Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series.

“The international market for cannabis is projected to hit $31.4 billion by 2021. Currently, the global market is estimated to be worth $7.7 billion and will see a compound annual growth rate of 60 percent as other countries liberalize their marijuana laws. The United States currently drives 90 percent of global cannabis sales …,” “Global Marijuana Market Will Soon Hit $31.4 Billion But Investors Should Be Cautious,” Fortune Magazine, Nov. 7, 2017.

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