The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what?

[ProfessorGAC]

9. I'd Say You're Right

Here's how it works in Illinois.
Let's say you have a purchase for $98.
The debit card withdraws $100 as a cash back. They keep $98 & give you $2 change.
It wasn't a "purchase" for pot. It was a cash withdrawal at point of sale. So, technically I'm not using the card for pot. I'm just bypassing the ATM.
Back in '18 & '19, it was cash only but they developed this workaround 5 to 6 years ago, and it's every dispensary. So, it's a statewide thing.
That's why I think the cash advance against a credit card would work. They wouldn't be selling pot on a credit card. It's still a cash sale, but the card is an advance at point of sale.
With the changes in federal rules, it may all be moot.