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A local cannabis grower and wholesaler who goes by Tacoleaf has been growing the plant for himself and others for more than 15 years. He started with just one plant and a tent, and now makes a living by harvesting 8 to 12 pounds from his basement facility every nine weeks. Though police attention has been more relaxed as more states legalize cannabis each year, he said he’s seen his fair share of trouble.
“I’ve had the (Drug Enforcement Agency) at my house and the houses of my grandmother and other family members,” Tacoleaf, who agreed to talk to MinnPost on the condition that we don’t publish his real name, said. “I’ve even had the U.S. Postal Service try to stop mail that was in my name from going to my house.”
Recreational marijuana use officially became legal for adults statewide this month, and with that comes a sense of relief, he said. But it also comes with a fresh set of challenges as he begins to turn his previously unlawful profession into a legitimate business.
As the state prepares to build out its budding cannabis industry, those like Tacoleaf have a decision to make: do they stay in the illicit market, or attempt to legitimize? And should they choose the latter, for many, the costs associated with getting started may be a barrier, despite several equity measures within the bill.
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