We partied here in Colorado last night

[Ohio Joe]

I'm still looking some results up this morning, lots to go over and take in but... Four more years of President Obama and Vice President Biden... Amendment 64... I am so smiling this morning

Biden 2016

[Robb]

1. 65, too.

Good day.

[tridim]

2. And no hangover!

[hlthe2b]

3. Ditto.... so as kindly as I feel towards Ohio, why are you partying in Colorado & celebrating

Colorado's specific results, rather than those of Ohio?

[Ohio Joe]

5. I'm sorry, I keep forgetting about that

I joined DU when I was living in Ohio. I first tried to use the name of 'Uncle Joe' (I had just become an uncle) but it was taken so I put in without much thought... 'Ohio Joe'. I have since moved several times and now reside in Colorado. If they do a name change thing here again, I really should pick a new name. Sorry.

[hlthe2b]

7. No problem... just confused and glad to have you in CO

[Logical]

4. When does it become law? I imagine there is a lot of work to do to set it up?

[Ohio Joe]

6. Next year it is supposed to settle in

I'm not certain how everything is going to shake out with it still being against federal law... I suspect the battle is still not over.

As best I understand (I do not read legalese very well), people will register with the state and then get a card that allows them to buy from dispensaries. I think this will require some changes to current law about how dispensaries operate (how much they can grow, things like that). Hopefully Raindog will chime in here and correct me and/or explain it better.

[Logical]

8. I thought it was going to be just like alcohol. Show an ID, be over 21, and buy it.

[Ohio Joe]

10. Not completely

They still want to keep a close eye on things from the growing and harvesting stage to make sure it is not being sent where it would not be legal (out of state). They also don't want ounces to start showing up on shelves of the local 7-11, heh. So... Dispensaries will still be the outlet for purchase and the state will still know who is allowed to buy (hey, they want their fee).

Now... As far as I know, anyone who can prove residency can get a card to purchase it with nobody being denied, just fill out the form and go buy. This is the reason some people opposed it here, they did not want to register with the state. It is by no means a perfect law but it is a good step in the right direction.

[bluedigger]

9. Sort of correct, I think.

The legislature has to implement regulations for production and retail sales (and tax it ) which will take some time. But, the Governor has to sign the new law within 30 days of the election, and simple possession of small amounts will be effectively legal immediately afterwards.

[SomethingFishy]

11. Nope.. the need for a card will be gone..

The vote has to be ratified by Gov Asshole.. I mean Hickenlooper which is expected within 30 days of the election..

Once the vote is ratified, possession, I believe of under an ounce, is totally legal.

Then within a year you should be able to buy at a licensed store. Probably liquor stores and dispensaries.

The passage of 64 is not decriminalization, it is a total legalization of personal marijuana use for those over 21. It is to be taxed and regulated and sold just like alcohol.

[Panasonic]

15. Exactly correct.

Implementation for new stores that sells recreationally will not be in until 2014 according to the local rag.

[Upton]

12. There are rules to be set up in Washington state..

before it can be sold legally from stores and such..but simple possession of up to an ounce will now be legal here starting Dec. 6th..unless of course, the feds get involved.

Initiative 502 campaign manager Alison Holcomb brought a cheer from the proponents of pot legalization when she made the obvious point to the crowd in a Belltown hotel: As of Dec. 6, adults 21 and older may legally possess an ounce of pot.

“May I remind you, however, that I said Dec. 6,” she said. “Proceed at your own risk.”

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsnorthwest/2012/11/06/can-pot-supporters-wait-til-dec-6/

[tavernier]

13. It will be taxed and you will become the richest state in the nation.

Then very soon the others will fall in. It's the old adage... follow the money.

[Panasonic]

14. Such a good day to be a Coloradan, doesn't it?

It's such a beautiful thing