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Sunday, 8 December 2019
quote [ The District of Columbia and 11 states -- Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington -- have adopted the most expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. How's everything going for any that happen to live there? Any SE'ers in countries that have been pot-legal for decades - what has changed the most over the years? ]
I know when California started the process and finally passed it, there were horror stories about distribution, price and supply that just flat out did not happen. I picked up the thumb (more in extended) yesterday in less than 5 minutes, in and out.
I'm kind of a connoisseur, and am especially picky about my Indicas. I picked up this little nug in California. For those who were not raised on Cali-Bud, let's just say that the state has always had some of the most kind smoke (especially the flowers,) around the world. The best flowers come from the northern coastal region (Humboldt, Crescent City, etc.)
This is a strain called "Forbidden Fruit." It is a 70/30 hybrid is made by crossing two extremely flavorful strains named Cherry Pie and Tangie. In the container, it has a very strong "cherry smell" as opposed to that "skunky" fragrance that Cali-Bud is famous for. While smoking it, I noticed it has a very good "no cough" effect, and despite the strong flower smell, has no lingering aftertaste. -  - Elapsed time from when I walked through the door, and walked out with this, and 5 other strains (xmas presents yo!) was 2 minutes wait time, plus 10 minutes actual "shopping" time including checkout. Absolutely none of the nightmare scenarios from the "never legalize-it's" about distribution, price, supply, ever happened. Actually, in the almost 2 years that the doors swung open for official recreational use, the novelty has worn off, and there are less people in line, coupled with the shops learning how to handle the shoppers more efficiently. Just curious as to how it is going in the other recreational-use states. Would love to hear from anyone around the world from countries that are pot-legal as well. Of course, any other "connoisseurs" or fellow rec-users just want to compare notes that would be awesome too.
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rylex said @ 5:41pm GMT on 9th December
not just the taxez as to why they were pissed.
see my above comment about restriction of permits.
This is widespread across the state. Cities will take your money for your permit and then delay and find reasons to deny you. Unless it's obvious you have money to throw at them.
I have a few friend with skin in the game. one just got taken by the county of mendocino for near 240k.
rylex said @ 5:49pm GMT on 9th December
not just the taxes as to why they were pissed.
see my above comment about restriction of permits.
This is widespread across the state. Cities will take your money for your permit and then delay and find reasons to deny you. Unless it's obvious you have money to throw at them.
I have a few friendz with skin in the game. one just got taken by the county of mendocino for near 240k. they were granted temporary permits and allowed to cultivate. then near harvest time when it was time to renew the temporary permit, they were denied and told to cease all cultivation and destroy any product on hand.
reason for denial? they never filed an appropriate land use and environmental impact form. reason they didnt file is the city told them they didnt need to since they were in the incorporated part and not the outskirts.
My other friend is one of the only people on his hill in trinity to have a permit. he moved in 4 years ago. has paid anything the city asks of him. it's at the point where they will come and say he needs such and such paper, from this specific person who can grant it. Not specific office, person. city officials are cherry picking whom for some strange reason... But the point is, this friend throws money when they want at what they ask and he is the only permitted one. Some of his neighbors have been growing up there for 20+ years...
The statr definitely has a certain idea about whom they want participating in this legal weed thing, and their current model indicates it's not You or I.
rylex said @ 5:49pm GMT on 9th December
not just the taxes as to why they were pissed.
see my above comment about restriction of permits.
This is widespread across the state. Cities will take your money for your permit and then delay and find reasons to deny you. Unless it's obvious you have money to throw at them.
I have a few friendz with skin in the game. one just got taken by the county of mendocino for near 240k. they were granted temporary permits and allowed to cultivate. then near harvest time when it was time to renew the temporary permit, they were denied and told to cease all cultivation and destroy any product on hand.
reason for denial? they never filed an appropriate land use and environmental impact form. reason they didnt file is the city told them they didnt need to since they were in the incorporated part and not the outskirts.
My other friend is one of the only people on his hill in trinity to have a permit. he moved in 4 years ago. has paid anything the city asks of him. it's at the point where they will come and say he needs such and such paper, from this specific person who can grant it. Not specific office, person. city officials are cherry picking whom for some strange reason... But the point is, this friend throws money when they want at what they ask and he is the only permitted one. Some of his neighbors have been growing up there for 20+ years...
The statr definitely has a certain idea about whom they want participating in this legal weed thing, and their current model indicates it's not You or I.
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rylex said @ 5:41pm GMT on 9th December
not just the taxes as to why they were pissed.
see my above comment about restriction of permits.
This is widespread across the state. Cities will take your money for your permit and then delay and find reasons to deny you. Unless it's obvious you have money to throw at them.
I have a few friendz with skin in the game. one just got taken by the county of mendocino for near 240k. they were granted temporary permits and allowed to cultivate. then near harvest time when it was time to renew the temporary permit, they were denied and told to cease all cultivation and destroy any product on hand.
reason for denial? they never filed an appropriate land use and environmental impact form. reason they didnt file is the city told them they didnt need to since they were in the incorporated part and not the outskirts.
My other friend is one of the only people on his hill in trinity to have a permit. he moved in 4 years ago. has paid anything the city asks of him. it's at the point where they will come and say he needs such and such paper, from this specific person who can grant it. Not specific office, person. city officials are cherry picking whom for some strange reason... But the point is, this friend throws money when they want at what they ask and he is the only permitted one. Some of his neighbors have been growing up there for 20+ years...
The statr definitely has a certain idea about whom they want participating in this legal weed thing, and their current model indicates it's not You or I.
