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TALK TO YOUR SELLER
“Take the time to inspect your purchase
and don’t be shy when it comes to asking
questions at the dispensary.”
INSPECTING YOUR PURCHASE
Perform a visual inspection of your cannabis purchase to
look for any substances that doesn’t look right on the bud
(you may want to look at it with a magnifying glass for a
good, close view). Crystalline materials and other foreign
substances caked on the bud or stem can be an indication of
contaminants. It is also helpful to feel the bud or stalk for a
physical inspection. When you feel a chalky or gritty texture,
this may indicate that the plant it came from was sprayed.
You may also notice differences when you smoke your
purchase. Smoke that has a chemical scent or seems
particularly harsh can be a sign your weed purchase was
contaminated and may require further examination. A
bad taste can also be a sign that your pot is not up to snuff
when it comes to contaminants.
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Sellers who are knowledgeable about their products are going
to know pertinent information that can help make you feel
better about the quality of the weed you’re buying. Ask them if
the cannabis was grown organically. You may want to inquire
if they offer eco-friendly or sun-grown cannabis. Also, ask
them about their quality control process. Do they have their
products tested for pesticide and other contaminants?
Don’t forget to ask if your purchase has any certifications
from third-party organizations like Clean Green, the Organic
Cannabis Association, or Certified Kind. Conversely, avoid
going to a cannabis seller that makes you feel uncomfortable
and doesn’t want you to inspect your purchase. A seller that
doesn’t know much about their product — how it was grown,
what was used on it, etc. — should probably be avoided if
possible as well.
No matter where you source your marijuana from, you have
the right to be safe from contaminants. It may not be easy to
identify them in your weed purchase, but it’s worth the effort.
Take the time to inspect your purchase and don’t be shy when
it comes to asking questions at the dispensary. Your seller
should help you to feel comfortable with the quality of your
purchase, and if they can’t, it may be time to find another.