Other - Is there a headshop branch organization in the USA?

[Alfa]

Since I never heard of one, I wonder if there is such.

[truth]

no i dont think so. Where i live i have never seen the same one and i have been all over my state and plenty of others. I think it would get shutdown. Good idea though. Really good. Someone Should do that, And Have like ROOR bongs and shit. Damn

[Alfa]

That was not what i meant. I mean if there is an organization that defends the interests of the US headshop branch and that regulates the way headshops do business.

[trptamene]

From my experience counties (the US is divided into states which are further divided into counties which are further divided into cities/towns for those who dont know) regulate what a headshop can and cannot do. Upon coming to san antonio you could not find any type of glassware nor nitrous oxide in these shops....now they sell both of them freely even along w/ crack pipes...

i asked them what changed and they said a "loophole" had been found in the counties legislature.

As far as a national organization that regulates the "ethics" the way people conduct business...I am nearly positive this is not the case and if such things do exist it would be voluntary membership.

This is the same way w/ alcohol...a county states whether alcohol can be sold in that county and whether it is a "wet" or "dry" county. People that live in dry counties have to travel to get their liquor. Potheads that live in counties that do not sell glass must do the same.

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you know.

[Stiney]

Just as a matter of interset there is such an organisation in Ireland. But as far as regulation goes they make suggestions to there members on how to do business (only selling certain products to over 18's ect) but they have no power to enforce these suggestions and membership is on a voluntary basis. It is more of a trading partnership, exchanging product info and the like than a regulatory body. How does the orginisation in the Netherlands work? Do they have the power to make binding orders to thier members? Are all headshops required to be members in order to do business?

[beentheredonethatagain]

Originally Posted by trptamene

From my experience counties (the US is divided into states which are further divided into counties which are further divided into cities/towns for those who dont know) regulate what a headshop can and cannot do. Upon coming to san antonio you could not find any type of glassware nor nitrous oxide in these shops....now they sell both of them freely even along w/ crack pipes...

i asked them what changed and they said a "loophole" had been found in the counties legislature.

As far as a national organization that regulates the "ethics" the way people conduct business...I am nearly positive this is not the case and if such things do exist it would be voluntary membership.

This is the same way w/ alcohol...a county states whether alcohol can be sold in that county and whether it is a "wet" or "dry" county. People that live in dry counties have to travel to get their liquor. Potheads that live in counties that do not sell glass must do the same.

I second this.

[old hippie 56]

International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers, seen this sticker on the showcase at swim local headshop. Most of the headshops here in Texas also sell fine tobacco products.

[Graduisic]

Originally Posted by old hippie 56

International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers, seen this sticker on the showcase at swim local headshop. Most of the headshops here in Texas also sell fine tobacco products.

since this contradicts my above post, allow me to explain how this works

folks from india open these tobacco shops which also are able to sell pipes/other smoing accessories in certain regions; these retailers have to apply for tobacco licenses. often these stores are the chain tobacco shops, not what you would call a dedicated headshop. in swim's area, the tobacco shops tend not to sell any glass pipes

SWIM's old workplace (http://drugs-forum.com/forum/showthr...949#post389949) was a dedicated herbal smoke shop. no tobacco at all. these are the places owned by the small businesses and are explained in the post above

[Graduisic]

i will post more information later..

Headshops are only allowed to be in cities where they are approved by city council for that particular city. some countries have banned salvia, and others ban headshops altogether. Then, in the region they are in, most headshop companies are competetive, and owned by small businesses. each company adopts its own set of rules with the help of a lawyer, and through consultation, and then later just from their expertise from being in the business so long, they choose which policies they want to allow. Following the law is part A, part B is whatever policies they believe will keep the shop safe and open in the particular city and county that they are in.

there is no such thing as a headshop organization. they're much too disorganized for such a thing from swim's experience. maybe there's a national chain of headshops but i've never heard of them. I am aware of the shops in swim's area, and each one has its own, local owners. very very small businesses; all independent.

I wish swim would've photocopied the "handbook" from his headshop but since he's been fired 4 months ago, swim will only be able to recall things by memory. will update later