Did anyone here go to last night's meeting about Garden Remedies marijuana dispensary?

[ron_newman]

Did any of you go to this meeting? If you did, can you share your notes and impressions here? Thanks.

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[jlauspitz.livejournal.com]

Thalia Tringo posted a thorough report on the Chandler Street list. It is worth reading. Unfortunately, when I tried to paste it here I learned that it runs double the character cap for Live Journal. Lee

[wintahill.livejournal.com]

Thank you for following up with more details from the meeting. I am normally unable to attend these things in person because of my work schedule.

There was some very good insights in that write up, but I do not agree with some of the concerns raised. I think people should look more closely at existing medical dispensaries in the state, if they are worried about muggings of patients or if there is really enough demand to support such a business.

I am in favor of a dispensary in Davis Sq as well as having additional locations in other areas of the city. I do agree that two dispensaries directly across the street from each other may be excessive though.

[bettyw.livejournal.com]

To clarify one of Thalia's comments: while it is true that with the requisite fee and some proof of a medical condition InhaleMD will certify someone's eligibility for MMJ, it is NOT true that it is a "prescription" which can then be immediately taken to a dispensary. The next steps are:

- they file their certification with the state agency
- the state sends the patient an email with a login code
- the patient logs in and fills out a multi-page form, including uploads of MA residence proof and a current head shot, and submits
- 2-3 weeks later if they did everything right they get an email approving their permiit and a link to a temporary printable permit card to use until their physical permit (very like a drivers license) arrives.
- to enter a dispensary they need to present both their MMJ permit and the form of ID they used to get it.