On March 1^st, Kush Magazine received the following statement from Rob Corry:

“For too long, Colorado's Medical Marijuana community has operated under the shadow of the Federal Government; we did not know where it stood or where it would strike next, such uncertainty prevented us in some cases from obtaining loans, banking, forging business partnerships or signing leases.  Now, with this exchange of letters, we know and can act accordingly in reliance.  These letters -- and the actions they memorialize -- establish a federal policy of not touching any Colorado Center or caregiver operation outside of 1000 feet of a school.  Although we disagree with US Attorney John Walsh that 1000 feet makes sense or is a reasonable boundary, finally this community has solid guidance from the United States Government upon which the industry and its potential business partners can base future decisions related to investment, loans, banking, start-up capitol, leases, and so forth.”

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--Maria, Boulder, Colorado.

ANSWER:

Maria, you have honed in on the last bastion of pure freedom in Colorado’s Medical Marijuana laws. Patient-to-patient sharing of medicine has been legal since the inception of the Colorado Constitution Article XVIII section 14 and it remains thus, despite government’s efforts at all levels to regulate and narrow the constitutional right to marijuana for medical use.

QUESTION: Rob, I am a primary caregiver who grows and provides medicine to a few patients, for no profit, because my patients are sick and I enjoy growing as a hobby. Should I register my status as a caregiver and grow location with the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division?

--Bobby Ballast, Breckenridge, Colorado.

ANSWER:

Bobby, it might make some sense to re-phrase your question in a manner that clarifies the issues, how about this: “Rob, I am a defenseless, unarmed, fluffy little lamb who peacefully grazes alone in the grass. Should I travel into the wolves’ lair and inform the hungry pack of sharp-toothed wolves where I will be grazing in the future?”