MMJ License. What do dispensaries require?

[Reenster]

When ever I visit a dispensary in Denver for the first time I am greeted with a pile of papers to fill out including 3 HIPPA forms. Consistantly I find something that speaks about making the dispensary my caregiver and consistantly I call them on it. The response I get is that the dispensary's lawyer made the forms and in many cases those handing them out have never really looked at them closely.

The issue is that NO ONE really understand what has to be done at this time. The regulations vary from city to city and they are unclear on a state level. Many places are just attempting to second guess what will happen and try to be proactive. Can not blame them for that, they just want to stay in business. I will applaud that effort.

Untill everything becomes clear it is once again the patients responsibility to read what they sign and ask questions. Remember that a change of caregiver takes a notary to confirm your signature so unless they are doing something shady and diffently illegal they will not submit a change of caregiver. I have more issue with all my personal information being handled by people I really do not know. I will not place my full social security number on a dispensary form but have been asked for it numerous times. Don't mind giving my email but not exicited about my phone number.

[ThaiBuddhaMan]

I will not place my full social security number on a dispensary form but have been asked for it numerous times. Don't mind giving my email but not exicited about my phone number.

I know right! Who would be dumb enough to give their SSN out to anyone besides a government office or a financial institution!

As far as phone & email - I got a Google Voice number just for this, along with Gmail account.

[TheReleafCenter]

Are you sure you not talking about the "temporary caregiver" parts on the forums? I know the way they read sometimes makes it seem like they saying that they are your primary caregiver but what it actually says is that they are ACTING as your primary caregiver for a temporary time. I try to make sure I'm not baked when I have to sign and read all that jargon but I have talked to at least 10 different dispensaries about it. That's how they are able to sell you "meds" in the first place. It's a loop hole and it's not hard to see, or maybe it is and I'm smart.

Speaking of reading, have you read you temporary paper's/license? NO WHERE on your forums does is say you should goto a store/"dispensary" or that you can even buy medicine. All that your forums you send into the office DOES say is that some DR. you knew reviews your records, says you're undergoing treatment of said disease(S) and that same Dr. Recommends you could TRY mmj to POSSIBLY alleviate your symptoms (EXACT QUOTE- "I have assessed this patients medical history and current medical condition, and I conclude that this patient MAY benefit from the use of medical Marijuana. THIS ASSESSMENT IS NOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE USE OF MARIJUANA) .
That's it. Well, I think that's interesting :wtf:
Further more on the first page there's a big FEDERAL disclaimer saying it's not a guarantee against prosecution, and that any consumption, production or possession is a CRIME FULLY PUNISHABLE IN COLORADO.

Don't even get me started on dispensaries and their shitty attitudes/catches. be careful about their advertised "deals" too. I think the majority of businesses are ripping people off. Releaf (still one of my more favorite spots) just for example, advertises a free edible first time in (or at least used to), didn't happen- also if you refer someone you get "free medicine" I've brought in 3 different people all buying "A" grad medicine (as was I) and didn't get shit. That's right, no free medicine for my referral service or any free edibles for them. Was I ripped off? No, but I was made to believe otherwise which sucks because I look bad to my friends for releaf not coming through

Did they give us your name, or were you with them when they signed up? We flag any referrals in our system and offer free meds next time you come in. If they didn't leave us your name, or if they were referred before we started the program, there isn't much I can do for you.

I can promise you I give out so many free eds/meds, it makes my head spin. Let me know the amounts they purchased and I'll get you the free meds and edibles. Sometimes we make mistakes or things fall through the cracks, but I appreciate you calling us out on it. Ask for me next time in (Jake) if it's Mon-Fri or Zac on the weekends. I'm really sorry. We try to deliver 100% on what we put out there and it's frustrating when you feel like you have to tell a dispensary what you're entitled to. We should be doing that, regardless. :thumbsup: