• Uruguay legalizes recreational Marijuana for citizens ( 2013).
• Widely available and decriminalized in Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, and South Africa.
• Since 2012, 10 U.S. states (and Washington D.C.) have legalized Marijuana recreationally, and 66% of states have legalized medically, as of 1996.
• Study by, Santa Fe Institute(2014) predicts U.S. federal legalization of Marijuana by 2021.
• Marijuana sales in Colorado exceeded $1 billion, (Jan-Oct2018) according to a report by the Colorado Department of Revenue.
• Canada legalizes recreational Marijuana (Oct2018).

Trending in the Nation

Marijuana “experiences”, businesses, and product re- branding.

An attempt to educate, destigmatize, and normalize?

1. Rise of the Cannasseur: Pairing Marijuana with food and/or wine

CBD Spa treatments: Massages, Detox, Vitamin drips, Cryotherapy

Other: Gyms, Restaurants, Social Lounges

1. Products (other than flower): Marketing for specific wellness ie; sleep, energy, mood, anxiety, women, fitness products, alternative sources of plant based protein, etc.

*Flower sales this year rose 1.4% vs the 13.8% rise in both, edibles and concentrates, according to the Marijuana Enforcement Divisions 2018 Mid-Year update (Sept2018).

1. Alternative ways of ingestion : Patches, Sublinguals , Sprays and Microdosing.

Change for Colorado’s Marijuana Law and Legislature ?

Newly elected Governor Jared Polis past vetoed/delayed bills –

HB18-1258 – Grainting dispensaries and retail stores temporary licensed permission for consumption on premise.

HB18-1263– Medical Marijuana use for Autism/Acute pain

(Although the bill was vetoed, an executive order was issued for research into Medical Marijuana’s safety and effectiveness in children with Autism spectrum disorders).

HB18-1011– Permit out-of-state ownership stakes allowing Colorado Marijuana Businesses to raise capital while remaining competitive.

HB17-1092– Pilot program for Marijuana delivery.

If state defines “open and public” consumption-

It could help more local businesses and tourist attractions create “social opportunities”. Examples: Tour buses, Ganja yoga, Concert Venues, Hotel, Bars, Clubs, etc. Final 2018 report by, Denver’s Social Consumption Area Task Force .

Possible Market Monopoly?-

Big Pharma and Wall Street.

Upcoming discussions regarding Colorado Marijuana regulations and modifications take place Jan 2019,Denver,CO.

ON Colorado Springs