A step in the "left" Direction

[Froward69]

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13804046
For years the struggle to legalize Marijuana, medical or otherwise has held the argument that its sales could and should be taxed.

This article in the post today has a republican suggesting just that... but with a twist.

"In an opinion that could generate more revenue for cash-strapped governments and give additional legitimacy to a fledgling industry, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Monday that the state can collect sales tax on medical marijuana.

"Medical marijuana is tangible property that is generally subject to state sales tax," Suthers, a Republican, wrote in response to a query from Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat."

<snip> then that "twist" I mentioned

"Suthers' opinion said medical marijuana does not qualify for the sales-tax exemption granted to prescription drugs because it is not prescribed. (Physicians merely authorize in writing that a patient with a debilitating medical condition might benefit from its use.)"

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13804046

funny that the closest to legalization is for medical purposes, yet unlike pharmaceuticals it is not Prescribed. Thus Marijuana subject to sales tax.

:dilemma: