420 Policies and Laws

[Crow]

I'm a medical marijuana user and grower in Los Angeles. Always looking for fellow smokers/snus-ers to hang out with. I really do enjoy having a portion of snus after smoking.

Welcome to SnusOn!

... and Welcome to the Cannabis Thread!

[Crow]

California company offers help to state in setting up retail-marijuana plan

A company that makes vending machines to dispense marijuana is one of dozens of firms and experts that have offered to help the state set up new rules now that the drug has been legalized.

A company that makes vending machines to dispense marijuana is one of dozens of firms and experts that have offered to help the state set up new rules now that the drug has been legalized.

But don't expect any marijuana-vending machines in your company cafeteria or on a state ferry any time soon.

"The reality of the way the law reads, only a licensed-retail outlet can sell marijuana. That pretty much prevents any corner-vending machines," said Mikhail Carpenter, spokesman for the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

Medbox, a California company that makes automated dispensing machines for medicine, contacted the Liquor Control Board in December to offer its help creating a retail-marijuana program.

"I want to be completely clear that in Washington, these machines would be located behind a counter, inside a retail outlet, where it would be operated by a dedicated technician. There will be no direct-customer contact with the machine," wrote Dr. Bruce Bedrick, Medbox CEO, to the Liquor Control Board.

Bedrick said his company was setting up offices in Washington and would work with the state to create "one of the safest and most reliable retail-marijuana programs in the nation."

Medbox pharmaceutical-dispensing machines now operate in 130 locations, including medical-marijuana dispensaries, according to the company website. The machine dispenses a dose of medicine or other product after verifying a patient's identity through a fingerprint and checking for a valid prescription.

The company highlighted its machines' record-keeping ability as a way to document transactions and ensure the state receives its cut of taxes.

Medbox is one of dozens of companies that have contacted the state to offer its services as the Liquor Control Board wrestles with how to implement the new law, which went into effect Dec. 6.

The board has been charged with drafting rules and regulations over the next year to grow, process and sell marijuana. Staff is currently drafting a request to solicit formal plans for carrying out the legalization.

The Liquor Control Board this year got out of the state-licensed liquor business with voter approval of private liquor sales in November 2011. Now the board is trying to understand a product that has been approved for medical use in many states but is still illegal under federal drug laws.

"We have a lot of experience licensing and regulating. The particulars of marijuana is something we could use some input on," said Carpenter.

The board has received more than 160 comments from the public on rules and restrictions for a marijuana-grower license. It will accept comments through Feb. 10. Similar rule-making is planned for processor and retail licenses.

In November, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize possession of one ounce of marijuana for people over the age of 21.

Material from Seattle Times archives is included in this report.

Lynn Thompson: 206-464-8305 or lthompson@seattletimes.com. On Twitter @lthompsontimes.

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Keep in mind, this is only one of many proposals sent to the WSLCB (Washington State Liquor Control Board).

I highly doubt the Board will go along with Dr Bruce's Medbox. It just doesn't make sense to place the machines behind the counter for cashiers to operate. You don't see tobacco or alcohol (or some other commodity) being dispensed in that manner.

Automat-style facility, perhaps?



That's the only way I could see the Medbox being applied by the state to handle sales of cannabis. Otherwise, it will have to be sold in the same fashion as alcohol.

[sirloot]

So when do the "Coffeeshops" and "Jazz Clubs" start swingin' again

[Crow]

So when do the "Coffeeshops" and "Jazz Clubs" start swingin' again

That one is a toughie (since indoor smoking in the workplace is prohibited by law, but would that apply to the smoke of cannabis?)... That is still being determined by Public Health officials...

There may be a way around it though... A vapor lounge is one idea. You could also make the establishment a members-only institution (there are already lounges for medical cannabis patients). Another route to take would be running the establishment through volunteers (thereby exempting the facility from being considered a 'workplace'). Or, combine all three; making it a volunteer-run members-only vapor lounge.

Time will tell... But I'd love to see cannabis-friendly coffee shops in Seattle... It just makes sense!

[Crow]

[BadAxe]

Well lookie lookie. Who woulda thunk it. Being that PA has never even seriosuly considered medicinal, I am SHOCKED to see this. I know it means nothing at this point, but I sure did not expect to see THIS anytime soon in my state.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/...ize-marijuana/

[sgreger1]

Anyone in this thread live in Norcal?

[ctee]

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My other strain in the works are a regular strain, G13 x Pine Tar Kush crossed with my Automatic Critical Menos, looking to make the regular into an auto this year

Enjoy!

[texasmade]

I wish Georgia would get on with it.

[sirloot]

I wish Georgia would get on with it.

or any southeastern state

[texasmade]

or any southeastern state

True. I have it set in my mind that it's legal. I just stick to consumption in my house or car if I'm parked at the campus before I start classes.

[Sato]

This thread is amazing, just saying.

Oklahoma is freaking terrible. Not only is cannabis being illegal, but also buying from Northerner or pretty much anywhere else is forbidden. I have to buy from BuySnus (not really a bad thing, but the principle of it) and hope i don't get in legal trouble.

[Crow]

This thread is amazing, just saying.

Thanks

[texasmade]

E-Cig vape? Does it get the job done? I just made mine into one and have yet to test it out. Wanted to get others opinions on it beforehand.

[Crow]

E-Cig vape? Does it get the job done? I just made mine into one and have yet to test it out. Wanted to get others opinions on it beforehand.

I have the eGo-W vaporiser pen (got it for $25-30 at a dispensary).. It's an exact design of the more expensive "G-Pen" (you can even swap out the replica parts with gen parts). It works with concentrates, oils, and waxes... Great vape, very discreet.