The alcohol industry is vying to become the primary seller of legal cannabis, presenting a case based on its extensive infrastructure and regulatory experience. Seeking to leverage its political influence and financial resources—evidenced by significant annual lobbying expenditures—the alcohol sector argues for a structure akin to its own regulations on alcoholic beverages. This involves advocating for rigorous safety testing and responsible selling practices akin to existing laws that regulate alcohol sales. With the cannabis market projected to be worth $61 billion by 2026, capitalizing on this growth has become a new focus for alcohol companies who have already begun investing in cannabis-related products.
The alcohol retail industry is lobbying for the exclusive right to sell cannabis, leveraging its established infrastructure and regulatory experience to dominate the emerging market.
Alcohol retailers argue cannabis should be regulated like alcohol, promoting compliance, safety testing, and structured distribution to ensure responsible sales to consumers.
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