Care-Giver ~ MMJ Terms Explained
One of the terms we see when talking about Medical Marijuana is Primary Care-giver, or simply care-giver. This term is one of the least understood terms in the MMJ industry, so it needs a closer look. You’ll want to be conversational on this term since many bureaucrats and law enforcement representatives are not.
One of the earliest uses of the term care-giver appeared in California Proposition 215. Known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, this proposition defined a primary caregiver as a person who has been designated as someone who assumes responsibility for the housing, health, safety, and well-being of an individual.
There is no clear cut definition of primary caregiver in Colorado unless the state acts to modify rules and regulations. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:
Registered medical marijuana patients may select one adult (age eighteen years or older) resident of Colorado to be their primary care-giver. The selection is documented either on the patient’s original application form or on a change of care-giver form.
Beware, there is still much wrangling going on as this story shows. The fight is primarily along the lines of what “significant” care means. Some say that a care-giver must do more than just supply pot. Others say that Amendment 20 is vague, and requires more legislation.
Stay tuned!
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