how to open a medical marijuana dispensary in california

Happy 4/20 — Good News From Sacramento!

NORML Is writing you today with good news from Sacramento. Over the past few days we have witnessed a flurry of legislative action pertaining to marijuana law reform — all of it positive. Let’s begin: 1. Assemblywoman Nora Campos has withdrawn legislation, AB 2465, which sought to mandate that state-qualified medicinal marijuana patients obtain a state-issued identification card. Under present law, patients may voluntarily obtain county-issued identification cards, but no such mandate exists in the 
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Well, lets just start by saying that there is no such thing as a weed business license in California. Wonder why? Let’s use some common sense. If a city issued a weed business license, then they would be allowing you to break federal law. And since cities and counties cannot allow you to break federal laws, they cannot and will not issue any weed business license to anyone. Weed business license is a myth that 
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Want to know how to become a marijuana caregiver?? Read this article. Q: Someone recently asked me if I could be their primary caregiver, but I’m concerned about my own liabilities if I handle marijuana without a recommendation myself. What do I need to do to protect myself if I decide to become a caregiver? A: The Compassionate Use Act, as originally enacted, recognizes two categories of persons who enjoy the protections against California criminal 
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Larkspur City Staff Link Medical Pot Clubs To Crime

Larkspur City Staff Link Medical Pot Clubs To Crime

Joseph Henderson wasn’t surprised the Larkspur City Council unanimously passed a moratorium banning medical marijuana dispensaries. But Henderson disagreed with a city staff-prepared document that linked the dispensaries to rising crime. Henderson, vice president of public affairs with the Friends of Marin Holistic Solutions, told the council during public comment at its April 4 meeting that there hasn’t been any crime associated with a dispensary in neighboring Corte Madera. Marin Holistic Solutions opened in 2009 
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A message from 420 College president.

A message from 420 College president.

So, Oaksterdam University got raided?? What else is new in this industry?? Same ol same ol as far as I’m concerned. I’m just saying, let’s not jump ship. It’s always been about getting the word out about medical marijuana legalization for me. So go to 420 College seminars, we stand by what we do. 420 College. ONGOING HELP – SUPPORT EMAIL AND PHONE ONGOING SUPPORT: You can always call or email 420 College staff, faculty 
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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries – Few Things To Know

With the help of medical marijuana schools like 420 College, and courses they offer, you will be able to prepare yourself to enter one of the fastest growing industries in the US. However, under the California State law, sale is illegal, but non-profit distribution may be allowed to some extent. Medical marijuana is legal in 15 states including Washington DC in US including California and a large number of people today are resorting to this 
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Medical marijuana in California has been lawful since the year 1996 and just last year 2010, two new laws regarding the use of medical marijuana was passed. Because of that consultation, clinics and dispensaries are now increasing in a logarithmic manner. Indeed opening a medical marijuana dispensary is a good opportunity for business with more and more people becoming eligible for marijuana treatment. The use of medical marijuana is proven beneficial from studies in the 
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Qualified patients that have been arrested may request for dismissal of charges if proven that possession of medical marijuana is solely for therapeutic purposes. It is now up to the court to judge the accused patient. The Proposition 215 does not specifically cover any compelling factors to hold a qualified patient. The possession of marijuana and cultivation of it is considered as a misdemeanor and felony respectively based on the United States Controlled Substances Act. 
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