[Gay State Conservative]

One small problem....the possession of even a minute quantity of marijuana is a Federal offense...NATIONWIDE...punishable by up to a year in prison for a first offense,two years for a second offense.

I looked it up.

[C210N]

Federal offense...NATIONWIDE

The fight has shifted from legalization, to now where recreational stores are located. So, if its going to be legal, at least don't sell it here. I have to say I'm a proud nimbyist in MA. The law allows towns to "opt out".

These stores will ALL be "cash" businesses. Since it is still a federal offense, no bank will service a store - thus they CANNOT obtain the ability to take credit cards. People will only pay in cold cash - going to have nasty repercussions.

I note that recreational comes in many forms, as we know from the CO experience - cotton candy, candy bars, etc. Imagine a store near a school! They'd do "well".

[KeyLargo]