I started this in the political section for a reason, the politics of pot are divisive. Personally, I think it should be legal
American Indian tribes plan to make marijuana a cash crop
As more states legalise the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana, American Indians are looking to grow the crop on tribal land
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnew...-crop.html
Good for them. They have the space, make the $$$
There's money there, and the legalization reason is a-rollin'. Good move.
Quote:There's money there, and the legalization reason is a-rollin'. Good move.
So...what are the tax implications for what they end up selling? I honestly don't know how that works, but I'd think if the government doesn't get a cut then something is amiss.
Yeah... them and every farmer here in the valley.
I told my wife the day they legalize it in Florida I'm planting at least an acre
Quote:I told my wife the day they legalize it in Florida I'm planting at least an acre
Are you gonna hire armed security too?
Doubt id need it everyone here would be doing the same I have one of the smaller lots being only 5 acres
Quote:Doubt id need it everyone here would be doing the same I have one of the smaller lots being only 5 acres
People steal grapes and almonds like crazy, I can only imagine marijuana.
I'm putting mine on an island haha.
Quote:You grow almonds too?
I started farming by digging irrigation ditches for almond trees haha.
Now I'm involved in grapes, almonds, pistachios.
My three brothers also farm, and a lot of it is jointly leased ground but solely farmed crops so not everyone is involved in the day to day of every crop. I hope that makes sense?
I stick mainly to grapes, they stick mainly to the trees but we'll "hire" each other when things get busy.
Quote:So...what are the tax implications for what they end up selling? I honestly don't know how that works, but I'd think if the government doesn't get a cut then something is amiss.
I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess that it can't be taxed if sold on Indian Reservation property. My basis for this is growing up just a few miles from an Indian Reservation. Gas, booze and cigarettes were always cheaper because they did not have to charge sales tax (not sure about federal taxes though).
Quote:I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess that it can't be taxed if sold on Indian Reservation property. My basis for this is growing up just a few miles from an Indian Reservation. Gas, booze and cigarettes were always cheaper because they did not have to charge sales tax (not sure about federal taxes though).
That's how it is in New Mexico too... but an exception could be made if the legislature decides to write up a law calling for a tax on this one product...
I give it another five years, and I bet New Mexico legalized it...
Quote:That's how it is in New Mexico too... but an exception could be made if the legislature decides to write up a law calling for a tax on this one product...
I give it another five years, and I bet New Mexico legalized it...
That's specifically where I'm talking about. I grew up in Albuquerque (specifically Alameda) less than 10 miles from Sandia Pueblo. :thumbsup:
Quote:That's specifically where I'm talking about. I grew up in Albuquerque (specifically Alameda) less than 10 miles from Sandia Pueblo. :thumbsup:
I think you told me once that you grew up here. How long ago? That part of town has grown a ton in the past 15-20 years
Quote:I think you told me once that you grew up here. How long ago? That part of town has grown a ton in the past 15-20 years
I was born and raised in Albuquerque and still have a lot of family there. I left in the late 80's while in my early 20's when I joined the Navy. I eventually married and was stationed here in Jacksonville during my Naval career. I return roughly once a year to visit or participate in family functions (weddings, funerals, etc.). I missed this year's "big get-together" celebrating my grandmother's 101st birthday due to starting a new job.
However, my wife and I may make a visit sometime around the holidays.
I remember when the Sandia Reservation was relatively "poor" prior to the Casino that has been built there. Del Norte High School and the surrounding neighborhoods didn't exist, and Cibola High School was surrounded by desert. That's where I spent a lot of time riding dirt bikes, 4 wheeling and shooting rabbits. I used to ride horses down by the river in what we used to call "The Bosque". I don't recognize the areas as much today.
Since I am hijacking this thread, if you would like to hear more about what Albuquerque was like when I grew up there, shoot me a PM. There were points in my up-bringing where I wasn't necessarily a "good citizen" as well as a time where I worked in law enforcement. I have met and know quite a few people that were/are influential in politics, the media and business mainly through family ties.
OK PC Police hammer away...but me ready to smoke um peace pipe.
Quote:OK PC Police hammer away...but me ready to smoke um peace pipe.
That
is about as peaceful as pipes get...
Quote:That is about as peaceful as pipes get...
You cant fool me, I saw Reefer Madness!