It’s July 1, the day when a lot of newly-passed laws and ordinances go into effect – most notably in Memphis, the ban on THC and kratom products in smoke shops and convenience stores.
Now, readers, I know what you’re thinking… “What about THC seltzers? Will we still be able to order & drink them in bars?” Ever your faithful blogger/journalist, I ventured out to a bar at 7:30 this morning to get an answer to your question.
The bartender said
- There are loopholes on top of loopholes in the new law
- Therefore, YES, bars can still sell THC seltzers
- The problem is the DISTRIBUTORS can no longer sell the seltzers to the bars
- So the bars will sell the seltzers until they run out of inventory… and then that’s it until the law changes again
Memphis police and first responders will have a safety plan in place for Downtown’s July 4 celebration.
Don’t scratch that ‘squito bite!
Sorry for the short post. July 4 week is rarely newsy. Back tomorrow with more news.
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