Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:14:46 -0400 Recent posts from Montana Medical Grower's Association http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/Montana Medical Grower's Association Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:55:00 -0400 September 14, 2010 - 7:00 pm Montana Cannabis Forum - Fact From Fiction Emerson Cultural Center Theater Hosted By Montana Botanical Analysis ________________________________________ October 10 & 11 MMGA Annual Symposium Red Lion Colonial Hotel Stay tuned for details http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/236 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/236 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:19:00 -0400 Please note that DPHHS has new forms that must be used effective September 1, 2010. There are new forms for the Physician recommendation, Caregiver Change and for a new Caregiver. Please visit to make sure the right form is being used for new patients and renewals. http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/234 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/234 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:06:00 -0400 If you are not currently registered to vote, please download the voter registration form, complete it and send it in. Don't wait until the election, register NOW! There will be some candidates openly against the advancement of medical marijuana. Some candidates will be very supportive and other on the fence. We will have a concentrated effort to inform ALL candidates of the facts of Medical Marijuana and how Patients benefit from this medicine and responsible Caregivers are following the law. Let us know which candidates could use some additional education!!!! http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/232 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/232 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:53:00 -0400 Caregiver Code of Ethics A code of ethics is a set of guidelines which are designed to set out acceptable behaviors for members of a particular group, association, or profession. Many organizations govern themselves with a code of ethics. In addition to setting a professional standard, a code of ethics can also increase confidence in an organization by showing outsiders that members of the organization are committed to following basic ethical guidelines in the course of doing their work. Preamble The preservation of the highest standards of integrity and ethical principles is vital to the responsible discharge of obligations by medical marijuana caregivers in the State of Montana. This Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental principles and rules considered http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/229 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/229 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:42:00 -0400 The following is being presented to the sub-committee of the Interim Committee for Children, Family, and Health and Human Services on July 12th, 2010 as a recommendation for new legislation. Proposed Medical Marijuana Caregiver Licensing Board (MMCLB) The Work Group, impaneled by the Children, Families, Health and Human Services Interim Committee, spent a great deal of time discussing how to best regulate and control medical marijuana in Montana. Lewis Smith, Powell County Attorney submitted a local government perspective on June 28th supporting the need for a dedicated licensing board for caregivers in Montana. With the nuances of this new industry, regulation and oversight are essential. The following recommendation to the Subcommittee has taken into consideration http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/228 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/228 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:58:00 -0400 Caregivers and Patients of the Great Falls area unite! Great Falls Chapter Meeting this Saturday, June 26th, starting at 2:30 pm. Come join the MMGA Great Falls chapter at the Black Eagle Community Center located at 2332 Smelter Avenue in Great Falls. Discuss important issues regarding medical marijuana in Great Falls. Participate in chapter elections. Black http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/226 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/226 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:19:00 -0400 The Sub-Committee for the Interim Committee for Children, Family, and Health and Human Services will meet on August 12th at the Capitol Building in Helena to hear the recommendations of a multi-stakeholder work group that has developed a consensus plan for modifying the current law regarding medical marijuana. Specifically at this meeting the sub-committee will look at law enforcement issues, regulating Caregivers and Distributing and Tracking of Medical Marijuana The work group consisted of Caregivers, Law Enforcement officials, City & County officials, and representatives of DPHHS and the Departments of Education and Agriculture. The goal of the work group was to discuss problems and issues affecting each group and attempt to come to reasonable solutions. The attachment http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/225 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/225 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:16:00 -0400 The second reading of the final ordinance regarding Medical Marijuana in Bozeman will be held on July 26th at 6pm at the Bozeman City Hall. The MMGA has taken exception to the CAP on Caregivers in Bozeman which will put additional strain on Patients in Bozeman by putting a number of Caregivers potentially out of business. The CAP as stated in the current ordinance is likely have a significant negative impact for legitimate Caregivers attempting to operate transparent and within the law and could likely encourage an increase in black market activities. The MMGA has recommended to the Bozeman City Commission to modify the Caregiver CAP to specifically limit store front locations. The letter to the City Commission is provided below: "Mayor Krauss & City Commission Members: http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/222 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/222 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:46:00 -0400 New Chapter Section! See "MMGA Chapters," under Sections, for more information on each MMGA Chapter. Included in each Chapter Meeting is an update on the Legislative Work Group which provided recommendations to the Interim Health Legislative Committee for consideration at the next legislative session.Upcoming chapter meetings: South Central - Bozeman Meeting - June 18th 1pm North Central - Great Falls - June 12th 2:30pm South East - Billings - June 22nd 7pm South West - Missoula - July 8th 6:30 pm. North West - Kalispel/White Fish - July 20th 6pm Central - Helena July 7th 7pm http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/221 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/221 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:34:00 -0400 Dan Ryan has agreed to spearhead the formation of the South West Chapter of the MMGA. Dan's contact informtion is . The meeting will be held on Saturday June 19th at the C'Mon Inn, 2775 Expo Parkway Missoula, MT. The meeting will begin at 6pm. Interim Chapter Officers will be elected at this meeting along with providing an update on the MMGA's efforts state-wide. http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/218 http://www.montanamedicalgrowers.org/content.php/218