Not trying to be a buzz kill but isn't it still against Federal law? And if that's case, Federal law wins (think Arizona) over state law. Please tell me if I'm wrong.
Meanwhile in Colorado
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High Times ohh and the seeds come from :canada1 but clones is were its at just sayin :SIB
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It is still against Federal Law, but they are not going to take the time or money to enforce and prosecute it, as long as people don't violate laws like massive trafficking or crossing state lines. The Feds focus on these cases, and especially on guerrilla grows that are done on public property (national forests). There are so many people growing in Colorado and California that it would be easy for them to nab people, but whole economies in these states are supported by growers (especially in Northern California). Usually when cops "bust" these operations, people are either ticketed, or nothing happens if they have their license and are in compliance. Same in Colorado.
There is going to be a show premiering soon that follows cops busting up operations. Should be interesting, and you can really see firsthand how profitable a business it can be...
ooooh, the feds are going to, "...send threatening letters," according to this article. Hays could be a hot spot for revenue growth, vinnie. Ground floor opportunity. I can see it now:
COLORADO GROWER: Dewwwwd! We got another letter from Washington in the mail today!
PRUNER: [exhales] Who's it from?
GROWER: some cat named Gil Kerlikowske.
PRUNER: What's he want.
GROWER: Something about cease and desist orders.
PRUNER: Whoa! [puts down his burrito supreme pensively].
GROWER: I know, right? I wonder if he is related to Lebowski?
PRUNER: [laughs] Hey man, we are almost out of lighters.
Since in a latest survey 70% of NBA players said they smoked maryhoohoo-think about how many of them will move to Colordo. :lol: No I am not going to grow it but have a friend who has a big warehouse full of them and has for a while--he does not seemed to concenred about the law.
A top aide to Mexico?s President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto says votes to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado and Washington state will force the Mexican government to rethink its efforts at trying to halt marijuana smuggling across the Southwest border.
Luis Videgaray, former general coordinator of Mr. Pena Nieto?s successful 2012 campaign who now heads the incoming president?s transition team, told Radio Formula 970 in Mexico City the new administration has consistently opposed the legalization of drugs, but the Colorado and Washington state votes are in conflict with his government?s longstanding and costly efforts to eradicate the cultivation and smuggling of marijuana.
?These important modifications change somewhat the rules of the game in the relationship with the United States,? Mr. Videgaray said. ?I think we have to carry out a review of our joint policies in regard to drug trafficking and security in general.
?Obviously we can?t handle a product that is illegal in Mexico, trying to stop its transfer to the United States, when in the United States, at least in part of the United States, it now has a different status,? he said.
More than 47,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence in Mexico since President Felipe Calder?n began a military assault on violent drug cartels in that country in 2006.
During his presidential campaign, Mr. Pena Nieto vowed to continue that country?s fight against drug trafficking. The topic of legalized marijuana is sure to come up during Mr. Pena Nieto?s planned Nov. 27 trip to the United States, when he will visit the White House.
The Obama administration has been silent on the issue of legalized recreational marijuana, although it vigorously and publicly opposed a similar measure in 2010 in California, which was defeated. At that time, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. issued a warning letter saying the Justice Department would ?vigorously enforce? federal drug laws if the state initiative passed. Mr. Holder did not publicly comment on this year?s efforts to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington state.
Asked about the Colorado and Washington state votes, Justice Department spokeswoman Nanda Chitre said only: ?The department?s enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged. In enacting the Controlled Substances Act, Congress determined that marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. We are reviewing the ballot initiatives and have no additional comment at this time.?
The White House has had no comment on Mr. Videgaray?s remarks.
The new laws allow those 21 and older in Washington state to purchase an ounce of marijuana from a licensed retailer and in Colorado to possess an ounce of the drug and grow as many as six plants in private. The Colorado law is scheduled to go into effect in June. The Washington law starts in December 2013.
Despite the lack of comments, current federal law ? the Controlled Substances Act ? lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and has no accepted medical use. Other Schedule 1 drugs include heroin, LSD and Ecstasy.
Mr. Videgaray is expected to play a significant role in the Pena Nieto administration. In September, the newly-elected president, who will assume office on Dec. 1, said Mr. Videgaray would head the team that will set policy direction for the new government.
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Well the mexican goverment is concerned
Colorado and Wash are taking away their business
this is such a crock it is pathetically sad
how long have they been taking advantage of dumb US laws
follow the money
I think we know where it was going
Luis Videgaray, former general coordinator of Mr. Pena Nieto?s successful 2012 campaign who now heads the incoming president?s transition team, told Radio Formula 970 in Mexico City the new administration has consistently opposed the legalization of drugs, but the Colorado and Washington state votes are in conflict with his government?s longstanding and costly efforts to eradicate the cultivation and smuggling of marijuana.
?These important modifications change somewhat the rules of the game in the relationship with the United States,? Mr. Videgaray said. ?I think we have to carry out a review of our joint policies in regard to drug trafficking and security in general.
?Obviously we can?t handle a product that is illegal in Mexico, trying to stop its transfer to the United States, when in the United States, at least in part of the United States, it now has a different status,? he said.
More than 47,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence in Mexico since President Felipe Calder?n began a military assault on violent drug cartels in that country in 2006.
During his presidential campaign, Mr. Pena Nieto vowed to continue that country?s fight against drug trafficking. The topic of legalized marijuana is sure to come up during Mr. Pena Nieto?s planned Nov. 27 trip to the United States, when he will visit the White House.
The Obama administration has been silent on the issue of legalized recreational marijuana, although it vigorously and publicly opposed a similar measure in 2010 in California, which was defeated. At that time, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. issued a warning letter saying the Justice Department would ?vigorously enforce? federal drug laws if the state initiative passed. Mr. Holder did not publicly comment on this year?s efforts to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington state.
Asked about the Colorado and Washington state votes, Justice Department spokeswoman Nanda Chitre said only: ?The department?s enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged. In enacting the Controlled Substances Act, Congress determined that marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. We are reviewing the ballot initiatives and have no additional comment at this time.?
The White House has had no comment on Mr. Videgaray?s remarks.
The new laws allow those 21 and older in Washington state to purchase an ounce of marijuana from a licensed retailer and in Colorado to possess an ounce of the drug and grow as many as six plants in private. The Colorado law is scheduled to go into effect in June. The Washington law starts in December 2013.
Despite the lack of comments, current federal law ? the Controlled Substances Act ? lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and has no accepted medical use. Other Schedule 1 drugs include heroin, LSD and Ecstasy.
Mr. Videgaray is expected to play a significant role in the Pena Nieto administration. In September, the newly-elected president, who will assume office on Dec. 1, said Mr. Videgaray would head the team that will set policy direction for the new government.
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Well the mexican goverment is concerned
Colorado and Wash are taking away their business
this is such a crock it is pathetically sad
how long have they been taking advantage of dumb US laws
follow the money
I think we know where it was going
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Public service announcement from the late 1930s. I love the fact that they emphasized "friendly stranger", hahaha.
You're telling the guy that doesn't have any kids. My property tax goes to your children's education. Now you want to tax my weed for your kids. You know that makes you a liberal right?
Leave my weed alone and if you ain't down with that then I've got two words for ya
For Property Taxes to be $7500. His house must be valued at $380,000 give or take a few dollars.
Is that about right Hedge?
not that high but in the ballpark
fucking tax rates are high here in Brazoria County
between mud taxes, school and bridge taxes its 7500 per year, I just got the bill, ripoff
lets tax weed its for the kids and teachers salaries, thank the lord we do not have teachers union in Texas, or my taxes would be 10K or more a year
