Medical Marijuana in Colorado: 25 Collectives told to move…

As the growing concern of the U.S. A.G. of Colorado was dismissed by the fed’s, the CO A.G. declined to say how many dispensaries in Boulder will receive letters to close their business, but stated that they are comming for sure.

The letters of intimidation were sent  to pot dispensaries throughout the state—  

 a little over a week after Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett asked Walsh to drop the crackdown on dispensaries that are abiding by state law..

Garnett said he understands the need to cultivate a buffer zone for marijuana in order to keep it away from children. “That’s not the issue,” he said. “What they don’t see is the causal connection between schools and a pot dispensary being 800, 600 or 500 feet away. “

If the stores do not stop selling and or distributing marijuana seeds, flower and other related items within 45 days, they could face criminal prosecution or asset forfeiture.

“I think it is absolutely offensive that John Walsh is seeding, cultivating and interfering with the power of the state on this issue,” said Lauren Davis, a Denver medical-marijuana attorney. “These towns spent a lot of time considering these issues and writing the legislation they believe was reasonable and looking out for the safety of their community.”

Dorschner said Walsh’s intention is to protect young people.

The letters are the second round of action by federal authorities against the businesses, which are legal under state law but illegal under federal laws.

In January, letters were sent to the owners of 23 dispensaries near schools, telling them to move or close. 

This time, Davis doesn’t think the medical-marijuana industry will be as compliant.

“The first time people were scared to not move or shut down,” she said, “but I can venture a guess that people are not going to sit as quietly.”