Start Medical Marijuana Business California

420 Biz Connect share with you the step-by-step process to start Medical Marijuana Business California. We will cover establishing your Collective, meeting local and state regulation. We will use the local licensing process in Santa Ana as an example for the local regulation.

How to Start Medical Marijuana Business in California (213) 221-1244

Please Note – This Article is for Informational Purposes Only. We Do NOT Give Legal Advice. Please consult with your lawyer before making any decision. Marijuana and marijuana businesses are still considered federal offenses.

1) Establish your Collective

A) Establish a mutual benefit nonprofit corporation for your Collective.

Mutual benefit nonprofit corporation

Create your mutual benefit corporation documents:

Corporation By Laws.
Articles of Incorporation.
Statement(s) of Information.

File article of incorporation with the state of CA.

http://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov/corp/pdf/articles/arts-mu.pdf

File Statement of Information within 90 days. File online here:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/statements/

Secure a Business Tax lD (EIN number)

Get EIN number here (online)

https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp

Get California Board of Equalization’s Seller permit.

https://www.boe.ca.gov/news/pdf/173.pdf

B) Background check, LiveScan and document for each corporate officers, employees and volunteers.

The person must not be convicted/ plead guity/no-contest for any drug related felony or misdemeanor within 4 years. Prepare the following items for each individual

LiveScan results

2 Passport Photos

Color copy of ID/ Driver License

Original employee/volunteer application for each person.

C) Find a location for your medical marijuana Collective.

ldentify locations in the appropriate zone. Your location must be at least 600-1000 feet from schools, churches, child care centers, parks and other federal buildings. Prepare the following items:

Map of location

Coordinate of location

Exterior and Interior color photos of location, at least 4 x 6.

Floor Plan of location (include electricity plan)

If leased location: Lease Contract and Landlord Authorization (notarized)

2) Comply with Local Regulation: License and Permit

ldentify the city or county to apply for local license. Here is a list of cities which passed marijuana ordinances: http://www.counties.org/countycity-ordinances

In this article, we use the example of the city of Santa Ana. In the city of Santa Ana, medical marijuana dispensary are allowed. However, cultivation is not allowed.

License Application

File License Application – General information

http://www.santa-ana.org/cannabiscollectives/documents/RegistrationApplicationPacket2017Complete.pdf

Submit fees (non-refundable)

Filed Affidavit from Landlord (notarized)

Submit map, coordinate, photo, floor plan, electric plan of the business location.

If your license application is approved (it takes 60 days), you can move to the next step.

Get Regulatory Safety Permit

File Regulatory Safety permit application

http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/cannabiscollectives/documents/MMDFAQ.pdf

File Individual Employee/Volunteer Application (one for each person)

File Acknowledgment of Operating Standard

Mutual Benefit Corp docs: a certified copy of the Collective’s Secretary of State Articles of Incorporation, Certificate(s) of Amendment, Statement(s) of Information and a copy of the Collective’s Bylaws

3) Comply with Operation Standards:

Meet operating standards:

Security guard

Web based closed circuit security camera.

Signage

Ventilation

If you carry edibles, you need to comply with Department of Health’s regulations

This process is expected to continue side by side the new recreational marijuana regulations that will be in effect on January 1st, 2018