dispensaries too expensive?

[Obie]

Richard Ha has hydropower and will be able to supply the lowest cost product.

[ironyak]

No the open black market will still have the lowest price as it has the most competition and the least overhead. A couple of heavily regulated dispensaries aren't going to have the market effect seen in CO or WA.

Still haven't decided if the dispensaries are designed to fail (with the state govt scrapping off some hefty fees and new jobs in the process), or a way to get some vested interests pushing for legalization (to recoup their investments and maximize profits).

Given the changes to the bill from where Green started it appears different groups are trying to make it serve their goals (which have little to do with medical access). It's likely that the system as designed isn't going to work - how to fix it will depend on what the real desired outcome is.

[Kapoho Joe]

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Originally posted by gypsy69

Appears that Hawaii may need or want the mmj prices to be HIGH (expensive) for everyone,jmo.


http://m.hawaiinewsnow.com/hawaiinewsnow...d=IJuv6923

Helco,and the state of hawaii should profit a penny or two from these new large indoor mmj dispensary operations. Will these new dispensaries be able to grow this expensive mmj using solar, gas, wind, steam, mother natures outdoors, or buy excess from other community mmj card holders?

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None of that alternative Hippy energy man, just a mandatory Helco hookup. Complete and utter nonsense. The next thing you know, they'll outlaw catchment!

[kalakoa]

It's likely that the system as designed isn't going to work

As noted elsewhere: cost of HELCO power alone will likely exceed the black market price; State will collect $1M in fees before any dispensaries open. Licenses will probably be awarded to those with political connections.

Current theory: State wants to make sure they have some kind of MMJ program on the books before the next President takes office -- because they might not be able to pass this kind of legislation if there are changes at the Federal level.

I also believe the "interstate permit reciprocity" is an attempt to cash in on the tourist market -- unlike residents, the tourists won't care how much it costs.

[kalakoa]

http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...ready-sell

Opening by July 15 was probably never realistic...