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scottyreal posted an update
2 days ago (edited)
What do you all think about slinging weed at the farmers market? Sound like a great idea? It sure would be nice to bring a bunch of jars and come home with a bunch of money (and maybe some raw milk 😉
But why would the State of New York want to lose out on all that tax revenue! New York collects 13% of every sale at the stores & NONE at the farmers market! Last year, New York sold a BILLION dollars of cannabis! I’m wondering what’s really going on with this one. Anyone got any theories? Alex Jones tin foil hats are welcome…
Please leave us some comments on this one!
marijuanamoment.net
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed two new cannabis-related bills into law over the weekend—one to revive the Cannabis Growers Showcase program, where producers sell products directly to consumers at farmers market-style events, and another clarifying that cannabis is … Continue reading
cannachris, old-hippy-58 and 2 others8 Comments-
I think this is an absolutely GREAT idea. Supporting local farmers is crucial! Even if the “farmer” in question is your friendly neighbor Stoner Steve.
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Politicians doing something useful for a change without motive? I mean maybe it is possible. But this approach is promising as a thought experiment. Sin taxes and corporate strangle holds on individual sectors shouldn’t be the norm. I can’t find a way not to feel that the headline itself is a massive thing. Just all other 49 states and how this may inspire reform to treat it as it should be and help to remove stigma amongst the masses. Even in places like California where tolerance is there, but not full on acceptance.
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Sabotage of Small-Scale Producers:
By letting unregulated markets flourish, the state could create conditions where small legal operators face unfair competition. This might drive them out of business, leaving room for larger, well-funded corporations to dominate the regulated market once it’s fully enforced.
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@scottyreal While I appreciate the legal industry, I believe it shouldn’t be treated any differently than brewing beer in my garage. It’s no threat to the large “brewery” down the street. In my view, the regulated market relies on artificial value propped up by people serving prison time. While I support job creation and the prosperity of good people in the industry, I also see it as a form of blood money. Regulation ultimately involves force, and when applied to something as harmless as tomatoes, it feels excessive.
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Allowing unregulated markets might be a tactic to draw illegal growers and sellers out of the shadows. Once they’re operating more visibly, the state could crack down with targeted enforcement, effectively forcing them to either join the legal market or face penalties.
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@scottyreal Only benefit I see is the classification as a agricultural crop for the few corn growers who may have took a few acres to grow because they normally find a way to take your land on some tax shit that even your H&R Block tax professional missed…just saying
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@scottyreal I think, looking back at our usual trips to the market, there are a lot of resources going thru the farmers market. There are vouchers from local government for fruits and vegetables from the local food pantry or WIC program. If you use this as a basis for funding governmentally, the more assistance you provide, the more funding comes your way! Give out vouchers for medicinal herb and hand it over, get paid from the State and Voila! Also getting regular sales while there, its a win win! Any other thoughts?
And……Raw Milk for the Win!! We use raw milk daily, even though it’s labelled “Not for Human Consumption” – what a load of BS!1 -
I don’t trust politicians. The end. How long have we been waiting for real moves on legalization and decriminalization on a national scale?
Politicians continue to promise reform on cannabis… As long as it gets em in office.@scottyreal and @m1ghtym0u3e I concur…you both make great points, and I’m still sad about it, lol.
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