Chris0nllyn
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A group of medical cannabis advocates have scheduled a meeting in Calvert County regarding the possibility of legally growing and dispensing marijuana in the county.
According to Kevin Merillat of a startup organization called 840 Inc., the “town hall” meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 19 at Fairview Library in Owings starting at 6 p.m.
“We would like to provide a forum for potential medical patients or concerned citizens so they can come and learn how the state legislature is set up, a summary of our business plan and how we plan to operate,” Merillat stated. “This will provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions directly to our clinical director. In addition, we will have our head of security present to answer security or safety questions.”
In a “business summary” posted on 840 Inc.’s web site, the organization is identified as having as its mission to become “one of the first approved growers and distributors of medical cannabis in Maryland.” In addition to growing and distributing medical marijuana, the organization plans to market “cannabis derivatives.”
http://www.thebaynet.com/articles/1015/medicalpotmeetingscheduled.html
A couple of things I took out of the meeting:
- MD is the first state to open medicinal cannabis cultivation, dispensing, and labs to businesses outside MD.
- There will be 15 cultivators, and about 109 dispensaries across the state.
- This group already has property and a building permit ready to go.
- They hope to get their first batch out by July 4, 2016.
- To become a patient, you'll need to input your info online, then get approved by the commission. after that, you'll get a list of doctors you can visit. That doctor will need to write you a prescription for it.
- You can take home a 1 month supply at a time, or 4 ounces.
- The state requires a substantial security system and plan. This company plans to go above and (way) beyond, double fencing, 24/7 CCTV system, armed security, K9s, license plate readers, etc.
- They plan to build a solar array sized 30% bigger than their max load. The check they receive from SMECO each year will go straight to the schools.
- They approached the commissioners about a "small excise tax" that would also go directly to education.
- They'll offer a veterans discount.
- Everything will be lab tested and certified by the ASA (Americans for Safe Access)
- They'll offer oils, flour, tinctures, etc., but the state forbids the sale of edibles. They will offer items to make your own.
- They'll offer a delivery service for patients who aren't able to come to the dispensary.