Quote Originally Posted by HighPopalorum
re: local government
Well, for example, in my city, center operators must pay a $500 occupational license fee, as well as a one-time $875 application fee and some other minor fees to cover the cost of background checks and business permits. As a caregiver, you don't have to pay any of that stuff or operate under the oversight of town inspectors.



It does work both ways, but at least centers and their grow sites will be inspected by several different state and local agencies. Inspectors are spotty at best, but that is not an argument against inspections. As a patient, I find safety inspections, background checks, felony prohibitions and health code compliance compelling reasons to shop at a dispensary. I like that they will be required to list inorganic ingredients. You could certainly provide those assurances to your customers, by allowing them to inspect your grow and your personal background, but you are not obligated to do so as centers will be.
I have no problem with paying taxes, allowing the inspectors to do their thing or paying business license fees. I do have a problem with the state releasing my information to the feds who still believe I'm committing a crime. I also have a problem with the state trying to limit the ammount of business I can do.
[edit] I also have a problem with state run cameras if that actually goes through. [/edit]