MediSwipe Inc. Announces New Legislation in Oregon & Nevada to Legalize, Legitimize Cannabis Dispensaries as Massachusetts Mo...
21 3월 2013 - 12:10AM
Marketwired
MediSwipe Inc. (www.MediSwipe.com) (OTCQB: MWIP), a patient
security solutions and financial products company for the medicinal
marijuana and health care industry, today commented on new bills
and legislation to legalize medical cannabis dispensaries in Oregon
and Nevada -- two states that have had MMJ laws on the books for
years but do not technically allow storefront centers.
The measures would help stabilize the situation in Oregon, where
hundreds of dispensaries have cropped up anyway, and create a brand
new market in Nevada that could generate millions of dollars for
the industry. (Both states also are considering measures to
legalize marijuana for recreational use.)
Some details on the dispensary bills and more information on
each market are included below:
Oregon: Last week, lawmakers in Oregon
submitted legislation that would set up a comprehensive
distribution system for medical marijuana, allowing registered
dispensaries to sell cannabis to qualified patients. The
dispensaries would have to meet certain requirements -- including
those tied to security and testing -- and obtain permits from the
state. Essentially, patients could authorize their grower/caregiver
to "transfer" marijuana to a dispensary, which could then
"transfer" it to patients or other caregivers. The growers and
dispensaries could receive compensation in return. The new bill is
entitled House Bill 3460.
Nevada: A state senator has introduced a
measure -- Senate Bill 374 -- that would allow nonprofit
dispensaries to set up shop and sell cannabis to registered
patients. The dispensaries would have to meet certain requirements
set by the state and pay application and permit fees. The maximum
fees would be:
- $5,000 for issuance of dispensary registration certificate
- $1,000 for certificate renewal
- $2,500 for change of address
- $500 for dispensary agent registration card
- $500 for renewal of agent registration card
The bill would set a limit on the number of dispensaries that
could open. According the measure, Nevada "shall not issue
dispensary registration certificates in such a quantity as to cause
the existence of more than one nonprofit medical marijuana
dispensary for every 10 pharmacies that have been licensed... and
are operating within this state." Officials could make an exception
to ensure that each county has at least one dispensary.
Massachusetts: The state is actually
moving forward with medical marijuana regulations at a surprisingly
rapid pace. Last week, the state's health department released its
near-term regulatory timeline, setting March 29 as the target date
for the release of its proposed rules covering the MMJ industry. A
public hearing will be held April 19, and final regulations could
go into effect as early as May 24. Those are three very important
dates for medical marijuana entrepreneurs in the state, and the
overall timeline indicates that officials are committed to the
process.
"We are quite enthused to see the new positive trend toward both
medicinal use and legalization in additional states. We have met
with key lobbyists and state representatives within the state of
Michigan who are quite receptive toward MediSwipe and our
application as a statewide solution for both patients and
caregivers. Our first patient center is located at 5277 Jackson
Road Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.New patients may call the number
below for MediSwipe to file the necessary intake forms for initial
consultations," stated B. Michael Friedman, CEO of MediSwipe
Inc.
About MediSwipe Inc. MediSwipe Inc. (www.MediSwipe.com) provides
innovative patient solutions for electronically processing
transactions within the healthcare industry. MediSwipe provides
terminal-based service packages and an integrated Web Portal
add-ons for physicians, clinics, hospitals and medical dispensaries
that include: digital patient records, Electronic Referrals,
Credit/Debit Card merchant services, Check Guarantee and Accounts
Receivable Financing.
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certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject
to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material
contains statements about expected future events and/or financial
results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and
uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition
involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of MediSwipe Inc. to be
materially different from the statements made herein.
Contact: MediSwipe Inc. 248.262.6850 www.MediSwipe.com Email
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