{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/medicinal-cannabis/32","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_6873-markdown","title":"Are CBD based edibles legal in california for catering without requiring a medical card?","slug":"are-cbd-based-edibles-legal-in-california-for-catering-without-requiring-a-medical-card","content":"\n_____________________\nBefore you start on a business venture (assuming this is the sub text of the question), always consult with a lawyer before starting. In short, the answer is no, but other legal variables arise when  putting it in food and selling the food. You don't need a medical card to purchase CBDs at this point, as long as they are under .3% thc. Health food stores are now selling CBDs and some health food chains are carrying them as well.\n\ndneice","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6872-markdown","title":"How does passage of Prop 64 affect the medical marijuana dispensaries","slug":"how-does-passage-of-prop-64-affect-the-medical-marijuana-dispensaries","content":"\"I just heard today that the city of San Jose CA is trying to ban Cannabis retailers ahead of the anticipated passage of Prop 64.\nDoes this affect the existing established medical marijuana dispensaries and collectives?  Will the existing dispensaries have to require a state mandated medical ID too for the tax exemption?  Exactly how does this affect the existing medical cannabis collectives and their patients?\"\n_____________________\nIt very well might. Local jurisdictions have the right to outlaw retailers. In addition, local municipalities will be able to add additional taxes on top of the standard taxes that will be applied. My hope is that many towns will see having retailers and delivery services in their areas as an opportunity for job growth. The same would go for manufacturing or other cannabis related businesses. Unfortunately, I think there will be a lot of not-in-my-backyard. I welcome any thoughts on this answer...\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6867-markdown","title":"Looking for medical provider in Harrisburg, PA","slug":"looking-for-medical-provider-in-harrisburg-pa","content":"\n_____________________\nPA is currently writing regulations for their recently passed MMJ bill. It will be a while before cannabis is allowed and then only for certain conditions. CBD is a safe and legal way to start on some type of protocol while you wait for your state to come online. You can check out our CBD products if you like. We are happy to ship.\n\ndneice","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6865-markdown","title":"Do I need to remain a medical patient after Prop64?","slug":"do-i-need-to-remain-a-medical-patient-after-prop64","content":"\"If the benefit of being a patient is solely the break on the 7.25% State tax - yet it will cost a $100 State registration fee - then that means I would need to spend over $1500/yr on cannabis medication to break even. That, along with the privacy issues around registering with state, mean that I have no incentive of being a medical user - or am I missing something?\"\n_____________________\nThe proposition caps recommendation fees at $100, so if you previously paid $50, it's probably still going to be $50.\n\nThere are other benefits- prop 64 caps the amount of cannabis you can have at 1 ounce and caps the number of plants you can grow at 6. Those rules don't apply for medical patients.\n\nzestom","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6862-markdown","title":"Hello I hope someone can answer a question for me. ","slug":"hello-i-hope-someone-can-answer-a-question-for-me","content":"\"I recently got diagnosed with cancer I work at a Indian Gaming Casino and they go by federal laws and do urine drug tests. I was wondering if I go to my cancer doctor and ask him to subscribe me Marinol the pill format of marijuana and it contains THC will it be ok for my job employment to not fire me. Since if its in a pill format it is both state and FDA approved. Please give me some opinions. I would like to keep my job and have the benefits of medical cannabis.\"\n_____________________\nI think that this is very hard to answer without conferring with your employer. As far as I am aware, there is no protection under California law from employers firing employees after drug testing, regardless of the doctors recommendation, or form of medication (pill or other).\n\nSince you work on an Indian Casino, I am assuming they don't follow California law, and instead have their own policy on that matter. One would assume that since they are doing drug testing, their policy would not allow THC. \n\nMy suggestion is to ask them for clarification of their policy before taking any form of THC medication. Perhaps if you discuss your intent to use Marinol, they may make an exception for you or change their blanket policy against THC (assuming there is one). \n\nIf you are worried about jeopardizing your employment by asking, perhaps have a non related party ask on your behalf, saying they know an employee who has this issue, but wants to remain anonymous. \n\nI hope this helps. Good luck with your treatment.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6857-markdown","title":"How will it affect parents offering medical cannabis for their children?","slug":"how-will-it-affect-parents-offering-medical-cannabis-for-their-children","content":"\"I understand this may be the biggest negative of the new law, and could potentially leave parents vulnerable to prosecution by offering a restricted substance to people under 21 years old.\"\n_____________________\nProposition 64 legalizes the possession of cannabis for adults over 21.  It also changes the penalty or all cannabis offenses, so that someone between 18-21 will get a fine for being in possession of cannabis, and a child under 18 in possession of cannabis will be required to take classes on the harmful effects of cannabis on children.  I am unaware of it changing the law related to parents.\n\nscotcandell","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6854-markdown","title":"Will distributor licenses only apply to recreational cannabis or to medical as well? ","slug":"will-distributor-licenses-only-apply-to-recreational-cannabis-or-to-medical-as-well","content":"\n_____________________\ndistributor license will apply to medical cannabis under MMRSA, which will take effect on January 1, 2018.  It is unclear how distribution will work under Prop 64, and the details will have to be worked out by the legislature if Prop 64 passes\n\nscotcandell","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6844-markdown","title":"Can grow my own Medical Marijuana in Kuaui ?","slug":"can-grow-my-own-medical-marijuana-in-kuaui","content":"\n_____________________\nI had to look this up. According to what I found you can grow in Hawaii however you must have a state issued medical license. The laws in Hawaii dictate that you must register with the narcotics department there in addition to having your doctors consultation in order to get the card/license. Once you are a legitimate medical card holder you may cultivate up to three mature plants and four immature plants at any given time. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6840-markdown","title":"Does Prop 64 destroy the medical system in place under Prop 215?","slug":"does-prop-64-destroy-the-medical-system-in-place-under-prop-215","content":"\"If not, what are the expected impacts on 215 patients, caregivers and doctors?\"\n_____________________\nFrom what I have heard and read Prop 64 seems to be a trap. They are talking about \"legalization\" but what the biggest donors want (George Soros, Monsanto, big business, big government and investors) really want is \"commercialization\". If it was about legalization or decriminalization, how many pages would they need to write an effective proposition? It might take 5 pages. Instead this proposition is over 60 pages of rules, regulations and talk about money. This will drive up the prices of cannabis, push people into the black market, and continue to increase criminal prosecution, fines and money for law enforcement and government. It will take money out of the pocket of cannabis users and directly into big business and government.\nCannabis is an extrememly safe and effective herb that is useful for countless ailments. It should be legal to possess and grow by everyone in the world. However prop 64 is not the answer.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nProp. 64 explicitly protects the system that prop. 215 put in place, according to Dan Bradley, Director of Operations for the California Cannabis Industry Assn., of whom I asked this question last Wed. at a voter education forum.\n\nacohn\n_____________________\nMedical marijuana will still be available as it is today. As the cannabis industry adopts new regulations, we will see more companies operating in the space, using standard methods of quality control and process validation. The result will be higher quality products on the market, benefitting consumers in whole and especially medical patients.\n\nkristikiva\n_____________________\nOne of the issues that Prop 64 does to the medical system is that to get the State tax deduction of 7.25% and whatever local taxes that are added by counties, the patient MUST register with the state to obtain a \"official\" cannabis card from California. Without it they will still be able to purchase medicinal cannabis at their local dispensary but will pay more. Whether or not the dispensaries will have a separate \"line\" for medicinal or recreational cannabis like Colorado is unknown at this point and will not be clear for several years. So Prop 64 does not in fact protect \"every\" aspect of Prop 215.\n\nOne was to look at it is that the tax on medical cannabis should be as low as possible to give people with medical conditions every opportunity, cost wise, to heal themselves. The way some politicians feel is to tax everyone the same or otherwise everyone will remain \"sick\". Of course its also the way to generate the most revenue.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6827-markdown","title":"Why should I have to register with the state as a medical patient under Prop 64?","slug":"why-should-i-have-to-register-with-the-state-as-a-medical-patient-under-prop-64","content":"\"I don't want the state knowing that I use cannabis. It might effect my job, or my medical insurance rates. Why should I give up my privacy like this in order to be a medical patient?\"\n_____________________\nAs I understand it, there is no legal mandate to register with the state. However, registering with the state will allow you to avoid paying tax. Here is a summary related to cards from CalNorml: \nID CARDS: Qualified patients must possess state ID cards if they want to be exempted from the 7.5+% sales tax currently imposed on marijuana sales (34011(g)). However, they will be subject to a new 15% excise tax and a $9.25/ounce cultivation tax. No card is required to enjoy other legal protections of Prop. 215. The cost of the state patient ID card is limited to $100, or $50 for Medi-Cal patients; free of charge for indigent patients (11362.755); this is a reduction from the prevailing fees in most counties. Identifying information in the ID cards is made subject to the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (11362.713).\n\ndneice","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6824-markdown","title":"What does the medical establishment think about Prop 64?","slug":"what-does-the-medical-establishment-think-about-prop-64","content":"\"Are doctors generally for, or against this legislation?\"\n_____________________\nAs a California State licensed medical doctor who has been reccomending cannabis to patients for over four years, I am in favor of any laws that increase access to cannabis. Obviously this safe herb is useful for countless purposes and should be freely available to grow and utilize by every human on the planet. Prop 64 really is not about increasing access, but is about increasing commercialization and taxation.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6816-markdown","title":"If Prop 64 passes, will all dispensaries offer both MED and REC? ","slug":"if-prop-64-passes-will-all-dispensaries-offer-both-med-and-rec","content":"\"If so, how can I be sure that I will still be able to get my high CBD strains? Most REC consumers aren't necessarily looking for high CBD in their cannabis.\"\n_____________________\nIts a very good question that no one knows the answer to. If people can purchase cannabis without a doctors recommendation, why pay the fee to get a evaluation? \n\nIf we look at Colorado the answer is quite clear, its all about taxes and money. The tax rate in CO for medicinal cannabis is 2.9%. The tax rate for recreational cannabis is 25%. In the years since CO passed their recreational cannabis laws, medicinal cannabis sales have remained relatively stable. With the low tax rate people have a chance to see a physician, become evaluated and if appropriate obtain a cannabis recommendation to purchase lower priced cannabis to help them heal. There are politicians in CA who feel that all cannabis users should be taxed the same since if not, the \"sick\" people will remain sick. Of course the state loses out on the revenue.\n\nIn WA where there are no more medicinal dispensaries, all cannabis is taxed the same and there is less and less availability of certain types of cannabis for patients to use. \n\nWhich way CA goes it Prop 64 passes will take a lot of lot effort in the coming years to make sure that the medicinal dispensary remains a option for people who depend on that type of cannabis to help them.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nYour concern regarding patient access to much needed medicine is one that I've heard throughout the cannabis community in California lately.  First, know that Proposition 64 will not automatically create adult use dispensaries should it pass.  This means that the existing medical community will still be in play (provided they are in compliance with MCRSA and other regulations) until at least 2018.  \n\nSecond, this poses an opportunity for patients (and providers) to advocate for sensible regulations around the medical program as its being developed in the coming months.  To make sure patients have access to the types of strains, forms of ingestion, and other means of obtaining medical cannabis we must advocate as a community during the MEDICAL cannabis regulatory process.  Hopefully we will not see high CBD fall aside in favor of high THC strains post-legalization.\n\nsunshinel","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":372,"numPages":41,"currentPage":32,"id":5495,"name":"Medicinal Cannabis","slug":"medicinal-cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}