Hidden behind the Map of Marijuana Legalization-Cannabis Grow Light Market
Cannabis is an herbal drug that can secrete hundreds of chemical compounds called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids affect the central nervous system, which includes the brain and nerves. Cannabinoids are found in the highest levels in the leaves and flowers of cannabis , especially in the flowers. Scientists have found that cannabinoid levels, such as CBD and THC, can be increased when cannabis plants are exposed to a particular spectrum of light. So many growers use led grow light with the full spectrum ,which contains a little UV light , to boost cannabinoid levels.cannabis flowers now are the mainly parts of cannabis plants that are sold and bought in the market.
The cannabinoids of cannabis plant have a lot of uses which also make cannabis a plant of high economic value. The effects of cannabinoids on the central nervous system make cannabis is regulated in many countries, only allowing small amounts to be grown for medicinal or research purposes. this also means that it is illegal to grow , sell and use marijuana in many countries, which can result in time spent in prison.
however , Cannabis laws are rapidly changing with the growing appeal to full legalization of cannabis. many countries are reconsidering its illegal status in recent years .
The legal status of cannabis in different places around the world
( blue: Legal or essentially legal yellow: Illegal but decriminalized pink: Illegal but often unenforced red : Illegal gray : No information )
Here are the profiles at the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in some countries
| country | medical | recreational |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Legal | Legal |
| Mexico | Legal for medical use,THC content below 1% | Private, personal use of recreational marijuana in amounts 5 grams or less is decriminalized |
| Iran | Illegal | Illegal, but not strictly enforced |
| India | Illegal | Albeit illegal, usage is prevalent and some government-owned shops sell cannabis in the form of bhang. States have their own laws regarding cannabis, locally known as ganja. |
| Russia | Illegal | Illegal |
| United Kingdom | Legal , only when prescribed by a specialist consultant | Illegal , but a cannabis warning or an on-the-spot fine ("penalty Notice for Disorder") may be issued for simple possession instead of prosecution |
| China | Illegal | Illegal |
| Italy | Legal | sale and cultivation will give you in trouble here,but possession of small amounts for personal use is a misdemeanor -- you could face a fine and potentially have identification documents like your passport suspended, but you won’t end up in jail. |
| Australia | Legal at federal level and in all states.Qualifying conditions and other details vary by state | Legal in Australian Capital Territory for personal use but not for sale. Decriminalized in Northern Territory and South Australia. |
| Argentina | Legal | Decriminalized |
| New Zealand | Legal | Illegal (Legalization referendum to be held in 2020) |
| France | Possession entails a 200€ fine since November 2018. Medical use of some cannabinoid drugs legalized in 2013. | Illegal |
| Germany | Legal | Illegal, but prosecution may be refrained if possession is in small quantities and for personal use. |
| Thailand | Legal | Illegal but often unenforced |
| Switzerland | Legal | Decriminalized. Legal below 1.0% THC. |
| Poland | Legal | Illegal, but may not be enforced for small amounts, legal below 0.2% THC |
| Netherlands | Legal | Personal possession decriminalized and sale allowed only in certain licensed coffee shops in the continental Netherlands.Cultivation often tolerated but growers can still have their plants and equipment confiscated and face eviction or cancellation of their mortgage for one single plant. |
| Brazil | Legal for terminally ill patients or those who have exhausted other treatment options | Illegal, Possession of any illegal drug entails a warning, community service, and education on the effects of drug use. Possession of large amounts, as well as sale, transportation, and cultivation, are considered drug trafficking |
| Laos | Illegal | Illegal but often unenforced |
| Lebanon | Legal | Illegal |
| Malawi | Legal | Illegal |
| Norway | Legal | Illegal, but government is working on a decriminalization bill that would end all sanctions for use and possession of up to 15 g. Currently use and possession of up to 15 g are punished with heavy fines and possible loss of driver's license |
| Portugal | Legal | Decriminalized up to 25 g of herb or 5 g of hashish |
| Colombia | Legal | Decriminalized up to 22 g or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use |
| Peru | Legal | Decriminalized |
| Chile | Legal | Decriminalized for possession and cultivation |
| South Africa | Private use and cultivation decriminalized since 2018 | Legal for possession and cultivation but not for sale. |
| Uruguay | Legal for all uses | Legal, but buying prohibited for foreigners. Cultivation allowed up to six plants. |
| Croatia | Legal | Decriminalized |
More info can be found at wikipedia - Legality of cannabis
There are three countries that we have to mention. and they are Portugal, Canada and the the United States
Portugal. Portugal became the first country in the world to decriminalize the use of all drugs in 2001.
Canada. Canada have legalized cannabis in full since October 17, 2018. though It’s been two years since Canada legalized recreational marijuana, but the illegal market is still thriving. This reflects a problem that there is still plenty of scope for legal cannabis horticulture.
The United States. In the United States, The legalization of marijuana(both medical and recreational) shows a state of polarization.cannabis is illegal under federal law. It is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. But some states including California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and others have legalized or decriminalized the use of cannabis. You can get an overview by looking at the partition diagram below
(deep green: fully legal mixed green : expected to go fully legal light green : THC is medically legal yellow : all THC illegal)
main cannabinoids:
Though there are hundreds of cannabinoids, some of them are hard to extract or process as they appear in very low concentrations. This makes it difficult to determine the exact number that are produced by cannabis plants. the following are some main cannabinoids
1. cannabidiol(CBD) 2. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 3. cannabidivarin (CBDV) 4. cannabigerol (CBG) 5. tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) 6. Cannabigerolic acid ( CBGA) 7. Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid ( THCA) 8. Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) 9. Cannabichromenenic acid ( CBCA ) 10. Cannabigerovarinic acid (CBGVA) 11. Tetrahydrocanabivarinic acid (THCVA ) 12. Cannabidivarinic acid (CBDVA) 13. Cannabichromevarinic acid (CBCVA) 14. Cannabinol (CBN) 15. Cannabigerol (CBG) 16. Cannabichromene (CBC) 17. and more
The industries Marijuana spawned
More countries and states are likely to legalize medical marijuana in the coming years. as public support keeps increasing, the countries and U.S. states ready to legalize recreational marijuana may be even increasing. The tax revenue being generated from legalized recreational marijuana could prove tempting to many governments. Based on this development momentum, the scale of cannabis cultivation worldwide will be further expanded to a great extent, which will also drive the development of the product market related to cannabis cultivation.
1) greenhouse company 2) fertilizer company 3) pipes company 4) vaporizers company 5)cannabis retail 6) dispensaries 7)planting pot company 8) cannabis website company 9)cannabis packing company 10) cannabis seeds company 11) Cannabis seedling cultivation 12) Marijuana drinks, marijuana coffee, marijuana restaurants 13) vape company 14) Cannabis Legal Advisory Services 15) marijuana farming, processing, distributing, and selling industries 16) marijuana financing services 16) Plant monitoring terminal Company
among all these industries ,one manufacturing industries around the plantation and production of marijuana - cannabis led grow light is where amazing growth are expected to be made in the near future. When come to cannabis indoor farming , growers who have dipped a toe in this field can discover that led grow light is the key technology behind cannabis growing indoors. The expansion of the industry is clear evidence of this. The expansion of the legal territory has led to the expansion of the planting scale, which has further promoted the development of the cannabis led grow light industry.
Cannabis led grow lights were specially developed by horticultural lighting company for lighting or supplementing light for indoor cannabis growing. These led grow lights can mimic the light from the sun to provide lighting for photosynthesis of cannabis . The specially designed spectrum not only maximizes energy efficiency, but also achieves some desired growth objectives of planting such as promoting the rapid growth of cannabis seedlings, accelerating the flowering of cannabis plants, increasing the content of certain cannabinoids, and providing double guarantee for the quantity and quality of cannabis flowers etc.
In addition, the manufacturers also designed cannabis led grow lights of different structure according to different planting pattern. For example, Atop Lighting HL13 Horti-Rey cannabis led grow light was developed specifically for vertical stacked indoor growing of cannabis.
