DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Local Vapor, Bucks County's leading retailer of premium e-liquids, vaping hardware and CBD products since 2014, today announced its support of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's ongoing marijuana legalization efforts. The shop has carried CBD vape oils, as well as non-vapor CBD products derived from hemp, since 2015.
"As a leading voice in Bucks County's vaping community, we hold a responsibility to help shape public perception of vapor products in a constructive, facts-based manner — particularly when it comes to the various forms and applications of cannabis," said Ken Cala, Co-Owner and Executive Director of The Local Vapor. "We believe Governor Wolf's support of marijuana legalization, both medical and recreational, bodes well for mindful, education-focused businesses like us."
In September, Governor Wolf proposed a plan to legalize marijuana beyond medical uses, calling for the decriminalization of nonviolent cannabis-related crimes as well as the legalization of adult recreational marijuana use. The announcement followed Lt. Governor John Fetterman's statewide recreational marijuana tour, which helped the administration understand Pennsylvania residents' views on whether or not marijuana should be legalized.
Since signing the bill to legalize medical marijuana use in Pennsylvania in 2016, Wolf's administration has worked to make medical marijuana more accessible for PA residents, announcing a total of 100,000 patient certifications issued as of April 2019. The availability of medical marijuana corresponds with the rise of non-psychoactive cannabidiol products, with many consumers now using CBD for anxiety treatment, pain management, and an array of other uses.
In response to this market trend, The Local Vapor has expanded their CBD offerings to include products like CBD gummies. The shop also promotes several vapor-free CBD product variants that can be applied topically or ingested orally.
"Our culture has made a lot of progress in de-stigmatizing responsible use of cannabis. Lots of our customers use CBD for anxiety and other health concerns, but it's clear that there's a bigger shift happening," Cala said. "It's important to us to be a part of that conversation as we continue to dispel misinformation in our industry and fight substance abuse."
The announcement comes on the heels of two Pennsylvania state senators introducing Senate Bill 350 — also known as the Adult Use Cannabis bill — in Harrisburg on Tuesday. The bill, if passed into law, would legalize consumer and recreational use of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
About The Local Vapor
The Local Vapor is a locally-owned, community-minded vapor shop offering only the highest quality vaping liquids, eCigarettes, CBD vape oils and non-vapor CBD products. It is widely regarded as the best vapor shop for conscious consumers in Bucks County and the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 2014, The Local Vapor seeks to promote safe vaping practices, provide expert product knowledge, and encourage alternatives to smoking. More information is available at http://www.thelocalvapor.com.
SOURCE The Local Vapor
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