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[spanky123]

The Pineapple Express in Esquimalt has remained open all along. They have not closed down for even one day. Yes, this means they are taking a huge risk, this means they could never get their license approved by the government, and yes all of their product would be black market, and selling that comes with Massive penalties. But they seem to think it's worth it.

They will make more money in the next 6 months then they will in the next 10 years under the legal regime. Might as well run with it as long as you can if the police are saying that they will not enforce the law.

[dasmo]

The law hasn’t been tested yet so I would expect there are some lawyers waiting for the opportunity to challenge its present structure. Our system is case law after all...

[spanky123]

The law hasn’t been tested yet so I would expect there are some lawyers waiting for the opportunity to challenge its present structure. Our system is case law after all...

If you pay them enough money then many lawyers will represent you in whatever matter you want. Don’t know many who would advise you though to challenge the validity of laws the feds pass.

[dasmo]

Our own Ted Smith has and won...

 

Canadian Press  | June 12, 2015

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled unanimously that medical marijuana can be legally consumed in products such as cookies, brownies and teas, a decision that “outraged” the federal government but elated the baker at the centre of the case.

Federal regulations had previously stipulated that authorized users of physician-prescribed cannabis could only consume dried marijuana.

But the high court said in a 7-0 decision on Thursday that limiting medical consumption to dried pot infringes on liberty protections under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“Across the country there will be a lot more smiles and a lot less pain,” said Owen Smith, a former baker for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, whose 2009 arrest spurred the legal challenge.

[Nparker]

...the high court said in a 7-0 decision on Thursday that limiting medical consumption to dried pot infringes on liberty protections under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms...

The "high" court indeed.

[LJ]

Well we have a new anthem now....

 

https://youtu.be/EJumPr8HYW4

[amor de cosmos]

Their advice? Delay

Given all these strict rules, what should marijuana users do when questioned by border agents?

"That's a question I get a lot," said Chang. "It's a no-win situation for anyone who gets asked the question.

"If you admit to using controlled substances prior to legalization, you are barred," he continued. "If you lie and say you've never smoked it and they find out, it's a permanent bar for material misrepresentation, which is also quite serious."

Chang and Mason agree it's better to take a take a third, if imperfect, approach.

Delay.

"Refuse to answer the question. Say it's irrelevant. Say you don't know why this question is being asked," said Chang.

It won't get people to their destinations — and they'll merely be confronted with the same question next time — but at least they can consult a lawyer, he said.

That lawyer may even be able to resolve the situation directly with CBP "without you having to make an actual admission," said Chang.

"Because once you've admitted it, it's done. You're barred. Nothing anybody can do except apply for a waiver."

https://www.cbc.ca/n...hewan-1.4884680
 

"after Japan’s surrender in 1945, U.S. authorities occupied the country and they introduced American attitudes towards cannabis. Having effectively prohibited its cultivation in the States in 1937, Washington now sought to ban it in Japan. With the nation still under U.S. control, it passed the 1948 Cannabis Control Act. The law criminalized possession and unlicensed cultivation - and more than 60 years later, it remains at the core of Japan’s current anti-cannabis policy."

https://apjjf.org/20...chell/4231.html

no surprise there

[todd]

no surprise there

 

 

"According to multiple reports from defectors, visitors and experts, North Korea either has no law against the sale and consumption of weed, or it has a law that is largely unenforced."

 

https://www.huffingt...korea_n_4067341

[DustMagnet]

Sooke RCMP reports no problems with driving high

 

Well that's not really setting a good example now is it? 

 

(https://www.vicnews....h-driving-high/)

[spanky123]

Despite the federal plan to restrict the minimum sale price of pot to $10 a gram plus taxes, looks like each of the provinces has been continually lowering prices. Ontario is now below $7 a gram including taxes on its least expensive products. http://www.ocs.ca

[Jason-L]

Despite the federal plan to restrict the minimum sale price of pot to $10 a gram plus taxes, looks like each of the provinces has been continually lowering prices. Ontario is now below $7 a gram including taxes on its least expensive products. http://www.ocs.ca

That's probably the only way to force the craft artisanal independent producers out of the market, initially.  I mean, it worked for Labatts and Molsons back in the day.  You are dealing a product that had an extensive home-grown infrastructure of supply to meet the demand, so charging premium rates out of the gate isn't going to make you competitive.

[Bernard]

Prices from "artisanal" growers are about $3.60 a gram in this city at this time.   

[todd]

Prices from "artisanal" growers are about $3.60 a gram in this city at this time.   

 

Where do I does someone go?

[spanky123]

Prices from "artisanal" growers are about $3.60 a gram in this city at this time.

You mean on the black market or in stores?

[Nparker]

It should come as no surprise that the CoV's most left-leaning councillor wants this.

Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt is proposing to reduce the minimum distance required between cannabis retailers. The city had originally set the minimum distance between pot retailers at 200 metres but doubled it to 400 metres because of concerns about having too many shops....

https://www.timescol...lers-1.23493843

I would imagine the majority of his supporters are stoned out of their minds most of the time.

[Greg]

It should come as no surprise that the CoV's most left-leaning councillor wants this.

I would imagine the majority of his supporters are stoned out of their minds most of the time.

 

Young seemed in favor of this as well. One of his arguments appeared to be that the current rules effectively blocked any business who actually waited for marijuana to become legal before setting up shop, because the quasi-legal stores already staked out their territory. That kind of makes sense.

[Mystic-Pizza]

Basically Young wants those who waited to apply for a licence until marijuana became legal to have first dibs on retail locations, and wants to send a strong message to those who set up shop prior to legalization to get to the back of the line. By reducing the distance between shops, he can give those who waited a chance to rent retail space, while pushing out those who did not.

Edited by Mystic-Pizza, 11 November 2018 - 01:20 PM.

[Sparky]

Does anyone know of a shop that is still open that sells CBD?

[dasmo]

^ you don’t do online shopping?

[Sparky]

^ you don’t do online shopping?

Yes I am an Amazon freak but I was hoping to buy some tincture this afternoon to help my wife with a sleeping disorder.