 Dear Green Cross Members, Friends & Family, Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from all of us here at The Green Cross! This important holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to our country. We commemorate the eternal values he taught us through his example - the values of courage, truth, justice, empathy, dignity, humility and service that defined his character. May we all learn from his example and help pave the way for a better and brighter future. As of this past Saturday, we extended our hours of operation going forward. The Green Cross is now open from 8 am to 10 pm daily to better serve our members and community. In our last member email, we announced that The Green Cross is officially licensed by the state to sell cannabis for both medical and adult use. First and foremost, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing supporters, community stakeholders, staff and members old and new for helping us reach this important milestone. We are extremely proud to be the first San Francisco dispensary to ring up a sale for adult use. The Green Cross was also the first dispensary to receive a license to operate as a Medical Cannabis Dispensary back in 2007, and now we're one of the first dispensaries in San Francisco to receive a new medical and adult use license. Over the years, we've experienced many firsts, but none as exciting and rewarding as this one. All of our hard work is coming to fruition and we are delighted to be a part of San Francisco's unique and vibrant past and future.  Kevin Reed, Founder & President of The Green Cross, cutting the ribbon for San Francisco’s historic first-ever adult-use cannabis sales!  Day one of adult use sales was a huge success and we're so proud to be the first San Francisco cannabis business to open its doors on January 6, 2018! Adult Use and Medical Cannabis Membership Requirements As of January 6, The Green Cross is licensed to sell cannabis for both medical and adult use. Going forward, you will no longer need a physician's recommendation and/or Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) to purchase products from our organization. In order to access our products and services for adult use, you are required to join our organization as a member, meet the 21+ age requirement, and present valid government-issued identification. In order to qualify as a medical cannabis patient, you still need a valid doctor's recommendation and/or a state-issued MMIC in order to access our services. There are advantages to acquiring a MMIC, so please continue reading for more details. 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 are not required to obtain one. Patients with valid and up-to-date physician recommendations 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. 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, the maximum cost of a MMIC is now $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 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. New Exit Bag Requirements on All Cannabis Product PurchasesEffective January 6, 2018, all purchases made by members for medical and adult use must be placed inside a child-resistant bag. Upon your next visit to The Green Cross, you are required to purchase this bag for $1. However, exit bags are reusable and we welcome and encourage all members to bring your own on each visit.  The Green Cross is still hiring! We are looking for hardworking and professional age 21+ individuals to join our team in a full-time capacity! Excellent customer services skills, flexible schedules and ability to work weekends required. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: Member Services, Project Table, Security and Budtending. Green Cross Job Perks:
  Highlighter Plus Vapor Pens by Bloom Farms now available at The Green Cross for $85 + tax. This vapor pen includes a USB charger and 1/2 gram cartridge in Indica, Sativa and Hybrid varieties. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu!  Highlighter Plus Vape Cartridges by Bloom Farms now available at The Green Cross for $59 + tax. Each 1/2 gram cartridge is available in Indica, Sativa and Hybrid varieties. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu!  The San Francisco Office of Cannabis and Department of Public Health recently released a Safe Consumption of Cannabis Products Fact Sheet for medical and adult use. We are now required to hand out this sheet with each purchase. To view, print or download the PDF, please click here. 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. Member Parking Lot Hours: Monday: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Tuesday: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Thursday: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Friday: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am to 10:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am to 10:30 pm Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinds Federal Memoranda Regarding Marijuana Enforcement On January 4, 2018, United States Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions, III rescinded a number of federal memoranda that provided guidance regarding marijuana and medical marijuana enforcement. Included in the memos that were rescinded is the Cole Memo, which laid out eight marijuana enforcement priorities for federal prosecutors in light of the fact that a number of states had moved to legalize cannabis. Also withdrawn are federal memoranda providing guidance to banks when dealing with customers whose money may be derived from a cannabis business, as well as a federal memoranda regarding enforcement of federal marijuana laws in Indian Country. Read more » Many Californians with Marijuana Offenses Don’t Realize They Can Now Get Their Records Cleared California has gotten a lot of attention in the last year for Proposition 64, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21. But many still don’t realize that the bill also allows people to reduce or clear recreational marijuana-related offenses on their records. Here’s how. Read more » San Francisco Office of Cannabis Equity Program San Francisco is committed to help communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs. The City's Office of Cannabis aims to build a diverse and inclusive cannabis industry with the Equity Program. Learn more » We hope you all enjoy a wonderful MLK Day. Come by and visit us here at The Green Cross soon!
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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. License # C10-0000200-LIC.
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. License # C10-0000200-LIC.