The “tax the hell out of it” part is what you were complaining that I got wrong. The exemption was what I was pointing out.
You don’t think that recreational users are going to try for the exemption?
They have to apply for the medical marijuana card with medical reason. and it takes forever to get it. why wait, grow your own and buy it retail. That is what MM did.
CO has had medical marijuana legal for several years before recreational marijuana was legalized. and when it was legalized and for sale, the lines wrapped around buildings. so, no, I don’t think the majority of people will worry about going through the requirements to qualify for a “tax free” purchase when they can access it legally quickly.