[Crazy Chester]

Originally Posted by meizzwang

The black market, relatively speaking, is limited in its distribution abilities compared to the legal market.

True. In a few years, I believe the black market will be tougher for a grower/seller to navigate than ever before. Legal states may beef up law enforcement and will almost certainly give the DEA free reign over anyone not complying with the state med or rec law.

[MJPassion]

Originally Posted by meizzwang

Come 2018, millions of adults who formerly had limited access to cannabis (ie. they don't have a medical card, or don't want to drive very far to acquire some nugs) will be able to go down the block and have access like they never had before. Despite a glut in production, I wonder if a massive increase in availability will increase consumption and therefore, total industry revenues?

Using Colorado as a model...
The answer is clearly NO!
Most smokers were smoking previous to legalization. There was no significant increase in Colorados consuming population.

[meizzwang]

Originally Posted by MJPassion

Using Colorado as a model...
The answer is clearly NO!
Most smokers were smoking previous to legalization. There was no significant increase in Colorados consuming population.

any links to studies in Colorado showing the numbers before the law went into affect and after?