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I’m no lawyer but I do recall an episode of Cops waaaay back where a guy got busted for selling “weed” except it was actually oregano. He still got charged with something. But I can’t remember what.

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All American States punish the sale of ersatz narcotics, under special statutes.

Thanks for pointing this out, i didnt know that, and it's really weired.

That makes sense. I was sort of thinking there’s likely something similar with regard to selling national secrets.

Did he end up doing hard thyme?

Don't know, but perhaps he was trying to fennel money?

I think it all stems from a misunderstanding between buyer and seller.

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