Candied marijuana to be the end of American democracy – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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On October 8, 2023, a wave of despair passed over the state of California as Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed bill AB 1207, also known as, The Cannabis Candy Child Safety Act. Prop 64, a precursor to the bill, promised that marijuana products would not be designed to be appealing to children or be confused with commercial goods, prohibit the marketing of nonmedical marijuana to those under 21, and that cannabinoids will not exceed 10 milligrams THC per serving. AB 1207 will clarify parts of Prop 64, such as, defining what is “appealing to children,” require that cannabis be separated in individual doses and adopt emergency regulations to implement these provisions.

Since cannabis is so clearly marketed to the youth of today, it was imperative for Newsom to ensure that the bill would be passed. Alas, it once again was left in the hands of the parents to ensure that their own offspring do not get a hold of their cannabis stashes. An unfair requirement because clearly, changing the packaging would be a lot less work than just being responsible for the items in your own household.

In fact, parents and professionals should be aware that California should not just stop at marijuana control. If it is the packaging that makes marijuana products appealing to children we should stop to consider that alcohol should also be repackaged. So many brands of alcohol look like other harmless drinks whether they be juice, soda, or coconut water, case in point:…