Do you think most dispensaries know how much an ounce weighs?

[COzigzag]

Just to correct a little misinfo in here, a dispensary cannot apply for a weights and measures license. We tried, talked to a very gruff lady named Lisa, came away with nothing.

You may wish to call them again. Here is the email I received on Feb. 26, 2010:

To whom it may concern:

In response to your question regarding a scale license for a medical marijuana dispensary, any scale that is used to determine charge based upon a weight and price per pound or other unit of weight would fall under the weights and measures licensing requirements. A scale used solely for the purpose of packaging uniform sized containers of commodities (e.g. 2 oz, 4 oz, etc. packages) might not be required to be licensed.

Furthermore, any scale used to determine a charge based upon weight must have a National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Certificate of Conformance issued for the device. Any device used commercially (to determine a charge) that does not have an NTEP certificate, will be in violation of state law.

Feel free to contact me if you have further questions.

Nicholas A. Brechun
Measurement Standards Program Administrator

303-867-9232

[Kartel]

You may wish to call them again. Here is the email I received on Feb. 26, 2010:

To whom it may concern:

In response to your question regarding a scale license for a medical marijuana dispensary, any scale that is used to determine charge based upon a weight and price per pound or other unit of weight would fall under the weights and measures licensing requirements. A scale used solely for the purpose of packaging uniform sized containers of commodities (e.g. 2 oz, 4 oz, etc. packages) might not be required to be licensed.

Furthermore, any scale used to determine a charge based upon weight must have a National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Certificate of Conformance issued for the device. Any device used commercially (to determine a charge) that does not have an NTEP certificate, will be in violation of state law.

Feel free to contact me if you have further questions.

Nicholas A. Brechun
Measurement Standards Program Administrator
303-867-9232 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting303-867-9232end_of_the_skype_highlighting

:thumbsup: Beautiful!!!! Thank you.


Notice that "legal for trade" scales cost considerably more than the head shop scales most dispensaries use.

[GratefulMeds]

everyone should just weigh their sacks a little heavy. this makes the customer very pleased when they see they got a heavy sack, it's really not a big hit for the provider ( we are not weighing powders here folks), I think it's a win win.

[lampost]

everyone should just weigh their sacks a little heavy. this makes the customer very pleased when they see they got a heavy sack, it's really not a big hit for the provider ( we are not weighing powders here folks), I think it's a win win.

^I agree and that's one of the reasons you guys are at the top!

You guys liberally toss some buds on the scale and don't molest them. I've gotten over 5-gram 1/8ths at your place before. It is a really pleasing feeling!

It's frustrating to see some of these budtenders pick apart your buds until they hit exactly 3.50 grams. Is that extra 0.2 - 0.3 grams gonna kill ya? And is it worth molesting my buds and and breaking them up?

I think most places in Denver are kinda stingy like this... there's some that advertise fat sacks of course. Once in awhile when I'm a regular at a place they'll toss me fat sack occasionally or something...

[budsndrums]

^I agree and that's one of the reasons you guys are at the top!

You guys liberally toss some buds on the scale and don't molest them. I've gotten over 5-gram 1/8ths at your place before. It is a really pleasing feeling!

It's frustrating to see some of these budtenders pick apart your buds until they hit exactly 3.50 grams. Is that extra 0.2 - 0.3 grams gonna kill ya? And is it worth molesting my buds and and breaking them up?

I think most places in Denver are kinda stingy like this... there's some that advertise fat sacks of course. Once in awhile when I'm a regular at a place they'll toss me fat sack occasionally or something...

You are right lampost - I bought some edibles and a gram from herbal connections - the woman said "I have one gram left of this 'Hawaiian', it is over a gram but we wont worry about that". So I get it home, break it up, and I counted TWELVE seeds in that one gram :wtf:, I still have them in a jar... Granted this was a few months ago, but still.. - Hell I even examined it before I left (as much as you examine a gram baggie anyway) and you absolutely could not tell there were seeds. Live and learn I guess - didn't go back as really not worth my gasoline to drive back to bitch about a gram of seeds

[PufferLungs]

I wouldn't be all that happy about a bunch of seed either. But you gotta consider - you just got the genetics. If it was good stuff, I wouldn't be too awful unhappy about it.

If you're not growing, somebody you know will probably plant those seeds just to see how they turn out. Bargain those seeds off for a sack or two when it's all finished.

[ColoradoCareMMJ]

ok guys ....I know Im noob here but none the less...Ive been struggling with these dam dispencerys for some time now and I came up with some rules of thumb I never stray from.

1. Never pay or accept a bag uless it has been weighed on the counter in front of you start to finish...make them zero the try...most common mistake plus doing so will save you a return trip and a dispute cause you know they will claim it was weight.

2. Radio shack sells a x 100 hand held microscope for 12 and some change as well as a z 30 loop for 7 and change....PPl....always mic your stuff before purchase....alot of commercial growers and dispencerys like to sift or tuble the buds to collect the keefe. this reduces the over all medicinal propertys of the buds by mining the thc from the surface offten leaving more plant matter then medicine. reduces the duration of it effects as well becusse there is less diliverable medicine to be had. under the x 100 it is very easy to notice mined buds....tri combs in the scope are obviously gone.

I know all this seems very anal but when you have a wife whos always in pain and you buy some shit weed one day thta dosent help her it starts to be a very nessasery practise and the way i see it its our money and we should get what we pay for and any lagit place will have no problem letting you do these things before you buy....I use c-3 up on 93rd and fedral...they always have a great attitude and have even let me borrow there mic and have always re weighed for me if I request or at the counter per my request and never ever given me chit for it...it is the only one that has willingy let me do this without hassel and needless to say the ones who complained were left with a bag on the counter and my money left with me....good luck ppl

Here at CCF we always weigh medicine right in front of our patients. The majority of our medicine is grown in-house so we always maintain quality across the board. We also keep a large luminated magnifying glass on our medicine counter available for all patients to inspect (or admire:jointsmile the medicine. We stand behind all of our cannabis and are one of the few dispensaries that will refund your medicine if it does not suit your needs.

We offer all patients to stop by and give us a chance to be one of your favorite dispensaries. All new patients recieve a 10% discount and a free edible.

We update our on-line menus consistently to ensure that our patients (and potential patients:jointsmile can always check what we currently have in-stock. All of our medicine is always insured indoor organic and grown with love.

Have a great day Colorado!! -Bryan :jointsmile: