what's it like to be a caregiver?

[river rat]

im thinking of moving to oregon to become a caregiver because i want to help people and be able to grow the plant that i love without much fear of prosecution.


but im wondering what is it like?

does it provide you with a good income?
(i know that you can only be compensated for your expenses)

is it possible that with enough patients
it could be your sole source of income?

is it easier to be a caregiver in california?

do some caregivers not only provide to their patients but sell some as well?

a lot of questions i know, but before i make the move i need to do my homework.

thanks

[Freemount]

Caregivers normally grow to sell to cannabis dispensaries. Atleast if they want profit.

[river rat]

thanks freemount.:thumbsup:

is it legal to sell to dispensaries?

is it common for cops came to a growers house to see if the garden is within the guidelines of the law?

are there there enough grower/caregivers to go around or is the market already saturated?

[sugareeeee]

Oregon does not allow the sale of cannabis to anyone regardless of whether you are a grower, patient, caregiver, or anybody else. It is illegal to receive any compensation beyond your expenses, which means you break even (0 income). If you make income from growing, you are breaking state and federal laws, and have no protection. Dispensaries are also illegal state-wide and federally, so no protection whatsoever if you sell cannabis to anyone or make a profit. Also, caregivers cannot grow unless they are designated as the grower also (each patient may only designate one grower at one address).

[stinkyattic]

Since I don't live in a MMJ state, but I care about making cannabis available to those who need it, including legal users in a nearby area, I can't really answer fully.

But my purpose is to provide access to genetics, as well as tech support, for MMJ users. It doesn't pay well, haha. I cover my electric costs, that's about it.

The reward is multi-fold:
See someone empower himself by growing his own medicine.
Cut the street-level-dealer BS out of the picture.
See well-bred lines being used to their potential to treat illness.
Promote self-sufficiency.
Satisfy my own desire to teach people a new skill.