A Risky Business Investment
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Originally Posted by
BankruptcyGuy
Even in states where marijuana is "legal" [[it's legal nowhere; it's still unlawful to possess under federal law), no state law prohibits private action based on marijuana consumption. Your landlord can still ban it [[even medical marijuana), your boss can still fire you for smoking it, your use of it can be used against you in a probate court [[child custody, etc.) hearing. I recall reading a story about the person who camped out in line to be the first to buy "legally" under Washington law. He, a security guard, was fired the next day.
Colorado politicians estimated $100 million in annual tax revenue. The actual take in the first year was $53 million. Now, $53 million is nothing to sneeze at, but it's not going to "fix the roads," as I've heard some claim. It would be as impactful to the state's overall budget as cutting the film subsidy.
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100% Correct; in San Diego it’s as easy as pie to get a certificate [[$40.00) and go into any dispensary and buy marijuana. Only problem is there have several instances where the Feds have come in to these very dispensaries and confiscated everything – marijuana, cash, computers et al. They put the business out of business. Additionally the Feds have raided several growing greenhouses in north San Diego County and emptied out the facility, not even leaving a bud.
There has been a move to abandon the storefront approach any only make deliveries; there are still some stores that open discreetly and try to remain under the radar. The raids seem to come in waves and lately the waves have been quiet. The Feds care nothing about state or local laws and have the ultimate trump card – a gold badge and uniform that says Federal Agent.
Operate at your own peril and financial risk.
http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/04/23/f...na-facilities/
http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2014/10...wears_f_th.php