As edible marijuana sales soar, Colorado tries a new regulatory tactic
Pot-friendly Colorado is still working on the perfect recipe for regulating edible marijuana, in the face of data showing an increase in accidental ingestion of marijuana-infused treats.
The state's latest attempt legislates new warning labels for edibles, which have become increasingly popular. Through June of this year, consumers spent $73.5 million US on edible pot — more than 12 per cent of total marijuana sales, according to cannabis data firm BDS Analytics.
The high demand for edibles — and Colorado's continuing attempts to tweak regulations — are a lesson for Canada, as the federal government moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana. Canadian authorities, including Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, are already expressing concern that those potent edible treats could pose a health risk to children.
The effects of edible marijuana products can take longer to kick in than the effects of smoking marijuana. (Sylvain Richard, SRC)
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