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In reply to the discussion: WOW.....Native American reservations now free to legalize marijuana [View all]Bjorn Against
(12,041 posts)9. Yes, the guidelines of states that have legalized
That means they have to follow the same sorts of guidelines as in states like Colorado and Washington where it is legal. The sentence you highlighted does not say they have to follow the guidelines of states where it is illegal, they only have to follow the guidelines of states where it is legal. In other words they can't sell to minors and they will have limits on how much people can buy, but it is still legal for adults.
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I think it's a very sensible move, and it recognizes several realities.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2014
#37
I know.. "nice" was me trying to be funny. I'm so glad Pot is moving forward to be legal.. like
Cha
Dec 2014
#39
I'm reading this as allowing tribes to choose to go with the existing states laws or enforce their
Jesus Malverde
Dec 2014
#5
Tribes don't have a criminal code independent of the state in which they reside..
Jesus Malverde
Dec 2014
#16
No the state will arrest them (where illegal) and send them to state prison
Jesus Malverde
Dec 2014
#22
I think you are mistaken. States have very limited criminal jurisdiction on Indian land.
Comrade Grumpy
Dec 2014
#31
Are tribes or reservation lands exempt from the criminal laws in which they are located?
Jesus Malverde
Dec 2014
#30
I bet you in a year some of them are selling weed! Even in a state where it is not legal! Take....
Logical
Dec 2014
#34
And the consumer was of legal drinking age as determined by the local jurisdiction and that sale of
Jesus Malverde
Dec 2014
#17
According to media reports so far it does not have to be legal in the state
Bjorn Against
Dec 2014
#19
I don't trust the legal analysis of anyone who learned tribal law in 10 minutes
Bjorn Against
Dec 2014
#23