The Dark Side of Marijuana Legalization: Predatory Contracts and the Illusion of Social Equity

by | Cannabis Times

 I stumbled upon a tale from Missouri that set my blood ablaze quicker than a dabbed-out teenager’s parents. It appears that certain high rollers are exploiting eligible candidates – think disabled veterans, individuals with prior marijuana charges, and those who have faced systemic disadvantages – as mere pawns to secure profitable cannabis licenses. These opportunistic predators swoop in with grandiose pledges of financial backing and assistance, but conveniently bury the fine print that effectively strips away any true ownership or authority from the supposed beneficiaries.