Lessons

Overview

A Brief History of Medical Marijuana in the United States

California’s Medical Marijuana Industry

Overview of Laws that Have Helped Shape California’s Medical Marijuana Industry

Overview of Federal Law Concerning Marijuana

Understanding Medical Marijuana vs. Marijuana

Understanding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Grow Operations, and Delivery Services

Should You Become Involved in the Medical Marijuana Industry?

Getting Started in California’s Medical Marijuana Industry

Overview

Who Can Become A Medical Marijuana Patient?

Common Symptoms or Conditions Treated by Medical Marijuana

The Final Steps to Becoming a Patient

Rights of Patients

Overview

California State Laws Regarding Compensation for Medical Marijuana Entities

Some Things to Consider

Setting Salaries and Compensation Structures for Your Medical Marijuana Collective

“Reasonable Compensation” As Defined By The Internal Revenue Service

Determining “Reasonable Compensation” For Your Organization

Overview

Creating an Operating Plan

Collective vs. Cooperative

Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation

How to Incorporate Your Mutual Benefit Corporation

Statement of Information, Form (SI-100)

Employee Identification Number

Final Thoughts and Things to Keep In Mind

Overview

Getting Started: Business Operations for Your Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Financial Planning: Creating a Budget

Income Projections for a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Typical Fixed Costs of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Typical Variable Expenses of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Plan for One-Time Spends for Your Dispensary

Taking Proper Security Measures for Your Dispensary

Creating the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Medical Marijuana Dispensary

The Membership Agreement

Documentation for Your Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Handling Medical Records for Your Dispensary

HIPAA Laws

Keeping Records On-Site

Planning for the Patient Consultation

How to Verify a Doctor’s Recommendation

How to Speak to Your Patients

Overview

Medical Marijuana 101: The Art of Cannabis

Types of Medical Marijuana

Testing and Inspecting Your Medical Marijuana

Pricing Your Medical Marijuana

Paying Taxes: State, Federal, Sales, and 1099s

Managing Your Inventory

Money Matters: Opening a Bank Account, Accounting Procedures, Cash vs. Credit?

How to Market and Advertise Your Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Proper Procedures for Hiring Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees

Payroll, Workers Compensation, and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Overview

Getting Started: Planning for Your Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Choosing a Location for Your Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Financial Planning: Budgeting for Your Delivery Service

Income Projections for a Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Typical Fixed Costs of a Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Typical Variable Expenses of a Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Plan for One-Time Spends for Your Delivery Service

The Membership Agreement

Documentation for Your Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Handling Medical Records for Your Delivery Service

HIPAA Laws

Keeping Records On-site

Planning for the Patient Consultation

How to Verify a Doctor’s Recommendation

How to Speak to Your Patients

Overview

Understanding Your Product: A Quick and Dirty Guide to Medical Marijuana

Inspecting and Testing Your Medical Marijuana Products

How to Price Your Medical Marijuana

Paying Taxes: State, Federal, Sales, and 1099s

Managing Your Inventory

Money Matters: Opening a Bank Account, Accounting Procedures, Cash vs. Credit?

How to Market and Advertise Your Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

Proper Procedures for Hiring Medical Marijuana Delivery Service Employees

Payroll, Workers Compensation, and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Staying Safe

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