This article tells all of us why the black market is thriving
Enough hoops to jump thru?
All gov`t and politicians see Weed taxes as a cash cow and lets screw over these dopers!
When Lindsay had first received her prescription for medical cannabis in 2018, she was purchasing cannabis products through an illegal dispensary, since she could not afford products from her medical cannabis provider without insurance covering the costs.
Lindsay’s medical cannabis provider, CannTrust, placed a hold on its products in July when undergoing a review by Health Canada. Subsequently, Health Canada suspended CannTrust’s licence in September.
The process of switching medical cannabis providers can be lengthy since Health Canada requires the patient to obtain a new medical document from their health practitioner.
NSLC spokesperson Beverly Ware told Western Star that customers seeking medical recommendations on products has been one of the biggest problems facing the Crown Corporation since it began selling cannabis in its stores. Although the NSLC was appointed by the provincial government to become Nova Scotia’s recreational cannabis retailer, its employees are not permitted to provide medical advice on its products. According to Ware, individuals seeking medical cannabis should be going through Health Canada, as “it is the only body that can fill a prescription.”
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