From there, the state has nine months to come up with rules. The state won’t begin crafting those laws until February, when the initiative goes into effect. Parrott was referring to the state laws and regulations that will govern marijuana enforcement. “It all depends on what the law says,” said John Parrott, airport manager at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. With federal law governing much of that travel, the legality of transporting small amounts of marijuana that way is in question. One of the major issues to be resolved is transportation of marijuana via air and water to the many Alaska communities that are off the main road system. But even though the law is still months from taking effect, there are big questions about what exactly will be legal. 4, effectively legalizing recreational marijuana in Alaska. vote told The Washington Post, “I will consider using all resources available to a member of Congress to stop this action.” Although there is no doubting Harris’s sincerity, those resources probably will prove inadequate.Įditor's Note: More potential hurdles arise from marijuana's status as a Schedule 1 drug–and as such, it is still considered illegal by the Federal government.Īlaska voters approved Ballot Measure 2 on Nov. Norton noted that “we’ve had a threat to try to overturn our legalization initiative.” She was referring to Rep. or in Alaska and Oregon, where voters also said no to marijuana prohibition last week, would flout “fundamental principles” that “Republicans have always talked about,” including “individual liberties,” “limited government,” and “states’ rights and the 10th Amendment.” Cannabis Vaults Marijuana Vaults A well thought out security system is required to best protect everyone involved, including tracking and keeping records on. She was joined by three congressmen, including Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), who said trying to block legalization in D.C.

Here's a great look (and a positive one) at the situation by Forbes contributor Jacob Sullum:Īt a press conference yesterday, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s congressional delegate, urged her colleagues to respect the will of the voters who overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in the nation’s capital last week. Depending on who you talk to, Congress' likely reaction varies. But the real celebration has to wait until Initiative 71 is submitted to Congress for review. the moment the final votes were counted legalizing possession and home cultivation of marijuana. Pak-Vaults provide more storage space than your typical safe and can be easily relocated and expanded should additional space be needed in the future.Editor's Note: Many began celebrating in D.C. Pak-Vaults are constructed out of our vault panels and protected with a UL Rated Vault Door. VSI’s Pak-Vault, or also known as “mini vault” is a downscaled approach from our standard modular vaults, but still offers the same rating as the vault panels. These panels are used for most pharmaceutical vaults and should be considered by growers for storing large amounts of cannabis. VSI’s Class M vault panel is equal to and exceeds the 8” generic construction as outlined in the DEA regulations 1301.72 for penetration and forced entry. The interior options allow for separation of different products within the safe while increasing security. The Alberta government will allow adults to consume cannabis in the comfort of a private residence, but will restrict it in other areas, such as public. VSI’s safes are customizable and would be beneficial to dispensaries. Products including Modular Vaults and UL Rated Safes make the ideal solution for those needing to secure resources associated with the marijuana industry. As the industry continues to evolve, VSI has recognized a greater need to integrate our superior security products into the marijuana industry. During that time, we’ve become a resource to many pharmaceutical companies and have designed, manufactured, and installed countless Controlled Substance Vaults across the world. Gallo said, Prior to purchasing or leasing an old bank to be a cannabis dispensary, you should determine where the current safe or vault is located to ensure it can facilitate the operations of a dispensary. VSI has been a key player in the security industry for over 25 years. Of course, dispensaries will need to do some legwork when assessing a bank building as a potential location. As more states legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, security solutions are becoming progressively essential in the industry for protecting products and associated profits. The use of marijuana in the medical industry has been making significant strides over the years.

The vault dispensary