// Definition
The traditional, pre-legalization cannabis market operated by experienced cultivators and sellers. Legacy market operators possess deep generational knowledge but often face barriers transitioning to legal frameworks due to licensing costs, regulatory complexity, and competition from corporate cannabis.
// From the Episode
Major theme in the Kootenay episode. Discussion of how tough it is to stay in BC without a strong legal market position. Legacy operators describe roadblocks and the challenge of bringing traditional craft values into regulated systems.