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What is a medical marijuana dispensary?

Medical marijuana dispensaries, sometimes referred to as compassion clubs, are storefront operations that either sell marijuana or offer health consultation services to those seeking a cannabis prescription. In addition to dry marijuana, salves and pot pills, many cannabis dispensaries carry and distribute edibles– marijuana infused foods and snacks– such as brownies, gummies, suckers and cookies.

These storefront operations also provide individuals with a means of connecting with weed-friendly doctors who are eligible to legally prescribe marijuana. This is typically done by way of video-chat for a small fee.

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Laws

According the Canada’s Access To Cannabis For Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), pot dispensaries are operating outside the boundaries of the law.

Per the ACMPR: “Access to cannabis for medical purposes is only permitted under the terms and conditions set out in the regulations. Storefronts selling marijuana, commonly known as dispensaries and compassion clubs are not authorized to sell cannabis for medical or any other purposes.”

In an effort to control and regulate access to and the quality of medical marijuana in Canada, The Government has set out a framework for the commercial production and distribution of cannabis by licensed producers. These licensed producers must obtain and maintain a license, endure rigorous product testing, meet all industry security standards and create and maintain a structured client registration process.

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Despite Canada’s efforts to eliminate them, dispensaries can be found in nearly every major city across the country. Given the ever-increasing demand for the product and the short list of licensed producers, compassion clubs have found a home within the market. These establishments have become popular among the marijuana community due to their ability to quickly turn around requests, and by carrying more extensive product lines than their government authorized counterparts.

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