Katelyn Baker
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Seattle - Marijuana stores could face some stumbling blocks as the state shifts to a new system for medical marijuana sales. New rules go into effect Friday but the state is warning that a computer system to verify patients may not be ready.
At the Seattle Cannabis Company, workers say they pride themselves on personalized service and expanding their stock to help those with health problems seems like a natural fit. Employees went through extra training to become one of the 321 pot shops in the state that will now offer medical marijuana.
New rules are supposed to start Friday but there's a lot that hasn't been sorted out and the state is warning its computer system to verify patients may not be ready.
"It's a little disappointing" manager Danielle Halle said. "But this is brand new and no one's ever regulated cannabis, legally."
The store says it still hasn't received some of the medical-grade products that will include a special sticker from the state. Medical patients are able to buy marijuana without paying sales tax and can, also, purchase more potent products and in greater quantities.
If the state's computer system isn't working on Friday, medical patients will be treated the same as recreational buyers and those under 21 will not be allowed to make a purchase.
"It will definitely be a little rough" Katelyn Higby said. "It's already been hard for some patients because of all the closures and so some will revert to recreational cannabis."
The state is suggesting medical patients stock up before Friday, if they're concerned about getting specific products. The stores say they'll do their best to help anyone who comes through their doors.
The state says has promised to update customers and retailers on Thursday if they will not be ready for the Friday deadline.
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Full Article: Possible Growing Pains For Medical Marijuana System
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At the Seattle Cannabis Company, workers say they pride themselves on personalized service and expanding their stock to help those with health problems seems like a natural fit. Employees went through extra training to become one of the 321 pot shops in the state that will now offer medical marijuana.
New rules are supposed to start Friday but there's a lot that hasn't been sorted out and the state is warning its computer system to verify patients may not be ready.
"It's a little disappointing" manager Danielle Halle said. "But this is brand new and no one's ever regulated cannabis, legally."
The store says it still hasn't received some of the medical-grade products that will include a special sticker from the state. Medical patients are able to buy marijuana without paying sales tax and can, also, purchase more potent products and in greater quantities.
If the state's computer system isn't working on Friday, medical patients will be treated the same as recreational buyers and those under 21 will not be allowed to make a purchase.
"It will definitely be a little rough" Katelyn Higby said. "It's already been hard for some patients because of all the closures and so some will revert to recreational cannabis."
The state is suggesting medical patients stock up before Friday, if they're concerned about getting specific products. The stores say they'll do their best to help anyone who comes through their doors.
The state says has promised to update customers and retailers on Thursday if they will not be ready for the Friday deadline.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Possible Growing Pains For Medical Marijuana System
Author: Amy Moreno
Contact: 206-448-5555
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: King5
