‘Puerto Rico Is Unique’: Marijuana Laws And Vision For Cannabis Tourism
Article via El Planteo
“Stigma was never an excuse,” says Noemí Pérez, founder of GreenBook Academy and president of Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz, on her mission to bring medicinal cannabis education to every corner of Puerto Rico. Since the program’s inception in 2015, Pérez has worked to shift views around cannabis, from being seen as a prohibited substance to being understood as a therapeutic tool with significant benefits. This has been no small task, involving traveling across towns to offer free workshops and train both professionals and patients alike.
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GreenBook Academy is not just an educational hub, it’s a force for change. The academy prepares individuals interested in areas such as cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and sales, creating an ecosystem of skilled workers in the cannabis industry. “Puerto Rico’s regulations are unique,” Pérez explains, highlighting how the strict educational requirements have helped establish a regulated and professionalized market. Local regulations mandate that all cannabis industry employees complete a minimum level of training, which has been crucial in breaking down prejudices and integrating the community.