerned. While the staff doesn’t track the use of cannabis to wean addicts off of other substances, he said there is robust evidence pointing at a connection to opioids.

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For instance, Vancouver, British Columbia, has had an opioid problem for some time, but a report in 2018 said a spike in fatal overdoses, often involving fentanyl, has led to a decline in the area’s life expectancy. More than 8,000 Canadians have died from opioid related overdoses since the beginning of 2016, mostly men ages 20 to 59. Former B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake, who oversaw a public health emergency due to the fentanyl crisis, has urged more research on the effects of marijuana on opioid addiction. Lake, now vice president of a medical marijuana company, said there is evidence that marijuana can help people with addictions reduce their use of hard drugs and ease the pain of withdrawal. Aggarwal said that street addicts in Vancouver have beneﬁted from cannabis, which was supplied to them through a program approved by the health minister. With marijuana now legal in Canada, further research would not be hindered. Another Canadian study, published last year in the International Journal of Drug Policy, surveyed 271 medical cannabis patients. It found that 63 percent of the patients used cannabis instead of prescription drugs and 30 percent used it as a substitute for opiates. A 2014 study in the Journal of American Medical Association of Internal Medicine concluded that

states where medical cannabis was legal had an opioid death rate that was 25 percent lower than states where pot was illegal. Aggarwal also cited an experiment at the University of Sydney, wherein rats were given methamphetamine. Thirty-two male rats with implanted

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Aggarwal said this underscores the paradigm that CBDs can reduce the desire for opioids. Last year, Maryland state lawmakers asked medical marijuana regulators to look at whether or not cannabis could be an effective treatment for addiction to heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone. The answer was “not really,” but the answer was more due to existing federal policy and legal restrictions rather than possible medical benefits. Because cannabis is still federally scheduled as a highly controlled substance, U.S. research is difficult to conduct. However, Canadian studies have found “mounting anecdotal evidence” that cannabis “may offer an effective tool for lowering” opioid cravings and be beneficial for withdrawal symptoms including nausea, diarrhea, muscle spasms, insomnia and anxiety. Additionally cannabis may be less risky than opiate-based medications that can be deadly.

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CANNATANK420 returns for second larger year By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

ashington’s legal cannabis industry has some great things going for it, including quality plants and products, and lots of creative people growing and selling them. But this also creates a big challenge observed by the industry: too many producers/processors and not enough stores. (Over 1,400 growers to 500 stores, for those who are counting.) That’s part of the reason Dennis Turner and his partners started Cannatank 420 last year. They hoped the farm-to-

retailer expo in Spokane would serve as an easy and useful way to get both groups to conduct business together, and have fun in the process. This year, Cannatank420 returns April 6-7 to the Spokane Convention Center with nearly three times as many exhibitors as last year, plus new features like the ﬁrst-ever Canna Cup Awards, an auction, seminars, live music, a VIP event, local and national comedians, and an after-party for vendors at the Glover Mansion. “This event is a great return on investment for retailers and producers/processors,” said Turner. “We play the role of a middleman in bringing everyone together.” Last year, there were about 70 booths, mostly Eastern Washington businesses. This year, Turner said about 200 exhibitors will be coming from all around the state. In addition to having a presence on the showroom ﬂoor, retailers and growers can schedule private meetings to discuss possible sales or introduce themselves to each other. The timing is perfect, since most stores are starting to make plans and make orders for 4/20, a day of high consumer demand.

Turner, who also owns the Lucid stores in Cheney and north Spokane, said the auction will be especially exciting. Planners have hired a professional auctioneer, who will be selling anything that people put up for sale. This can include ﬂower, processing equipment, glass and even marketing materials.

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Bidding on something could be a perfect opportunity for a retailer to get a great deal and perhaps help out a struggling grower who may have a hard time ﬁnding buyers. “Maybe a buyer can get to know a new grower by bidding on 50 pounds of their ﬂower,” Turner said. “Selling in bulk can also provide a nice lifeline to someone who might be having a hard time right now.” The event is designed to have an industry focus, but the public will also be welcome. Visitors may enjoy the seminars that cover everything from how to get hired and do well in the industry to how CBD can help health conditions. Music will be provided by Biggie On The Beat. Turner and his partners are also planning to utilize the Cannatank420 model in Colorado, with a similar event planned in Denver in October.

“I’d like to start taking this template to different states,” he said. “Last year was kind of a test for us, and this year we’re really going pro.” Members of the industry interested in arranging meetings or participating in the auction can contact event organizers at info@cannatank420. com.

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You might expect California, America’s biggest consumer marketplace, to be bursting with cannabis stores since recreational weed became legalized in 2018. You would be wrong.

Less than 20 percent of California’s cities currently allow cannabis sales, according to the California Cannabis Industry Association. Even population centers such as San Diego and Los Angeles have only modest markets. The slow startup might sound familiar to Washingtonians, who saw similar struggles to ramp up in many cities after legal cannabis sales began in 2014. But one place in Southern California truly is already a hotbed of cannabis: Palm Springs, where dispensaries and massive grow operations are booming. “The whole valley has gone crazy,” said Jim Camper, president of Organic Solutions of the Desert, the oldest dispensary in Palm Springs. The Coachella Valley, home of several municipalities that were once ﬁnancially struggling, has embraced the legal weed. Towns such as Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs are now home to dozens of retail stores and grow operations, Camper said. “There’s millions and millions of square feet of grow happening here,” he said, noting that a

campus the size of eight football ﬁelds is under construction in Cathedral City. Camper has watched the industry boom since he started 11 years ago as a medical cannabis dispensary. While he faces increased competition, his facility is closest to the Palm Springs International Airport, a distinct advantage.

“A lot of people come here straight from the airport,” he said. “They don’t even bother going into town ﬁrst.” Who’s coming? Camper said increasingly he’s seeing middle-aged users and seniors, a large section of the Palm Springs population.

California’s ﬁrst weed lounge (The 420 Lounge) in downtown Palm Springs and are planning to add other retail outlets as the market continues to evolve. They started the medical business ﬁve years ago after their mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Now, Julie Montante continues to be an advocate for medical weed. “We work with all of the medical groups in the valley,” she said, noting that they donate 5 percent of their after-tax income to area charities. PSA Organica’s slogan is “The Collective that Cares.”

“Our biggest group of new customers is 50-60 years old,” he said.

“This is the kind of thing I always envisioned the collective to be,” said Ginny Foat, Palm Springs city councilwoman, and a supporter of legal weed.

“Some of them are coming for pain relief, some were smoking weed in their teens and 20s and are coming back to it.”

The bustling weed scene in the Coachella Valley is a window on the future for the rest of the region, Montante said.

At PSA Organica, another former medical dispensary that has embraced recreational weed, business is booming. The dispensary is on the edge of the downtown tourist district of Palm Springs, offering a friendly environment for visitors who might not be comfortable entering a weed store.

“All of the other cities in Southern California are bouncing off us,” she said.

“Recreational has doubled our business,” said Julie Montante, who owns PSA Organica along with her brother Lenny. “People are no longer afraid to come in and buy our product.” The Montantes have just opened Southern

A sampling of cannabis product available in Palm Springs, Calif. Photo by John Nelson/EVERCANNABIS

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STRIVES TO MAKE CUSTOMERS COMFORTABLE By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

o ahead and browse all you want at Toker Friendly.

That’s the key message from Jennifer Hill, manager of the Airway Heights retailer. Hill said the shop’s budtenders are always eager to help every customer, whatever their knowledge or experience, from longtime smokers to those who don’t know what they need or want. Everyone is invited to look in every case and ask any questions, no matter how basic. “We aren’t pushy at all,” she said. “We really want people to take their time. We also don’t mind spending longer amounts of time with someone when they need extra help. We’re not worried about sales as much as offering everyone good customer service. The sale will come after the customer’s needs are met.” The shop opened in 2016, a couple of years after the passage of Initiative 502, which legalized

recreational cannabis products throughout the state. The newer shop is continuing to grow with the rapidly changing market. But with an educated staff, the information stays consistent and the atmosphere stays inviting. “It’s very important that people are well-taken care of every time they come in,” Hill said. The shop carries about 500 items, including an extensive variety of ﬂower, concentrates and edibles from more than 60 producers and processors throughout Washington, including a sizeable presence of Eastern Washington items. Inventory changes regularly so there are always new products for every price point, for people who just want an inexpensive high to something mid-range to higher-end goods.

relaxation and pain relief, but not the mental or physical intoxication that comes from THC, another compound. “We’re seeing more and more people coming in wanting to ﬁnd items to help them, but don’t want to get the high that they think they’ll get,” Hill said. “People are sometimes uncomfortable knowing what to ask for.” Some potential shoppers are still concerned because of marijuana’s past illegal status or lingering social stigmas. Hill said some visitors worry about being seen going in or going out, or that they’ll go to jail just by walking in the door. Others may send their spouse in ﬁrst to make sure things are OK. She says not to worry. “If you’re new to all of this and feel uncomfortable, it’s our job to make you feel comfortable,” she said.

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selection of higher-CBD items. CBD is a natural compound in the cannabis plant known to provide

“The staff really tries to create a good atmosphere and take time to let people feel OK about being there

– it’s not that scary.” Plus, the building sits back from Highway 2 so the parking is more private. Hill said a big part of the appeal of Toker Friendly is the staff. Six of the nine budtenders have been there since the beginning, and the rest have been there at least a year, so everyone has extensive knowledge of cannabis. “We all like to build relationships,” she said. “We also have a lot of regulars and we like calling them by name.” “It’s a fast-paced industry, and things are always changing, sometimes daily or weekly,” she said.

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ot long ago, David LaMoureaux had lost his faith in Washington’s medical marijuana system.

Though state ofﬁcials said it made sense, at least on paper, to merge the medical and recreational systems in 2016, this action created all sorts of complications and complaints. Medical marijuana patients found that many products that they felt helped their health and their quality of life jumped in price. Hundreds of dispensaries shut their doors, and many patients missed the close relationship they once had with their gardener, and weren’t comfortable going to a new store and reaching out to whatever budtender happened to be on duty. Others had concerns about sharing private medical information with the state’s medical database to only save a few bucks. “I wanted to give up,” said LaMoureaux, a patient and consultant.

At the same time, many growers began putting increased effort into cultivating plants and products that produced the highest yields and greater profits due to greatest demand from recreational customers, not necessarily the best strains to help people. Likewise, some retailers were accused of offering fewer items especially for medical patients, particularly those with limited incomes. LaMoureaux didn’t like what he was seeing either, so he began looking for ways to continue to assist patients as much as possible, within legal boundaries. Today, as medical lead at Satori, LaMoureaux continues to focus on providing useful information about the right cannabis to benefit brains and bodies. He’s also always happy to answer questions about recommended strains, dosage, equipment, benefits, risks and current laws.

were designed to be informal and fun settings to ask any kind of questions, meet with experts and learn the terminology. There’s no pressure to buy anything or worries about feeling overwhelmed. People seeking medical help can also receive pointers on the state’s authorization process, including proper paperwork needed to get medical authorization. “We put on maybe 10, 20 of these patient appreciation evenings, but they were kind of random,” said Kayla Keane, manager of Satori South. “We tried a lot of ways to reach people, including a tea party-themed party and a winter wonderland tasting party.”

GET EXCITED FOR SEMINARS This year, Satori’s outreach efforts are getting more organized.

“A lot of education is lacking,” he said. Last year, he and the Satori staff began organizing free educational seminars and networking events. These evening gatherings at a private location near the South Hill shop

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“Then we’ll work with nurses and doctors in the community to ﬁnd people who need this product but can’t afford it,” LaMoureaux said. “Some might get it free, others we can subsidize.” Patients with high pain needs, such as those ﬁghting cancer, may need a lot of oil with high concentrations of CBD, a compound known to cause pain relief, sometimes more than 200 mg a day. This can be cost-prohibitive especially for those without regular income. Being eligible for the program requires receiving medical authorization and registering with Washington’s medical database. “This will allow the state to monitor what we’re doing and help regulate things,” he said. “We’re not going to just hand out free cannabis to anyone who comes in – we’ll take things on a case-by-case basis.”

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LaMoureaux said he’s already seeing support from growers around the state. Though the market is competitive these days, many people who have been part of the industry for years began with a strong interest in helping patients and looking for ways to be compassionate when possible. He encourages people to come to any of the Final Friday nights or any other educational seminars during the year to learn more. These will be fun and touch on everything from how to make edibles to current research into health conditions.

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CURIOUS ABOUT CANNABIS? Author eager to answer reader questions

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By ROB MEJIA EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

ith all of the interest in and information ﬂying around about cannabis, wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend to turn to when you have questions? Well, now you do. I’m Rob Mejia, author of “The Essential Cannabis

Book: A Field Guide for the Curious.” My book, and now my occupation, is to provide nonjudgmental, honest, researched information. Whether you want to know if cannabis is addicting, how to talk to parents, or if cannabis is safe for pets, my goal is to give straightforward, useful answers plus fun facts!

The most popular ways to take CBD are ingesting drops/tincture, chewing infused CBD gum, applying topicals or eating edibles. Most users respond to doses ranging from 10mg to 30mg daily with the goal of ﬁnding the lowest dose that provides relief.

My cannabis story started when my sister Theresa was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She was in her mid-50s, exercised regularly, ate carefully and was not on any medication. No cannabis use either! She was put on a myriad of opioids, her appetite disappeared and she began to wither away. As we watched her suffer, we wondered why she was not offered cannabis for pain relief and to stimulate her appetite. Following her death, I was left with a nagging thought that cannabis could have helped. I began reading, learning and talking to experts. I made it my goal to provide answers in plain, accessible language. It is my hope that I can do that for Evercannabis readers as well. Here’s a question I’m asked regularly.

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Now, back to Mom. When starting your conversation, ﬁnd out how much she knows and doesn’t know about cannabis. Ask her gently what she has heard, and if any of her friends have used cannabis. Then point out that cannabis is also hemp, a ﬁber that won’t get you high and makes up to 25,000 products including paper, rope, food, health and beauty aids, and clothing. Remind Mom that cannabis was popular as medicine until 1937 when the government sought a new target after the repeal of alcohol prohibition. Today, we know much more, including the difference between CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, pronounced Tet-Ra-Hydro-Cann-Ab-Inol), the compound that produces euphoric effects. Some cannabis products contain both, and some contain one or the other. This means that Mom can feel free to try CBD that won’t get her high but will provide relief. Make sure to remind Mom that CBD is legal in 50 states. You can both learn more about CBD and how it can help at ProjectCBD.org. Good luck, and remember to give Mom a big hug! Got a question for Rob? Send to Evercannabis@ spokesman.com.

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Hindu culture celebrates cannabis By RICK MISTERLY EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

f you think the ‘ﬂower children’ in the 1960s were where today’s love of pot started, you need to go back further.

practice of smoking together. Until recently, at least. With increased legalization and more modern methods available for personal consumption, cannabis has become more individualized, and commercial production seems more about business.

Keep on going past the beatniks spouting poetry high on the reefer in the 1950s, or the crazy hopheads in the 1920s digging the new sounds of American jazz.

Historically, whether recreational or religious, there is evidence of humans employing and enjoying the psychoactive effects of cannabis dating back millennia.

The ceremony of social activity centered around preparing a special plant in a special pipe has actually been an important part of many Western and Eastern cultures for thousands of years.

Until the ﬁrst written references to this plant appeared, archeologists have had to make some educated guesses as to its actual purpose in early societies.

From very early on, production and use of marijuana has had a spiritual aspect permeating the cultures that embraced the plant. Even in our often-rootless Western society, a feeling of community has developed among users who discovered mutual kinship in the

their normal state of consciousness, whether it’s turning fermented fruit into alcohol or harvesting cannabis. The oldest known writings that give evidence of cannabis use appear in the Hindu religious texts known as the Rg Veda, based on oral traditions dating from 3500 BCE. The writings talk about one of the main gods, Lord Shiva, considered both the creator and the destroyer, as well as the deity responsible for cannabis. Hindus worldwide invoke his name when they partake in certain sacraments, and there are major holidays centered in reverence to Shiva and use of this plant.

But many believe its use was for euphoric reasons, perhaps relaxation and enjoyment, or more spiritual or shamanic practices.

I recently spoke with Lasata, a young Nepalese woman currently studying at a university in the U.S. who, along with multiple generations of her family, have ﬁrst-hand experience participating in a festival for Shiva in Kathmandu, Nepal.

We may never know how humans happened upon a relationship with cannabis but it seems like a common trait of Homo Sapiens is to ﬁnd some sort of tool to take them out of

Lasata described the Shivaratri festival at the ancient temple of Pashupatinath. Known as the “Night of Shiva,” it is held on a moonless night in the Hindu month of Maagh or Phalgun, which

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Festivities center around the union of Shiva and the goddess Parvati, and Lord Shiva’s role as the god of destruction as well as his role in regeneration. One of the main forms of worship is to consume cannabis as the embodiment of a god to reach a state of oneness. Lasata said that some worshipers drink Lassi, a drink of milk and yogurt infused with cannabis. Others eat Ladoo, a pastry of sweetened dough ﬁlled with cannabis oil and the prepared plant. It also can be smoked. Regardless of how cannabis is consumed, it is always seen as the body of Lord Shiva, and its effects are meant to bring followers closer to the deity, much like Holy Communion in Christian faiths.

A group of devout Hindus use cannabis in ways that are unchanged from ancient times. Saddhus are the ascetic followers of Lord Shiva, and using cannabis is an afﬁrmation of the plant’s sacred nature. Cannabis, or ganja as they call it, is central to their life and an important aspect in their meditative practices. The life of a saddhu is one of privation and denial of the comforts that most people take for granted. With ganja they are able to overcome hunger and thirst as well as pain. Since the use of ganja has not been demonized in Hindu culture like in the West, these religious mendicants can be found all over India and Nepal and are actually revered by the general population for their voluntary life of simplicity. They can be found living naked, without shelter, with long hair and unkempt beards, their bodies covered in ash. There are different sects that choose various disciplines to express their devotion to Lord Shiva, but their common bond is the use of ganja to attain spiritual goals. Regardless of their individual circumstance, they use the plant to ask the blessing of the elements that make its existence possible, the sun, the water and the earth all embodied by their master, Lord Shiva.

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CANNABIS NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

INLSEE PICKED AS POTFRIENDLY GOVERNOR

PROPOSED CENTRALIA SHOP PLANS REJECTED FOR FOURTH TIME

PASCO POT BUSINESSES SEEKING RELIEF

SEATTLE – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee

CENTRALIA – Richard Watkins Sr.,

and national studies conclude that the presence of cannabis retailers don’t lead to an increase in crime, a predicted trend shared by some opponents or critics. One study looked at the crime rate in 58 California counties going back to 1996, when voters approved a medical marijuana system. The state’s recreational/general adult use system was approved more recently. This study, published by Marijuana Moment, looked at property crimes and violent crimes and how close they were to a cannabis business. One research model showed a decrease in property crimes, often 5-6 percent. It credited the addition of cannabis shops, which provided additional security to the local community, as opposed to empty buildings and no security. Another study focused on alcohol, tobacco and medical marijuana shops in South Central Los Angeles. It found that the highest crime was stores that either sold alcohol or tobacco, but the stores that sold marijuana only had the lowest crime rate. Marijuana Moment’s third published study looked at rates of clearing crimes in Colorado and Washington. Clearance rates did rise slightly statewide as legalization grew, but the increase didn’t ﬁt any particular model, so was credited to items like better police work and focus on certain crimes.

received the top “grade” in an annual ranking of governors based on their support or opposition to cannabis legalization. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws annually publishes a list of state governors that look at whether they advocated to change or improve cannabis policies, didn’t do anything or pushed for more strict laws. Inslee received an “A” and the highest ranking possible this year due his ongoing support and encouragement as well as his recent announcement that he’ll begin to issue pardons to citizens with certain misdemeanor possession convictions received before 2015. This year, NORML reported an increase in governors with “passing” grades, partly due to more states voting for recreational or medical access, and other states considering it in the next few years. NORML ofﬁcials praised those who have been ﬁerce opponents in the past but are open to new discussions, such as Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who recently said he wants to talk about ways to introduce a regulated marketplace. There are also some political distinctions. Five Republican governors received passing grades compared to 22 Democrats. Every A grade was given to Democrats, while the 15 D grades and 4 F grades were all Republicans.

has been granted a state license to open a shop in city limits, but zoning restrictions and city council opinions continue to stop his plans. In January, the council voted 5-2 to deny proposed zoning changes that would allow his business to open. Watkins has attempted three other legal efforts over the last three years in order to satisfy city rules to open a shop on South Gold Street. A majority of council ofﬁcials has voted these down. City code currently requires any cannabis retailer or grower to be zoned as heavy industrial. City planning staff recommended changing the code to allow cannabis businesses, such as Watkins, to be in general commercial zones. Watkins and former city council member Ron Greenwood felt stores would help the community and local economy. “The area we’re asking for has bikini baristas and a porn store,” Greenwood said. “All those are way more, I think, just as or a little bit more problematic than a cannabis store.” However, Centralia School District ofﬁcials were concerned about the possible proximity of the store to Futura High School and a daycare. The district requested more time to look at the options.

PASCO – Two cannabis supporters are encouraging the Pasco City Council to rethink a city-wide ban on growing and selling. While Mayor Matt Watkins expects the 2015 ban to remain, advocates are focusing on convincing council members, since five of the seven have joined the board since then. Eric Larson of Clear Mind Cannabis and David Morgan from Lucky Leaf both recently met with the city to tell them that the city is missing out on its share of state cannabis revenue, and that continuing the ban allows black markets to flourish. Four stores have received state licenses to open in Pasco but are not allowed under city and county rules. Lucky Leaf opened in the King City area in 2015, but the city never authorized a business license, so the business had to close. Its license was transferred to Spokane and the family opened Lucky Leaf in the downtown area. However, Morgan still is interested in doing business in the Tri-Cities. He has purchased a 51 percent share in a Pasco license and continues to pay rent on an empty building on North Capitol Avenue. He received support in his meeting with Pasco officials from Spokane City Council member Karen Stratton, who said Lucky Leaf has helped improve the neighborhood where it’s located.

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CANNABIS NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

SURGEON GENERAL WELCOMES RE-EXAMINATION

RHODE ISLAND LOOKS AT LEGALIZATION

CANNABIS TOURS CATCHING ON

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tour operators are expanding their portfolio to not only include Hollywood homes and wineries but signiﬁcant cannabis attractions. Weedology is one of several tour companies that are now taking visitors to licensed growers, retailers and glass shops in their communities, with the goal of shedding light on the state’s medical and recreational marijuana communities. Some tour companies have arranged to provide discounts for tour passengers, and some permit consumption by adults aboard private enclosed vehicles. In some, the cab is separated from the passenger area so the driver won’t be exposed to smoke. Green Tours, based in L.A., blends both worlds by educating passengers about the history of cannabis in the state and the U.S., followed by a smoking session with Tommy Chong. This trip is $149 per person. Sight-seeing tours are also available in legal states such as Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Some tours have to rely on oldschool methods such as employees handing out brochures or posting ﬂiers at shops. Many online travel retailers such as Expedia are not allowed to promote cannabis-based businesses due to federal laws. However, daily deal sites do permit cannabis tour information.

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General Jerome Adams recently suggested that cannabis should receive further study for its possible role in pain relief. The plant is currently classified as Schedule I, which means it has been determined to not have any scientific value along with being highly addictive and a high potential for abuse. Heroin, LSD and ecstasy are also included in this classification. It’s this designation that has limited research into the possible benefits of cannabis, especially as ways to help people with a variety of health conditions. Dr. Adams didn’t explicitly say that cannabis should be legalized. But he did suggest that the classification should be reconsidered so more research could take place. At the same time, health and criminal justice policies also could be reexamined regarding cannabis use. Because of the legal stance, which some consider in need of reform, he suggested that the U.S. is falling behind in terms of research, medical advancements and economic value, when compared to other countries. Canada, for instance, recently legalized cannabis at a federal level after several years of allowing a medical market. This has led to a boom in activity especially among growers.

Raimondo is encouraging lawmakers to consider legalizing recreational cannabis. Her ofﬁce’s budget proposal includes $3.5 million to develop a legal cannabis marketplace, which if approved, could begin sales by January 2020. She said this action is in response to other surrounding states also approving or moving toward approval of medical or recreational cannabis. “I will say I do this with reluctance,” Raimondo said. “I have resisted this for the four years I’ve been governor. Now, however, things have changed, mainly because our neighbors are moving forward.” She said the state’s cannabis proposal has been designed to minimize health and safety problems. Like Washington, it won’t permit personal home growing. It will also ban high-THC concentrates such as dabs. If the proposal is approved, it would allow purchases of singlesized servings of edibles that contain 5 mgs of THC or less. The state already has three medical marijuana dispensaries, and Raimondo said recreational sales could potentially start there, and then 30-40 additional licenses could be issued if they meet new rules. If taxes are set at 17 percent, budget analysts expect to gain at least $14.3 million in revenue by the end of 2020.

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Last fall, Katrina Evans asked the Pocatello Police Department if she could sell CBD and hemp items at KATZ, her wedding and event shop. She said they told her no, citing Idaho’s strong laws against marijuana sales or possession. (Both hemp and marijuana products come from the same plant, although most commercial CBD comes from industrial hemp, which contains very small amounts of intoxicating THC.) Then, Evans saw hemp and CBD products at nearby WalMart and Winco stores. So she decided to purchase and re-sell some items from both of these stores. She even displayed the receipts in the shop window. She also purchased hemp oil from a supplier in Texas, plus hemp seeds and hemp chocolate milk. Evans said she’s eager to make a point that hemp can help people with pain relief. “I would really like the city to open up a dialogue with this,” she said. “If those larger stores can sell these items, why can’t we?” The police department said in January that Evans is under investigation, and they hadn’t decided whether to charge her with anything. They said they have difﬁculties testing whether her hemp product meets the legal limit of .03 percent THC.

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THE DOPE SHOW, TACOMA. Enjoy “stand-up comedy under the inﬂuence” from rotating comedians at the Tacoma Comedy Club. www.whosmokesweed.me/TheDopeShow

THE GATEWAY SHOW, SEATTLE. Four comedians tell jokes, use cannabis privately and return to tell more jokes at Bites of Bangkok. Also a March 8 show at Shakabrah Java in Tacoma and March 10 show at Upfront Theater in Bellingham. facebook.com/gatewayshow

SPOKANE REGIONAL CLEAN AIR AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING, SPOKANE. Share opinions on proposed revisions to Consolidated Fee Schedule for marijuana producers and processors in Spokane County. www.spokanecleanair.org

CANNABIS INFLUENCERS NW, SEATTLE. Monthly meet-up brings together various professionals from the cannabis industry. www.meetup.com/Cannabis-Culture-Inﬂuencers-NW

THE CANNABIS ALLIANCE, SEATTLE. Monthly meeting of growers, retailers and other supporters of Washington’s cannabis system. Live feeds available in Bellingham, Arlington, Tri-Cities and Olympia. www.thecannabisalliance.us

SPOKANE/EASTERN WASHINGTON MARIJUANA BUSINESS NETWORKING MEET-UP, SPOKANE. Happy hour 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by presentation/discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m., Luigi’s.

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Terpenes Flavor proﬁles becoming more important than THC By CARA WIETSTOCK EVERCANNABIS Correspondentt

odern research on possible pharmacological uses for the cannabis plant started in the 1940s with the discovery of cannabidiol, a compound connected to pain relief. Studies continued into the 1960s when Raphael Mechoulam and Yechiel Gaoni discovered delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, at a research institute in Israel. Today, we now know of 113 cannabinoids that are naturally produced in the cannabis plant. In the last few years, the focus and attention from researchers and consumers alike have been shifting away from cannabinoids and more to terpenes, a natural substance in all

plants, fungi and even some insects. Terpenes are responsible for the unmistakable aroma and ﬂavors of cannabis. Hundreds of individual

terpenes have been discovered, and not just in leaves and flowers. They are responsible for the demure aroma of chamomile flowers and the nostalgic smell of a Christmas tree. Many commonly used essential oils contain upwards of 99 percent terpenes. Research on terpenes has shown that cannabis is the only plant with so many individual combinations of terpenes in each phenotype. Besides providing distinct aroma, terpenes are believed to create a sort of language that plants can use to communicate with one another. A 2012 study conducted by Hirokazu Ueda, Yukio Kikuta, and Kazuhiko Matsuda at Kinki University in Japan showed that a plant recently infected by pests will begin to develop specific terpenes.

These terpenes work as a deterrent to the pests but they also signal nearby plants, which develop this same pest-deterring terpene. In locations frequented by grazing animals, plants signal to each other by creating bitter terpenes that won’t be as tasty. Each individual terpene can potentially have its own use in pharmacology. Research continues on the effects of inhaling or topically applying compounds like d-Limonene, Linalool, a-Pinene. Popular terpene d-Limonene is found highly concentrated in citrus peels. A 2002 study used the essential oils of citrus to show that the oil, made up of around 35 percent of limonene, could inhibit anxiety.

Using this line of thinking, cannabis cultivars like Tangie and Super Lemon Haze, which are both high in limonene, could be especially valuable for the anxiety-ridden. This is just one of many examples that discuss the effects that terpenes can have when inhaled. The role of terpenes in the plant is an essential one, but their high vapor point makes them easy to lose in the manufacturing process. Rudimentary extraction techniques can bring the materials to a high temperature and pressure, ultimately stripping away terpenes in the process. Companies making cartridges and edibles using distillates will come away with a product that doesn’t have cannabis ﬂavor, but unfortunately, it also lacks the depth of effect provided by tasty terpenes. To bring this lost ﬂavor back in, some producers have begun adding botanicallyderived terpenes into their extract and edible products. This approach could present a view of the future of cannabis production. Consumers

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