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Hey guys, I am fairly new to marijuana and Vegas. I have only been smoking for about a year an a half and moved to Vegas 6 months ago. I smoke right at an ounce a month and was wondering how I could grow enough to cover an ounce a month but never have more than 1 ounce usable. I saw the end of a local tv program last night that showed a pot bust in Vegas and they said that stems, seeds and leaves DO count as usable weight. I moved to Vegas this year so that I could get legal, but even if I have the paperwork I would still have to grow more than what is allowed. I am living on disability so it will already be quite an expense to get my card, but there is no way I will be able to afford dispensary prices. What do you guys do to make sure you stay legal, or is it even that big of a deal here? I smell weed on a daily basis so maybe the cops don't bother with it here. I am kinda hoping to hook up with somebody local that could maybe help me out with growing, getting legal, and maybe start me off with some clones.

hi,you have to get your card here in nevada medical marijuana then your good,grow your own.there are links at this site to obtaining your card with your disabablity no problem.good luck

You can also become a caregiver tht could wrk and thts wht i'm gonna try and do.

Nevada law is 1 ounce OR 4 immature plants OR 3 mature plants. Grow your own and you don't have to worry about the ounce rule.

Upon further research. Nevada allows 4 immature plants + 3 flowering ones.

For the sake of clarity ...

3. The exemption from state prosecution set forth in subsection 1 applies only to the extent that a person who holds a registry identification card issued to the person pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 453A.220 and the designated primary caregiver, if any, of such a person

(a) Engage in or assist in, as applicable, the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the provisions of this chapter as justified to mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person’s chronic or debilitating medical condition; and
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(b) Do not, at any one time, collectively possess, deliver or produce more than:
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(1) One ounce of usable marijuana;
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(2) Three mature marijuana plants; and
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(3) Four immature marijuana plants.
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4. If the persons described in subsection 3 possess, deliver or produce marijuana in an amount which exceeds the amount described in paragraph (b) of that subsection, those persons:

(a) Are not exempt from state prosecution for possession, delivery or production of marijuana.
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(b) May establish an affirmative defense to charges of possession, delivery or production of marijuana, or any combination of those acts, in the manner set forth in NRS 453A.310.
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(Added to NRS by 2001, 3055)
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Also - You can't be a patient and someone's caregiver at the same time - it's either one or the other. If you want someone to be your caregiver or you want to be one for someone you have to request a registration package for caregivers in addition to the patient registration package. Not sure what -if any- additional costs are involved in requesting a caregiver package.

Caregiver form comes with the application package for cardholder. There's a spot on the forms to declare a caregiver. Thanks for the info, though^^

Not according to the State of Nevada. If you want a designated caregiver you have to request a caregiver packet when you request an application from the Division of Health. If that is not the case then the Nevada State Health Division needs to update their website info.

Best of luck to you - do tell us all how it works out.

EnvoyXL said:

Hey guys, I am fairly new to marijuana and Vegas. I have only been smoking for about a year an a half and moved to Vegas 6 months ago. I smoke right at an ounce a month and was wondering how I could grow enough to cover an ounce a month but never have more than 1 ounce usable. I saw the end of a local tv program last night that showed a pot bust in Vegas and they said that stems, seeds and leaves DO count as usable weight.

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I just read over the law after cynical's post referenced a specific subsection of the law and there are affirmative defenses for medical possession in excess of 1oz, though it gets a bit shady after 1 oz.

From NRS 453A.310:

(3) Possesses, delivers or produces marijuana only in the amount described in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 453A.200 or in excess of that amount if the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the greater amount is medically necessary as determined by the person’s attending physician to mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person’s chronic or debilitating medical condition;

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In other words, if you're already on disability, then that would be a good indicator that you may need a bit more to do the trick. If you're ever popped with more than an ounce, I'd check with the doctor who gave the recommend to begin with to see whether or not they would be willing to vouch that you would need more than an ounce a month for whatever condition you have.

Also, it might be a good defense to state that you need the extra amount to give your lungs a break and consume it in foods. (which takes quite a bit more product to achieve the desired effects)

Step one to avoiding this problem: Don't get caught.

Step two to avoiding this problem (if step one fails): Don't get caught with more than an oz.

Step three to avoiding this problem (if step two fails): Get it in writing that you consume about an oz. a month, and for practical, growing-related purposes, you need to be allowed to hold onto 3-4 oz to last from grow to grow.

Just don't go crazy and think that if you get caught with 10 pounds of weed and 100 plants in your attic that you're going to be in the clear. The less you do to piss off whatever judge you'd be explaining yourself to in this hypothetical bad situation, the better.

Aren't legal hypotheticals interesting?

"we the medical cannabis people" need to lobby all states that have current medical cannabis laws to from a" legal medical cannabis act 2011 " in which the voice of all 15 state stand as one voice...one law one love cannabis.....sin city cannabis club

There are certain strict legal terms so be safe and get it recognized from medical possession!!

Crangs post was slightly wrong...FYI unless u have an " affirmative affidavit " from your doc don't get caught with over an ounce or the legal plant limit talk to your doc about why u need more before u get legal and u will c what I'm talking about. Have some extra $ on u b 4 u c the doc. Preponderance means more then likely or over 50% possibilty so IMO and this is just my opinion that when u claim an affirmative defense in court your doc is the only one with a medical background in the court room so no 1 else should be able to make that decision if more then the legal limit is medically necessary for your condition. Also the affidavit may not b enough the law says the doctor may need to appear in person. Also the affirmative defense is exactly what it says " just a defense " it isnt currently legal no matter why to have more then the statutory amount of plant or marijuana. But with the affidavit u can defend yourself in court but that means u will have to decline a plea witch would most likely b probation or minimal jail time depending on your situation and use the defense to possibly lose and then do the full amount of jail time. And it will also cost u some Money for a good lawyer to pull off the affirmative defense. IMO IMO IMO