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Introduction to Cannabis

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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Introduction to Cannabis

Biology & Cultivation

Marijuana Update

  • 1. Knowledge to support enforcement actions 2. Regulation through nuisance 3. Regulation as an illegal activity

Life cycles of the cannabis plant

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  • Seedling/clone
  • Vegetative stage
  • Flowering stage
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Methods of Indoor Cultivation

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  • Traditional soil
  • Hydroponic
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Necessary Equipment

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  • Light
  • Medium
  • Concealment
  • Security
  • Ventilation

Inputs

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  • Electricity to generate light
  • Water
  • Fresh Air
  • Carbon dioxide (optional)
  • Plant nutrients
  • Pesticides/fungicides (optional)

Outputs

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  • Heat
  • Noise
  • Smell
  • Waste (plant materials, soils, runoff)
  • Desired product
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Risks of Cultivation

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  • Fire
  • Water loss
  • Nuisance
  • Crime?

Marijuana Concentrates

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  • Butane process hash oil
  • Edibles
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Consumption and Impact

Smoking

  • Smell
  • Combustion
  • Fire danger
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Edibles

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Vaporizing

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Potential Areas of Conflict with HOA

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Case Study - the condo grow operation

  • Midsize condominium community in Denver
  • Midrise tower
  • Identifying incident
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  • Not related to cannabis cultivation
  • Discovered grow operation when investigating unrelated activity
  • Law enforcement declined to prosecute (no crime committed)
  • Violations of Declaration?

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Resolution

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Enforcement

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Nuisance

  • Legal requirements
  • Facts necessary

“Illegal Activities”

  • Constitutional right
  • Conflict between Sate and Federal Law
  • Update Coats v. Dish Network 13 SC 394 (June 15, 2015)

Is Marijuana preempted by federal law? Don’t be so sure.

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People v. Crouse, 14 SC 109

Life/health/safety concerns

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Recommendations for HOA Managers

*Collect facts
*Look for life/health/safety concerns
*Update enforcement policy

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Questions?