Quote Originally Posted by ogganjagrower
it seems like the liberalization of mmj in co has almost hurt because everyone and their mother got on the train and now pricing and competition is horribly regulated
Many did get on that train, but I don't think it hurt.

Some will disagree, but regulation of a retail model has worked to legitimize the industry and hopefully will increase the chances of the 'Regulate like alcohol' initiative in Nov. 2012.

As to competition, Colorado has done good to put it in the law that all medicine must be grown in approved facilities in Colorado. This requirement alone has pushed some out of the game because of the investment necessary to remain compliant.

It also means that, unless someone is doing shady business, MMJ centers aren't competing with cartel marijuana, though the difference in quality is enough to say 'no competition'.

It's a healthy market, and while we would love to see the average price higher, it's good for the patients so long as they aren't being sold moldy, buggy, or pesticide laden medicine.

I haven't heard any rumors of the moratorium being extended, but I imagine that if the MMED doesn't process all of the present pending apps, they may request it.

Certainly many will try to break in when the moratorium does lift, but the rush will be very different as most patients have settled on a center or caregiver and are generally loyal.