[allorganic]

The ongoing effort to fully implement California's medical cannabis laws at
the local level reached a quiet milestone last night, when the Greater Los
Angeles Caregivers Alliance (GLACA) announced that five medical cannabis
dispensing collectives in Los Angeles are the first to be accredited as
compliant with the organization's self-regulation program. GLACA is a
voluntary association of collectives and cooperatives that has developed
safety and operational standards for members to protect patients and ensure
legal integrity at medical cannabis facilities. The GLACA protocols require
rigorous patient screening, set limits on the amount of medicine a
collective can provide, and require adequate security.

GLACA members began meeting monthly last year with the goals of developing
and implementing protocols. The City of Los Angeles has been slow to adopt
guidelines for the hundreds of facilities that have opened in that city in
the last two years. GLACA members hope the self-regulation model will
address community concerns and keep patients safe, while influencing the
city to adopt sensible guidelines.

GLACA committee members visited colleagues to inspect their facility and
processes after members applied for accreditation last month. Following the
unannounced inspections, each applicant was visited by a "secret shopper"
who tested collective procedures by attempting to gain access without a
valid recommendation or asked for more than the agreed upon two ounce limit.
Dozens of collectives have applied for GLACA accreditation, and organizers
anticipate the number will grow as GLACA Member Logos begin appearing on the
windows, flyers, and advertisements of accredited members.

With more than 50 regular members, GLACA is the largest of several
community-based alliances of its kind around California. Attendees at a
symposium for collectives hosted by Americans for Safe Access (ASA) last
December identified self-regulation as a key element in shoring up support
for collectives and prevent a backlash for poorly operated facilities. Since
then, ASA representatives have traveled all over the state seeding
autonomous self-regulation alliances in Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa
Barbara, Orange County, and other locations.

The five Los Angeles collectives accredited by GLACA last night are:

420 CC
Blue Water Industries
California Patients Alliance
Eagle Rock Herbal Collective
Holistic Caregivers: A Wellness Center
Purelife Alternative Caregivers


For more information about GLACA, visit http://www.CaregiversAlliance.org

To find out more about organizing local self-regulation alliances, contact
the LA ASA Office at (323) 464-7719 or email Don@SafeAccessNow.org


__________________
Don Duncan
Southern California Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access
www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org <http://www.americansforsafeaccess.org/>

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based
organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned
citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and
research.

Join us todayŠ.www.AmericansforSafeAccessNow.org

Los Angeles Office
7211 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 800
West Hollywood, CA 90046
P: 323-464-7719 F: 323-464-7355

[brian112460]

time to do some research on this
col and disp
monitoring that they follow the rules and set up rules to follow
self regulation
sorry any group that checks up on coop or disp
should not have any interest in any coop or disp
otherwise some will be left out
accredited by whom the state the county city your dog

how many failed
no need for names but be real inform us
provide more info who decides and by what rules do you follow
and do the coops know if and when a person may try to gain illegal axcess to a coop disp

no patient rep
i think ill start my own
ill try to get in every place with out proper papers or a doc who doesnt exsit
ill make up little stikers that say accreditted or okee dokee
get your smokeee
regulations on how they should be run is a good thing
some will not want intervention on how they run there shop
so many more questions
bbl
brian

[edelweiss]

Originally Posted by brian112460

time to do some research on this
col and disp
monitoring that they follow the rules and set up rules to follow
self regulation
sorry any group that checks up on coop or disp
should not have any interest in any coop or disp
otherwise some will be left out
accredited by whom the state the county city your dog

how many failed
no need for names but be real inform us
provide more info who decides and by what rules do you follow
and do the coops know if and when a person may try to gain illegal axcess to a coop disp

no patient rep
i think ill start my own
ill try to get in every place with out proper papers or a doc who doesnt exsit
ill make up little stikers that say accreditted or okee dokee
get your smokeee
regulations on how they should be run is a good thing
some will not want intervention on how they run there shop
so many more questions
bbl
brian

some of your questions can be answered here:
http://www.caregiversalliance.org/services.html

[brian112460]

like i thought by collectives for collectives\

how do i join

[brian112460]

GLACA is a voluntary association of medical cannabis collectives
and cooperatives in the Los Angeles area. Operators of local
collectives and cooperatives who share our goals are invited to
join. Please send an email to our Spokesperson for more
information.

Community members with input on our Safety and Operational
Protocols should can email a representative of the Steering
Committee.

For general information about medical cannabis facilities, please
visit the Community Resources Page.


operators !!!!!!!!!


not members or patients or caregivers or doctors

in words i can understand
its like putting the fox in charge of the hen house


no info on accreditation is that a word



any way is the point comming across yet

so if i own a shop i can join a group of people that check out other places

also i see no comment on places like bathroom
handicap axcess which all should have or at least let all know they dont
among other important topics for patients

i thought mmj was for patients not just operators only
but as the banner above states
coop news and reviews
not news and reviews for patients


and since dec only 5 have been put on the list
that is less than 1 a month
400+ more to go

now i need to medicate

[allorganic]

We would love it if the current political and legal climate allowed for a 100% transparent system that was viewable by operators, patients, and advocates. I also wish that the current political and legal climate allowed us to integrate patients and advocates more as well.

However, the most important thing about the Greater Los Angeles Caregivers Alliance is buy-in from the operators. If operators don't want to attend ANY trade association, be it the Alliance or a patient-based group, then there is no association.

We briefly tried integrating patients in a face-to-face manner, and too many operators were (justifiably) hesitant to frankly discuss their operations in a room full of strangers, any of which could be a DEA agent.

So for now, we are asking people with input and suggestions to email the Alliance, and all input will be addressed. Any patient that sees a need to be more involved should join any of the advocacy groups and help change Federal Law, so that one day we can do what you are talking about.

Remember, there are some honest operators out there. They are not all bad, and that is exactly what we are trying to show.

The goal is for any patient, cop, or politician to know from the street (by seeing the sticker in the window or on a listing) that when they go inside that collective, it will be a safe, secure, clean place where they will get quality service in a legal manner.

I, personally, think that is a major accomplishment, but that is just me.

[Goldenstatecollective]

I would love to facilitate a patients alliance. I love that patients are speaking there mind and a good discussion is happening.

[brian112460]

i just love to play the devils advocate

thanks
brian

[KushAgent]

Good Stuff. Keep up the good work and integrity!

Originally Posted by brian112460

i just love to play the devils advocate

thanks
brian

While playing the devils advocate you risk the chance of sounding ignorant. Many of us understand the needs of our patients and are honestly working toward a day when we can offer each and every patient all the services that they can think of.

GLACA is not dispensarie's looking at dispensarie's for dispensarie's but instead patient's that operate dispensaries looking out for patient's needs and rights.

The collectives that take part and become accredited are the people that are there to protestand/or speak to the governmental bodies that represent us all. They are the people that stand up for your rights when you just simply don't have the balls too. So before you get so darn hypercritical you should know what you are talking about.

So the next time you feel like playing devils advocate come to a protest and introduce yourself to me, I will be the 6-2 300lb bald guy with a gray goatee and then you will have my respect because it means you have the balls to stand up to our government face to face in real time. Until then quiet is kept.

Sorry but I don't pussyfoot around but instead I say exactly what I think and feel.

[brian112460]

just deleted a long letter to you as it will probably go unread

you protect my/our rights ha
didnt see you in any court rooms

you say i dont stand up for our rights ha
didnt see you at any council meetings
didnt see you speak at any council meeting
didnt see you at any protests
didnt see you at city hall
didnt see you at councilmans office
didnt see you in holding
didnt see you on visiting days

this can be said about a lot of people
you say i dont have balls ha

just ask the wife i hang them on a hook right inside the front door when i get home with conditional use in backyard

it seems you have not had much to do with debates or have a group meeting that brings up all the sides of a subject both pro and con
playin devils advocate look it up
then we can discuss your ignorance
many of you understand, when all of you understand the need of patients
get back to me

remember if you follow the crowd the view never changes
peace
brian

ps if any mods find this out of line i appologize in advance and i take no offence by any comments made here

i love a good debate even if i need to be on the other side



oh and you did step up and clarify a little of what glaca does
thats more than the other posts
spit it out lets hear all about it dont be vague

[allorganic]

Originally Posted by brian112460

just deleted a long letter to you as it will probably go unread

you protect my/our rights ha
didnt see you in any court rooms

you say i dont stand up for our rights ha
didnt see you at any council meetings
didnt see you speak at any council meeting
didnt see you at any protests
didnt see you at city hall
didnt see you at councilmans office
didnt see you in holding
didnt see you on visiting days

You must have missed my less-than-diplomatic friend. He was the 6'2 Cancer patient swearing at Cheif Bratton, and he has been at every hearing, every raid, every protest, and and at every City Council Committee meeting since 05-0872-S1 hit the CLA's desk.

[Goldenstatecollective]

I would like for everyone to take a step back from there keyboards.

:)

[the W.E.E.D.]

Congratulations to all.

The W.E.E.D.

Good job there guys/gals, I know this took a long time and was probably a procedural nightmare. AND it just so happens that a couple of great dispensaries (a couple, who am I kidding, they're all great) are on that list.

KUDOS all around.

[DOC-J]

Originally Posted by LAMMJactivist

While playing the devils advocate you risk the chance of sounding ignorant. Many of us understand the needs of our patients and are honestly working toward a day when we can offer each and every patient all the services that they can think of.

GLACA is not dispensarie's looking at dispensarie's for dispensarie's but instead patient's that operate dispensaries looking out for patient's needs and rights.

The collectives that take part and become accredited are the people that are there to protestand/or speak to the governmental bodies that represent us all. They are the people that stand up for your rights when you just simply don't have the balls too. So before you get so darn hypercritical you should know what you are talking about.

So the next time you feel like playing devils advocate come to a protest and introduce yourself to me, I will be the 6-2 300lb bald guy with a gray goatee and then you will have my respect because it means you have the balls to stand up to our government face to face in real time. Until then quiet is kept.

Sorry but I don't pussyfoot around but instead I say exactly what I think and feel.

Is it Accredidation ? What exactly does this accredidation do? is it because they are accepted that the Federal Govmnt. wont raid them? That the owners and employee's wont do time for helping patients? Im just wondering if this wont be another tool that the FEDS can use to infiltrate the movement. Dont let my words discredit the blood sweat and tears that were sacrificed in the creation of GLACA. I just believe that the FEDS can use this as ammo, stating that this collective family of sorts is nothin more than a mofioso family. Coming together to share ideas on how to profit from the laws and ways to avoid law enforcment.

P.S. In my mind, anyone that is a patient is taking a stand against the government.

Originally Posted by DOC-J

Is it Accredidation ? What exactly does this accredidation do? is it because they are accepted that the Federal Govmnt. wont raid them? That the owners and employee's wont do time for helping patients? Im just wondering if this wont be another tool that the FEDS can use to infiltrate the movement. Dont let my words discredit the blood sweat and tears that were sacrificed in the creation of GLACA. I just believe that the FEDS can use this as ammo, stating that this collective family of sorts is nothin more than a mofioso family. Coming together to share ideas on how to profit from the laws and ways to avoid law enforcment.

P.S. In my mind, anyone that is a patient is taking a stand against the government.

Acreditatiion is a common practice in many different fields. It basically means that Standards of service,cleanliness and professionalism must be met (IE: proper Patient Verifing, Current business licenses , business liability insurance and much more) by all clubs to become accredited. They are visited by a commitee member who does an unannounce site visit (including secret shoppers-Which by the way are patients) to make sure that when a patient goes to said locations with the GLACA Accreditdation Sticker on the door or window he or she knows that that collective is truly dedicated to patients needs, neighborhood concerns and operates to higher standards.

Re: the mafia statement, We do not do anything simular to criminals. We are a political organzation striving for a political change so that we as providers can help our patients better.

Brian please don't take my comments too personal my goal is only to make patients think about standing up for their rights. As you where being the Devils Advocate I was being the hard ass that believes that Americans need to stop being so damn complacent and speak up aginst our government that seems to just ignore us because so many of us don't do it. And yes as Allorganic stated if you don't see me at a protest or council mtng then either you don't know who I am or hell maybe I am just loosing weight (lol) and nobody recognizes me.

Lenny

[Reseda Discount Caregivers]

Sounds Like- Calif. Accredited Collective Assoc.- Or Caca For Short.

Originally Posted by allorganic

You must have missed my less-than-diplomatic friend. He was the 6'2 Cancer patient swearing at Cheif Bratton, and he has been at every hearing, every raid, every protest, and and at every City Council Committee meeting since 05-0872-S1 hit the CLA's desk.

Lets no forget County Board of Supervisors meetings almost two years ago. lol

Originally Posted by Reseda Discount Caregivers

Sounds Like- Calif. Accredited Collective Assoc.- Or Caca For Short.

C'mon Dave behave youself lol

Greater Los Angeles Caregivers Alliance

[Reseda Discount Caregivers]

Just Tryin To Be Humerous

Originally Posted by Reseda Discount Caregivers

Just Tryin To Be Humerous

I understand, I know your warped sense of humor it's almost as bad as mine.

[allorganic]

Originally Posted by Reseda Discount Caregivers

Sounds Like- Calif. Accredited Collective Assoc.- Or Caca For Short.

I'm going to admittedly give that one a "That's friggin funny."

If everyone phrases their concerns with such humor, they will be recieved far more warmly.

[Capt. Zigzag]

Originally Posted by Goldenstatecollective

I would love to facilitate a patients alliance. I love that patients are speaking there mind and a good discussion is happening.

Let's hammer on this Sunday.

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.

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