RI MMP/MMC laws

I am new to the RI program and I am hoping to get some clarification on the laws for growing. I have read the Slater Medical Marijuana act in its entirety. My question is, does a licensed caregivers garden have to be at their place of residence? Or can it be in a completely seperate location (indoors of course)? I have children and I would prefer to keep my plants out of my home but my main concern is abiding by the law.

I have called and left multiple messages at the department of health and RIPAC, and have yet to hear back.

Thanks in advance for any info



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Indoors is a loose term in regards to this situation. People use greenhouses outside to grow in, locked and secured of course. I know of caregivers who do not grow at their residence, but do so at a different location. You can even grow with another caregiver/patient.

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My recommendation is if you grow elsewhere, I would leave a copy of your card with your grow and clearly label what grows are and are not yours.

Totally, I believe every grower at a given location should have a copy of their card posted at the entrance to the growing area. Also, you should label the plants as to who they are for (which patient/caregiver). That way if they decide to check it won't cause problems. From what I understand, they don't usually count your plants. Don't take my word on that as every situation is different. My biggest concern would be the total amount of dried medicine not so much the plants.

Thanks for the info.

I will definitely have a copy of my license in the garden.

Do you suggest i register my license with the address of my residence or the location that I use to grow?

Honestly, i do not know the answer to that. I can guess but it would just be my opinion.

You are supposed to use your living address for your card.this is where they will mail you your renewals.i always thought you were only allowed to grow where you live and the address your card is linked to.or else you could have 100 grows at a 100 different locations.i could be wrong though so don't take my word.
as recommended its good to have a copy of your card at the grow.i personally have a 8x10 frame with a copy of my card,the RI laws with plant counts and my cell number and I hang it right at the grow its the first thing you see.

From what I remember.. You can grow at a different location from a residence, as long as it is your space to control; ie, if you rent a shed (that meets all indoor grow area requirements), then you can grow there. You cannot grow at a patients house in the same area as them, and call it "ours" - if you're trying to get away with something, you won't (if you get caught). Definitely have your paperwork from the state on the door of your grow room.

I'm also wondering about the law on trading clones. Do you need a CG/patient relationship or other arrangement to do this?

No I give clones away for free to anybody with a card ct ma ri anywhere

Anyone else have an opinion on which address I should use to register my license? My primary residence or the gardens residence?
Both locations are under my name - the garden will be at a small room for rent close by. I happen to know the landlord and because it is currently vacant they are fine with me using the room for next to nothing, as long as it is completely legal. I just want to do it by the book as best as I can. Any ideas are helpful

Well.. on the RI applicant form, it asks for your mailing address. So put your mailing address. Remember, this is a license not only to grow, but to possess marijuana as well; so it's not all related to growing. Also - I believe you're allowed to trade any type of cannabis products between MMPs as long as 1) no money is exchanged and 2) it's all within the legal weight limits ---- also, you need to have paperwork drawn up in order to use that room. If you're "casually renting it for free and using it to grow weed b/c it's your space" a judge probably will not like that. Make it legit.

Read the application. The one I just read says to fill out your address. Your physical address. You might have found a complicated loophole within the law. Fill out the application, get your card, if you grow outside your residence, label your grows with a copy of your card in the room, who the plants are for, stay under your numbers, and you should be fine. Are you able to keep your rented space long enough to complete the grow? If you have to move it, will you be able to move the grow to a Plan B? They're rhetorical questions but something for you to think about. Good luck.

mrCRC420 said:

Well.. on the RI applicant form, it asks for your mailing address. So put your mailing address. Remember, this is a license not only to grow, but to possess marijuana as well; so it's not all related to growing. Also - I believe you're allowed to trade any type of cannabis products between MMPs as long as 1) no money is exchanged and 2) it's all within the legal weight limits ---- also, you need to have paperwork drawn up in order to use that room. If you're "casually renting it for free and using it to grow weed b/c it's your space" a judge probably will not like that. Make it legit.

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definitely agree with the above statement. Also, you cannot give any legally to the landlord as rent. You would be asking for trouble. You are definitely walking a very fine line. Be careful.

I would imagine as long as it is not federal housing and the landlord is okay with the situation it would be alright to grow there. Just stay under your numbers, keep it secure and don't let anybody know what your doing in there cause I know people who have gotten robbed by some of their closest friends.

kahgknow said:

I would imagine as long as it is not federal housing and the landlord is okay with the situation it would be alright to grow there. Just stay under your numbers, keep it secure and don't let anybody know what your doing in there cause I know people who have gotten robbed by some of their closest friends.

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Truth. A lot of folks around here love to run their mouths... And there are a lot of other folks in this state who aren't shy about busting down doors. Mums the word.

kahgknow said:

I would imagine as long as it is not federal housing and the landlord is okay with the situation it would be alright to grow there. Just stay under your numbers, keep it secure and don't let anybody know what your doing in there cause I know people who have gotten robbed by some of their closest friends.

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Good point!

Thanks all for sharing your perspectives.

It's unfortunate that the medical marijuana laws are riddled with grey areas. But it's better than nothing, so I'll work with what we have. Hopefully ripac or the state will be able to provide me with a definite answer if I ever even get in contact with them. We'll see...

smokecat said:

Truth. A lot of folks around here love to run their mouths... And there are a lot of other folks in this state who aren't shy about busting down doors. Mums the word.

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I am pretty loud lol. I am completely within my legal limits. Ya I have a lot of lights so what, it's for quality. I also have other patients whose grows I maintain. I have one 8 plant room and one 16 plant room. Come bust me with my 24 plants no matter how big they are. Patients prefer caregivers meds anyway as slater centers menu hasn't moved in weeks.