The booming business of cannabis in Spain
The booming business of cannabis in Spain
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In Spain, thanks to the success of the “clubs” that have cropped up since 2011, cannabis has become a gold mine. From by-products such as cannabis lollipops and drinks, to specialised clinics and tourism, an entire economy has flourished around the plant, even though its production remains illegal in Spain. Our reporters explored both the public and hidden side of this booming activity.
It all began in 2011, when cannabis lovers managed to exploit a flaw in Spain’s anti-smoking legislation allowing them to consume cannabis in enclosed and private spaces. The state has turned a blind eye to these non-profit associations, where only registered members have the right to smoke freely. Since then, “cannabis clubs” have flourished throughout Spain.
Today, there are as many as 700 of them across the country, bringing together hundreds of thousands of “associates” and handling millions of euros each year. From the sale of by-products to tourism and medicinal care, this “green gold” has generated an entire economy.
But the paradox is that cannabis production remains illegal in Spain. In order to supply the clubs’ members, creativity is a must. That’s where we discovered the hidden side of this industry. In order for the clubs’ owners to open their doors to us and for the main industry players to agree to appear on camera, we had to gain their trust.
Most of the people we met are in their thirties and are fluent in the language of communications and marketing, perfectly aware of what can – and cannot – be shown and said on camera. Conscious of their contribution to the Spanish economy, they are now determined to use their full influence so that cannabis is legalised in Spain, just like in some US states such as Colorado. They have every hope that in this regard, Spain will become a model for the rest of Europe.
FRANCE 24’s reporters take you on a discovery of the little-known world of Spain’s legal cannabis business.
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420procannabisdispensary.com
The site is legit and quality is top
The English narrator reveals her ignorance by calling cannabis a narcotic. I’m so sick of stupid people
I wonder what people in prison for selling weed are thinking…
Wow. Legal pot in California is going for $18 to $30 PER GRAM plus a butt load of tax, around 30%. I just read that CA is considering cutting some of the taxes: it seems they were a bit too greedy up front and have encouraged huge black market growth. OOPS!
It should be legal worldwide, the fact that it isn’t is a crime.
tat guy at min 4:00 is a faker … checking with a 60x scope for funghies and pestizids? u kidding me xD
Impressive opening! Why must you keep the lower third key on the screen the entire show?? That’s unusual. Stop blocking image.
Major boom
Excellent report.
intelligent people have more need to reduce activity in the brain…
Fail landed safely and securely
So you are telling me than an ADULT at 21 can do what he wants to his body as long as it has no negative effect on other people !? WHAT Freedom is this, that must be stopped at once!
yes, now we can have money to fix education get free tuition and health care if we can’t get it just from cannabis legalize more stuff
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Weed is for communist and homosexuals.
Super
one world united under pot
Smoke weed everyday.
Why would they make it easier to legalise it just think of the top dogs in control of the pharmaceutical company’s claiming and trying to cure cancers and the answer is right he..U could relistickly grow it in your garden or free and have free medicine for life😁
and it is "illegal" in Spain, but here in the US, I get my house busted into, police slam me to the ground and I go to prison for years, if I so much as grow 1 plant in my house..
I think I ate one of these thinking it was just flavoured and well XD
that white shirt is ridiculous