Pubdate: Thu, 04 Jun 2015
Source: Westword (Denver, CO)
Column: Ask A Stoner
Copyright: 2015 Village Voice Media
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Author: Herbert Fuego

ARE CHILDPROOF BAGS ALWAYS NEEDED AT DISPENSARIES?

Dear Stoner: Some of the dispensaries I go to make me use a locked 
bag so it's "childproof" when I leave, but others just let me walk 
out with a paper bag full of pot. What gives?

Kenny

Dear Kenny: Ever notice a pattern in the packaging your buds come in 
when you don't need the childproof bag? The pharmaceutical pop-top 
and push-down bottles many dispensaries use for packaging herb and 
infused products are already considered childproof, so there's no $4 
bag necessary, but some dispensaries sell products in resealable 
plastic bags and jars. A curious toddler (or an octopus) can open 
resealable bags and jars with relative ease, so to comply with state 
laws, you must leave the dispensary with your purchase locked and 
keep it that way around children - as a responsible pothead should. 
Unfortunately, it's hard to know which shops carry what until you're 
pulling out your money, so next time you're about to restock, call 
ahead and ask what your dispensary uses. And if you've already spent 
$20 on bags that are now lying useless around the house, like I have, 
move a few to the trunk of your car so you'll always be prepared.

And on a related note, make sure you have cash at the ready for any 
dispensary visit.

Most shops are still cash-only, and paying extra ATM fees or driving 
around around in search of your bank's nearest branch are two more 
avoidable money-wasters

Dear Stoner: I read your article about edibles a few days ago and am 
trying to reach Julie's Natural Edibles, but I can't find her on your 
website. I can't find her phone number or place of residence, either. 
How can I get in touch?

Mike

Dear Mike: Most marijuana cultivators and product manufacturers 
prefer to keep their business addresses and other contact information 
hidden as best they can. Yes, pot is legal here, but thousands of 
dollars' worth of products that are incredibly alluring to thieves 
and the black market are kept in such grow and manufacturing 
facilities, and because the Colorado marijuana industry is still 
predominantly cash-only, there's even more at stake for their owners. 
As a result, some cannabis businesses like Julie's request that we 
don't list their addresses - and we respect their wishes.

However, as is the case with most legitimate endeavors these days, 
you can find more information on the company's website ( 
juliesnaturaledibles.Com) and Facebook page.
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom