Washington measure 502 legalizes marijuana for adults.

Booyah!

A summary of the new state law:

* State civil and criminal prohibitions on growing, manufacturing, distributing, and possessing marijuana removed for adults 21 and over, subject to state regulations.

* Growing, processing, and selling marijuana legal for license holders (different license classes for growing, processing, and retail sale).

* Paraphenalia are legal for sale by licensed retailers.

* Fee structures for licensing and applications are established, and prohibitions on growing locations are established (not within 1,000 feet of any school, playground, recreation centers, child care center, park, transit center, library, or game arcade).

* Persons under 21 are still prohibited.

* Establishes advertising regulations.

* Establishes state quality standards and testing processes.

* An excise tax of 25% of selling price is established at each level of production and distribution. State and local sales taxes also apply.

* DUII laws are amended to specifically prohibit driving under the influence of marijuana.

The taxation is a bit onerous, but all in all it's not bad.

A step in the right direction at least.

Wow, that is god-damn good legalization right there. That's about as decriminalized as it can get. The tax is a bit...eh, it's a bit rough, but in truth it's not too bad. Just means it'll be a bit more expensive but you'll be able to get it just about anywhere.

Considering moving to Washington anyway, among others. I always did have a bit of a green thumb...a dank-green thumb in fact. Always wanted to start growing my own crop. Might be a good place to start now.

Washington State: the new Netherlands?

Given the current state of our collective finances, I think taxing the hell out of pot is the way to go. Hooray, Washington!

Congratulations!

So whats the deal with your federal government and this though, what is expected to happen?

(November 7, 2012 at 8:22 am)festive1 Wrote: Given the current state of our collective finances, I think taxing the hell out of pot is the way to go. Hooray, Washington!

.. and smoking more pot becomes the new patriotic thing to do. Want to help reduce the national debt? Buy some pot.

I need to move to Washington.

This is great news, but I am curious. Can a blood test tell if you've been smoking pot only within the past day? If not, they are going to be seeing a lot of false positives.

(November 7, 2012 at 9:18 am)Stue Denim Wrote: Congratulations!

So whats the deal with your federal government and this though, what is expected to happen?

Federally, it's still illegal, but they don't have enough DEA for this. ;D


I really believe this is a step in the right direction. Watch as this state gets RICH! Lol