Cannabis Education Day

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MMCM in the news the week of Nov 6, 2011!

The first public sanctioned medical cannabis vaporizer tent

Permission to medicate in Augusta

Maine to put 7% tax on prepared edible medication

Here are the new forms for patients to designate caregivers.

New forms for applying to become a caregiver

New forms for your physician to certify your use of medical marijuana

New forms for registering as a patient

Please feel free to contact our office with any questions at 596-3501 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dear Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine members and supporters,

We have been busy here over the past six months changing the law,
informing the public of these law changes, connecting patients to caregivers, and representing your interests to DHHS, the State legislature and beyond.

With this we have had a great amount of positive press coverage. Here are links to those stories, feel free to share them with your friends and family!
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/10/news/bangor/farmers-potential-caregivers-attend-brewer-medical-marijuana-meeting/
http://www.wabi.tv/news/22603/medical-marijuana-caregivers-of-maine-host-informational-meeting
http://www.sunjournal.com/franklin/story/1085864

We have held info sessions on the law changes across Maine, in Farmington, Brewer, Washington, Portland, Augusta, and daily at the Common Ground Fair (Unity).

This has helped to inform patients, caregivers and prospective patients, as well as bringing positive
media coverage and helping educate the general public about the positive effects of medical marijuana in their communities.
If you wish to arrange an info session in your area, contact our board
at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 207-596-3501. 

With the changes to the state law, there are new DHHS forms for a non-registered patient wishing to work with a caregiver. A link to these and other updated forms can be found here: patient designation form, caregiver application,  physician certification patient application

Finally, on November 5th and 6th we are hosting a special event at the Augusta Civic Center, the first ever HOME GROWN MAINE, with a focus on Maine talent, Maine vendors and supporting the Maine Medical Marijuana Community!
If you are interested in getting involved, we are looking for help with advertising and flyering for this event.

On November 6th, we'll be holding the MMCM annual members meeting, so if you want to get more involved, come to the Sunday meeting at the Civic Center.

We are also still seeking vendors who offer goods and services to support the needs of patients and caregivers (electricians, craftspeople, carpenters, friendly law offices, healing arts, etc.) Vending spots range from $100 to $300, with special options for those interested in being featured sponsors. We are offering  a small commission to anyone who brings in new vendors.

Feel free to contact us and we would love to work with your creative ideas. Feel free to distribute our flier!

 Key Points on LD 1296

"An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act To Protect Patient Privacy"

The new law is scheduled to go into effect in the last week of September, 2011.

Gains

1. Patients are no longer required to register with the Department of Health and Human Services, though the ID card issued through DHHS remains an option for people who want the additional security.

2. Caregivers who are providing for only one family or household member don't need to register.

3. Written certification from a person's doctor, which lasts for one year, returns as the legal proof required for a person to be a qualifying patient.

4. The Affirmative Defense, which was removed from Maine's medical marijuana law by LD1811 this last year, returns, allowing patients a legal defense in court if they are in possession of more than 2.5 ounces.

5. LD 1296 prohibits search, seizure, arrest, prosecution, or penalty of patients or caregivers who present a valid registration card or an up-to-date Doctor's recommendation.

6. DHHS will not collect list of people's medical conditions, and a doctor is not required to list a patient's condition on the recommendation.