I have a home in Maine. Recreation is legal. I went to a dispensery and was VERY impressed at how clean, efficient and professional it is. First stop was the greeter. Second stop was the advisor, (what do you want it for? Do you want smoke, gummy etc. ) next the cashier, the pharmacist (again very professional) the cost was reasonable. NO card or fee, no doctor. If in Maine give it a try, you will be pleased.

The number of people incarcerated for "simple possession" is miniscule...

It's "possession with intent to distribute", or "possession with a firearm (almost always illegally obtained)". They drop the gun charges in order to get a quick "guilty plea" and the prosecutors get to keep that high conviction rate...

"I called to check my zipcode"

Reality is for people who can't handle drugs. Someone please take my money!

I get some good stuff home grown from a relative.
Shhhh...
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[QUOTE=DaddyD;2087039]I've decided to see a doctor so that I can get a medical marijuana prescription.

Sadly, you will need to say good bye to any guns or ammunition in your possession once you get assigned a medical marijuana script/card.

Not true

[QUOTE=Woodbear;2087930]Huh? Not true

[QUOTE=retiredguy123;2087937]100% true. Know the laws. Medical Marijuana user cannot ship, transport, receive, or possess firearms or ammunition.


MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Federal law prohibits medical marijuana users from possessing or buying firearms and ammunition — even if state law allows the drug’s use. An individual can’t have both licenses. Under federal law, any marijuana user is an unlawful user of a controlled substance. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld this rule. Marijuana in any form is illegal under federal law. Users of marijuana are prohibited persons. Checking ‘no’ on question 11(e) on the Form 4473 would be a lie if you use marijuana, which is a federal offense. See this ATF letter on the topic.

Educate yourself and read the direct letter from the ATF:

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/op...poses/download

[QUOTE=Woodbear;2087942]Legally, you are correct, although the question on the current Form 4473 is No. 21E.

However, a GAO report in 2018 recommended that the ATF start to issue warnings instead of prosecutions. In their report, they said that, in 2017, of the 8.6 million Federal background checks for gun purchases, there were 112,000 denials, and only 12 prosecutions. So, the chances of being prosecuted for violating the Federal marijuana laws is pretty close to zero.

Where did you get that incorrect information?

[QUOTE=Woodbear;2087930]Where do you come up with CRAP like this? Blatantly NOT TRUE.

[QUOTE=Kahuna32162;2088117]Actually, I think it depends on which state one gets their Medical Card from. Some states elect to share their database of cardholders with the Feds and others don’t. I talked to our towns chief of police about this before I got my medical card because I didn’t want to lose my ability to hunt. The chief of police in my northern town is responsible for processing firearms licenses. He told me not to worry about it, he has a card also, and our state doesn’t share the database with the Feds.

[QUOTE=tophcfa;2088126]Even if some states share their Marijuana database with the Feds, it appears that the Feds are not using those databases to deny gun purchase applicants on the Federal background check. Only about one percent of applications are denied, and most of those are for felony convictions, documented drug addictions, or errors on the form.

Your regular DR can't prescribe MMJ
They would lose their license.
Under government guide lines its still a band substance.

In Florida, is it legal to grow a few plants for personal use?

No.

You spelled the word "correct" wrong

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/op...poses/download

[QUOTE=Kahuna32162;2088117]100% true. The ATF has never changed their stance on the topic

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/op...poses/download

[QUOTE=retiredguy123;2087961]Guess it is up to your risk tolerance. It is illegal to cheat on your taxes, some still do. Federal law trumps state law when it comes to marijuana and firearms.

[QUOTE=Woodbear;2088166]
Aren't all cannabis sales illegal under Federal law? I think about 20 states have so far "legalize" the sale.

[QUOTE=Caymus;2088203]I am not sure how the Federal government views state sales. But under ATF Form 4473 you have the option to tell the truth or be deceitful. By having a medical marijuana card, you have identified yourself as a user. In all my years of selling firearms and being on the Board of Directors of shooting clubs, I have never seen a person who answered YES to question 21E be allowed to proceed with a transaction.

We are all dignified with the ability to make our own decisions. How one uses their free will is a choice only they can decide. When it comes to firearms and ammunition, there is no gray area. If you are considered a "user" you are not legally allowed to own firearms or ammunition.

[QUOTE=Caymus;2088203]Apparently, there is a defect in the TOTV website. In Post No. 61, the post attributed to me was not posted by me.

[QUOTE=Caymus;2088203]It is illegal under federal law, but they generally look the other way and leave it up to each state. However, one of the biggest obstacles facing the industry is that banks, which are FDIC chartered, won’t lend to businesses in the industry, whether it be growing, distribution, or product testing. That lack of financing essentially leaves the industry dominated by already cash rich entrepreneurs who can foot the substantial up front cost to enter the industry and essentially prohibits the small guy from participating in the high growth industry. It’s only a matter of time before a newer generation of politicians are the majority and cannabis becomes legal both Federally and by State throughout the county. Both the pharmaceutical and alcohol industry are cringing at the prospect as both industries will see their sales decline when consumers have viable options to their products.

User error...

Its because white people keep it on the DL. No clouds of smoke coming out of cars, not smelling like a weed field at McDonalds, Just get home with it and keep it there. Its pretty easy not to get snagged, if you ask me. Especially when your our age, have your paperwork in order, make small talk with the cop, just say you got a kid entering the Academy back home in Indiana or whatever. They don't want to screw with old timers that aren't criminals

Or habit.

The State of Florida (Governor, et al) has determined that this is how cannabis will be legally distributed in Florida. Fees are paid to the government, per order of the government. And the doctor gets his fees paid as well because why should he give his services away?

It's a racket, for sure. But it's a racket created, mandated, and imposed by the government of the state, not by the doctors.

If it was legal, there would be no doctors giving out medical cards because you could just go to the store and buy it, no card necessary. It'd be taxed, and the state would STILL get money. But they make more this way. Plus they can keep tabs on you just in case they change their mind.

If you have a problem with the doctors charging so much, so often, then take it up with the Governor. He's the one who signed the laws.

You can't even grow it for your own use, though it's been brought up several times in state legislature. The state doesn't want you growing it, because the state can't make money that way.