Marijuana and the law

[Jackalope]

So much tax to be gathered from being legal. And the users wouldn't resort to crime because it would probably be cheaper, and in better quality.

It might not be cheaper once the government takes its cut, but quality would certainly improve. I spent so many years living in Nevada, where the quality is consistently high, that I had actually forgotten that there were such things as stems and seeds. Now I live in Baton Rouge, where apparently the only shit you can buy is low-grade brown Mexican ditch weed.

I miss the West . . .

I don't expect it to be cheaper in Washington state once legal sales start. I did some back-of-the-envelope math one time, and with it being taxed (and profit taken) at the mandated three layers (grow, packaging, retail) - I expect that retail sale will be about the same price as it is today, give or take.

However, with mandated quality testing and labeling standards, I expect consistency and overall product quality to go up. It'll be nice to be able to buy what you want, and know exactly what you're getting.