– New recreational cannabis laws in Missouri leave festival-goers confused.
– Chesterfield’s Hippos dispensary offers “music festival fanny pack” stuffed with cannabis products.
– The legality of bringing recreational cannabis to public events still unclear.
A Hazy High-note: Can You Bring Weed into Public Festivals?
Ever since recreational use of marijuana was legalized in Missouri, the state has seen an influx of exotic marijuana-infused products. Case in point: the colourful “music festival fanny packs” bursting with pre-rolled joints, vapes, and THC-infused mints, now available at Chesterfield’s Hippos dispensary.
But as we approach the much-anticipated Evolution Festival in St. Louis, it’s a hazy high-note some attendees are grappling with — is it legal to bring your weed into a music festival?
Rocking the Grey Area
The question might seem straightforward, but the answer is as clouded as a poorly ventilated Cheech and Chong mobile. The reality is that recreational marijuana laws in Missouri are still in their infancy and don’t address every imaginable scenario yet.
Yes, marijuana is now legal for personal use, but does this extend to public parks, the venue for this weekend’s Evolution Festival? And while the thought of a Barbie-pink fanny pack filled with marijuana might be appealing to festival-goers, there’s a solid chance venue security might not share the same enthusiasm.
The exact legal boundaries of where Missourians can and cannot publicly consume cannabis are yet to be clearly defined. Until then, the best course might be to save those pre-rolled joints for personal, home use.
The Breezy Take
The jury is still out on the legality of taking recreational marijuana to public events in Missouri, highlighting the growing pains vividly on display in the state’s cannabis sector. Yes, drums are rolling in time with the progressive marijuana laws, but proper implementation needs and deserves attention. Increased clarity on such issues would help avoid such smoke and mirrors, ensuring Missourians can enjoy their recently gained freedoms responsibly and within legal limits. So, as they say in showbiz – the show must go on, but perhaps without lighting up a joint in the middle of the mosh pit.
Original article: https://missouriindependent.com/2023/08/25/can-i-bring-my-weed-into-the-music-festival-at-the-public-park/
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