How to Open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Step1 -- Understanding the laws.

You will need to fully understand the laws governing medical marijuana; in California these include Proposition 215, Senate Bill 420, the Attorney Generals Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Marijuana Grown for Medical Use. In Colorado you need to understand Amendment 20. In both California and Colorado you'll need to know the requirements for becoming a Qualified Patient and the requirements for becoming a Registered Primary Caregiver. There will also be local laws you will need to familiarize yourself with.

Step 2 -- Structuring the Business

You will need to structure your medical marijuana business properly. In California you will have to structure the medical marijuana dispensary as a non-profit corporation; however, in Colorado you don't have to structure the business as a non-profit. In both states you will have to follow the letter of the law, and you will be dealing with local, state and federal governments. You will need to know what not to do when dealing with the Federal Government, it is extremely important!

Step 3 -- Finding a Location and Setting Up Shop

After you have gotten all of the necessary business documents you'll need to find a location and negotiate a lease. In some cases you will need to find a location before you can get a seller's permit. There are some addendums you should include in your lease so that you can protect yourself and your business.

Security will need to be a major part of your planning, especially your floor plan. You will need to do planning for budgeting, inventory advertising and equipment, to name a few things.

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