California Notices Emergency Cannabis Regulations Requiring QR Code Certificate

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California Notices Emergency Cannabis Regulations Requiring QR Code Certificate

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[FONT=&quot]Today, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) provided notice to the public of proposed emergency cannabis regulations that would make it mandatory for cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) certificate in storefront windows and carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]The move is designed to help consumers identify licensed cannabis retail stores, assist law enforcement and support the legal cannabis market where products such as vape cartridges are routinely tested to protect public health and safety. The proposed regulations, which have been posted to the [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Bureau’s website[/FONT][FONT=&quot], would require licensed retailers to print and post their unique QR Code in storefront windows or near entrances, to help educate consumers about the importance of supporting and purchasing products from the legal cannabis market. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Smartphone users are able to use their smartphone camera to scan the displayed QR Code, which automatically links to the [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Bureau’s Online License Search[/FONT][FONT=&quot] and confirms the cannabis retailer’s license status. The system also displays the retailer’s address and license location to ensure that the information is not counterfeit.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]“The proposed regulations will help consumers avoid purchasing cannabis goods from unlicensed businesses by providing a simple way to confirm licensure immediately before entering the premises or receiving a delivery,” said Bureau Chief Lori Ajax. “These requirements will also assist law enforcement in distinguishing between legal and illegal transportation of cannabis goods.”[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]This announcement comes after the Bureau’s recent launch of a QR Code campaign, which encourages licensees to voluntarily post a Bureau provided unique QR Code certificate that consumers can scan when they visit a licensed cannabis retailer.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Following the required minimum five-working day notice to the public, the Bureau will file the emergency regulations with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The five-calendar day formal public comment period begins when OAL publishes the proposed regulations as being “under review” on its website: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://oal.ca.gov/[/FONT][FONT=&quot]. Public comments must be submitted to both OAL and the Bureau to be considered.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]All commercial cannabis activity in California must be conducted on a premises with a valid license issued by the appropriate state cannabis licensing authority. Manufacturing, distributing or selling cannabis goods without a state license or at a location that is not licensed is a violation of state law. To file a complaint regarding illegal cannabis activity, click here – [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Enforcement Online Services[/FONT][FONT=&quot].[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Two emails will follow this one providing the finding of emergency and notice of proposed emergency regulations, and the text of the proposed emergency regulations for the QR code.[/FONT]

 

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Bureau of Cannabis Control Text of Regulations - California Code of Regulations Title 16 Division 42. Bureau of Cannabis Control





Chapter 1. ALL BUREAU LICENSEES

Article 4. Posting and Advertising

§ 5039. License Posting Requirement.

(a) Upon issuance of any license, the licensee shall prominently display the license on the licensed premises where it can be viewed by state and local agencies. If the licensed premises is open to the public, the license shall be displayed in an area that is within plain sight of the public.

(b) Upon issuance of any license, a retailer, whose licensed premises is open to the public, shall prominently display the Quick Response Code (QR Code) certificate issued by the Bureau so that it can be viewed and scanned from outside of the licensed premises.

(c) The QR Code certificate displayed by a licensee as required by subsection (b)shall be posted in the front window of the licensed premises within three (3) feet of any public entrance to the licensed premises, or in a locked display case mounted on the outside wall of the licensed premises within three (3) feet of any public entrance to the licensed premises. The QR Code certificate shall be posted in a manner that is clearly visible from outside of the licensed premises to the public and all persons entering the premises.

(d) The QR Code certificate displayed by the licensee as required by subsection (b) shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) The QR Code certificate shall be printed on paper not less than 8 ½ inches by 11 inches.

(2) The QR Code on the certificate posted as required by this section shall not be less than 3.75 inches by 3.75 inches.

(3) The QR Code on the certificate shall be of sufficient clarity that the code can be read by a smartphone or device capable of reading QR Codes from a distance of at least three (3) feet.

Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26012 and 26053, Business and Professions Code.

Chapter 2. DISTRIBUTORS

§ 5311. Requirements for the Transportation of Cannabis Goods.

The following requirements apply when transporting cannabis goods between licensees or licensed premises:

(a) Transportation shall only be conducted by persons holding a distributor license under the Act, or employees of those persons. All vehicles and trailers used for transportation shall be owned or leased, in accordance with the Vehicle Code, by the licensee.

(b) Prior to transporting any cannabis goods, the licensed distributor shall have a completed sales invoice or receipt that meets the requirements of Business and Professions Code section 26161. The licensed distributor shall only transport cannabis goods listed on the sales invoice or receipt. The sales invoice or receipt may not be altered or changed once transport begins.

(c) A licensed distributor employee shall always carry a copy of the distributor’s license and a copy of the QR Code certificate issued by the Bureau while engaging in the transportation of cannabis goods. The QR Code certificate shall comply with the requirements of section 5039, subsection (d) of this division.

(cd) All vehicles transporting cannabis goods for hire shall be required to have a motor carrier permit pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 34620) of Division 14.85 of the Vehicle Code.

(de) Transportation by means of aircraft, watercraft, drone, rail, human powered vehicle, or unmanned vehicle is prohibited.

(ef) Cannabis goods shall only be transported inside of a vehicle or trailer and shall not be visible or identifiable from outside of the vehicle or trailer.

(fg) Cannabis goods shall be locked in a fully enclosed box, container, or cage that is secured to the inside of the vehicle or trailer. No portion of the enclosed box, container, or cage shall be comprised of any part of the body of the vehicle or trailer. For the purposes of this section, the inside of the vehicle includes the trunk.

(gh) While left unattended, vehicles and trailers shall be locked and secured.

(hi) A licensed distributor shall not leave a vehicle or trailer containing cannabis goods unattended in a residential area or parked overnight in a residential area.

(ij) At a minimum, a licensed distributor shall have a vehicle alarm system on all transport vehicles and trailers. Motion detectors, pressure switches, duress, panic, and hold-up alarms may also be used.

(jk) Packages or containers holding cannabis goods shall not be tampered with, or opened, during transport.

(kl) A licensed distributor transporting cannabis goods shall only travel between licensees shipping or receiving cannabis goods and its own licensed premises when engaged in the transportation of cannabis goods. The licensed distributor may transport multiple shipments of cannabis goods at once in accordance with applicable laws. A licensed distributor shall not deviate from the travel requirements described in this section, except for necessary rest, fuel, or vehicle repair stops.

(lm) Under no circumstances may non-cannabis goods, except for cannabis accessories and licensees’ branded merchandise or promotional materials, be transported with cannabis goods.

(mn) Vehicles and trailers transporting cannabis goods are subject to inspection by the Bureau at any licensed premises or during transport at any time.

(no) Notwithstanding subsections (de)—(fg) of this section, if it is not operationally feasible to transport cannabis goods inside of a vehicle or trailer because the licensed premises that the cannabis goods will be transported from and the licensed premises that will be receiving the cannabis goods are located within the same building or on the same parcel of land, the cannabis goods may be transported by foot, hand truck, fork lift, or other similar means. A shipping manifest that complies with this division is required when transporting cannabis goods pursuant to this subsection.

(op) Notwithstanding subsection (de) of this section, transportation of cannabis goods may be conducted via waterway to licensees located on Catalina Island. The provisions of this section and other sections regarding vehicle requirements also apply to vessels used to transport cannabis goods via waterway pursuant to this section.

Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26070, Business and Professions Code.

Chapter 3. RETAILERS

§ 5415. Delivery Employees.

(a) All deliveries of cannabis goods shall be performed by a delivery employee who is directly employed by a licensed retailer.

(b) Each delivery employee of a licensed retailer shall be at least 21 years of age.

(c) All deliveries of cannabis goods shall be made in person. A delivery of cannabis goods shall not be made through the use of an unmanned vehicle.

(d) The process of delivery begins when the delivery employee leaves the retailer’s licensed premises with the cannabis goods for delivery. The process of delivering ends when the delivery employee returns to the retailer’s licensed premises after delivering the cannabis goods, or attempting to deliver cannabis goods, to the customer(s). During the process of delivery, the licensed retailer’s delivery employee may not engage in any activities except for cannabis goods delivery and necessary rest, fuel, or vehicle repair stops.

(e) A delivery employee of a licensed retailer shall, during deliveries, carry a copy of the retailer’s current license, a copy of the QR Code certificate issued by the Bureau which complies with section 5039, subsection (d) of this division, the employee’s government-issued identification, and an identification badge provided by the employer pursuant to section 5043 of this division. A delivery employee shall provide a copy of the retail license, a copy of the QR Code certificate, and their employee identification badge to a delivery customer upon request.

(f) Prior to providing cannabis goods to a delivery customer, a delivery employee shall confirm the identity and age of the delivery customer as required by section 5404 of this division and ensure that all cannabis goods sold comply with requirements of section 5413 of this division.

(g) A licensed retailer shall maintain an accurate list of the retailer’s delivery employees and shall provide the list to the Bureau upon request.

Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26070 and 26090, Business and Professions Code.




The Bureau of Cannabis Control is the lead agency in regulating commercial cannabis licenses for medical and adult-use cannabis in California. The Bureau is responsible for licensing retailers, distributors, testing laboratories, microbusinesses, and temporary cannabis events. For more information about our agency, please visit the Bureau’s website. To learn more about California’s three cannabis licensing authorities and the other state agencies contributing to cannabis regulatory efforts, please visit California’s Cannabis Portal.
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Bureau of Cannabis Control Finding of Emergency and Notice of Proposed Emergency Regulations - Quick Response (QR) Code Certificate Requirements for Cannabis Licensees



The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) finds that an emergency, as defined in Government Code section 11342.545 currently exists. As such, the Bureau finds that immediate action to amend the Bureau’s regulations is required to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. A delay in implementing the new requirements will result in continued harm to the public. Additionally, Business and Professions Code section 26013(b) deems the adoption of emergency regulations by a licensing authority to implement the Medicinal and Adult-Use Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) as an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of November 13, 2019, there have been 2,172 lung injury cases and 42 deaths associated with using ecigarette, or vaping products reported across the country. From these cases, the CDC collected fluid samples from the lungs of 29 patients. Of the 29 samples, THC was identified in 82%. The CDC now recommends that those individuals using e-cigarette or vaping products should not buy the products from informal sources, or “off the streets.”

As of November 12, 2019, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recorded 163 cases of Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury in the state of California. CDPH has been able to survey 86 of these individuals. Of the individuals interviewed, 71 of the 86 individuals, which equates to 83%, reported consuming vaping products containing THC. Of the 71 that consumed vaping products containing THC, only one individual reported buying THC vaping products from retailers licensed by the Bureau. The other 70 individuals surveyed reported buying THC vaping products from unlicensed sources. From these studies, it has been determined that the risk of harm to the public is greater from the use of THC vaping products obtained from unlicensed sources.

Specifically, retailers licensed by the Bureau are only permitted to sell cannabis goods that have passed strict laboratory testing requirements meant to protect consumer safety. Cannabis goods sold by unlicensed cannabis retailers do not have to meet the same consumer safety standards imposed during the testing process. Due to the Bureau’s strict consumer safety standards, cannabis goods, including vape products, purchased from a licensed retailer are less likely to result in injury to the consumer.

The Bureau’s current regulations require that licensees conspicuously display their license on the licensed premises. Despite this requirement and the existence of a statewide license search system, the Bureau has found that the data regarding death and illness due to vaping reveals that consumers continue purchasing cannabis goods from illegal businesses, which may lead to severe health consequences.

Often, illegal retail commercial cannabis businesses visibly resemble, or have names that sound similar to, legal cannabis businesses. If consumers are provided information that a cannabis business is legal, via the use of a posted QR Code certificate for instant verification as they are preparing to enter a business, they will be less likely to enter an illegal business. This should decrease the likelihood that the consumer will purchase cannabis goods from the illegal business and lower the potential risk of harm to their safety and health.

These proposed regulations will provide an additional and highly visible way for consumers to immediately identify licensed businesses that sell cannabis goods meeting the state’s rigorous safety and testing requirements. Additionally, consumers may not know that a license can be checked through the Bureau’s license search or how to do this. The proposed regulations provide for a certificate that indicates a license can be easily checked and a way to do so directly from that certificate. The QR Code certificate contains a unique digital bar code that can be scanned from a smartphone or other portable device. Once scanned, it provides information related to the license, including the license number, license status, licensee’s name, licensed premises address, business contact information, and owner.

The proposed amendments to the current regulation will require retailers, whose premises are open to the public, to display the QR Code certificate issued by the Bureau on the licensee’s licensed premises in a manner that makes the QR Code easily visible to members of the public as they are about to enter the licensed premises. The QR Code certificate will provide notice that a license may be checked for validity and how to do so directly from the certificate. Easy access to the QR Code will provide a valuable tool for a consumer with a smartphone or other device capable of reading QR codes to easily verify that the retailer is operating under an active state license. By making license information readily available via the QR Code certificate, the state is protecting consumers who may, erroneously, believe that a premises they enter has a valid license and is subject to all of the state testing requirements.

The proposed regulation amendment will also require licensee employees engaging in the transportation or delivery of cannabis goods to carry a copy of the QR Code certificate along with a copy of the distributor’s or retailer’s license. This will allow delivery customers, other licensees, and law enforcement to use the QR Code certificate to verify the business’ license and that the cannabis goods being transported are legal. Enabling members of the public to easily distinguish licensed businesses from unlicensed businesses will assist consumers in more easily identifying legal retailers and prevent consumers from purchasing untested and potentially harmful cannabis goods from an unlicensed source; this should reduce the risk of injury or death suffered by consumers consuming unregulated and illegal cannabis products. Further, by providing a way to immediately and conveniently check licensure information using the QR Code certificate, law enforcement can more readily identify vehicles carrying illegal cannabis goods and prevent these potentially harmful products from reaching illegal retailers, who will ultimately sell them to consumers.

Government Code section 11346.1(a)(2) requires that at least five working days prior to submission of a proposed emergency regulation to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), the adopting agency shall provide a notice of the proposed emergency action to every person who has filed a request for notice of regulatory action with the agency. After submission of the proposed emergency regulation to the OAL, the OAL shall allow interested persons five calendar days to submit comments, on the proposed emergency regulations, as set forth in Government Code section 11349.6.

BACKGROUND:

In June 2017, the California State Legislature passed a budget trailer bill, Senate Bill 94, that integrated the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act with the Adult-Use Marijuana Act and created the MAUCRSA. (Bus. & Prof. Code, §26000, et seq.) Under MAUCRSA, a single regulatory system governs the cannabis industry (both medicinal and adult-use) in California. The Bureau is charged with the licensing, regulation, and enforcement of the following types of commercial cannabis businesses: distributors, retailers, microbusinesses, temporary cannabis events, and testing laboratories. On January 16, 2019, the Bureau’s current regulations took effect.

AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE:

Business and Professions Code section 26013 authorizes the Bureau to adopt these proposed regulations. The proposed regulations implement, interpret, and make specific the MAUCRSA at Business and Professions Code sections 26000, 26012, 26070, and 26090.

INFORMATIVE DIGEST/ POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW:

This rulemaking action amends the Bureau’s regulations to add a requirement for licensees open to the public to display a QR Code certificate provided by the Bureau with their license and requiring those transporting or delivering cannabis goods to carry the QR Code certificate with them. The regulations will provide the size and placement requirement for the QR Code certificates to ensure visibility and customer access to the QR Codes.

The proposed regulations are necessary to address a recent outbreak of lung disease believed to be primarily caused by the use of vaping products containing THC, as discussed above. By requiring all storefront retailers clearly display a QR Code certificate, consumers will be able to easily distinguish licensed cannabis retailers from unlicensed retailers because the QR Code certificate is posted. Once the QR Code is scanned, it will display information about the license, including if it is an active state license. This will assist in decreasing the risk of illness that may result from the purchase and consumption of untested cannabis goods. Additionally, requiring delivery and transportation employees to carry a copy of the QR Code certificate will allow delivery customers, law enforcement, and other members of the public to use the QR Code certificate to verify the licenses of the cannabis businesses for whom the employees work.

Proposed subsection (a) contains the language in the current regulation. It has been identified as subsection (a) as the proposed amendments add several subsections to section 5039.

Proposed subsection (b) of section 5039 adds the requirement that storefront retail licensees must display the QR Code certificate issued by the Bureau so that it can be easily viewed and scanned from outside the business, allowing licensure to be verified before entering the business. This proposed addition to the regulation ensures that all licensees will display a QR Code certificate so that members of the public and government agencies, who are visiting the licensed premises, are able to easily use the QR Code to verify that the business is properly licensed by the Bureau.

Proposed subsection (c) of section 5039 requires that storefront retail licensees post the QR Code certificate in the front window, or in a locked display within 3 feet of any public entrance, in a manner that is clearly visible to the general public and to anyone entering the licensed premises. This requirement is necessary to ensure that all persons entering the licensed premises will be able to easily identify and access the QR Code certificate to verify the state license prior to entering the cannabis business. The locked display case requirement is necessary because if the licensed premises does not have a front window, the QR Code certificate must be posted outside the business, so as to be visible from outside of the premises. If it is not secured, the QR Code certificate is vulnerable to theft or damage; hence the locked display case.

Proposed subsections (d)(1)-(3) of section 5039 provide additional requirements to the QR Code certificate posting. Proposed subsection (d)(1) of section 5039 requires that the QR Code certificate be printed on paper no less than 8 ½ inches by 11 inches. Proposed subsection (d)(2) requires that the QR Code printed on the certificate be no less than 3.75 inches by 3.75 inches. The dimensions proposed are those of the QR Code if the certificate from the Bureau is printed without alteration. This size is also highly visible, while maintaining the ability to be effectively scanned.

Both proposed subsections (d)(1) and (d)(2) are necessary to ensure that the size of the certificate and QR Code printed on the certificate are of a large enough size that the QR Code is reasonably visible and accessible to individuals who may use the QR code to verify the business’ license. Subsection (d)(3) of section 5039 requires that the QR Code printed on the certificate be of a sufficient clarity that the code can be read from at least 3 feet away. This requirement is necessary to ensure that the QR Codes displayed by licensees are clear enough to be scanned and reasonably used, by the public to verify the business’ license. If the quality of the QR Code is too low, the QR Code could not be scanned and read. This would prevent the QR Code from being useful, defeating the purpose of the proposed regulation. The requirements found in proposed subsection (d) of section 5039 apply to all licensees to ensure that all QR Code certificates displayed by licensees are of a certain size and clarity so that they may be used to verify a license.

Proposed subsection (c) of section 5311 has been amended to add the new requirement that employees of a licensed distributor who are engaging in the transportation of cannabis goods, carry a copy of the licensee’s license and the QR Code certificate issued by the Bureau. This amendment is necessary to ensure that law enforcement and Bureau of Cannabis Control other licensees will be able to easily access the QR Code certificate to easily verify the validity of the distributor’s license. Additionally, as subsection (c) contains new language, prior subsections (c) through (o) have been renumbered to subsections (d) through (p), respectively, so as not to have two subsections entitled (c) and allow sequential numbering of all subsequent subsections. Additionally, cross references within section 5311 have been changed to correspond to the new subsection letters for accuracy.

Proposed subsection (e) of section 5415 has been amended to add a requirement that a delivery employee of a licensed retailer carry a copy of the QR Code certificate while conducting deliveries. In addition, the subsection has been amended to require delivery employees to provide the copy of the retail license, the QR Code certificate, and their employee identification badge to any delivery customer, for viewing and inspection, upon request. These additional requirements are required to ensure that delivery employees will be able to easily provide identifying documentation that can be used to verify that the delivery employee is conducting deliveries of cannabis goods on behalf of a retailer that has been properly licensed by the Bureau. This will reduce the risk of customers inadvertently purchasing cannabis goods from an unlicensed source.

Anticipated Benefit of the Proposed Regulations:

The broad objective of these proposed regulations is to provide a mechanism for purchasers of cannabis goods to be able to easily identify whether the retailer they are purchasing cannabis goods from is properly licensed by the Bureau. The proposed amendments to the regulations will allow consumers to expediently and conveniently determine if a cannabis business is licensed at the specific business location before entering the business to make a purchase. Additionally, consumers purchasing cannabis goods by delivery will also be able to confirm licensure through the QR Code certificate. Also, those transporting and delivering cannabis will have the license and QR Code certificate in their vehicle, allowing for easier verification of their employer’s license.

It is expected that the requirements created by the proposed amendments to the regulations will allow customers to more easily make a determination of the legality of a specific cannabis business and avoid entering unlicensed premises, decreasing purchases from unlicensed businesses. This should aid in preventing illegal cannabis goods from reaching consumers, thereby reducing the potential of harm to the consumer.

The present proposal will allow easier access to information on legal cannabis businesses and provide consumers with a better means of finding and purchasing safer, legal cannabis products from licensed businesses in the future. This should better protect the public health and safety, as outlined above.

Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations:

Under the federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §801, et seq.), cannabis is federally illegal. However, California, through the MAUCRSA, has decriminalized the cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis goods for persons aged 21 or older, and medicinal patients. After conducting a search and review of any similar regulations on this topic, the Bureau has determined that these proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing regulations and are the only regulations regarding cannabis retailers and distributors related to the use of QR Codes and a QR Code certificate.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION

The Bureau has made the following initial determinations:

Mandate on local agencies and school district: None.

Cost or savings to any state agency: None.

Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code sections 17500, et. seq.: None.

Other non-discretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None.

Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None.

TECHNICAL, THEORETICAL, AND/OR EMPIRICAL STUDY, REPORTS, OR DOCUMENTS

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html. Accessed November 14, 2019.

2. California Department of Public Health, Center for Healthy Communities, VAPI Weekly Update Report 11/12/2019 (November 2019) <https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/Pages/EVALI-Weekly-Public-Report.aspx> (as of Nov. 14, 2019).

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[Douglas.Curtis]

All this time spent on legislation to 'protect' the consumer... when flat out removing cannabis from ALL legislation is the answer. We shouldn't even have dispensaries, there should be enough 'excess' in the public supply for everyone.

Without the cash bonus from prohibition, producing unhealthy cannabis wouldn't be an issue.

 

[Ringodoggie]

You're telling me.. I hate regulation. Before all this fucked up regulation, I was able to dowse my weed with any kind of pesticide I wanted. Fuck, I used DDT. Who gives a fuck about my customers... I WANT MONEY. And, DDT is cheap and works great to kill the bugs I always get on my dirt weed that I sell.

I dusted the last batch I sold with some Fentanyl just for shits and giggles. It's funny to watch my customers get all fucked up, thinking my weed is so powerful. Fucking morons. I put a little PCP in the pot that I sell to chicks because it makes them horny and I get laid a lot.

FUCK YEAH.. I HATE REGULATION.

And, ya know what.... I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one doing this.



Without regulation, human beings would simply kill each other off until the last one looked around, shit himself and stole his own food.




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[EsterEssence]

Ringodoggie, so your the one I have to blame for everything that is wrong with me from smoking your tainted cannabis...

 

[Ringodoggie]

Yes, Yes, it's me, I admit it. And..... It's time for me to expose myself (in a non-gay way). I'm not really Ringodoggie. I am really......

MONSANTOMAN

Killer of all (except my seed). Destroyer of mice and men. Yes! Yes! 'Tis me.


LOL


OK, maybe I was just playing the devil's advocate there. But, truth is, with this huge market and the entire world smoking pot and all the money involved, without some kind of regulation, a ton of people are going to die, or worse. Won't be me so I don't really give a fuck. But, a lot of the sheeple would be culled.

Greed is the worse sin.

Now, to completely dereg any kind of home grow for personal use, just like they do making home brew beer..... I am all for that. But, when you put it in the stores or on the street for people to buy, the sheeple will start dying. If you think Monsanto is poisoning us, you ain't seen nothing, yet. e.g. Vitamin E Acetate affair.

Even communes have rules.

I have rules in my house and so do you all.

Humans need rules to prevent people like me from just butchering you in your sleep and burning your shit. Just because I like doing that stuff.

Don't get me wrong... I never obey rules. But, I think they are great for other people. LOL





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[madalasatori]

Yea I bet the blackmarket is quaking in its boots


Vive la black market!

 

[Ringodoggie]

Being an outlaw most of my life, I have always favored a black market. If my dealer gives me shitty weed or rips me off, I can shoot him in the fucking face and nobody gives a damn. Try THAT at your local dispensary. LOL

Although, don't kid yourself, the black market has rules and regulations as well. Like I said, rip-offs don't last long. Trust me, if he rips me off.... I'll regulate the mother fucker right into the dirt. LOL

We all live by rules. Some of us just have a different set of rules. LOL






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[EsterEssence]

Thanks Ringodoggie, I needed a good laugh. I have been an outlaw all my adult life, traveled the world, flew planes, and now I grow a Organic hand trimmed “medicinal” Cannabis, and make some concentrates out of some of it. It’s just enough to get by and that’s fine with me.

 

[Ringodoggie]

Old age will do that to you. Life, fucking wears you out. LOL I ran point all my life. Now, my philosophy is...


Keep your mouth shut, keep your head down and... stay out of the fucking way. LOL




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[Gry]

Yes, Yes, it's me, I admit it. And..... It's time for me to expose myself (in a non-gay way). I'm not really Ringodoggie. I am really......

MONSANTOMAN

Killer of all (except my seed). Destroyer of mice and men. Yes! Yes! 'Tis me.


LOL


OK, maybe I was just playing the devil's advocate there. But, truth is, with this huge market and the entire world smoking pot and all the money involved, without some kind of regulation, a ton of people are going to die, or worse. Won't be me so I don't really give a fuck. But, a lot of the sheeple would be culled.

Greed is the worse sin.

Now, to completely dereg any kind of home grow for personal use, just like they do making home brew beer..... I am all for that. But, when you put it in the stores or on the street for people to buy, the sheeple will start dying. If you think Monsanto is poisoning us, you ain't seen nothing, yet. e.g. Vitamin E Acetate affair.

Even communes have rules.

I have rules in my house and so do you all.

Humans need rules to prevent people like me from just butchering you in your sleep and burning your shit. Just because I like doing that stuff.

Don't get me wrong... I never obey rules. But, I think they are great for other people. LOL





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Too good !

 

[Mengsk]

 

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[flylowgethigh]

That registration license is probably why the delivery service I was using while out in SoCal is no longer sending me text updates on prices/availability. It was good while it lasted and the dope was OK.

 

[mowood3479]

..

 

[ronbo51]

Amazing. In the end more people will go to prison after legalization than before.

 

[GOT_BUD?]

Amazing. In the end more people will go to prison after legalization than before.

truer words have never been spoken.

 

[Beaucephus]

I find it hard to believe most didn’t see this coming. I can’t wait till they change the penalties. Yay , legalization... lets make the assholes that persecuted us for a century our dealers and pay more money for it.... fuggin idiots!!!!!