Recreational marijuana and registered marijuana grows are legal in California. Dicus, however, cited the marijuana black market as a cause of violence.

“The plague is the black market of marijuana and certainly cartel activity, and a number of victims are out there,” he said.

I live in California. I have gummies and a vape that I bought at corner stores. How is this still a thing? I’m genuinely curious. Why are people still dying over pot if I can buy it legally?

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    I keep hearing how other states outside of CO are getting bent over on weed prices while I pay 60 for an ounce of decent stuff.

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      This is true. But keep in mind that when things started in CO prices were also really expensive.

      Over time as more and more dispensaries open there will be more supply which will shift things to be cheaper. Hopefully.

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      10 months ago

      Michigan is really cheap, too. I’ve heard that we get people coming from Illinois (also a legal state) because it’s cheaper here.