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DISPENSARIES

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PHYSICIANS

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Dispensaries have a number of issues that are special to them. If the proper procedures are not followed, the results can mean loss of product, money and possibly personal liberty and freedom.

Collective growing needs to be in a location where the zoning code allows growing.

The number of plants is determined by the county and/or the city.

Remember to label everything properly too.

Because so many government officials are screaming "improper patients", the recommending doctors need to really have a tight ship.

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City Issues - The City of Los Angeles is demanding all owners personally appear at the City Clerk's office before NOVEMBER 13, 2007 at 5:00pm and turn in the requested information including: Their Form, City of LA Tax Reg Cert., Seller Permit, Lease, Insurance, blank membership form, and County Health Permit (if applicable). We are attempting to have the Clerk allow us, as corporate counsel, to file the paperwork on our clients' behalf...we are still waiting on their response. <<READ MORE>>

DEA Letters - The DEA has been sending landlords letter threatening federal forfeiture of property for renting to dispensaries. As property is governed by State Law, it is unclear how they plan to accomplish any of these takings, but never put anything past the federal government's power. In actuality, the DEA is intentionally interfering with ongoing business and may be liable under State Laws for their actions, despite governmental immunity; this is a topic that is waiting to be litigated.
<<Click here to read a .pdf copy of the letter>>

Landlord Matters - Landlords, understandably, are concerned for their property, please be understanding of their position. We agree that they are pulling underhanded tactics at this time, such as improperly serving Notice, however, we are aggressively defending several locations and will continue to do so. We emphasize with them, but they should also understand our plight.

Growing - To properly set up a collective grow-op, a California Not-for-Profit corporation must be used, this is explicitly demanded by HSC §11362.5, et seq. Let's face it, if vendors were operating "above board" there would be a lot less issues from government.

Edibles - To carry these, the cook must be using a health inspected kitchen and it is questionable if the dispensary should as well, but it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Additionally, the dispensary can be found in non-compliance for selling edibles that are not manufactured under proper conditions and that are lacking proper labeling. Speaking of labeling...the medicine bottles need additional labeling...that's for a later blog.

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