Is the green rush over?

[zubey91]

just a question for all the CO peeps.. even with 64 passing.... how many of you think the Green Rush ended with MMJ?

 

[LesterBurnum]

I think it depends on where you live. Some counties have banned medical and have already started to ban recreational sales. These counties won't see much. But others will explode.
The ancillary industries are going to explode also, I think.
so I don't think it's over to answer you zubey

 

[zubey91]

I think it depends on where you live. Some counties have banned medical and have already started to ban recreational sales. These counties won't see much. But others will explode.
The ancillary industries are going to explode also, I think.
so I don't think it's over to answer you zubey

so you think the "vision" will just change.. before with MMJ .... it will be alot diff with rec.

 

[connoisseurde420]

its just begining the rush is still on for big pharma to get a piece of the pie when it becomes federally legal. and sooooo much more restraunts/launges. new equipment for growers and a ton more people growing there are endless possibilities at this point...

 

[barbz]

My concern is that Big Pharma (or alcohol/tobacco concerns) will suck up to our elected officials and basically exclude us from growing anything for any reason, so they may hold the monopoly and control prices.

 

[connoisseurde420]

the people will always control prices not the seller... but im sure they will be trying to get legislation up that will make it very difficult to grow like you cant distill liquor or grow tobacco without paying the gov money....

 

[zubey91]

the people will always control prices not the seller... but im sure they will be trying to get legislation up that will make it very difficult to grow like you cant distill liquor or grow tobacco without paying the gov money....

well if that happens i don't think they'll mess with the medical side of it .. which means i'll keep dishing out my 60.00 for the doc and 30.00 for the state lol

 

[Trousers]

My concern is that Big Pharma (or alcohol/tobacco concerns) will suck up to our elected officials and basically exclude us from growing anything for any reason, so they may hold the monopoly and control prices.

No.
The feds already say it is should not be grown by anyone, even in CO. They also said there is not much they can do about it.
They do not have the resources to go after me and every one of my friends that grow, much less the rest of the state.

 

[5280J]

well if that happens i don't think they'll mess with the medical side of it .. which means i'll keep dishing out my 60.00 for the doc and 30.00 for the state lol

I agree, the medical marijuana laws have been working well for years and probably won't be changed. There is still several months worth of work to be done by the state government on how to implement 64. My guess is that liscensing, permit, and application fees are going to be VERY high. Extensive background checks and tight restrictions on where and how much marijuana can be grown and sold will probably also be in place. A green rush will be something the state tries to avoid by making the process of legally selling marijuana to the public expensive and difficult. Think I'll keep my red card for a few years too.

 

[LesterBurnum]

My concern is that Big Pharma (or alcohol/tobacco concerns) will suck up to our elected officials and basically exclude us from growing anything for any reason, so they may hold the monopoly and control prices.

I think this is where we need to keep the elected officials accountable. They can't change what the law says, without Our vote. They will try. But if we keep our elected officials accountable for what they endorse and do, per the democracy, they may remain compliant to the people.

 

[Finshaggy]

The "MMJ" Green Rush may be over. But the REC Green Rush is in full effect. Companies have the potential to make SOOO much money now that 100% of Colorado is their customers, instead of like the 5% they had before.

 

[5280J]

The "MMJ" Green Rush may be over. But the REC Green Rush is in full effect. Companies have the potential to make SOOO much money now that 100% of Colorado is their customers, instead of like the 5% they had before.

I disagree for a several reasons. I don't think there is a huge number of people over the age of 21 that were just waiting for marijuana to become legal to start using it. People that are already using it without a red card obviously are getting it from somewhere. Why would they go somewhere to pay a retail price when it's going to be cheaper buying from someone that doesn't have all the expense that comes with running a business especially a buisiness that the state is going to regulate so tightly.
Tourism? Maybe a few people from out of town buy a few nugs because they can but I don't see a mad rush to our state either. The majority of voters in our state are not marijuana users, 64 only passed because of the tax revenue promises that were attached to it. A recreational green rush would have to be fueled by thousands of new users willing to a higher price than their neighbor can give it to them for. I don't see it happening.

 

[Finshaggy]

I disagree for a several reasons. I don't think there is a huge number of people over the age of 21 that were just waiting for marijuana to become legal to start using it. People that are already using it without a red card obviously are getting it from somewhere. Why would they go somewhere to pay a retail price when it's going to be cheaper buying from someone that doesn't have all the expense that comes with running a business especially a buisiness that the state is going to regulate so tightly.
Tourism? Maybe a few people from out of town buy a few nugs because they can but I don't see a mad rush to our state either. The majority of voters in our state are not marijuana users, 64 only passed because of the tax revenue promises that were attached to it. A recreational green rush would have to be fueled by thousands of new users willing to a higher price than their neighbor can give it to them for. I don't see it happening.

You might not see it. But I was just in Florida, and I know people from Texas and Cali. There are people MOVING to Washington and Colorado. There is a green rush.

 

[5280J]

I agree there will be business opportunities for those who have an existing mmj business or the capital it's going to take for a start up. But I don't see people quitting jobs, selling homes, and relocating families for the ability to use marijuana legally when they are probably doing it without a hassle right where they are at. I think 20 was a bigger deal than 64 as far as a rush is concerned. Either way I think it is a great thing for us and our state.

 

[Finshaggy]

I agree there will be business opportunities for those who have an existing mmj business or the capital it's going to take for a start up. But I don't see people quitting jobs, selling homes, and relocating families for the ability to use marijuana legally when they are probably doing it without a hassle right where they are at. I think 20 was a bigger deal than 64 as far as a rush is concerned. Either way I think it is a great thing for us and our state.

There are plenty of people without families that are currently "quitting hobs, selling homes, and relocating". If you have a FaceBook page read about what people are doing. EVERYONE wants to move to or at least visit to check out, Colorado and Washington right now. This is not the end of the green rush, this is the beginning.

 

[5280J]

Hope there is enough room for "EVERYONE" to move to Washington and Colorado. I might have to move and smoke illegally again if it gets too crowded.

 

[Finshaggy]

Pike's Peak or bust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[5280J]

wont be too crowded this time of year for sure!

 

[Vinland88]

No Vacancy in colorado. Stay where you are. We don't want your poor tired or hungry.... oh wait.

 

[ChesusRice]

Who is going to be the first to start a hydroponic 'superstore" in Colorado
and will a national chain like Home Depot or Lowes have a grow light section?