The feds have been showing up and shutting down dispensaries out here for quite some time now. Plus we have issues with zoning which is a conservative political constructive end run around the will of the people (typical). Although far more restrictive this new legislation will, hopefully, get the feds and local officious intermeddlers off our backs until the feds get the nod from Monsanto or whoever that they are waiting to hear from that they are ready to supply the masses.
You still have to pay Federal Income tax even on illegal activity. That minor oversight was what took down quite a few Italian American entrepreneurs back in the day.
But now there is money to the state involved. Remember, Calif just went rec last night. Prior it was quite easy to get a med card and plants that could be grown were double than that allowed for rec now (12 vs 6). It cost around $70-80 to get a med card and then a $60 yearly renewal; dunno what it will cost now, but the restrictions & fees on growers will be much higher. Plus, there will be tight controls on growers in all aspects. The State general fund will swell
Ah, I was under the impression that they got Capone and his ilk for not paying taxes on their 'legally' earned income. If us drug dealers could list our income to pay Fed tax without fear of reprisal, I bet a lot would do so. "I see here Mr. Durden that you are a very successful paid assassin. We don't condone murder, but thank you for your honesty, and yes, we'll take our cut. Carry on..."
What I've noticed is a lot of misunderstanding regarding the definition of "Attending Physician". Essentially there will be a crack down on shill shops. Where 1 doctor would just rubber stamp many applications. If you have a physician who only does cannabis recommendations but spends time doing a reasonable records review and patient assessment there shouldn't be a problem, further sanctions are all peer reviewed so it will have to go through the Medical Board.
Sort of makes one wonder about that right to not self-incriminate..... but yes it's on the Federal Tax forms, or at least on mine. Possibly the feds know something about me and send me 'special' forms designed to give me nightmares, thanks Obama!
I'm digesting what c2g posted. Only on page 3 and "consolidate and streamline regulation and taxation for both nonmedical and medical marijuana."
You are on the right track to enlightenment, carry on
Voted no, hows that?You are on the right track to enlightenment, carry on
A couple months after Colorado went legal, there was a long TV newscast (60 Minutes ?) about the problems legit growers/stores were having about their taxes; really rather, the problems they were/might have about paying them. The Fed taxes are( or were) in the 90% range. These guys actually wanted to comply but it was so tortuous and fucked up that many were paralyzed.
I don't have a dog in the fightVoted no, hows that?
. I'll do what I wish to do. In actuality, the new law does benefit me to the degree where low flying planes won't fret me anymore; but thats about it. I don't sell, so state can mind it's own business. That's as far as my social contract goes
Kind of what I was thinking.I don't have a dog in the fight
I don't have a dog in the fight
I feel like you're both Lawful though, not hurting anyone. Kudos.
As far as I'm concerned the State has no jurisdiction on "victimless crimes" or even the right to dictate that kind of stuff. Especially when one considers a lot of those are relatively "new" crimes (moonshining, growing cannabis, seeing hookers, etc). I obey the majority of laws, pay taxes, don't hurt anyone (except Mainliner), etc. But then I'm old and old school. Get off my lawn lol
Never leave a datum, rookies...... sigh......Voted no, hows that?
Say it, forget it. Write it, regret it...
I agree 100 percent.
What am I reading? Prop 64?