NEWS Ongoing updates--Nevada Medical Canna Cards (reciprocal) and cannabis testing--strict lab testing

[GCase]

Just read an article about the state of Nevada. Not far from me out west.

Appears they have had a medical canna law for over a decade without dispensaries. Only last year did they approve dispensaries.

The fert/pesticide rules slowed down openings as well as production facilities.


Nevada--is a reciprocal med canna state--so all visitors from other states with card can buy. Ought to be mucho wealth created for the legal dealers. Funny--gambling and cannabis. Beats the heck out of gambling and booze--!!!

For those interested here is the Nevada rules:

http://agri.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agrinvgov/Content/Media/NDA Pest Control-Fertilizer for Medical Marijuana Fact Sheet.pdf

http://agri.nv.gov/Plant/Environmental_Services/Pesticide_Use_on_Medical_Marijuana/

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Update (10/1/15--two dispensaries open)

Nevada Cannabis news--http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/pot-news

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/pot-news/marijuana-dispensary-reopen-after-running-out-supply

http://www.inyolasvegas.com/

https://www.euphoriawellnessnv.com/

Update (10/7/15) --see below or http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/pot-dispensaries-growers-seek-lab-testing-change

 

[GCase]

We are currently reviewing pesticide labels upon request and maintaining a list of products that may be used on medical marijuana without violating NRS 586.010 to 586.450 as long as the applicator follows the label directions.

The list developed by the NDA is intended to assist growers in distinguishing those pesticide products whose labels do not legally prohibit use on medical marijuana from those that do. It is not an endorsement or recommendation to use these products in the production of medical marijuana in Nevada. These products have not been tested to determine their health effects if used on medical marijuana that will be consumed and thus the health risks to consumers is unknown. By including products on this list, therefore, NDA makes no assurances of their safety or effectiveness when used on medical marijuana and accepts no responsibility or liability for any such use.

Approved

Acequinocyl
Azadirachtin
Bacillus amyloquefaciens
Bacillus licheniformis
Bacillus megaterium
Bacillus pumilius strain QST 2808
Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus thuringiensis
Beauveria bassiana strain GHA
Beauveria bassiana Condia
Bifenazate
Captan*
Castor oil (U.S.P. or equivalent)
Cinnamon and cinnamon oil
Cloves and clove oil
Corn gluten meal
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Cyfluthrin and beta-cyfluthrin*
Diatomatious earth
Dimethomorph*
Dried blood
Etoxazole
Eugenol
Fenhexamid
Flonicamid*
Fludioxonil
Garlic and garlic oil
Geraniol
Geranium oil
Hydrogen dioxide
Hydrogen peroxide
Imidacloprid*
Lauryl sulfate
Lemongrass oil
Linseed oil
Malic acid
Mineral oil
Mint and mint oil
Mono-and Di-Potassium salts of phosphorus acid
Myclobutanil*
Neem oil
Paecilomyces fumosoroseus
Pentachloronitrobenzene (quintozene)
Peppermint and peppermint oil
Peroxyacetic acid
2-Phenethyl propionate (2-phenylethyl propionate)
Piperonyl butoxide – Added on the 09/01/15 revision
Potassium bicarbonate
Potassium salts of fatty acid
Potassium sorbate
Putrescent whole egg solids
Pyrethrin
Reynoutria sachalinensis
Rosemary and rosemary oil
Sesame (includes ground sesame plant) and sesame oil
Sodium chloride (common salt)
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Soybean oil
Spinetoram*
Spinosad
Spirotetramat
Steinernema feltiae
Streptomyces griseoviridis strain K61
Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108
Sulfur
Thiamethoxam*
Trichoderma harzianum
Trichoderma reesei
Trichoderma virens
Trifloxystrobin*
Thyme and thyme oil
White pepper
Zinc metal strips (consisting solely of zinc metal and impurities)

This active ingredient has been added to this revision.

This active ingredient has recently been removed because there are no appropriate use products registered in Nevada.

Cultivators should use caution when considering these active ingredients because of potential residue/tolerance concerns.

* Those active ingredients that have an asterisk (*) have indoor/interiorscape/greenhouse use on one label and food uses on a different label. The percentage of active ingredient may vary from label to label. Active ingredients with an asterisk are not legally prohibited from use on medical marijuana when they are used at the label application rate that results in the lowest amount of active ingredient being applied per 1000 sq.ft./acre

 

[GCase]

Forgot another major metro area in North Nev.

They have several dispensaries up. It is Clark County (Las Vegas) where they are awaiting grows to finish up. Likely--thirty or more up and running within year end or first part of 2016.

Reno area:

http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2015/...al-marijuana-dispensary-open-friday/30863209/

http://sierrawellnessconnection.com/?ao_confirm

http://www.ktvn.com/story/29790173/medical-marijuana-dispensary-opening-in-reno

 

[wwwillie]

Thanks GCase!
Keep us up to date with the roll out. It's much appreciated.

 

[krug]

@GCase... brother.

 

[wwwillie]

Hey!
Found this article about a Nevada dispensary. They ran out of weed!!

Euphoria Wellness, the first medical cannabis dispensary in the tourist hub of Las Vegas, was forced to shut down last Wednesday after it ran out of product to sell to customers.

But it reopened on Tuesday after finding a new supplier, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The problem arose partially because of demand – the shop sold to nearly 2,000 patients between when it opened in late August and mid last week. Additionally, a high ratio of Euphoria’s inventroy failed strict state-mandated safety tests. Nevada has what equates to a “zero-tolerance policy” when it comes to pesticides and other contaminants, the paper reported.

One local lab director told the Review-Journal that about a third of the samples sent to her operation failed to pass safety requirements, and those batches were forced to be destroyed, setting back dispensaries such as Euphoria.

Much of the reason for the failures, the paper reported, was because the dispensaries were relying on home grow supply instead of professionally grown cannabis.

That problem is expected to lessen as more licensed MMJ growers begin harvesting their first crops. In Clark County, which is home to Las Vegas, there are seven cultivators currently operating.

Peace

 

[wwwillie]

OOhhhh! Nice selection there!!

 

[GCase]

First entry updated--new dispensary opened today 10/1/15.

 

[astronomy420a]

I hear a siren call from las vegas , I like to gamble nice to know if I go, I can use my medical card to stay medicated. maybe this winter.

 

[GCase]

In a few months--if and when the next 38 dispensaries open will update first entry with a list.

Yes--Astro.

If a Nevada resident--just say no to dispensaries.

Dispensaries--in Nevada--were set up to "gear up" for legalization. There are only 10k med holders in Nevada up from only near 5-6k a year ago (though figures change)--these are figures from recall. There will be more visitors with med cards from Cali on any given week than Nevada patients. Cali is 40% of Vegas market.

Took coming up on 15 years to establish dispensaries. And two years to even get rolling after legislation.

They are all corporate style dispensaries with so many regulations. Top heavy with rules to hamper cheating and most importantly collect revenue from all parties. Though contaminate testing is at least showing some consumer protection.

Update: http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/pot-dispensaries-growers-seek-lab-testing-change

Medical marijuana dispensaries and growers are pushing the state to change regulations in a way that could sharply lower the costs of lab safety testing.

Regulations require a sample to be tested from each 5-pound batch of marijuana before any of it is sold. Independent state-certified laboratories check the samples for pesticides, toxins and microbes, among other contaminants.

In a recent letter to a top state official, the Nevada Dispensary Association said the 5-pound rule drives up the cost of marijuana significantly.

But the math suggests otherwise. Given the prices charged for marijuana and the tiny quantities sold to each patient, lab testing makes up about 3 percent — or less — of what patients pay.

Prices for lab tests vary, but they often range between $700 and $1,000 per batch