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[WashougalWonder]

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Washington Department of Revenue has launched a statewide effort to collect sales tax from medical marijuana dispensaries.

Spokesman Mike Gowrylow says the department mailed letters to 90 dispensaries and related organizations on Friday, insisting that medical marijuana is not exempt from state sales tax and dispensaries must collect that money and turn it over to the state.

The letter also warned them that dispensaries must also pay the state business and occupation tax.

Now this is a good one. Far out...but wait, doesn't the State also state that dispensaries are illegal? Now I do not know where the exact clause is, but on the DOH website in FAQ the following:

Are dispensaries legal?

No. The law does not allow dispensaries. The law only allows qualifying patients and designated providers to possess medical marijuana.

From: Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health

fricking oxymoronic crap. Lawyer fuel.

WashougalWonder Reviewed by WashougalWonder on 12-14-2010. AP exclusive Now this is a good one. Far out...but wait, doesn't the State also state that dispensaries are illegal? Now I do not know where the exact clause is, but on the DOH website in FAQ the following: From: Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health fricking oxymoronic crap. Lawyer fuel. Rating: 5

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Now this is a good one. Far out...but wait, doesn't the State also state that dispensaries are illegal? Now I do not know where the exact clause is, but on the DOH website in FAQ the following:
From: Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health

fricking oxymoronic crap. Lawyer fuel.

Sounds to me that "one hand doesn't know what the other hand is doing"!
(I got a good idea though) LMAO

[justpics]

The DoH would probably tell you that they don't believe that the voter's intent was to allow dispensaries, but when pressed if they could point out what section of the law a dispensary is in violation of, they will become silent or shift the topic.

[WashougalWonder]

but they want to tax it and register it.

[justpics]

harder and harder to distinguish reality from TheOnion articles.

[gypski]

Typical state action, putting the cart before the horse. No wonder they've created such a cluster fuck with everything they do!!

[hiamps]

Just saw it on the News so I emailed the DOH to ask what was up...Asked them if they changed the law and forgot to tell us.

[WashougalWonder]

great please advise on what you found out. That deserves an atta boy I think

[hiamps]

Copout, just like I figured...I told her the link didn't work and that I had read her site and it didn't answer my questions and could she please forward my email to someone that cares to answer me...Here was her responce...

"For information on medical marijuana, please visit the DOH web site, Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health <http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/medical-marijuana/Default.htm>

Julie Kitten
Program Manager
Medical Quality Assurance Commission
Phone: 360-236-2757
Fax: 360-236-2795

Mailing Address:
PO Box 47866
Olympia, Washington 98504-7866

Street Address:
243 Israel Road SE
Tumwater, Washington 98501

The Medical Quality Assurance Commission protects the public health by assuring the competency and quality of physicians and physician assistants by establishing and enforcing qualifications for licensure, standards of practice, and by disciplining and monitoring of practitioners.

Public Health - Always Working for a Safer and Healthier Washington"

Here was what I wrote...

"I am curious about the following comments I copied from a message board? Can the State tax something that is illegal or did the DOH change the law? How do I find out the latest information on Medical Marijuana? Can I open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary without worrying about my local Police Dept as long as I follow the same rules the others follow? Just seems everyone I talk to has different info. Thank you for your time and have a great day!



Pete *****
pete@**********.com





SEATTLE (AP) -- The Washington Department of Revenue has launched a statewide effort to collect sales tax from medical marijuana dispensaries.

Spokesman Mike Gowrylow says the department mailed letters to 90 dispensaries and related organizations on Friday, insisting that medical marijuana is not exempt from state sales tax and dispensaries must collect that money and turn it over to the state.

The letter also warned them that dispensaries must also pay the state business and occupation tax.


Now this is a good one. Far out...but wait, doesn't the State also state that dispensaries are illegal? Now I do not know where the exact clause is, but on the DOH website in FAQ the following:

Quote:

Are dispensaries legal?

No. The law does not allow dispensaries. The law only allows qualifying patients and designated providers to possess medical marijuana.


From: Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health"

[gypski]

Another Catch 22 created by the geniuses that work for the state. If you pay, you admit you have been breaking the law. Is amnesty being offered for paying the extortion fee? BTW, it doesn't effect me, but who knows down the road.

Copout, just like I figured...I told her the link didn't work and that I had read her site and it didn't answer my questions and could she please forward my email to someone that cares to answer me...Here was her responce...

"For information on medical marijuana, please visit the DOH web site, Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health <http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/medical-marijuana/Default.htm>

Julie Kitten
Program Manager
Medical Quality Assurance Commission
Phone: 360-236-2757
Fax: 360-236-2795

Mailing Address:
PO Box 47866
Olympia, Washington 98504-7866

Street Address:
243 Israel Road SE
Tumwater, Washington 98501

The Medical Quality Assurance Commission protects the public health by assuring the competency and quality of physicians and physician assistants by establishing and enforcing qualifications for licensure, standards of practice, and by disciplining and monitoring of practitioners.

Public Health - Always Working for a Safer and Healthier Washington"

Here was what I wrote...

"I am curious about the following comments I copied from a message board? Can the State tax something that is illegal or did the DOH change the law? How do I find out the latest information on Medical Marijuana? Can I open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary without worrying about my local Police Dept as long as I follow the same rules the others follow? Just seems everyone I talk to has different info. Thank you for your time and have a great day!



Pete *****
pete@**********.com





SEATTLE (AP) -- The Washington Department of Revenue has launched a statewide effort to collect sales tax from medical marijuana dispensaries.

Spokesman Mike Gowrylow says the department mailed letters to 90 dispensaries and related organizations on Friday, insisting that medical marijuana is not exempt from state sales tax and dispensaries must collect that money and turn it over to the state.

The letter also warned them that dispensaries must also pay the state business and occupation tax.


Now this is a good one. Far out...but wait, doesn't the State also state that dispensaries are illegal? Now I do not know where the exact clause is, but on the DOH website in FAQ the following:

Quote:

Are dispensaries legal?

No. The law does not allow dispensaries. The law only allows qualifying patients and designated providers to possess medical marijuana.


From: Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health"