Great Site for understanding HB 10-1284

[MMDInsuranceCo]

If you need good information on HB 10-1284--check out findmypot.com (http://www.findmypot.com).

Here's an article and links on various issues related to the bill.

Colorado HB 10-1284: Important Information and Facts

Findmypot.com will begin a series of articles regarding Colorado HB 10-1284. The bill is 78 pages long and can be downloaded by clicking here (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/17/colorado-hb-final-version-download/). Our plan is to provide information that we believe is most significant. We will provide you with page numbers from the bill that you can reference.

If you own a medical marijuana dispensary or bakery you will need to understand some key definitions:

â??Medical Marijuana Centerâ?� means a person licensed to operate a business as described in section 12-43.3-402 that sells medical marijuana to registered patients or primary caregivers as defined in section 14 of article XVIII of the state Constitution, but is not a primary caregiver.â?� (Page 7).

Medical marijuana dispensaries are now recognized as medical marijuana centers. Caregivers are recognized differently in HB 10-1284.

â??Optional Premisesâ?� means the premises specified in an application for a medical marijuana center license with related growing facilities in Colorado for which the licensee is authorized to grow and cultivate marijuana for a purpose authorized by Section 14 of Article XVIII of the state Constitution. (Page 7)

These optional premises are connected to your medical marijuana centers to act as grow facilities.

â??Medical Marijuana Infused Products Manufacturerâ?� means a person licensed pursuant to this article to operate a business described in Section 12-42.3-404. This is a licensed premise that is used exclusively for the manufacture and preparation of medical marijuana infused products and using equipment that is used exclusively for the manufacture and preparation of medical marijuana infused products. (Page 41)

This definition pertains to bakeries, which now require a license.

Key Dates You Must Know : July 1, 2010, August 1, 2010, and September 1, 2010

July 1, 2010

If you are (1) operating an established, locally-approved business for the purpose of cultivation, manufacture, or sale of medical marijuana (or medical marijuana infused products) or (2) if you have applied to the local government, you have until August 1, 2010 to complete forms as provided by the Deparment of Revenue and pay a fee. (Page 4).

August 1, 2010

Before or on August 1, 2010, you must complete your forms with the Department of Revenue. If you fail to complete this step, it shall be unlawful to continue operating a business without filing the forms and paying the fees as described. (Page 4)

September 1, 2010

On or before September 1, 2010 you must certify that you are cultivating at least 70% of the medical marijuana necessary for your operation. (page 5)

This means you have to start growing your own medicine, which may require an additional location.

Related


Medical Marijuana Center/Optional Premise (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/17/hb-medical-marijuana-center-optional-premise-license-explained/)

Downloand HB 10-1284 (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/17/colorado-hb-final-version-download/)

Medical Marijuana Infused Product License (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/18/hb-understadning-medical-marijuana-infused-products-manufacturing-license/)

[canaguy27]

While that is sort of a start. Please download the bill and read it for yourself.

[MMDInsuranceCo]

While that is sort of a start. Please download the bill and read it for yourself.

I agree... the link to download HB 10-1284 is posted above along with articles on various topics that have been page number referenced for everyone's convenience. Our agency is volunteering the time to help with this project, which we hope will provide benefit to the mmj community.

Thanks
Greenpoint Insurance

[TheReleafCenter]

One of the great little gems in 1284 is this section:

All medical marijuana sold at a licensed medical marijuana center shall be labeled with a list of all chemical additives, including but not limited to nonorganic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers that were used in the cultivation and the production of the medical marijuana.

Can't wait to see everyones methods out in the open.

[HighPopalorum]

All medical marijuana sold at a licensed medical marijuana center shall be labeled with a list of all chemical additives, including but not limited to nonorganic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers that were used in the cultivation and the production of the medical marijuana.

That is a gem of a provision. It's about damned time.

[rightwinger]

If you need good information on HB 10-1284--check out findmypot.com (http://www.findmypot.com).

Here's an article and links on various issues related to the bill.

Colorado HB 10-1284: Important Information and Facts

Findmypot.com will begin a series of articles regarding Colorado HB 10-1284. The bill is 78 pages long and can be downloaded by clicking here (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/17/colorado-hb-final-version-download/). Our plan is to provide information that we believe is most significant. We will provide you with page numbers from the bill that you can reference.

If you own a medical marijuana dispensary or bakery you will need to understand some key definitions:

â??Medical Marijuana Centerâ?� means a person licensed to operate a business as described in section 12-43.3-402 that sells medical marijuana to registered patients or primary caregivers as defined in section 14 of article XVIII of the state Constitution, but is not a primary caregiver.â?� (Page 7).

Medical marijuana dispensaries are now recognized as medical marijuana centers. Caregivers are recognized differently in HB 10-1284.

â??Optional Premisesâ?� means the premises specified in an application for a medical marijuana center license with related growing facilities in Colorado for which the licensee is authorized to grow and cultivate marijuana for a purpose authorized by Section 14 of Article XVIII of the state Constitution. (Page 7)

These optional premises are connected to your medical marijuana centers to act as grow facilities.

â??Medical Marijuana Infused Products Manufacturerâ?� means a person licensed pursuant to this article to operate a business described in Section 12-42.3-404. This is a licensed premise that is used exclusively for the manufacture and preparation of medical marijuana infused products and using equipment that is used exclusively for the manufacture and preparation of medical marijuana infused products. (Page 41)

This definition pertains to bakeries, which now require a license.

Key Dates You Must Know : July 1, 2010, August 1, 2010, and September 1, 2010

July 1, 2010

If you are (1) operating an established, locally-approved business for the purpose of cultivation, manufacture, or sale of medical marijuana (or medical marijuana infused products) or (2) if you have applied to the local government, you have until August 1, 2010 to complete forms as provided by the Deparment of Revenue and pay a fee. (Page 4).

August 1, 2010

Before or on August 1, 2010, you must complete your forms with the Department of Revenue. If you fail to complete this step, it shall be unlawful to continue operating a business without filing the forms and paying the fees as described. (Page 4)

September 1, 2010

On or before September 1, 2010 you must certify that you are cultivating at least 70% of the medical marijuana necessary for your operation. (page 5)

This means you have to start growing your own medicine, which may require an additional location.

Related


Medical Marijuana Center/Optional Premise (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/17/hb-medical-marijuana-center-optional-premise-license-explained/)

Downloand HB 10-1284 (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/17/colorado-hb-final-version-download/)

Medical Marijuana Infused Product License (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/18/hb-understadning-medical-marijuana-infused-products-manufacturing-license/)


What's there to understand? 1284 violates about everything in Admendment 20 of the Colorado Constitution. It is certain to be challenged in court.

Limiting caregivers to 5 patients has already been overturned by the court--and the banning of dispensories by counties and cities has already been overturned in court.

The sad thing is--that our state legislature (lawmakers) knew this prior to signing off on this monstrocity--meaning that taxpayer dollars will be expensed from here to eternity trying to defend this bill. They have turned this into a very expensive 3 ring circus.

[MMDInsuranceCo]

What's there to understand? 1284 violates about everything in Admendment 20 of the Colorado Constitution. It is certain to be challenged in court.

Limiting caregivers to 5 patients has already been overturned by the court--and the banning of dispensories by counties and cities has already been overturned in court.

The sad thing is--that our state legislature (lawmakers) knew this prior to signing off on this monstrocity--meaning that taxpayer dollars will be expensed from here to eternity trying to defend this bill. They have turned this into a very expensive 3 ring circus.


We agree, it will be challenged in court. We heard a meeting of 10 pro mmj Attorneys met over the weekend to discuss this issue.

[rightwinger]

We agree, it will be challenged in court. We heard a meeting of 10 pro mmj Attorneys met over the weekend to discuss this issue.

THANKFULLY--I can see violations all through this bill to the constitution--and to add this bill is clearly geared for larger dispensories that can afford enormous licensing fees--thereby deliberate elimination of small business in this state. Therefore, this bill only limits accessibility to the medical marijuana patient.

And I also question--since Coloradoans recognized the need for "medical" marijuana in 2000--why then is it left up to the Department of Revenue to set licensing fees--and setting them up basically like a liquor store--when it's considered "medical" use?

It's unbelievable what these politicians have done.

[TheReleafCenter]

THANKFULLY--I can see violations all through this bill to the constitution--and to add this bill is clearly geared for larger dispensories that can afford enormous licensing fees--thereby deliberate elimination of small business in this state. Therefore, this bill only limits accessibility to the medical marijuana patient.

What do you consider enormous?

[MMDInsuranceCo]

Senator Romer has stated that 50 percent (CBS4) of the medical marijuana centers could close due to HB 10-1284. A multitude of factors could threaten the industry such as fees, zoning laws, and vertical integration that would require dispensaries to grow 70 percent of their medicine.

At a Sensible Colorado meeting this week, great concern was expressed about the exchange of information between the State Licensing Authority and the Federal Government due to HB 10-1284.

The bill will require a license for Medical Marijuana Centers or Medical Marijuana Infused Products Manufacturers, with an Optional Premises License for growing medical marijuana. On page 34 of HB 10-1284, reference is made to the location of an optional premises cultivation operation. It specifically states:

â??THE LOCATION OF AN OPTIONAL PREMISES CULTIVATION OPERATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 12-43.3-403 SHALL BE A CONFIDENTIAL RECORD AND SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE COLORADO OPEN RECORDS ACT. STATE AND LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITIES SHALL KEEP THE LOCATION OF AN OPTIONAL PREMISES CULTIVATION OPERATION CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL REDACT THE LOCATION FROM ALL PUBLIC RECORDS. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THE LAW TO THE CONTRARY, A STATE OR LOCAL LICENSING AGENCY MAY SHARE INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION OF AN OPTIONAL PREMISES CULTIVATION OPERATION WITH A PEACE OFFICER OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.â?�

If a Medical Marijuana Center is required to grow 70 percent of their own medicine, the need to set up an optional premise for cultivation will be essential. According to the new bill, growers will no longer enjoy their former sense of privacy, as the State Licensing Authority has the right to know and inspect each location, which also may be disclosed to a law enforcement agency. A growerâ??s ability to fly beneath the radar has now been eliminated by HB 10-1284. Needless to say, this is worrisome to many.


The Obama administration has indicated that they will not prosecute medical marijuana businesses; they will leave it to the state. Therefore, if a Medical Marijuana Center is compliant with HB 10-1284, one would assume they would be safe from scrutiny. But as we all know, there is a sufficient amount of gray area within the law that continues to create uncertainty. The future of the industry will be interesting, and is sure to be challenged by the never-ending legal ambiguities.

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[Zedleppelin]

The Obama administration has indicated that they will not prosecute medical marijuana businesses; they will leave it to the state. Therefore, if a Medical Marijuana Center is compliant with HB 10-1284, one would assume they would be safe from scrutiny. But as we all know, there is a sufficient amount of gray area within the law that continues to create uncertainty. The future of the industry will be interesting, and is sure to be challenged by the never-ending legal ambiguities.


I dont think they have to much to worry about as long as Obama is in there, but I would definitely be concerned about the next administration, especially if its a republican. With the exception of Ron Paul every republican candidate has said they would continue the Bush policy of raiding medical grows and dispensaries.

[throatstick]

I dont think they have to much to worry about as long as Obama is in there, but I would definitely be concerned about the next administration, especially if its a republican. With the exception of Ron Paul every republican candidate has said they would continue the Bush policy of raiding medical grows and dispensaries.

it's odd that the raids really have'nt stopped.

[Zedleppelin]

it's odd that the raids really have'nt stopped.

The majority of them have. During the Bush years a dispensary or a grow op was raided just about every week in Cali by the DEA.

[MMDInsuranceCo]

Video: HB 10-1284 Medical Marijuana Business Alliance Meeting Rob Corry | FINDMYPOT.COM (http://www.findmypot.com/2010/05/21/hb-101284-medical-marijuana-business-alliance-meeting/)

[MMDInsuranceCo]

YouTube - Rob Corry Youtube HB 10-1284.wmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CJR-DnzWAw)