Quote Originally Posted by InsuranceGuy
Hello,
I am new here but have been in process of starting a producer/dispencary operation. We had a board meeting yesterday at our warehouse. I actually called the 4 corners producer yesterday to find out a few things. They said it was several things as to why they closed. They sited fear and cost as the major reasons. As they have 2 small children they have decided to focus on them instead of business. They said they have/had plenty of product but it was not working for them.
I also called Sante Fe today. Donna said " I can't tell you Not to send up the initial $1000 fee BUT they do not have the criteria for a producer on the website and there is no way for anyone to know what that criteria is as it is being updated as we speak and will not be available until after Dec 31". She said " So if you don't know what you need to include your packet will be incomplete and declined. It the past they would put a hold on a file until all info was submitted, but that changed. Now they just decline if not complete. She then went on to say that there are enough growers to supply the patients and enough meds for the patients. That is not what I have been hearing...

If anyone has more info please contact me. I would like to just discuss the process of getting licensed and involved.

Thanks
InsuranceGuy
Although Donna works for the DOH, I don't believe she gave you correct information regarding the information NOT being on the website. If you will go to their website, there is an area where you can view and print the promulgated rules of the program. If you just include EVERY item they list under the LNPP section, you will have a complete application. If you don't have all of the required members of your board...don't expect to be licensed. They require 3 patients and 1 medical person. You don't have all of them, then don't apply until you have them. NOTHING can be pending. BUT, you do not have to spend the money on facility, equipment, personnel, etc. until you have approval. Just follow the rules....they are all spelled out for you and anyone else who wants to submit an application. Good luck.