Many states have approved selling “medical marijuana” but have the legislators really thought out the consequences? When the new “medical marijuana” law goes into effect in Colorado in July, police, attorneys and lawmakers are finding out that there are dozens of problems that could hinder regulation and enforcement.

According to law enforcement, investigating compliance and correct dosages for distribution are unknown right now. In addition, it is difficult to locate potentially dangerous growing operations. Plus, the fact the marijuana is still an illegal drug under federal law raises questions for banks who accept money from marijuana businesses.

Sorting out all of these problems may take years for both lawmakers and courts.