Quote Originally Posted by hghflyrjd1
I always thought As long as its patient to patient or caregiver to patient etc.You could ONLY accept DONATIONS Toward the cultivation and upkeep of the grow.AND as long as it is clear it is a DONATION toward these things there shouldn't be an issue..This is just what i read on other forums etc..
The first states you can collect money for med's if there is an established relationship between the two and it clearly states "Only a PRIMARY CAREGIVER may receive reimbursement for costs associated with assisting a registered qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana. Compensation shall not constitute sale of controlled substances." Of which covers all cost's associated with the faciliatation of getting them the meds as long as long as the relationship is on file with the DOH. Including Delivery, time spent etc...:thumbsup: That is where creating a licensed buisness model comes into play...

The second one states that any registered, qualified patient/CG "may GIVE marijuana to another registered qualifying patient or registered primary caregiver to whom they are not connected by the department's registration process, provided that NO CONSIDERATION IS PAID for the marijuana"

Soooo.... what's the donation for???? It's a pretty hard sell in court if you don't have a Non-Profit, licensed bus. or documentation to back up the transaction. If you think otherwise, good luck with that! RI cop's are not really known for their attention to detail or siding with those whom they think to be "Drug Dealers" now are they...lol

It's called an "Implied Transaction". Therefore, there's no physical evidence that shows reasonable doubt that it was NOT a med's for money transaction in either case to cover your assets if you get pinched while making said transaction now is there....

Even then, unless you need to know exactly what you are doing and certain specific steps need to be taken in a certain sequence in order to make it trully 100% legal... Remeber, anyone can pretend to know the answers on a forum.... Even I don't profess to know the law as well as an attorney and this is no way legal advice of any kind.

If you use this information for your interests you are doing so knowing fully that it is in no way shape or form is coming from a licensed attorney and does not constitute legal advice and are using this information at 100% your own risk. I'm just a research nerd/business professional that does his homework and does not condon such illegal behaviour. Besides how can you prove it was just $$$ to cover your expenses unless you DOCUMENT YOUR EXPENSES??? Keeping track of your transactions, cost of proving MM and the provide said evidence you are not profiting in a court of law is the only way you can really do so now isn't it!!! Good luck convincing a judge to throw it out of court if you don't have these things at the pre-trial. Judges don't want to hear you, they want physical evidence. Without it, you are not going to get the charges dismisses. Don't believe me, ask an attorney!

The politician's were quite clever in drafting a state law that actually pretty much required you to provided physical evidence that shows you violated a federal one.....you gotta love politic's...not! You really need to know what you are doing and how to run a business in order to keep in line with the law, that is how they planned it! If you don't treat it like a business, you are going to look like a drug dealer. Just about every CG that got busted has been tossed so far... or will be tossed into the federal arena unless they learn how to make sure it never goes to trial to begin with.... The second it does, your pretty much done if you ask me!

Good luck... As time goes on I may be willing to share the details on the proper way(s) of doing such things but I need to do my own things until then... Again, sorry! I've already said a little to much so take advantage, do your homework and read between the lines of what I said. I really can't give you more without telling you all at this point. Was looking for a few trustworthy CG's to help me roll it out but a prior post got pulled which hinted at such things so I know this is not the place for me to find them so please don't ask to come along for the ride...

Hope this was helpful and please advise the "forum guy/gal" that said otherwise to re-examine their words closlely. Don't try to re-interperet a law that is kind of clear cut if you ask me. The only way to comply with the law is to document the process in which you follow the law... Pure and simple! Try to twist it and you will surely get beat down by the justice system. The only problem is, even the people I consulted with were kinda blown away with my ability to understand the guidlines and use them in the manner in which I am conveying so good luck if you are search for an attorney or consultant to help you in your endeavors.

God please forgive me for sounding arrogant...

Keep on Growin and may only the honest, true Caregivers survive...

Peace Be With You,

The Compassionate Cannabis Man:hippy: