Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act is A Combination of Three New Laws
When Gov. Jerry Brown signs three new bills to regulate California’s maverick medical marijuana industry, several things are going to change forever. Old enemies in law enforcement and the MMJ industry will have to learn to collaborate. Medical marijuana dispensers will find themselves more in the open. The state has multiple registrations looming, and more transaprity will be required.
Teaming with a Consultant No Longer a Luxury
The legislation contained in the three new bills is complex and we will be keeping you in the loop as the system beds down. As California’s MMJ industry evolves into a mainline business there will be hurdles we previously avoided. On the positive side, there is now a real possibility of finally making a lot of money from medical marijuana – we will be moving away from the not-for-profit model that is currently required. The rules of engagement are just going to become more formal.
California MMJ Law Eliminates Collectives and Cooperatives
Californians active in the industry – or wanting to enter will have to apply for a state license as commercial grower, distributor or seller. If operating in a “wet” jurisdiction they will also need a license from their city / county. As California Norml’s Nate Bradley recently told his members “it’s better than having your doors kicked in.” The best gatekeeper is knowledge, the foreknowledge we provide.
A Raft of Regulatory Practices to Observe
Norml confirms these new arrangements fall under the jurisdictions of departments of Consumer Affairs, Food and Agriculture, Fish and Wildlife, Pesticide Regulation, and Public Health. The State Water Resources Control Board, the Board of Equalization, and the California OHSA also have a finger in the pie, and that’s not forgetting the soon to be established Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation. Watch this space for more information regarding how to engage with administrators quickly and effectively.
More than Weighting and Measuring Devices in the Spotlight
Medical marijuana patients and dispensaries should soon be allowed to open bank accounts and utilize merchant services like other mainstream businesses. The MMJ industry already has a number of quality software products that track a products movement throughout the distribution chain, capture transaction details, track patient’s information, and automatically prepare tax reports. These products will also seamlessly work with bank and credit card transactions.
Summary
Clearly, not everybody is going to make it through the gate. The MMJ cowboy brigade will resists the changes, fall foul of the law and ultimately disappear. The new regime will draw in more customers, but there will likely be fewer dispensaries (at least initially). CaliforniaDispensaryInfo.com can help you benefit from this mushrooming market. Stay with us for more breaking news.