Quote Originally Posted by SandiaBud
I agree with most of what is being said here...the fundamental problem is that the DOH is not communicating these things to the producer applicants. As stated earlier, the DOH has not told the applicants that there will be no more approvals. In fact, when asked, they say its business as usual.
I have no "motive" for saying there is a shortage..just my experience. My experience is that there are producers out there that are limiting order amounts....why would a producer limiit order amounts if there is enough supply? Also keep in mind that the patient population is growing by the day so the MCP may need to revisit the "formula" by which they measure the supply vs. demand. Peace.
How do you KNOW that the DOH is not communicating with the producer applicants? the DOH has not stated there won't be any more LNPP approved because they intend to license more. They just don't have the personnel or the time to do what they are supposed to be doing due to the lawsuit. They have a staff of three to perform the duties of 15.

Someone made a comment that one of the members of the lawsuit is growing moldy cannabis. If they haven't been approved, they shouldn't be growing (and also selling?). Unless, of course, that applicant has a personal production license. I guess that patient needs a little extra penicillin, but I'm allergic so wouldn't want that in my meds. Would you want a producer that provides contaminated meds approved?

Limitations are usually placed on the first release so that the producer can have a chance to provide medicine to all of their registered patients. Once all of the patients have had a chance to order, then the only limit is that of the DOH which for most patients is 6 ounces. Anyone purchasing more than 2 ounces per month is aware that they are being reported to the DOH. How many plants does it take to make 6 ounces? How many patients can afford to purchase that much? How many patients would be served if there weren't limits in place? How much of the medicine would be diverted/resold to recreational consumers? There is still opportunity for diversion with 2 ounces per month, let alone six!

When did McSorely make this comment that we needed double the producers we have now? And what makes him the authority? Yes, he is a vocal advocate of the program and is tight with many of the first six producers, but I would rather hear that he is supporting a move to have the current lawsuit dismissed more than anything else. Once the lawsuit is dismissed, the small staff would be able to get back to the job at hand.