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When analyzing the future of the medical cannabis industry in Puerto Rico, it is essential to recognize a fundamental economic reality: the vast majority of the country's businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are the ones who generate jobs in communities, drive local economic activity, and keep Puerto Rican entrepreneurship alive. The medical cannabis industry should be no exception. Over the past few years, Puerto Rico has built one of the most rigorous regulatory frameworks in the region. Entrepreneurs have invested millions of dollars in infrastructure, technology, compliance, and training in order to operate within the law. However, as the industry matures, challenges have emerged that disproportionately affect small and medium-sized operators. While some companies enjoy vertical integration—cultivation, manufacturing, and chains of dispensaries under a single corporate group—other entrepreneurs operate a single dispensary and depend on third-party suppliers to acquire inventory. That structural difference creates competitive challenges that deserve attention. A Regulatory System That Recognizes Differences Not all companies have the same economic capacity, nor do they operate under the same conditions. For this reason, public policy should consider mechanisms that acknowledge the reality of small operators. One possibility would be to establish a tiered structure of fees and regulatory charges. An independent dispensary with a single location should not necessarily bear the same regulatory costs as a corporation with multiple dispensaries, cultivation sites, and manufacturing operations. This model exists in numerous industries and jurisdictions where regulatory charges take into account the size of the company, its sales volume, or its level of operations. Equity does not mean that everyone pays exactly the same; it means that obligations should be proportional to the economic capacity of each participant. The Importance of Real Representation Another fundamental aspect is the participation of SMEs in the formulation of public policy. Regulatory decisions are usually made with the intention of strengthening the industry and protecting patients. However, those who live the day-to-day operation face challenges that are often not visible from a purely administrative perspective. For this reason, it would be advisable for the Medical Cannabis Regulatory Board to establish a permanent advisory committee composed of representatives from: Independent dispensaries. Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. Cultivators. Manufacturers. Patients. Health professionals. Regulatory compliance experts. This committee would not have to replace the regulatory authority, but rather serve as a formal channel through which the practical experience of the industry could be incorporated into the decision-making process. Promoting More Balanced Competition One of the most widely discussed challenges among independent dispensaries arises when vertically integrated companies participate simultaneously as suppliers and competitors. A dispensary that depends on purchasing products from a vertically integrated manufacturer or cultivator may find itself in a vulnerable position if its acquisition costs are similar to—or even higher than—the price at which that same business group sells to the final consumer through its own dispensaries. This situation does not necessarily imply improper conduct, but it does raise questions about how to guarantee reasonable competitive conditions for all participants. The Board and the Department of Health could evaluate measures such as: Periodic studies on competitive practices within the industry. Transparency mechanisms for transactions between entities. The objective would not be to penalize business growth, but rather to prevent excessive concentration from limiting the diversity of the market. An Industry Where Everyone Has a Place The success of the medical cannabis program should not be measured solely by the growth of the largest companies, nor by the number of licenses issued. A truly healthy industry is one where there is room for innovation, fair competition, and the coexistence of companies of all sizes. SMEs are not requesting special privileges. They are asking to be heard, to participate in the conversations that affect their future, and to operate under rules that recognize the differences between a small independent merchant and a large, vertically integrated corporation. Puerto Rico has the opportunity to become a model of inclusive economic development within the medical cannabis industry. To achieve this, the voices of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs must be part of the conversation. The future of medical cannabis in Puerto Rico will depend on our capacity to build an industry where large, medium, and small participants can coexist and thrive. Regulatory equity does not strengthen only SMEs; it strengthens the entire industry, the patients it serves, and the economic development of the country. Edna Díaz Ramírez YES I CAN Dispensary

El aparente cambio en el discurso de la TSA sobre viajar con cannabis medicinal ha despertado expectativas entre pacientes y usuarios terapéuticos, pero la realidad sigue siendo mucho menos clara de lo que parece. Aunque el lenguaje oficial puede interpretarse como una apertura hacia el transporte de ciertos productos relacionados con el cannabis medicinal, el marco legal federal en Estados Unidos continúa manteniendo restricciones importantes, creando una situación de incertidumbre para quienes dependen de estos tratamientos. Más allá de la percepción pública, la TSA mantiene que su función principal es la seguridad aeroportuaria y no la búsqueda activa de sustancias. Sin embargo, esto no elimina la posibilidad de que un hallazgo durante una inspección derive en la intervención de autoridades locales, donde las decisiones pueden variar según el estado, el aeropuerto y la normativa vigente en cada jurisdicción. Para la comunidad de cannabis medicinal, el escenario continúa siendo una zona gris regulatoria: existen avances en el reconocimiento del uso terapéutico, pero todavía faltan criterios uniformes y directrices más claras para los pacientes que necesitan viajar con sus tratamientos. Mientras persistan las diferencias entre las leyes estatales y la legislación federal, el traslado de cannabis medicinal seguirá requiriendo cautela, documentación adecuada y una evaluación previa de las regulaciones aplicables en cada destino.

Este pasado martes, las históricas paredes de La Grieta en el Viejo San Juan se convirtieron en el escenario perfecto para un encuentro que marca un antes y un después en la manufactura de cannabis medicinal en Puerto Rico. Elementos, el icónico dispensario y centro de manufactura con base en Humacao, celebró el soft launch de su esperada línea Elementos Solventless, reafirmando por qué llevan tantos años liderando la industria local. Son años de evolución en el mercado, Elementos no es un extraño para el paciente puertorriqueño. Sin embargo, este evento no solo se trató de nuevos productos; fue una demostración de maestría técnica. Bajo la tutela de sus pilares Jaime Quinones, Gustavo Martinez, Jose Lopez, Luis Indio Hernández,e l equipo presentó una propuesta que apuesta por la pureza absoluta, eliminando químicos y solventes del proceso de extracción para ofrecer una experiencia más limpia y potente. La línea Elementos Solventless, llega al mercado con cuatro productos diseñados para diferentes necesidades, pero con un denominador común: la calidad artesanal. Dry Sift Kief: La esencia más pura de la flor, recolectada con precisión para los pacientes que buscan potenciar su tratamiento de forma natural. Ice on Fire (Muscle Pain Relief Gel): Una de las sorpresas de la noche. Este roll-on combina la potencia del cannabis con una fórmula diseñada para el alivio muscular, ideal para quienes buscan bienestar físico sin métodos invasivos. Hash Rosin Disposable Vapes (4 Variedades): La joya de la corona. Dos opciones de vaporizadores desechables que capturan el perfil completo de terpenos y cannabinoides de la planta viva, ofreciendo un sabor y efecto inigualables gracias a su extracción mecánica. Lo que se vivió en La Grieta fue un ambiente de camaradería y visión de futuro. Ver a figuras claves compartiendo con su equipo de trabajo y los asistentes, recordó a todos los presentes que, aunque la tecnología de extracción avance, el corazón de Elementos sigue siendo su gente y su compromiso con la salud en Puerto Rico. Desde Humacao para toda la isla, Elementos demuestra que los años de experiencia no es solo un número, sino la base sobre la cual se construye la innovación del cannabis medicinal del futuro. “La pureza no es una opción, es un estándar." - Ese parece ser el mensaje implícito de esta nueva línea que promete cambiar las reglas del juego en los dispensarios locales.

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