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It’s legal
It may sound silly to point out, but illegal cannabis is still just that, illegal. Purchasing illicit cannabis in small quantities may not be likely to result in serious charges or jail time if you are caught, but why risk it if you can buy legally?
Quality control
One of the major selling points behind legal cannabis is quality and safety control. There are many requirements for producers, such as testing for mould and contaminants, having a defined sanitary program, and quality assurance. There have already been recalls of product found to be mouldy or deemed unfit for sale. While this doesn’t help supply issues, it does point to the fact that oversight is working, and that quality control does serve its purpose. This is particularly important for new consumers who may not know what to look for or how to judge the quality of cannabis. Even seasoned consumers may unknowingly purchase compromised product.
Know what’s in your cannabis
Third party testing also verifies terpene content. Terpenes play an important role in producing effects such as mood enhancement or pain relief (see our article on terpenes for more on this topic). If you are searching out cannabis that can relieve specific symptoms or provide desired recreational effects, knowing the terpene profile is an important piece of information. The chances of illegal producers or dealers knowing this information is far less likely than licensed and regulated producers.
Selection
This brings us to selection. Knowing what terpenes, THC, or CBD levels you’re after doesn’t really matter if you can only choose between a few different strains.
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