Colorado Growers Thread

[TheCleanGame]

I just can't believe it's 2013 and we still have people creating insanity like med vs. rec and treating them differently?

Such a huge backfire coming.

Thanks for sharing as I'm really not connected to the scene and appreciate the updates.

Keep it Clean!

 

[Eureka Springs Organics]

Doug Benson today at 4:20 pm downtown! Sold out show. I hope everyone already bought their tickets!

 

[darkvade420]

Hey every body just thought id check in and see if anyone has a list of shops that will be opening up to the public on january first ?

 

[Eureka Springs Organics]

I thought there were none in the Denver metro that will be ready. Could be wrong though. I believe Infinite Wellness in Ft. Collins is set to serve on the first.

 

[TheCleanGame]

I believe HCH2 in Alma will be ready... but good luck finding anything decent from that place. Gack!

Seriously disappointed in that place.

Keep it Clean!
(they don't)

 

[AlterEgo860]

\I think everything should be treated like med.. make sure its good. have it all lab tested.. and everything.. I think if u can regulate the quality control part.. it could be a great thing... but I see were med and rec should be separate because more REAL MED PATIENTS.. would like cbd and certain levels of thc.. and rec users want to get as fucked up as possible so. ya maybe there should be a higher standard of care on medical buds then rec.. they mite go as far as making med grows like laboratory grade cleanliness an handling and shit.. lets see were it goes.. but remember the people can stand up against the laws to make a difference.. we just need to do it not 1 at a time.. but everyone needs to come together to make this happen the way we want it to happen.

 

[funkfingers]

\I think everything should be treated like med.. make sure its good. have it all lab tested.. and everything.. I think if u can regulate the quality control part.. it could be a great thing... but I see were med and rec should be separate because more REAL MED PATIENTS.. would like cbd and certain levels of thc.. and rec users want to get as fucked up as possible so. ya maybe there should be a higher standard of care on medical buds then rec.. they mite go as far as making med grows like laboratory grade cleanliness an handling and shit.. lets see were it goes.. but remember the people can stand up against the laws to make a difference.. we just need to do it not 1 at a time.. but everyone needs to come together to make this happen the way we want it to happen.

the only testing that is required is in the rec law, for some backwards reason they don't deem it necessary to test sick peoples medicine.. go figure.. In fact as a med patient you will be guaranteed clean herb out of a rec shop, the testing for the rec law is pretty crazy.

 

[dragging hooks]

I thought there were none in the Denver metro that will be ready. Could be wrong though. I believe Infinite Wellness in Ft. Collins is set to serve on the first.

I believe there is a 4 month hold on shops opening here in FC

 

[Eureka Springs Organics]

I believe there is a 4 month hold on shops opening here in FC

Haven't heard that yet. My info was from the owners mom. She works at the store in Lakewood. Could very well be true though.

 

[Avinash.miles]

the only testing that is required is in the rec law, for some backwards reason they don't deem it necessary to test sick peoples medicine.. go figure.. In fact as a med patient you will be guaranteed clean herb out of a rec shop, the testing for the rec law is pretty crazy.

that is not how i understood the rules when I read them.....
funkfingers.... where you getting that info? Looks to me like testing is outlined pretty much the same way in the REC rules and MED rules...

PLEASE peeps.... read these two documents so that you KNOW the rules.... this is the horses mouth right here (not me but the two pdfs linked below:

REC rules: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellit...goBlobs&blobwhere=1251883847085&ssbinary=true
From rec rules:
"
Basis and Purpose – R 505
The statutory authority for this rule is found at subsections 12-43.4-202(2)(b) and 12-43.4-403(5), C.R.S. The
purpose of this rule is to establish that Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facilities may provide Samples for testing and
research purposes.
R 505 – Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facilities: Testing Requirements
A. Samples on Demand. A Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility shall, upon request of the Division, submit a
sufficient quantity of Retail Marijuana to a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility to enable laboratory or chemical
analysis thereof. The Division will notify the Licensee of the results of the analysis.
B. Samples Provided for Testing. A Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility may provide Samples of its Retail
Marijuana to a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility for testing and research purposes. The Retail Marijuana
Cultivation Facility shall maintain the testing results as part of its business books and records. See Rule R
901 – Business Records Required. "

MED rules: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellit...goBlobs&blobwhere=1251883935361&ssbinary=true
From med rules:

"Basis and Purpose – M 505
The statutory authority for this rule is found at subsections 12-43.3-202(1)(b)(I), 12-43.3-202(2)(a)(XII), 12-43.3-
202(2)(a)(XX), 12-43.3-402(6), and 12-43.3-404(10), C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to permit laboratory testing of
Medical Marijuana and establish minimum health and safety regulation for Optional Premises Cultivation Operation.
The State Licensing Authority intends this rule to help maintain the integrity of Colorado’s Medical Marijuana
Businesses.
M 505 – Optional Premises Cultivation Operation: Testing
A. Samples on Demand. Medical Marijuana Optional Premises Cultivation Operation shall, upon request of the
Division, submit a sufficient quantity of Medical Marijuana to a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility to enable
laboratory or chemical analysis thereof. The Division will notify the Licensee of the results of the analysis.
See Rule M. 309 – Medical Marijuana Business: Marijuana Inventory Tracking Solution (MITS) and Rule M
901 – Business Records Required.
B. Samples Provided for Testing. A Medical Marijuana Optional Premises Cultivation Operation may provide
Samples of its Medical Marijuana to a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility with a vendor certification and
Occupational License for Medical Marijuana testing and research. See Rule M 701- Vendor Registration
and Occupational License for Medical Marijuana Testing and Research. The Optional Premises Cultivation
Operation shall maintain the testing results as part of its business books and records. See Rule M 901 –
Business Records Required. "


quotes taked from around page 60 on both documents...

I've posted these docs before.... wondering if anyone bothered to check them out... but if you want to KNOW the rules, then READ the docs.

 

[Avinash.miles]

soooo, i think i may have just found one REALLY good reason for rec... like one very very good thing about rec.....
stores will be open past 7pm to sell rec herb....

 

[Eureka Springs Organics]

soooo, i think i may have just found one REALLY good reason for rec... like one very very good thing about rec.....
stores will be open past 7pm to sell rec herb....

That would be awesome! Have you found a mandated close time for the Rec. stores?

 

[Eureka Springs Organics]

Just read this

Colorado lowers medical-marijuana patient fee to $15

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24753190/colorado-lowers-medical-marijuana-patient-fee-15

 

[Avinash.miles]

Just read this

Colorado lowers medical-marijuana patient fee to $15

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24753190/colorado-lowers-medical-marijuana-patient-fee-15

kind of in response to them closing a loophole that allowed low income peeps to not pay at all to the state.... before you could just provide proof of assistance (ssi, foodstamps etc) and they would waive the state fee.....
more recently they've said in order to waive the fee they need tax info and more complicated papers than it was worth to my patients, so we just been paying it.....

in the end i think its a better idea to lower the price for EVERYONE than waive the fee for those on assistance of some kind....
my 2c.

the late closing thing was something i was told... but looking thru the laws i don't see a mandated closing time, like was included in 1284 back in 2010.....

 

[TheCleanGame]

What's the benefit to even getting a medical card in colorado?

What's the benefit now that there will be commercial sales?

Peeps don't know F'all about 'medicinal' cannabis and have been using whatever for decades, most of it being what we call 'recreational' now.

Can someone es'plain the advantages in 30 words or less or is it more complicated than that?

Keep it Clean!

 

[Jhhnn]

What's the benefit to even getting a medical card in colorado?

What's the benefit now that there will be commercial sales?

Peeps don't know F'all about 'medicinal' cannabis and have been using whatever for decades, most of it being what we call 'recreational' now.

Can someone es'plain the advantages in 30 words or less or is it more complicated than that?

Keep it Clean!

Having a med card means you don't have to pay the same taxes as rec. It doubles your walk around carry limit to 2 oz. You may be able to grow more plants legally with a card, depending. So long as the personal growing provisions of A64 serve my purposes, I'm not going there, because I don't have to.

I really try to convince my fellow Coloradans to go for it, take advantage of A64. Hold to the proper plant counts, just in case, & just grow. No games, no bullshit & as anonymous as you want it to be. If you want it, get your shit together & do it.

 

[darkvade420]

Im not sure if there will be any good nugs avalable at the store on the new years, but I am sure there's gonna be some here.

This is my Home Grown Christmas Bud It taste and smells like Christmas lol

 

[TheCleanGame]

Having a med card means you don't have to pay the same taxes as rec. It doubles your walk around carry limit to 2 oz. You may be able to grow more plants legally with a card, depending. So long as the personal growing provisions of A64 serve my purposes, I'm not going there, because I don't have to.

I really try to convince my fellow Coloradans to go for it, take advantage of A64. Hold to the proper plant counts, just in case, & just grow. No games, no bullshit & as anonymous as you want it to be. If you want it, get your shit together & do it.

Yeah... that's pretty much my stance as well. I've been a med patient for years now (multiple states) and really haven't had the need to carry more. Taxes? lol... yeah, I paid those before. All the controls they've added to the industry have done more to raise the prices than any taxes being levied.

Legislators are ignorant though...

Keep pushing folks and,

Keep it Clean!

 

[Avinash.miles]

 

[Jhhnn]

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Heh. I hear you. Outfits that can step up to going retail should do well, particularly if they're better capitalized & have their shit together on the back end, the growing end. The big players will take a big piece. It's venture capitalism & economies of scale.

Obviously, personal growing will always be maintained, but I hope there's room & sense enough for med growers to transition to general purpose growers. Don't differentiate between medical & retail until taxes at the point of sale, hold the cost of grower entry low. Drop requirements that shops also grow. Get as many people on board as possible.

That's not quite what's going on, unfortunately.