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bluedigger

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9. They can. State law never trumps federal law.

Reply to orleans (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:09 AM

Nov 2012

They don't spend too much of their resources chasing users with under an ounce, though, which is the legal limit. As long as you keep it out of federal property, you shouldn't be bothered. Of course, I'm surrounded by a National Park and Forest, as well as BLM land here...

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Will I be able to drive to Colorado and buy Pot if I'm from out of state? [View all] Utah_liberal Nov 2012 OP

Has anyone looked to see it on the CO gov. page Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #1

If they won't let you buy it, then how can they stop you from getting a legal resident to? Systematic Chaos Nov 2012 #2

hey... hadnt even thought of that. duh... ya. nt seabeyond Nov 2012 #3

It will be legal for sale to anyone over 21. bluedigger Nov 2012 #4

and the feds can still bust you for it? n/t orleans Nov 2012 #5

They can. State law never trumps federal law. bluedigger Nov 2012 #9

Just look out for the Utah Highway Patrol on the way home! lutefisk Nov 2012 #6

I WON"T TELL bluedave Nov 2012 #7

I'm sure you can probably buy as much as you want... Shagbark Hickory Nov 2012 #8

One ounce for personal consumption. bluedigger Nov 2012 #10

They'll need tons after the A&M victory today. RedCloud Nov 2012 #15

LOL. bluedigger Nov 2012 #16

of course! OrwellwasRight Nov 2012 #11

Only if you have a car. If not, you'll have to walk to get there. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #12

I'm not sure, but in PA we've got illegal fireworks stores on every border. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #13

Yeah, they don't even call them bongs anymore. JoeyT Nov 2012 #17

"Water pipes" is the safe term. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #19

You can drive in anytime you want, but you can never leave. RedCloud Nov 2012 #14

THIS will make 'runs for Coors beer' look like childs play! benld74 Nov 2012 #18