In my own quest to obtain a physician’s certification I’ve been met with disappointment on more than one occasion. Following my own advice about talking to a doctor about medical cannabis, I started a conversation with my family physician. I did so at a yearly appointment but quickly found that my doctor was mostly unprepared …
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“Cannabis and You”
You are cordially invited to our first event. For those who prefer it, we have an Facebook event you can follow. Where: Commercial Trust Community Room119 N. Main St, Fayette, Mo, 65248When: May 30th, 2019 ~ 7:00p – 8:30pWho:Discussion hosted by Eric McSwain, Owner, Lit Naturals, LLC. We are offering only the facts (good and …
Fayette, Missouri encourages the development of medical marijuana facilities within the city
At the regularly scheduled Fayette Board of Aldermen (BoA) meeting on May 7th, 2019, medical cannabis once again dominated the agenda. Below I will catalog the relevant agenda items and action taken. Agenda item: “Discussion and/or approval of support for proposal made by Eric McSwain regarding the cannabis industry”Action taken: BoA unanimously approved a resolution …
Mizzou conducts marijuana market study
The Department of Economics at the University of Missouri – Columbia recently released a study entitled, Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Market: An Economic Analysis of Consumers, Producers, and Sellers. The intent of their study is to provide the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) with a quantitative analysis of the market for medicinal cannabis …
Missouri’s first medical cannabis conference was a success
Over the last two days I attended Missouri’s first medical cannabis conference at Union Station in St. Louis. I’m an experienced conference go-er, though this was my first cannabis conference. I can say that this conference was well produced and had value for most every attendee. I was impressed with the keynote delivered by Department …
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MoCIA holds its first cannabis business seminar
The Missouri Cannabis Industry Association (MoCIA) held its first seminar last weekend (February 23, 2019) in St. Charles, Mo at the Grand Opera House Banquet Center. They had an assortment of professionals covering a broad range of topics including; an overview of Article 14 of the Missouri State Constitution, accounting advice specific to cannabis businesses, …
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Public forum to be held on Medical Marijuana Regulations
On the evening of Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will hold a forum to collect feedback on the regulation process for the state’s fledgling medical marijuana program. The meeting will be held Govenor’s Office Building, Room 450, from 6-9pm. I suspect this meeting will draw a crowd, …
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State refuses to provide personally identifiable information
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has refused requests aimed at identifying individuals who have applied for cannabis facility licenses. While Article 14 could be interpreted otherwise, I think it is excellent that DHSS is erring on the side of caution. I also take this as a positive sign that DHSS will …
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Each retail dollar spent for medical cannabis could result in $2.40 in additional local spending
This isn’t the first study (referenced in the article linked below) that has suggested a number near $2.50 for indirect economic impact per dollar spent in dispensaries. In addition to that direct spending, this new industry will create revenues in other spaces as well. In fact, it appears as these auxiliary companies (those who don’t …