In this second part of Kevin Booth’s story of California’s (and, therefore, the country’s) war against marijuana we learn the story of medical marijuana in the Emerald Triangle, and Pineapple Kush
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In this second part of Kevin Booth’s story of California’s (and, therefore, the country’s) war against marijuana we learn the story of medical marijuana in the Emerald Triangle, and Pineapple Kush
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ATTENTION DISPENSARIES
HOW TO VERIFY A MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINIC
STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY Department of Consumer Affairs DMUND G. BROWN, Jr.,Governor
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Licensing Program June 14, 2011
It has come to the attention of the California Medical Board that there are a wide variety of Medical Marijuana Evaluation clinics that are operating in an UNLICENSED capacity, which is clear violation of State of California Law, and is an offense punishable by CRIMINAL PROSECUTION, FINES, INCARCERATION and LOSS OF ALL CA MEDICAL LICENSES. The State of California Medical Board is currently investigating all UNLICENSED and ILLEGAL Medical Marijuana Clinics who are issuing Marijuana Recommendations to patients in violation of California Law.
The law clearly states that not only is the physician required to have their medical license RENEWED and CURRENT, but the clinic where patients are being seen is also required to have RENEWED and CURRENT Factious Name Permit.
As a matter if California Law it is your legal obligation to educate your volunteers and your patients and to ensure that the medical marijuana clinic where they receive their recommendations:
1. Are Operating LEGALLY;
2. Are LICENSED to practice medicine in the State of California by evidencing a RENEWED and CURRENT Factious Name Permit License Number,
3. Are in compliance with State of California Medical Board rules and regulations as well as in compliance with California Law.
ONLY A LICENSED CALIFORNIAPHYSICIAN can own, control and operate a medical clinic (I.e., practice). It is against California Law, for LAY PEOPLE (I.e. unlicensed persons) to operate, own, control, a medical clinic. The law clearly states that the medical clinic must be organized as a Professional California Corporation which can only be obtained from the State of California by a Licensed physician.
If a LAY PERSON (I.e., unlicensed person) is known to or represents that they own, control and/or operate a medical practice, they will be CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED to the fullest extent of California Law.
It is Your LEGAL OBLIGATION to Verify EVERY Medical Marijuana Clinic:
As required by California Law Proposition 215 & SB 420 it is your legal duty to VERIFY every recommendation for every patient prior to allowing that patient entry into your dispensary. If a patient DOES NOT have a valid recommendation, they CANNOT enter and obtain medication.
It is your LEGAL OBLIGATION and LEGAL RESPONSIBLITY to VERIFY every Medical Marijuana Clinic to make sure that they are LICENSED and operating LEGALLY in order to protect patients and to ensure that ILLEGAL Medical Marijuana Clinics STOP OPERATING and stop endangering the lives and health of patients who seek medical help for their medical problems and believe that they are visiting a LEGAL and LICENSED medical marijuana clinic.
STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY – Department of Consumer Affairs EDMUND G. BROWN, Jr., Governor
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Licensing Program
June 14, 2011
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HOW TO VERIFY IF A MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINIC IS LICENSED
TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
1. When does a Medical Marijuana Clinic need a fictitious name permit?
A. If you are a LICENSED PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, practicing under a fictitious, false or assumed name in any public communication, advertisement, sign or announcement.
Example: ìABC Evaluation Centerî.
2. How do I Verify a Medical Marijuana Clinic to Make Sure They Are Legally Licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of California?
A. Please visit: http://www.medbd.ca.gov/
B. Then please click on the LICENSEES TAB on top or go to:
http://www.medbd.ca.gov/licensee
C. On the left side (Quick Links) please click on Fictitious Name Permit or go to:
http://www.medbd.ca.gov/licensee/fictitious_name.html
D. Click on Name Search for Fictitious Name Permit:
E. Enter the EXACT NAME of the Medical Marijuana Clinic as advertised in the Business Name field to search for a valid Fictitious Name Permit, meaning that the FNP Permit is (I.e., License Renewed & Current); Example: ìABC Evaluation Centerî.
I. If your search reveals the EXACT NAME of ABC Evaluation Center as advertised by the Medical Marijuana Clinic and the FNP licensed in RENEWED and CURRENT, this constitutes a LEGAL MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINIC;
Ii. If your search DOES NOT reveal the EXACT NAME as advertised of ABC Evaluation Center and NO RECORDS RETURNED is the result and ABC Evaluations Center DOES NOT have a FNP License Renewed & Current, that means that this medical practice is OPERATING ILLEGALLY and in clear VIOLATION of California Law and California Medical Board Rules and Regulations;
Iii. Such ILLEGAL and UNLICENSED medical clinics marijuana clinics will be INVESTIGATED and CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED to the fullest extent of the law;
Iv. Furthermore, ALL recommendations that are issued by ILLEGAL and UNLICENSED medical marijuana clinics will be REVOKED without notice.
In closing, recommendations issued by UNLICENSED/ILLEGAL medical marijuana clinics are INVALID and will be REVOKED. It is estimated that over 100,000 patients in the State of California have been issued recommendations by ILLEGAL and UNLICENSED medical marijuana clinics. For further questions, call the State of California Medical Board Licensing Program at (916) 263- 2382 or (800) 633-2322.
STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY – Department of Consumer Affairs EDMUND G. BROWN, Jr., Governor
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Licensing Program
June 11, 2011
SOME VERIFIED MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINICS AS OF 09/17/2011
CANNAMED OF THOUSAND OAKS FNP (38833) 280 E. THOUSAND OAKS BLVD. SUITE G, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360
VENTURA AND CAMARILLO TEL: 866-624-1191
CannaCenters Medical Marijuana Evaluation Clinics Blog
Fake Pot Dr. Busted! Venice Beach Medical Marijuana Doctors Raided
On Wednesday 4/20/11, three medical marijuana doctors’ offices in Venice Beach were raided and closed. (Link below) The LA Times reported that the warrant was sealed so information on why the offices were raided is unknown at this time. But one can speculate that these doctors, who allegedly violated the California Medical Board’s policy on medical marijuana practice guidelines, got what they asked for. Allegedly they were associating with dispensaries (not allowed) and they had “barkers” outside their offices luring in “patients” (do people walking by actually qualify?).
Now the patients who have recommendations from these doctors have a useless and unverifiable document, and the government has possession of the doctors’ records and computers which contain patient information. Not good.
It is imperative that people who benefit from medical marijuana have access to REAL medical marijuana doctors.
CannaCenters Attorney Protection Program
CannaCenters is proud to introduce the Attorney Protection Program and further our reputation as the most responsible choice in the industry. Never before has a more comprehensive program been implemented by a doctor’s office to protect their patients. In the event you should have a run in with law enforcement relative to your medical marijuana recommendation, CannaCenters has arranged for you to have a conference with an Attorney who specializes in medical marijuana laws. Together we will formulate a game plan to best protect you. In some cases the plan will only require minimal work on your end and no additional need for a lawyer. The bottom line is CannaCenters will be there when you need us most and save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars in legal fees. We here at CannaCenters are happy to cover that cost for you as a thank you for choosing us. Terms and conditions apply.
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