When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020 it was a time of turmoil and uncertainty for people all over the world, and while many businesses searched for answers and ways to adapt to emergency protocols, it was the marijuana dispensaries that many Americans were panicking over. In the beginning weeks, there was no distinction with regards to which businesses would be deemed essential versus nonessential, and dispensaries across the nation were unsure of how the changes would impact them and their reliant customers. As a New York Times article stated, “having enough marijuana was as essential as stocking […]