Is Weed Coming To a Town Near You??

[Gugny]

View which municipalities have made the decision to opt out of adult-use marijuana dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction. NOTE: While this dashboard is updated regularly it does not represent real-time, official information on municipalities’ opt-out decisions. 

 

https://rockinst.org/issue-areas/state-local-government/municipal-opt-out-tracker/

 

 

[Guffalo]

Well, nothing is a "yes" in my county

 

[LeviF]

8 minutes ago, Guffalo said:

Well, nothing is a "yes" in my county

 

 

They have until Dec 31 to say "yes" or "no." After that it's automatic "yes." Of course they can still deny through zoning wizardry.

[frostbitmic]

Rochester is a yes as well as the town I live in.

[Wacka]

Hopefully no in Cheektowaga. Don't need more dopeheads driving around.

[Mark80]

18 minutes ago, Wacka said:

Hopefully no in Cheektowaga. Don't need more dopeheads driving around.

So out of touch that you are still calling weed "dope."  Too funny.

[Wacka]

Don't want more people that are in no shape to drive on the streets. 

[dpberr]

Weed is the next big government revenue cash engine across the United States.  It just makes too much money to ignore in a time period of pensions and pretty much every state government flat broke and desperate for cash.  With so many states either losing taxpayers or no longer generating replacement taxpayers, it's an attractive revenue source.  

 

After that, it'll be legalized prostitution.  Sounds wild, but it'll find its way into conversation.  Think about the billions you'd make from a casino that offers booze, gambling, weed, and prostitution for however much money you've got.  You'll pave a lot roads with that revenue.

[US Egg]

58 minutes ago, Wacka said:

Hopefully no in Cheektowaga. Don't need more dopeheads driving around.

 

[WhoTom]

3 minutes ago, dpberr said:

Weed is the next big government revenue cash engine across the United States.  It just makes too much money to ignore in a time period of pensions and pretty much every state government flat broke and desperate for cash.  With so many states either losing taxpayers or no longer generating replacement taxpayers, it's an attractive revenue source.  

 

After that, it'll be legalized prostitution.  Sounds wild, but it'll find its way into conversation.  Think about the billions you'd make from a casino that offers booze, gambling, weed, and prostitution for however much money you've got.  You'll pave a lot roads with that revenue.

 

Every person who touts "free market" should agree with your post.

 

 

[teef]

2 hours ago, Gugny said:

View which municipalities have made the decision to opt out of adult-use marijuana dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction. NOTE: While this dashboard is updated regularly it does not represent real-time, official information on municipalities’ opt-out decisions. 

 

https://rockinst.org/issue-areas/state-local-government/municipal-opt-out-tracker/

 

 

that's a great reference.  i'm guessing that towns that have already had their meeting dates but not decision listed, are just waiting for the list to be updated, or i wonder if they don't have to announce a decision at the time of the meeting.

 

i saw one meeting televised, and the entire place erupted in cheers once the decision was made.  

2 hours ago, LeviF said:

 

They have until Dec 31 to say "yes" or "no." After that it's automatic "yes." Of course they can still deny through zoning wizardry.

wait...my question was answered.

[Not at the table Karlos]

2 hours ago, Wacka said:

Hopefully no in Cheektowaga. Don't need more dopeheads driving around.

They're going to be driving more to go get it in the next town. It's also illegal to drive while high. Although the tests are poor

Edited December 13, 2021 by Not at the table Karlos

[LeviF]

17 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

They're going to be driving more to go get it in the next town. It's also illegal to drive while high. Although the tests are poor

Do not research this but DRE is essentially modern day divination. 

[Nextmanup]

2 hours ago, Wacka said:

Hopefully no in Cheektowaga. Don't need more dopeheads driving around.

But drunks are certainly welcome! 

 

No one on "dope" ever hurt a soul.

 

Alcohol is the real killer, and that's perfectly legal!  

 

And guns!

 

LOL

 

 

[Gugny]

22 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

They're going to be driving more to go get it in the next town. It's also illegal to drive while high. Although the tests are poor

 

New Yorkers have been driving to Mass to get weed/edibles for years.  That doesn't mean people buy it, consume it, then drive home.  I think most buy it, bring it home, then consume it.  Just like most people do with alcohol.

[DrDawkinstein]

Just a heads up on how this Opt Out/In works...

 

If a town doesnt do anything now or actively opts in, they can never opt out later on.

However, if a town opts out now, they can opt back in at any point in the future.

 

This is why you see some towns choosing to opt out until they see how it all goes.

[Not at the table Karlos]

17 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

New Yorkers have been driving to Mass to get weed/edibles for years.  That doesn't mean people buy it, consume it, then drive home.  I think most buy it, bring it home, then consume it.  Just like most people do with alcohol.

Tell that to the person that thinks it's going to be an issue. 

[Gugny]

1 minute ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

Tell that to the person that thinks it's going to be an issue. 

 

Is there really a point in doing that?  😄

[Just Jack]

I'm not sure how accurate that site is.  Our local village election it was voted Yes, but that link has it as No.  Here's the results from the BOE...

 

 

Edited December 13, 2021 by Just Jack

[teef]

i've also never agreed with the idea that once it's sold in an area, the streets will be flooded with high drivers.  i mean there may be a tick up, but you didn't exactly have to be a super criminal before to get your hands on pot in the first place.  people who know better won't drive, and others unfortunately won't care.  driving high will be like having a few beers at happy hour and driving home.  it's not a good idea, but i'm sure you'll see it, (we already see it).