bomb hills
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So happy, congrats to CO and WA!
Very true, although the state has long been taxing the businesses already, the tax rate is going up with these new regulations. It will surely drive up prices, but hopefully not too much. I do think that not allowing the producers, processors and retailers to be the same business is a mistake. What this comes down to is money, really. The state wants to get a cut every step of the way. This wouldn't be happening without the prospect of those taxes though, so it's good and bad at the same time.In WA the state is going to liscense producers, processors, and retail distributers. At each step they add a 25% sales tax. If you are a retailer you cannot have an interest in the other two levels. It will still be illegal at the federal gov level. I would be very afraid of a large grow 99+ plants, but a smaller stealthy grow and process facility could be profitable. I think a combination of outdoor, greenhouse, and indoor could work quite well. Planning in earnest is underway....looking for a location for production and processing is first on the list.
still amazed by this vote.
Correct .... The situation will be like alcohol.... regulated and taxed. Is this the law I want ..... no. Is it a step in the right direction.... absolutely.I-502 states right in it.. Full FBI background screenings for any and all license issued ..
From what I understand you still cant grow it legally. The state will control who grows, and it will probably be very limited. Just like it is illegal to produce moonshine it will still be illegal to just start up a grow op. I honestly believe that WHAT most voters saw was LEGALIZE WEED and voted yes. I dont think voters realized what it really says, (super high taxes and state controlled and regulated marijuana) I think Washington deserves better.
Unless I 502 is a small stepping stone it is poor law. I feel sorry for this one being voted in. As a Californian I hope we are smarter when the time comes and it will. NO CULTIVATION, NO VOTE !Correct .... The situation will be like alcohol.... regulated and taxed. Is this the law I want ..... no. Is it a step in the right direction.... absolutely.
The only organized group against 502 was from some mmj patients who do not want to see a change to their good thing. I hope the feds take the same
approach as they do with mmj and just back off. Time will tell but the genie is out of the bottle.
yeah, jailtime for the pot grower is always "fun and cool".Being legal takes all the fun and cool out of it! You guys in Beaverton and South Park just turned into a buncha squares! No wait, Beaverton's in Oregon....
That was it I think.. California would have passed Prop 19 but Prop 19 aimed at limiting us in how we Grow.. Very Un-Californian but as we see Very ColoradianUnless I 502 is a small stepping stone it is poor law. I feel sorry for this one being voted in. As a Californian I hope we are smarter when the time comes and it will. NO CULTIVATION, NO VOTE !