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I've been watching the CA marijuana news and noticed the article below. I realize that my question assumes some really wonderful developments in our state as far as having enough producer non-profits for this to make a major impact but...My question is, if New Mexico were to legalize marijuana, can large corporations/pharmaceuticals come in and take over production of marijuana? Are our local growers protected from this happening because they are non-profits?

Oakland bill to tax pot growers gets 1st airing

The Associated Press
Posted: 07/13/2010 03:53:51 PM PDT
Updated: 07/13/2010 03:53:52 PM PDT

OAKLAND, Calif.â??Legislation that would allow four commercial medical marijuana-growing operations in Oakland is getting its first public airing.
The city council's Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider the measure Tuesday night. If approved by the full council, Oakland would be the first city in the nation to license wholesale pot cultivation.
Council members Larry Reid and Rebecca Kaplan say they're sponsoring the bill to reduce the fire danger associated with marijuana grows in homes and unregulated warehouses.
They also see it as a way to bring more revenue into the city. They estimate that the facilities could generate between $3 million and $38 million a year for the city.
Some growers are opposing the plan, saying it would put them out of business.
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