Why has the marijuana boom been more successful in Washington and Oregon than in California? (leasing)

[EverydaySunshine]

There are way more pot shops in LA than Seattle however Seattle has plenty of more LICENSED clinics which make all the difference. The black markets in Southern California have very dry and poor quality tree. In licenses shops you pay a lot more but you know the grower personally since they’re all branded and the quality is unmatched.

So any predictions why California is lagging behind in quality, safe marijuana? Could the climate be more ideal up north for growing than here in SoCal? Or are there other factors.

[cornsnicker3]

I think they took too long. CO and WA really started the wave of recreational legalization and sucked up the hype. Add in CA’s nanny state tendencies and you have a flatlined industry.

[EverydaySunshine]

Originally Posted by cornsnicker3

I think they took too long. CO and WA really started the wave of recreational legalization and sucked up the hype. Add in CA’s nanny state tendencies and you have a flatlined industry.

That is true. I’m also starting to think it has to do with easier access to rural open space in Seattle whereas in LA you have practically developed the entire basin forcing growers to go deep into the desert or up north. So instead of companies coming in leasing out expensive places to rent, they do it illegally in the black market whereas in Seattle maybe it’s more realistic to lease a proper grow house and get licensed the right way.

[Bubb Rubb]

I got money in CRON and ACB thinking Cali would help my portfolio out. Whoops!

[Hemlock140]

Here, a large concentration of producers is in what was a depressed economy, so cheap rent.
Look at the list of tenants.

Tenants

[KoNgFooCj]

At a state level, California is pretty Conservative, or at least half is.

[sean1the1]

It's because Californians black market was already super massive before. It's just a continuation.

[Foamposite]

Originally Posted by Bbobsully94

At a state level, California is pretty Conservative, or at least half is.

California is one of the most "progressive" states in the country.

[Vincent_Adultman]

Originally Posted by Bbobsully94

At a state level, California is pretty Conservative, or at least half is.

Outside of Seattle, Portland, and a few other small areas, Washington and Oregon are conservative states. More conservative than CA as a whole.

[Vincent_Adultman]

In terms of your question, I’m not sure I agree with the premise. It depends on what metrics you use to measure “booming”.

One thing worth noting is that Washington legalized marijuana in 2012, while CA just did.