Maybe They Will, Maybe They Won't, Apparently They Did

Although Arizona voters passed a medical marijuana initiative, state officials have been trying to get a definitive ruling from the Feds on whether or not the Feds will prosecute those that engage in the medical marijuana business. I wrote about the controversy here.

Since actions speak louder than words, I think we have an answer.

A medical-marijuana clinic owner and his girlfriend were arrested after the Drug Enforcement Administration raided the Tempe facility Thursday morning.

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"Essentially what we discovered is that they were illegally distributing marijuana for a fee," Sanchez said. "Which of course is a federal violation."

Engaging in an illegal activity certainly raises the opportunity cost of a business, even one sanctioned by state law.

HT: Espresso Pundit