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Dear Green Cross Members, Friends & Family, As we announced in our previous newsletter, we are extending our hours of operation as a thank you to our loyal members. Starting January 6, 2018, The Green Cross Storefront will now be open from 8 am to 10 pm daily to better serve our amazing new and existing members! Effective January 6, 2018, permitted San Francisco dispensaries can begin selling cannabis for adult use. All individuals over 21 years of age will now be able to access our products and services, and will no longer be required to provide a physician's recommendation and/or Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) to do so. However, there are advantages to obtaining these documents. Please continue reading for more information on the benefits of the MMIC. Doctor's Recommendations and State Cards in 2018 Come 2018, patients will still need a valid doctor's recommendation and/or a state-issued Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) in order to access our services the first week of January. However, permitted San Francisco dispensaries will be able to begin selling cannabis for adult use on January 6. At that point in time, you will no longer need a recommendation and/or MMIC to purchase products from The Green Cross. However, you will be required to join our organization as a member and meet the 21+ age requirement. All patients with a valid MMIC issued by their County Department of Public Health are exempt from paying the 8.5% sales and use tax, per Proposition 64. Our state has never required patients to hold a state MMIC and you will not be required to obtain one. Patients with valid and up-to-date physician recommendations will continue to have access to the high quality medication and service you've come to expect from The Green Cross. Without the MMIC, however, patients will continue to be charged sales and use taxes. Dispensaries will be required to pay excise taxes on all cannabis sales starting January 1. While this tax liability falls on retailers, cannabis patients should expect significant increases in cannabis and cannabis product pricing in 2018 to help cover these additional costs. Having said that, we recommend stocking up on medicine before the end of the year! We understand the economy is tight and every penny counts! That being said, we want to be sure you know about opportunities to save money in 2018. The average cost of a MMIC is currently $120.00. However, come 2018, the maximum cost of a MMIC is $100, or $50 for Medi-Cal patients. For patients who spend $100 or more per month, or Medi-Cal patients who spend $50 or more per month, the tax savings on the MMIC are financially advantageous. However, for patients who spend less than $100 per month, or Medi-Cal patients who spend less than $50 per month, there is no financial incentive to obtain the MMIC. Please note that the MMIC is different than the card issued by your doctor's office. To obtain the MMIC you will need to visit your county Department of Public Health after you obtain a valid physician recommendation, fill out an application, pay the fee, and provide supporting documentation (recommendation and state ID). The Department will not keep any identifying information, and the only information transmitted to the state Medical Marijuana Program is your photo, your card type (e.g. patient or caregiver) and the expiration date of the card. This information is also contained on the MMIC. Each DPH office has slightly different procedures, fees and hours of operation. For information on procedures elsewhere, check out your county DPH website. For general information about the California Medical Marijuana ID Program, including FAQs, please visit: CDPH.CA.Gov.  The Green Cross Storefront is extending its hours of operation starting January 6, 2018! We will now be open from 8 am to 10 pm daily. Member Weekend and Evening ParkingAs a reminder, The Green Cross offers special member parking at the tire shop across the street, located at 4249 Mission Street, after hours, and on weekends and upcoming holidays. Member Parking Lot Hours: Monday: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Tuesday: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thursday: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Friday: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 9:30 pm Sunday: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm Christmas: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm New Year's Day: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm Once the hours are extended on January 6, the member parking lot hours will extend to 10:30 pmMonday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 10:30 pm on weekends.  In observance of upcoming holidays, The Green Cross Storefront will close at 4 pm on Christmas, December 25, and open at 1 pm on New Year's Day, January 1.   Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite cannabis enthusiast? Look no further! The Green Cross recently added this sleek new TGC Snapback Hat to our apparel line. Available at The Green Cross storefront for $15 + tax while supplies last. Grab yours today! For a full list of all available products and pricing, please visit our online Storefront Menu!  Left to right (top to bottom): Gold Drop PAX Era Pods; Satori CBD-Rich Almonds; Care By Design 1:1 CBD Cannabis Strips; Care By Design 18:1 CBD-Rich Cannabis Strips; Absolute Xtracts Lagunitas Vape Cartridges; Sensi Chew Sensi Caps CBD Softgels 2-Pack; Absolute Xtracts Cannabis Strips, Wookie Flame Sauce Concentrates. For a full list of all available products and pricing, please visit our online Storefront Menu!  PAX 3 Vaporizer Complete Kits are now available in four exciting new colors with a matte finish! Available at The Green Cross storefront for $240 + tax while supplies last. For a full list of all available products and pricing, please visit our online Storefront Menu!  The Green Cross is pleased to announce we won the Best Retail Value Award in the 2018 GreenState Cannabis Awards! The Green Cross Delivery Service Closes Its Doors on December 16 As a reminder, we announced the closure of The Green Cross Delivery Service in our last newsletter. After 10+ years of serving San Francisco patients, we have, unfortunately, come to the difficult decision to close the doors to our delivery service this Saturday, December 16, 2017. With stricter regulations and increased overhead costs, as well as a burgeoning market of non-permitted delivery services in the Bay Area, we are no longer in a position to compete with these businesses. Unfortunately, operating a delivery service is a very costly endeavor. Please know that it saddens us greatly to come to this conclusion. We know this decision will impact our loyal customers significantly, and we truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand that this decision did not come easily. We are extremely grateful to all the amazing members who've stuck by us for the past ten years. It has been an honor and a privilege to offer this invaluable service to you. We are extremely proud to be San Francisco's, and in fact America's, first permitted delivery service, and rest assured The Green Cross is not going anywhere! The Green Cross will, however, continue to provide quality service at affordable prices through our storefront, located at 4218 Mission Street in San Francisco. Yes, You’ll Be Able to Smoke Weed Legally in Three Weeks. But Here Are Hard RealitiesCalifornia’s transition to legal cannabis contains a mind-bending paradox: Ending prohibitions on marijuana will require newly aggressive law enforcement. When Jan. 1 rolls around, California will not merely be permitting adults 21 and older to use marijuana for recreational purposes. The state and its cities will be creating a new regime to regulate and tax cannabis. Read more » Legal Cannabis Consumption May Triple in SF, Totaling $240M in Sales Annually San Francisco’s legal cannabis consumption could triple to 30 million grams annually in the new era of recreational pot and total sales could hit $240 million, according to a draft city report. Medical marijuana is currently legal in San Francisco and sold by 45 city-permitted dispensaries or delivery services, but the market will significantly grow when recreational cannabis becomes legal next month. Read more » San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Approves Recreational Pot Rules San Francisco could have recreational weed for sale the first week of January under legislation signed by San Francisco's mayor. Mayor Ed Lee on Wednesday approved legislation that sets up a permitting system and dictates where future pot shops can be located. Read more »  Along with many of you, we are shocked and saddened by the news of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's untimely passing this past Tuesday. Whether we agreed with his policies or not, we still look back fondly at his time as mayor of San Francisco and as a public servant for many years prior. By all accounts, he was a kind and jovial person who cared deeply about San Francisco and its residents. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all his friends, family and colleagues during this extremely difficult time. Take The Green Cross Annual Member Survey! Unfortunately, due to regulatory limitations, The Green Cross will no longer offer the Apparel Discount starting January 1, 2018. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you. We will, however, continue to offer quality products at affordable prices going forward.
From all of us here at The Green Cross, we wish you a wondrous holidaze season! We hope it is filled with family, friends and plenty of cheer! Sincerely, Kevin Reed Founder & President The Green Cross |
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Disclaimer: The Green Cross is a non-profit Public Benefit Corporation. The Green Cross name and logo are California registered trademarks. You must be 21+ years old or be 18+ years old, and possess proof of California residency and a verifiable, written recommendation from a physician for medical cannabis in order to access our products and services.
Disclaimer: The Green Cross is a non-profit Public Benefit Corporation. The Green Cross name and logo are California registered trademarks. You must be 21+ years old or be 18+ years old, and possess proof of California residency and a verifiable, written recommendation from a physician for medical cannabis in order to access our products and services.