Delta-8 THC vape cartridges are popular precisely because they re unregulated and untested. That could be a big problem for your health. (Illustration: Joshua Titus / Leafly)
Delta-8 THC products have exploded in popularity in the past year, especially in states that haven’t yet legalized the adult use of cannabis.
Illicit delta-8 THC vape cartridges may be setting America up for another VAPI lung crisis.
The legal status of delta-8 continues to evolve (more on that here), but there’s a question consumers should ask before considering delta-8’s legality: Is it safe to consume?
Nearly all delta-8 THC products are sold outside of state-licensed and state-regulated cannabis industries. In that unregulated space, there are no rules to prevent bad actors from making and selling potentially toxic products.
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has announced that state residents who agree to get vaccinated for the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) are eligible to receive a free joint from a licensed cannabis dispensary.
The temporary allowance provisions for cannabis retailers throughout the state to provide one pre-rolled joint to eligible customers of age who opt to get an injection in-store.
Like Krispy Kreme with its free donut promotion and the state of Ohio with its vaccine “lottery,” LCB came up with the promotion as a way to try to entice more cannabis users to get jabbed for the Wuhan Flu.
In the Tri-Cities, both Green2Go and Nirvana have no plans of this writing to participate in the state of Washington s Joints for Jabs program.
Green2Go in Finley was barely aware of the pilot program while Nirvana in Richland knew of the burgeoning project, but when asked for specifics, there was only speculation that management would wait until the proper protocols were laid out from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board.
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Well, here you go: In an effort to support COVID-19 vaccinations, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) today announced that it would provide a temporary allowance to state licensed cannabis retailers to provide one joint to adult consumers who receive a vaccination at an in-store vaccination clinic.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:14 UTC The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) announced Monday that residents of legal age can get a free joint at a licensed marijuana store if they receive an on-site coronavirus vaccine.
The temporary allowance enabled cannabis retailers to provide one pre-rolled joint to of age consumers who receive a vaccination in-store.
The program was approved by the LCB as a way to entice residents to get vaccinated and applies to anyone over 21. The optional allowance is effective from Monday June 07 - July 12, 2021.
According to the LCB, participating cannabis retailers may only provide a pre-roll joint, and no other product may be provided as part of this allowance. Receipt of the complimentary joint must occur during the same visit as receiving the vaccination, and may not be delayed, postponed, or otherwise acquired at a later date or time. The cannabis joint must be provided by a retailer, and not a producer or processor and licensees are re