text: I seen reports that the store in Juneau sold everything in 3 hours of being open. Not sure about the others. You are right, the producer actually hands the money to the State at the end of the month in which the transfer to the seller was made. But we all know the consumer pays that $50 at the end of the deal. Just like any other tax on goods. But I don't doubt one bit that this is a minor showing of what will come as growers and retailers get their systems and markets worked, more businesses come on line and then there is canbi-tourism. But regardless, the state is making some money, businesses are legitimate and cops are free to deal with real issues.