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In reply to the discussion: What no one is telling you about Washington's marijuana legalization [View all]Mr.Bill
(24,274 posts)19. I can tell you
that illegal pot growers in Northern California are ecstatic about the increased demand these new laws will open up. Get ready for higher prices on the black market.
By the way, the federal government is NOT going to let your state grow and sell marijuana. Count on that.
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Smoking "in public" is not illegal but "public places". There is a difference.
uppityperson
Nov 2012
#1
I believe there are 2 cities in California which have blurred the distinction...
Eleanors38
Nov 2012
#11
How do you spell "prohibition?" "T-a-x." Already big biz for cigarette smugglers.
Eleanors38
Nov 2012
#12
Add jury nullification. As more people oppose prohibition more should simply refuse
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#24
I would hope at those prices that the state controlled product would be free of seeds
CBGLuthier
Nov 2012
#6
The zero tolerance and impairment limits won't pass court challenge, IMHO.
kestrel91316
Nov 2012
#32