This is Why Californias Illegal Weed Business Is Bigger Than Ever; Regulations, Taxes, & More
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Date: 2019-11-01
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MrRedtaco11
Right now living in Canada since that it's not owned by big companies and such, it's good where things are right now. It does seem like that the California Government is over regulating and you can see what is happening, having it be legal, or partial is failing. High tax, lots of regulations, especially in a short time isn't going to make things easier. You have to remember that Pharma companies don't really care for weed because of the possible health benefits. People go to weed, go away from big Pharma and costly medication is going to be money they lose. But they do have the money in the back pockets to where they could kill the weed industry. Everyone is trying to make money anyway they can and it's always the little guy that always get pinched. Look at the food industry. Do people buy things from local farms still, nope. Are the Mom & Pop stores lining every street corner now? Nope Because everything comes from China and is so cheap and made by big companies, smaller companies can't compete. I think that if it can't be worked out it's going to go more into the Black Market even with it being illegal.
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Right now living in Canada since that it's not owned by big companies and such, it's good where things are right now. It does seem like that the California Government is over regulating and you can see what is happening, having it be legal, or partial is failing. High tax, lots of regulations, especially in a short time isn't going to make things easier. You have to remember that Pharma companies don't really care for weed because of the possible health benefits. People go to weed, go away from big Pharma and costly medication is going to be money they lose. But they do have the money in the back pockets to where they could kill the weed industry. Everyone is trying to make money anyway they can and it's always the little guy that always get pinched. Look at the food industry. Do people buy things from local farms still, nope. Are the Mom & Pop stores lining every street corner now? Nope Because everything comes from China and is so cheap and made by big companies, smaller companies can't compete. I think that if it can't be worked out it's going to go more into the Black Market even with it being illegal.
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Jessica Crain
I am curious if anyone from the California government spoke with anyone from the Colorado government about how they pulled it off. I live in Colorado and to my knowledge it has worked out really well for the cities that approved rec shops. I know there are some weird grey areas that are likely operating outside of the law. Like in my city. We didn't approve rec shops but we have these random shops pop up that don't really sell weed but provide free weed giftables. So you pay like 35 for some papers but get free weed for example. There may be some other major issues but as far as I know there isn't and the cities that did approve rec shops are really succeeding. I don't know about Denver thought because there is a lot of over saturation in the market from what I understand but I could be wrong.
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I am curious if anyone from the California government spoke with anyone from the Colorado government about how they pulled it off. I live in Colorado and to my knowledge it has worked out really well for the cities that approved rec shops. I know there are some weird grey areas that are likely operating outside of the law. Like in my city. We didn't approve rec shops but we have these random shops pop up that don't really sell weed but provide free weed giftables. So you pay like 35 for some papers but get free weed for example. There may be some other major issues but as far as I know there isn't and the cities that did approve rec shops are really succeeding. I don't know about Denver thought because there is a lot of over saturation in the market from what I understand but I could be wrong.
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Alexei10011
I'm from Vancouver BC, and realistically nationwide legalization is a step forward but it definitely isn't great for the infrastructure that already exists. This city has been very pro weed and we even got to the point where we had lounges where people would medicate in a calm and safe environment with vaporizing machines, a dab bar, edibles and weed for sale. It was a really nice accessible place. But now weed has been legalized and it needs to be better regulated and instead of working with the already existing industry they are closing down all illegally operating dispensaries. Sad times here considering there isn't a single legal physical store in the city. We are the weed capital of Canada and we're about to lose a huge chunk of the local industry and supply.
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I'm from Vancouver BC, and realistically nationwide legalization is a step forward but it definitely isn't great for the infrastructure that already exists. This city has been very pro weed and we even got to the point where we had lounges where people would medicate in a calm and safe environment with vaporizing machines, a dab bar, edibles and weed for sale. It was a really nice accessible place. But now weed has been legalized and it needs to be better regulated and instead of working with the already existing industry they are closing down all illegally operating dispensaries. Sad times here considering there isn't a single legal physical store in the city. We are the weed capital of Canada and we're about to lose a huge chunk of the local industry and supply.
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Chris Mora
I think it's still far too early to count the industry out, and like the one anonymous guy said. The people in business now are pretty much the cream of the crop. They know how to push through this and adapt to the new and ever changing regulations. I think when given enough time, cannabis will over take both the alcohol and tobacco industries. I think it's only a matter of time until marijuana is decriminalized on the federal level. I don't even smoke weed very often. I have only a few times in the past with different friends just to try it but its just not something for me. I'm interested to see where the industry will be in 5 or even 10 years from now.
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I think it's still far too early to count the industry out, and like the one anonymous guy said. The people in business now are pretty much the cream of the crop. They know how to push through this and adapt to the new and ever changing regulations. I think when given enough time, cannabis will over take both the alcohol and tobacco industries. I think it's only a matter of time until marijuana is decriminalized on the federal level. I don't even smoke weed very often. I have only a few times in the past with different friends just to try it but its just not something for me. I'm interested to see where the industry will be in 5 or even 10 years from now.
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mihai7192
nah just grow it in your backroom like my mom did when I was a kid ok, so my question is--w/states that have legal recreational use, how does that affect employment? many places require a clean drug screen. ok, you quit smoking long enough to get a job. a few weeks/months down the road and maybe 'celebrate' w/sum friends and you get popped on a random drug screening at work. will you get fired, or can you use the state's law on legalization to possibly keep your job? I don't use it, never have. and it's not recreationally legal in my state. just was curious(and, yeah, I know ultimately it would be a state by state basis, but w/e)
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nah just grow it in your backroom like my mom did when I was a kid ok, so my question is--w/states that have legal recreational use, how does that affect employment? many places require a clean drug screen. ok, you quit smoking long enough to get a job. a few weeks/months down the road and maybe 'celebrate' w/sum friends and you get popped on a random drug screening at work. will you get fired, or can you use the state's law on legalization to possibly keep your job? I don't use it, never have. and it's not recreationally legal in my state. just was curious(and, yeah, I know ultimately it would be a state by state basis, but w/e)
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NitrousButterfly Wyllo
The USA really needs to take a look at the Canadian system. We have plenty of regulations in place, including the testing, that work great for both the growers and the consumer. I can read on the website of my grower exactly what and how much is in my choices for chemicals and natural elements. Additionally the large growers either buy the smaller growers with unique strains or sub contract the grower for additional stock. This creates a win win scenario for all involved. Check out Aurora who is one of the largest and most successful companies in Canada at this time.
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The USA really needs to take a look at the Canadian system. We have plenty of regulations in place, including the testing, that work great for both the growers and the consumer. I can read on the website of my grower exactly what and how much is in my choices for chemicals and natural elements. Additionally the large growers either buy the smaller growers with unique strains or sub contract the grower for additional stock. This creates a win win scenario for all involved. Check out Aurora who is one of the largest and most successful companies in Canada at this time.
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Zach Cushing
Im at such a weird spot. I hate weed. Growing up, it was pounded into my head that weed is this evil thing and that using it made you a bad person. Ive always been a stickler for the rules, so I avoided weed and anyone that used it. To this day, I will not date someone who smokes, even rarely. But, I voted for it to be legal in my state (Maine. Im against prohibition and regulations and taxes. I think people should be able to put into their bodies whatever they want. I just cant get passed my personal hatred of it, despite all the logic pointing in the other direction.
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Im at such a weird spot. I hate weed. Growing up, it was pounded into my head that weed is this evil thing and that using it made you a bad person. Ive always been a stickler for the rules, so I avoided weed and anyone that used it. To this day, I will not date someone who smokes, even rarely. But, I voted for it to be legal in my state (Maine. Im against prohibition and regulations and taxes. I think people should be able to put into their bodies whatever they want. I just cant get passed my personal hatred of it, despite all the logic pointing in the other direction.
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kidmosey
I see no problem with regulation, but it needs to be consistent with other industries. There should be no need for raids on businesses when you can have inspections. There should be no incentive to sell/ship to unlicensed entities if you will be heavily fined. I don't really have sympathy for people who distribute illegally because they are too greedy to do it the right way. We just need to impose hefty fines for doing it the wrong way and the industry will either overtake the black market or will disappear - either way we have our answer.
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I see no problem with regulation, but it needs to be consistent with other industries. There should be no need for raids on businesses when you can have inspections. There should be no incentive to sell/ship to unlicensed entities if you will be heavily fined. I don't really have sympathy for people who distribute illegally because they are too greedy to do it the right way. We just need to impose hefty fines for doing it the wrong way and the industry will either overtake the black market or will disappear - either way we have our answer.
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MyWayofEverything
1) With everything happening in the world right now, I really can't bring myself to care about a multi-billion dollar industry complaining about losing a fraction to regulation that is needed2) This is essentially how every single industry/product works. Packaging and taxes and testing and regulation are all things that every new business has to go through. The market will work all this out. messily but it willThat said, very well done with the piece. Just not sure it's what you guys could be best spending your time
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1) With everything happening in the world right now, I really can't bring myself to care about a multi-billion dollar industry complaining about losing a fraction to regulation that is needed2) This is essentially how every single industry/product works. Packaging and taxes and testing and regulation are all things that every new business has to go through. The market will work all this out. messily but it willThat said, very well done with the piece. Just not sure it's what you guys could be best spending your time
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