We are a resource for California medical marijuana providers, growers and MMJ patients. We teach individuals how to start a medical marijuana dispensary (collectives) or delivery service and operate within the current laws. We combine the expertise of dispensary owners, medical marijuana experts, and MMJ lawyers.
Here you will learn what is needed to set up a not-for-profit entity and what the current MMJ laws are to abide by. There aren’t many dependable resources available and the current CA state laws are vague at best. This site was created for people to better understand medical marijuana laws in California, stay current with industry news, get answers and make friends in this elusive field. Our guidebook provides specific details on exactly how to start up and operate a successful Collective or grow in California.
Current CA medical Marijuana Industry
The ever-evolving medical marijuana industry has been around California for almost 20 years.
The industry endures in an unclear legal atmosphere. The interpretation and enforcement of laws varies widely from county to county and location is extremely important to your success.
The medical marijuana industry has recently been described as the modern-day gold rush. Many people are anxious about jumping into the California medical marijuana industry and given all the positive press (and economic data) we don’t blame them. In 2011 CNBC aired its Marijuana, Inc. documentary nationwide and has rebroadcast it repeatedly. This program showed people growing giant plants in Northern California with little fear of prosecution.
California law allows for “an exemption from prosecution” if you are operating under specific rules (the CA Attorney General’s medical marijuana guidelines). PROFITS are not allowed in this industry. However you can make a living wage by working as a dispensary director, employee, or grower. Given the loose regulations in place, some people are taking advantage. There are a few bad apples involved in this industry and you will need to work extra hard to separate yourself from that stereotype. A person can live very contently working within the California medical marijuana guidelines.