Among those who would benefit from widespread legalization of recreational cannabis sale and use, not many more would stand to gain more than the major players within the Big Tobacco industry.
From health problems like emphysema and heart disease to the fact that smoking has been banned in most public places, including bars and restaurants, it’s not surprising that tobacco smoking isn’t as popular as it once was in the U.S.
Not only does the cannabis market provide tobacco companies with a golden opportunity to expand its market, it does so without having to make any major adjustments.
Among the requirements for getting started with marijuana cultivation and production are a warm climate and the tools necessary for proper harvesting.
Along with having the resources necessary for production and distribution, tobacco companies are also used to navigating the processes that many cannabis retailers face upon their entrance onto the marketplace.
Those are many of the same challenges that tobacco companies have faced.
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