CO Health Dept calls for changes to doctor-patient rules

[senorx12562]

The "deemed approved" language is from the amendment itself, but the CDPHE ignores it. My first application was returned to me for just such a clerical error long after 35 days had passed.

[stuartambient]

The "deemed approved" language is from the amendment itself, but the CDPHE ignores it. My first application was returned to me for just such a clerical error long after 35 days had passed.

Right which is what I was thinking. In between the 35 days and the date they notify on is probably an open window where technically you were legal..

[senorx12562]

I've been told that the actual date on the license is the issue date, not the date 14 weeks earlier (or whatever) that they received your paperwork. I'm not complaining.

[izzles]

Question...does any of the cannibis medical uses help you shingles. My Grandfather suffered from them for many years and I was always interested in if there was anything he could do to help him with his continuous pain??

Please advise

[WashougalWonder]

I read most of this earlier, but not all of it, so if this got stated please forgive me.

Doctors have their drug prescription license thru the DEA. (Feds) They will loose the ability to prescribe if the Feds become anal pores. Therefore, the majority of doctors prefer not to 'prescribe' cannabis for fear of the damage to their license...............

So, the need for these clinics and for local clinics that specialize. I do hope the State looks at that aspect of the issue.

It definately is worrisome that only a few doctors are the prescribers and I am sure it is sending up red flags. Those of you that can contact your state reps should provide that aspect to them before they change any laws.

[weekapaug74]

Approved 6-1. Goes into effect on March 1.

Colorado Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Split Over Pending Legislation

[senorx12562]

Dispensaries will always support regs that result in them staying in business while others are forced to close.

[lampost]

Am I correct in assuming that the only direct effect this will have on patients is that the MMJ license will cost a bit more and require more checkups, visits, etc.?

So, gone are the days of the walk-in/walk-out medical rec... but I'm sure places will remain like that clinic in Boulder - Grassroots I believe - where you have to visit 2-3 times before your rec. Those kind of places can adapt to the regs I would imagine.

[copobo]

it just got out of committee. it will likely get voted on in the next week.

[cornbread]

I saw where they're 5 months behind processing cards...if you get licensed soon, you'll have 17 months