Further to my previous post, Medical Marijuana Center and 70/30 Rule, a MMC’s inventory is measured by the number of patients that assign the MMC as their “primary center” times two ounces per patient (I am not dealing with the “edibles”/medical necessity issues here) and can only grow 6 plants for each assigned patient.
The question is how do we do this?
The answer is not simple and has not yet been considered by the Dept. of Revenue or Dept. of Health.
As with most MMJ issues, we must solve the problem ourselves and wait for the state to catch up. As with all MMC issues, prior to 7/1/10 is the date to accomplish this.
Accordingly, I suggest that the primary caregivers associated with the MMC have their patients assign the MMC as their “primary center.” Since there is no form or procedure for this, I suggest using the Change of Primary Caregiver form issued by the Dept. of Health.
Instead of inserting a person’s name as the PC, I suggest inserting the MMC’s name, address, etc. Otherwise, fill out the form as required by the Dept. of Health and have the document notarized and mailed to the Dept. of Health, certified mail, return receipt requested.
Proof of Conversion
The state may reject the form, but at least you have timely proof of conversion from primary caregiver to primary center. Keep the proof handy, including the original patient cards, change of caregiver forms and return receipts as evidence of an unbroken chain of legal caregiving/care centering.
Patients You Cannot Locate
Finally, there are many patients you cannot locate. I suggest sending the Dept. of Health a letter detailing the patients that have changed from you as a PC to the MMC.
Next, list each of the patients you were unable to locate and advise the state that ,
“I am listed as the primary caregiver for the following patients listed below. I have tried to contact these patients, but am unable to do so. Accordingly, let this letter serve as notice that I am unwilling to act as the primary caregiver for the patients listed below effective immediately. If you have any means of contacting these patients, please advise them that I am no longer their primary caregiver.”
Again, notarize and send this letter to the Dept. of Health AND Dept. of Revenue, attn. Mr. Matt Cook, certified mail/return receipt requested.
Someday the state will create its own procedure and form for designating a primary center and you get to do this all over again!
Keep all the records handy, organized and a copy at the MMC and any optional grow premises.