Marijuana Officially Legal in VA

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What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

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Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

Regardless of what happens to legalization in DC in the future, you are permanently barred from a security clearance based on this current conduct. So enjoy that.

Why are you assuming PP, or anyone else, is concerned about security clearances? Most people do not work for the Feds.

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What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

Regardless of what happens to legalization in DC in the future, you are permanently barred from a security clearance based on this current conduct. So enjoy that.

Oh honey, if only you knew

[Anonymous]

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What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

Regardless of what happens to legalization in DC in the future, you are permanently barred from a security clearance based on this current conduct. So enjoy that.

Oh honey, if only you knew

As a holder of a security clearance, I may have better insight than you. Criminal conduct involving the Federally illegal trafficking and consumption of drugs will bar you for at least 10 years. If you lie about it, then permanently.

[Anonymous]

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What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

Regardless of what happens to legalization in DC in the future, you are permanently barred from a security clearance based on this current conduct. So enjoy that.

Oh honey, if only you knew

As a holder of a security clearance, I may have better insight than you. Criminal conduct involving the Federally illegal trafficking and consumption of drugs will bar you for at least 10 years. If you lie about it, then permanently.

This. Fed employees are going to be unable to vacation in Colorado or California soon as the only people in the US unable to be around MJ.

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What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

Regardless of what happens to legalization in DC in the future, you are permanently barred from a security clearance based on this current conduct. So enjoy that.

Oh honey, if only you knew

As a holder of a security clearance, I may have better insight than you. Criminal conduct involving the Federally illegal trafficking and consumption of drugs will bar you for at least 10 years. If you lie about it, then permanently.

Way to miss the point…

[Anonymous]

I am disappointed with the way this is being rolled out. It’s forcing people to consume by smoking. Which is the thing that people get upset about. You known there will be a small minority of users who will think it is cool to smoke in a public place, blowing smoke around. This will turn people off. At least CO has eatables. Also smoking is an unhealthy way to consume it. You think the government would try encouraging nonsmoking ways?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am disappointed with the way this is being rolled out. It’s forcing people to consume by smoking. Which is the thing that people get upset about. You known there will be a small minority of users who will think it is cool to smoke in a public place, blowing smoke around. This will turn people off. At least CO has eatables. Also smoking is an unhealthy way to consume it. You think the government would try encouraging nonsmoking ways?

What are you talking about? Edibles and vape oil are covered. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/marijuana-in-virginia-heres-whats-legal-and-whats-not-come-july-1/

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Anonymous wrote:Big question to me is who will be the first jurisdiction in our area to have retail sales. I’m betting on NJ.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/virginia-weed-marijuana-new-laws-july-1-commonwealth-legalization-fact-check-explained/65-229dcb4b-7f9d-4adc-9e2d-d8ff6764824f

Maryland is actually first, but you need a state medical marijuana card. I’ve been told that they are relatively easy to get, but as with everything in Maryland they prefer to make things more complicated than they need to be.

MD does not sell recreational marijuana, that is what VA has approved - similar to CO. They currently have the same medical sale requirements as VA does currently. Both have retail stores and require medical cards for purchase.

When’s the retail stores coming?

Retail stores are already open in both VA and MD if you have a medical MJ card.

But what if you don’t have any sort of medical condition or malady that is treatable with MJ? What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned? What are you supposed to do then? Because those people are just SOL it seems.

The stores might have a list of doctors who will happily prescribe cannabis for headaches or stress or anything.

So we can now admit that the whole medical MJ thing was just a sham to get stoners their bud!

Bingo!

You didn’t have to lie about it this whole time.

Are you saying that the existence of opportunists means that marijuana is NOT a useful substance for countless people suffering things like glaucoma, aids, chemo, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, ptsd...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

For real. Good luck proving that I bought a comic book at a head shop, got a free gift, and took my gram of cannabis to Virginia.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

For real. Good luck proving that I bought a comic book at a head shop, got a free gift, and took my gram of cannabis to Virginia.

Do you trust all of your friends well enough to lie to a Federal agent on your behalf? Committing crimes themselves?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Big question to me is who will be the first jurisdiction in our area to have retail sales. I’m betting on NJ.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/virginia-weed-marijuana-new-laws-july-1-commonwealth-legalization-fact-check-explained/65-229dcb4b-7f9d-4adc-9e2d-d8ff6764824f

Maryland is actually first, but you need a state medical marijuana card. I’ve been told that they are relatively easy to get, but as with everything in Maryland they prefer to make things more complicated than they need to be.

MD does not sell recreational marijuana, that is what VA has approved - similar to CO. They currently have the same medical sale requirements as VA does currently. Both have retail stores and require medical cards for purchase.

When’s the retail stores coming?

Retail stores are already open in both VA and MD if you have a medical MJ card.

But what if you don’t have any sort of medical condition or malady that is treatable with MJ? What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned? What are you supposed to do then? Because those people are just SOL it seems.

The stores might have a list of doctors who will happily prescribe cannabis for headaches or stress or anything.

So we can now admit that the whole medical MJ thing was just a sham to get stoners their bud!

Bingo!

You didn’t have to lie about it this whole time.

Are you saying that the existence of opportunists means that marijuana is NOT a useful substance for countless people suffering things like glaucoma, aids, chemo, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, ptsd...

I’m not saying MJ doesn’t have some legitimate limited uses, because I’ve witnessed that myself.

What I am saying is that it’s not a cure-all for everything it’s being lauded for. Everything from anxiety to headaches to PTSD to menstrual cramps to colds and flu - seriously, it sounds like a 1890’s snake oil patent medicine. And stoners are doing a disservice to the limited amount of people who actually DO benefit from medical MJ because they’re trying to jump on that wagon.

Stop with the bullshit and lies. Just be honest about it. You wanna get high. No one drinks alcohol for the medicinal benefits (spare me the “red wine cholesterol derp- you can drink grape juice with no ethanol in it and get the same benefit) . They drink it because they like the alcohol. Same with weed. It doesn’t do a better job of easing your period cramps than midol.

Stoners lie. Period.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

What do you do if you’re healthy and just want to get stoned?

For now, get it in DC. At least it will be legal when you possess it and use it in VA.

You cannot legally purchase weed in DC. That is a crime.

But you can purchase a coupon. And you receive a free "gift". There are plenty of storefronts in DC now, you just need to be 21+.

That is also illegal. The "gift" is provided inconsideration of the purchase of the "coupon". If they do not provide a free "gift" to anyone that asks, then it is an illegal transaction.

The city doesn't seem to see it that way...

+1
Nobody cares.

You should care. The problem with the current situation is that they can decide to enforce it at any time and against anybody rather indiscriminately. Anyone who purchases marijuana - regardless of whether it was a straw transaction for a "coupon" - leaves themselves vulnerable to future Federal charges. This is not like speeding or jaywalking where they need to catch you in the act. They can bring indictments years into the future.

Bring on the indictments!

For real. Good luck proving that I bought a comic book at a head shop, got a free gift, and took my gram of cannabis to Virginia.

Do you trust all of your friends well enough to lie to a Federal agent on your behalf? Committing crimes themselves?

Give it a rest narc. Feds are not going to start combing the streets looking for people with “free gifts”.

[Anonymous]

This thread clearly has only one person on it who buys and uses weed. It’s insanely easy to get it, regardless of your opinion on the free gift system. I imagine that the same ways we get it in DC will quickly extend to VA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread clearly has only one person on it who buys and uses weed. It’s insanely easy to get it, regardless of your opinion on the free gift system. I imagine that the same ways we get it in DC will quickly extend to VA.

Except that VA has now paved the way for recreational use and stores will be open in 2024. No need to make donations enter raffles for the “free gift”.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This thread clearly has only one person on it who buys and uses weed. It’s insanely easy to get it, regardless of your opinion on the free gift system. I imagine that the same ways we get it in DC will quickly extend to VA.

Except that VA has now paved the way for recreational use and stores will be open in 2024. No need to make donations enter raffles for the “free gift”.

Yes. VA has legalized full recreational use, which means that there is no need for straw purchases. However, it is still not federally legal and you can still be denied a security clearance if you legally purchase and use it in VA.