For business owners in Colorado and Washington State, or even where businesses sell medical marijuana, filing taxes can be complicated. As tax season draws near, the IRS has provided guidelines for filing taxes related to marijuana profits, though they could result in a heavy burden. Currently, four states have legalized…
Though pot is not generally considered dangerous or deadly, there have been an increasing number of 911 and poison control calls in states where marijuana has been legalized. According to the Associated Press, poison-control centers in Washington and Colorado have seen a spike in the number of calls related to…
Growing pot at home and in residential areas is posing serious health and property risks in Colorado. According to lawmakers, firefighters, and industry experts, amateur growing of marijuana in kitchens and basements has resulted in the rise of home explosions. Laboratories use flammable chemicals to extract potent drops of concentrate…
With legalization trends taking hold in Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska, marijuana use has increased rapidly. According to some opponents of marijuana reform, legalization has led to an increase in the number of teens who have been treated for accidental pot consumption. To combat the potential risks of marijuana use…
Colorado has been criticized internally, by neighboring states, politicians, non-profits, the medical community, and individuals who only see the negative side of legalization. While there are potential medical and public health risks, there are also potential economic losses and other business damages related to the marijuana industry. Colorado’s neighboring states…
With advocates and critics taking staunch positions on both sides of the marijuana legalization debate, important questions remain. How has legalization changed patterns of usage? Are patients seeing significant improvement when using medical marijuana? Have crime rates gone up or down in Colorado and Washington since recreational use was legalized?…
One of the most interesting shifts in the marijuana industry is from recreational “smokable” products to recreational food products. In Washington and Colorado where recreational marijuana is legal, entrepreneurs are seeking new ways to package and distribute cannabis, including food products. In addition to sweets, including brownies and cakes, known…
With the holidays around the corner, retailers, large and small alike are preparing for ways to boost sales among American consumers–and the pot industry is no exception. According to reports, pot sellers in Colorado are taking advantage of the first holiday season to sell recreational marijuana during the busiest shopping…
The legalization of marijuana has changed environments from college campuses and cafes to the streets. But what about Colorado’s famous ski slopes? According to reports, locals and tourists alike have been taking advantage not only of Colorado’s world-famous powder, but access to marijuana while there. Skiers are likely to see…
Every Halloween, teachers, parents and authorities warn of the potential dangers hidden in candy and treats. Trick-or-treating requires every parent to check to make sure that “treats” are safe for consumption. This Halloween, the Denver police department took extra precautions to warn parents of the potential danger of edibles this…