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NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program NJ Department of Health and Senior Services PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
From: Joseph Stevens Date: February 7,2011 Re:
Application to Establish and Operate a Medicinal Marijuana Center in the Northern Region
Alternative Treatment
Pl ease accep t thi s app lication to establ ish an d op erate a me di cina l ma rijua na alterna tive treatme nt center in the To wn ship of Mo ntclair, in Essex C ounty, Ne w Jersey located in the No rthern R egion as that term is defined by N. 1.A. C . 8:64-1.2. I am authorized to act and to ma ke legally binding comm itme nts on behalf of Gr eenleaf Co mp assion Ce nter, a NJ No nprofit Corporation. I attest to the accur acy and veracity of all stateme nts, figures, amo unts and other inf or ma tion inc or po rat ed wi thi n the ma ter ial s su bmi tted .
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Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix
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Description Certificate of Inc.; Bylaws; Certificate of Good Standing Documents to be provided when location has been established Letter of Support from Mayor Jerry Fried, Mayor of Montclair Documents to be provided when location has been established
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Map of service areas Job description Draft Operations Manual, including Training and Disaster Plan Floor Plan; Performance Specifications of Security Devices
Supplemental Supplemental
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Medical Advisory Resumes of Chief Medical Advisory Quality Assurance
Board Bylaws Administrative Officer and certain members of Board and Quality Control - Protocols
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Measure 1: The legal name of the applicant is Greenleaf Compassion Center, A NJ Nonprofit Corporation ("GCC"). GCC was originally incorporated as The Health Clinic, A NJ Nonprofit Corporation and subsequently changed its name to GCC. The following documents supporting GCC's legal status are attached as Appendix A: ~ Certificate of Incorporation ~ ~
By-Laws of the non-profit corporation Certificate of good standing
Measure 2: GCC is working with real estate leasing agents, attorneys and the Township of Montclair to secure properly zoned and municipally approved facilities that meet the criteria outlined in the Rules Related to the Medical Marijuana Program. Although GCC has identified several suitable locations in Montclair, including a former bank with a functioning vault, no lease agreements will be signed until GeC is granted a permit to operate a medical marijuana alternative treatment center. GCC intends to utilize one facility for the dispensary and cultivation area. The dispensary will be convenient and accessible in order to serve the qualified patient population of New Jersey. The grow facility located within the same facility will be in a discrete, secure area not visible or accessible to the general public. Gec will establish these facilities as expeditiously as possible, and no later than 30 days following issuance of the permit. When a precise address has been secured, Gec shall submit supporting documentation.
Measure 3: GCC has received the support of Mayor Jerry Fried of Montclair. Mayor Fried has assured GCC that once it has secured a permit to establish and operate a medical marijuana alternative treatment center in Montclair, he will work to ensure that GCe secures a location that complies with the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (the "Act"), the Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules Implementing the Act, and Montclair's local zoning laws. Mayor Fried has provided GCC with a letter of support, which is attached hereto as Appendix C. Measure 4: None of the proposed locations GCe has identified are located within a drug-free school zone. As stated above, GCe has received the support of Mayor Jerry Fried of Montclair. Mayor Fried has assured GCC that once it has secured a permit to establish and operate a medical marijuana alternative treatment center in Montclair, he will work to ensure that GeC secures a location that complies with the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (the "Act"), the Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules Implementing the Act, and Montclair's local zoning laws. Mayor Fried has provided Gec with a letter of support, which is attached hereto as Appendix C. When GCe receives its permit to establish and operate an alternative treatment center, it will secure a location and submit supporting documentation that it is not located within a drug-free school zone.
Measure 5: A ten (10) mile radius zip code service map indicating the areas Gee
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Measure 6: GCC has assembled an experienced and diverse staff and board of trustees of the business:
Greenleaf Compassion Center Joseph Stevens - President, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member in Newark, New Jersey on February 9, 1972. He resides
Joseph is a licensed New Jersey funeral director and has over ten years of experience managing New Jersey funeral homes. Joseph worked directly with Hospice to create and offer grief support services for family members and has firsthand experience with terminal illnesses and the pain management issues these individuals face. Joseph returned to school in 2003 to pursue a career in radiography to enable him to provide medical care rather than post-mortem service. He is a New Jersey state licensed radiographer and works in medical imaging. The nature of his work exposes Joseph to patients with chronic medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis and cancer. Patients often speak with Joseph about the positive benefits of medical marijuana for pain and symptom management. Joseph has devoted years to studying medical marijuana. He speaks frequently with experts in the field, including current cultivators and dispensary operators in California, Oregon, and New Mexico. As President and CEO, GCC will leverage Joseph's extensive knowledge in the healthcare industry, particularly with providing care for chronically and terminally ill patients. GCC will also benefit from Joseph's experience working the New Jersey regulatory bodies during compliance audits. Additionally, Joseph is well versed in both OSHA and HIPAA regulations and requirements. Joseph fully understands and practices well the balance between compliance and quality patient care.
Jordan A. Matthews, Board Member
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Jordan A. Matthews was born in Summit, New
Chief Administrative Officer,
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Jordan is a graduate of Lehigh University and Seton Hall University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Jordan practiced labor and employment law for Grotta Glassman & Hoffman, P.C. and Me McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, L.L.P. and is currently the assistant general counsel for JVC Americas Corp. in Wayne, New Jersey. Jordan has experience serving on the board of trustees of a non-profit organization. For several years, he served on the board of trustees of The New Jersey Home for the Aged (now The Oscar and Ella WiIf Campus for Senior Living) in Somerset, New Jersey. The Wilf Campus for Senior Living offers a wide range of programs, services and residential options for older adults in a caring, homelike environment, including independent living and assisted living residential options, long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and sub-acute and hospice care.
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Due to Jordan's extensive knowledge of the law, Jordan will be charged with ensuring GCC's compliance with the Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules as set forth by the Department of Health and Senior Services. In addition, his background in Employment Law will ensure that GCC is compliant with both Federal and State laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, EEO/ Affirmative Action laws, and the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act. Jordan's resume is attached hereto as Supplemental Appendix 2.
Robert J. Guarino - Secretary. Operations Manager, Board Member on June 23, 1984. He resides at_
In August 2001, Robert Joined the United States Army National Guard of New Jersey where he trained as Logistical Specialist, an Ml Abrams Battle Tank Crewman, and finally as an Infantryman in the states Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) C troop of the 102nd Battalion. During his eight year tenure with the New Jersey National Guard, he completed a B.S. in Biology from Montclair State University, attained the rank of Staff Sergeant, and participated in two deployments with the 102nd Battalion, spending 14 months at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of operation Iraqi Freedom and 12 months in Iraq in support of operation Enduring Freedom. Robert currently works as an Environmental Scientist at TRC Environmental Corporation in Millburn New Jersey. He has been instrumental in researching and compiling quality assessment and quality control programs as well as a combined physical and informational security protocol for GCC. GCC will leverage Robert's extensive management, security, and emergency response experience to oversee GCC'sretail and security operations as well as its disaster response.
Brian Blanchard - Lead Cultivator 'i:Brian Blanchard was born in Paterson, New Jersey on October 27, 1950. He resides a~ He is a graduate of Mountain Lakes High School and 72.
Brian has been active in the title insurance industry for over 35 years and is currently a freelance insurance underwriter. However, his true passion has always been gardening. After a lifetime of hobby gardening and four (4) years of research, Brian and his wife embarked on a hydroponic project three (3) years ago. That project is known as "Arthur & Friends" and is now a program of North West New Jersey Community Action Program (NORWESCAP). Arthur & Friends operates under two different not-for-profit corporations. Brian played an instrumental role in securing Arthur & Friends' community support and grant opportunities which enables the group to be successful.
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Giorgios Meleas - Cultivation Assistant George resides a_
George earned his BS in Biology from Montclair State University with a focus in marine, environmental and ecological studies. George also has over ten years of experience managing a family-owned retail business and has worked extensively with employees, cliental and community leaders. As Cultivation Assistant, George will assist the Lead Cultivator in all areas and shall act as the liaison to GCC's quality control, quality assessment and empirical testing of medication performed by Montclair State University.
Individuals have not yet been identified. A statement of required qualifications description are attached hereto as Appendix F.
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Neither the applicant nor any identified staff member, principal, officer, board member or partner have been convicted under any Federal, state or local laws, relating to drug samples, wholesale or retail distribution, or distribution of a controlled substance.
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Neither the applicant nor any staff member, officer or board member has been convicted of a felony under and Federal, state or local laws.
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Neither the applicant nor any staff member, officer or board member has past experience in the manufacturing or distribution of drugs or controlled substances. Dr. John 1. Siekierka, a member of GCC's Medical Advisory Board, has extensive experience in the research and development of pharmaceutical drugs during his employment with Johnson & Johnson, Merck Research Laboratories and Hoffman LaRoche. Dr. James Orsini and Dr. Arthur 1. Matthews, also members ofGCC's Medical Advisory Board, prescribe medications to their patients as part of their medical practices.
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Neither the applicant nor any staff member, officer or board member has ever furnished false or fraudulent material in any application concerning drug manufacturing or distribution.
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Joseph Stevens has a license in diagnostic radiography issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Radiological Health. His license number is 642467 and is in good standing.
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Measure 9: The members ofGCC's board of trustees and Medical Advisory Board, as set forth below, are the only persons with direct or indirect authority over the management or policies of
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Joseph Stevens
Assemblyman Thomas P.G iblin Dr. John Siekierka
Robert J. Guarino Jordan A.M atthews
Julio Valentin, Jr. Philip L . Accaria, PH.D., P.C. Dr. James Orsini, M.D. Dr. Arthur J. Matthews, D.O. GCC Patient (to be appointed)
Measure 10: As of the date of submission entities with an indirect interest in GCC.
of this application, there are no persons or business
Measure 11: GCC has provided the required cover sheet and attestation statement signed by Joseph Stevens, its President and Chief Executive Officer, who is authorized to make legally binding commitments on GCe's behalf.
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Measure 3: Experience in running a not-for-profit organization and other business The members ofGCC's board of trustees and employees have significant business experience as well as experience serving on the board of trustees for a non-profit organization. Joseph Stevens, GCC's President, CEO and board member, began his career in his mid-teens assisting in operating a family-owned restaurant in Nutley, New Jersey. He later assisted his childhood friend with establishing and operating a cafe in Montclair, New Jersey, from preparing the physical location to establishing inventory to marketing and finally serving customers .After receiving his Associate's degree in Funeral Service, he managed multiple funeral homes over the course of 13 years. In addition to the daily responsibilities of funeral arranging, body preparation, and running funeral services, Joseph was responsible for operational compliance, including stringent OSHA requirements, and was charged with handling annual state audits. During his ten year tenure with SW Brown and Son Funeral Home in Nutley, New Jersey, Joseph worked with Hospice to host annual grief seminars. Currently, Joseph works for a multilocation imaging center performing radiological procedures. Due to his experience in the funeral industry, he is again charged with operational compliance and coordination of state audits. Joseph holds New Jersey licenses in Funeral Service and Radiological Technology. Jordan A. Matthews, GCC's Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Administrative Officer and a member of the board, has more than 8 years of experience practicing law for both law firms and in-house on behalf of a corporation. Jordan has also served on the board of trustees of The New Jersey Home for the Aged (now The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living) in Somerset, New Jersey, a non-profit organization. The WilfCampus for Senior Living offers a wide range of programs, services and residential options for older adults in a caring, homelike environment, including independent living and assisted living residential options, long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and sub-acute and hospice care. Jordan is an expert in corporate compliance matters and employment law. Robert Guarino, GCC's Secretary, Operations Manager and a member of the board, was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. In that position, Robert was responsible for up to 16 soldiers and the management and maintenance of equipment valued in excess of 2 million dollars. He also held 18
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an entry level management position at Bottle King, where his tasks included delegation of responsibilities for up to 30 employees, product placement, opening and closing business operations, customer service and troubleshooting. Robert holds advanced knowledge of security procedures and protocol. Brian Blanchard, GCC's Lead Cultivator, has spent the past four years inside greenhouses, hydroponically growing a variety of produce. Through Arthur & Friends, a program of North West New Jersey Community Action Program (NORWESCAP), Brian trains a large staffof developmentally disabled adults and reintegrated ex-offenders how to successfully produce vegetation from seed to sellable product. On the technical side, he has proven ability in designing and building successful hydroponic grow systems. On the business side, Brian has worked extensively within the non-profit arena to secure funding, grants, and community support. Giorgios Meleas, GCC's Cultivation Assistant, has over ten years of experience managing a family-owned retail business and has worked extensively with employees, cliental and community leaders.
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GCC understands and appreciates that medical marijuana is a complicated and controversial issue and that not all communities would be a suitable location for an alternative treatment center. We identified Montclair as the ideal location for establishing an alternative treatment center because it is a vibrant, eclectic and cutting-edge community with ample access to public transportation. Measure 1: GCC Montclair. Mayor medical marijuana hereto as Appendix
has received the support of Mayor Jerry Fried, the Mayor of the Township of Fried has provided a letter in support of GCC establishing and operating a alternative treatment center in Montclair. Mayor Fried's letter is attached C.
Once GCC has secured its permit to establish and operate a medical marijuana alternative treatment center in Montclair, Mayor Fried will work with Montclair's town council to ensure that GCC occupies a suitable location that complies with the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (the "Act"), the Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules Implementing the Act, and Montclair's local codes and ordinances. Montclair will work closely with GCC to ensure that its location is at an appropriate distance from all schools and child-related facilities, has easy access for patients, and is best secured from crime-related activity. Measure 2: GCC has consulted with various and diverse community stakeholders including community residents, business owners and educational institutions, to gauge the general public's sentiments regarding GCC's plan to operate an alternative treatment center in Montclair. Overwhelmingly, the community has expressed their support ofGCC. Community members who have expressed their support of GCe include: ~ Assemblyman Thomas P. Giblin. Assemblyman Giblin not only represents New Jersey's th 34 Legislative District, which includes Montclair, but he is also a resident of Montclair. ~ Dr. John 1. Siekierka. Dr. Siekierka is the Sokol Professor of Medicinal Chemistry & Director of the Sokol Institute of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences at Montclair State University. Montclair State University's 246-acre campus is located in Montclair. ~ Julio Valentin, Jr. Since 1996, Mr. Valentin has been the owner/operator of Cafe ~
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Eclectic, business Bloomfield Ave nue,oncologist Montclair,with New Jersey. Dr. Jamesa M. Orsini, located M.D. at Dr,444 Orsini is a prominent Essex Oncology of North Jersey, P.A. having an office in Montclair. Among his numerous involvements, Dr. Orsini served on the health care committee as part of Governor Chris Christie's transition team. Philip L . Accaria, PH.D., P.C. Dr. Accaria is a licensed psychologist located in Upper Montclair. Michael Kao ..Owner of Chia; 446-450 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973) 509-0799 John Petrozzino Owner of Speakeasy Vintage; 465 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973)783-4911 Demetri Malki Owner of Table 8; 615 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973) 746-2233 Wendy Warfield Owner of Parlor Hair Studio; 223 Glenridge Ave., Montclair; (973)7461182
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Arifaj Owner of Restaurant Blu; 554 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973) 509-2202 Israel Cronk Owner of Bangz; 23 South Fullerton; Montclair (973) 746-8426 Anne Hall Owner of Salon Organic; 406 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973) 783-1783 Rich Fostek Owner of Edge; 461 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973) 509-2400 Maureen Francis Blackbird Lane; 219 Glenridge Ave., Montclair; (973) 744-1313 Frank Ghoit Owner of Crane Town Square Antiques; 434 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; (973) 746-6824
In addition, GCC has over 970 active community members on its Facebook page who support its plan to operate an alternative treatment center in Montclair.
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Measure 1: G ee will fully comply with healthcare patient record privacy standards by never releasing any personal data that could lead to the identification of an individual patient. G ee believes one of the biggest deficiencies in the industry is a lack of relevant, comprehensive information about the actual operation of a medical marijuana business. G ee intends to address this deficiency by integrating all aspects of business operations under a single, user-friendly computer management system. G ee has researched a number of companies in the industry that have . exclusively for the medical marijuana industry and found only . that has a reliable and technologically forward-thinking system our high standards. More information
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Measure 2: G ee will provide each patient with a variety of source material (samples of which are provided below) regarding the various methods of ingestion (vaporizer, smoking, eating, tincture, tea and marijuana compress) of medical marijuana accompanied by any validated research studies on the health effects of each. These materials may include a take home DVD, printed information and brochures as well as direct training and consultation from G ee staff. The DVD will also be available for viewing on site. G ee will also compile a list of outside individuals and entities that provide similar instruction and will offer counseling on these topics by psychologists if the patient requests it during our registration questioning. All opinions regarding health side effects of ingesting medical marijuana will be presented so that the patient can make an informed decision. A comprehensive listing of web sites covering these topics will be made available to patients and caregivers alike.
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endorses active participation in advocacy, public policy-making and social promotion of the medical marijuana movement. G ee will establish a patient advocacy resource center to enable patients and family members to gain more knowledge of medical marijuana and provide advocacy tools to help promote public awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana.
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will consult research studies by such recognized authors as Raphael Mechoulam, PhD-- the father of our modern understanding of the nervous system and cannabinoids system-and many of his successors to develop an easy to understand approach to explaining the effects ofTHC and other cannabinoids on the body.
G ee will also provide education materials and will create an awareness program regarding drug abuse and addiction and how to find help and support for drug addiction (e.g., calling 1-800-662HELP to reach a free referral helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
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We hope you find this information useful and of benefit. Please feel free to contact us with your feedback; it may be useful to another patient. When using medical marijuana, every individual will experience different effects, just as is true with any medication. Temper your use and consider marijuana another medicine that may serve to alleviate some of your symptoms and may enhance other aspects. How it works for you and the manner in which it is of benefit is what is important. Tell your doctor that you use medical marijuana and make sure this fact is entered into your medical records. Patient/Physician Confidentiality and HIP AA are your safeguards. Smoking Marijuana The most expedient method of using medical marijuana is to smoke or vaporize. The effects are more controllable and easier to gauge in these forms. Always smoke the female buds and only use medicine that is organically grown and free of molds, chemicals, pesticides, and additives. If you use a water pipe (or any pipe), keep it clean by soaking it in alcohol and salt. If inhaling smoke is a concern, use a vaporizer. Moderation appears to be a key to successful relief. Use a small amount at first, 1-3 puffs, wait before inhaling more. Onset is fairly quick and can happen instantly to 5 minutes. Wait then use more if necessary to achieve desired relief. Ingesting Marijuana Another method of using medical marijuana is ingestion, which can be an effective approach. However, cooking marijuana produces a significantly stronger effect. Use caution when you eat! It can be baked directly into foods or made into butter that is used to prepare foods. You must be aware that it takes considerably longer to experience the effects. Ingesting marijuana may cause uneasiness, which might lead to nausea. Another feeling may be of weight or heaviness, or perhaps even grogginess. It is appropriate to allow time to rest in order to assess how you will respond. Use cold water or slow breathing if this occurs. Don't panic. Just relax and it will end. Remember that every batch of baked goods will vary with the potency of the marijuana that is used and how it is prepared. Care should be taken to provide the appropriate dosage as effects can extend up to six hours. Proper arrangements should be made to insure an appropriate patient environment throughout the full six hours. Suggested amount of marijuana for medicinal use per person: Weight ofP erson Under1 25 pounds 126 to 180 pounds 181 to 225 pounds 226 to 280 pounds
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Teas: Preparation and Use Teas can be made from water. Since the useful properties contained in marijuana are oil soluble, it is preferable to use a liquid that contains some fat or oil (milk, soy milk, seed oil, nut oil, or rice milk), although hot water will have some mild effectiveness. Let the tea steep for 1-2 hours and add a tsp. of butter. The effects might be strong so begin by leaving the leaf in for a short period of time, increasing as needed. Tinctures To prepare a tincture, use five (5) parts fresh marijuana to one (1) part vodka. If you are using dried marijuana, as is usually the case, use ten (10) parts marijuana to one (1) part vodka. An easy way to do this if you don't have measuring equipment, is to fill whatever container you are using (glass is preferable as you don't want to leech any residues from metal containers) two thirds full with marijuana, then fill the container with vodka and let stand for a week or more. Afterward, strain the solution. If you use a larger portion of marijuana, the resulting tincture will be more potent. Using as a Compress Make the preparation as you would tea made with water, or the tincture made with vodka. Thoroughly soak a compress in the mixture and apply directly to affected area. Allow the compress to remain for at least a half hour. Compresses are often used to alleviate the pain caused from bursitis and arthritis or sore and aching joints. Vaporizing Smoking is injurious to health. Marijuana is known to contain many health-enhancing compounds and to be helpful for a number of medical conditions. Burning plant materials, however, produces health-damaging toxins, which is why using a vaporizer for your marijuana is a sound alternative.
When you use a vaporizer you are heating the marijuana to the temperature needed for the plant to release its essential oils - and no further. No combustion takes place and you inhale a vapor, or mist, instead of smoke. Plants release their active ingredients at a variety of temperatures, for marijuana the optimum temperature is 180°C to 200°C. However there arc at least 250 variations of marijuana plants that release heath-enhancing compounds when heated, so vaporizers can be used for more than marijuana! All vaporizers work by heating your marijuana of choice; however, there are three ways this can be achieved: Conduction simply involves placing the marijuana on a metal plate that is heated to release the essential oils. The first vaporizers used this method and some of these are still in use today. It is quite a crude method and, if the temperature is not finely controlled, the contact between hot metal and plant material can lead to combustion and inhalation of smoke. In convection vaporizers, the plant material never comes into contact with the heating element. 24
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Instead air is passed over or through the element before passing through the marijuana. The manner in which the air is drawn through the element varies from the simple 'draw', in which the user 'pulls' the air over a glass coated heating element and through the marijuana as the user inhales, to the forced air system where air is actively blown across the element and through the marijuana. Most marijuana vaporizers in use today use the convection method.
Getting the Best from your Vaporizer ~ Don't grind your marijuana too finely. You're looking for smallish lumps. ~ Spread your ground marijuana evenly in the vaporizer chamber. ~ Don't be impatient! Allow around three to four minutes for the vapor to form. ~ If your vaporizer doesn't have an automatic switch-off mechanism, remember to turn it off when you're done. ~ Inhaling vapor feels very different to inhaling smoke - you'll likely think you haven't had enough and take too much on the first couple of occasions. Vaporizing is much more efficient than smoking - so in the long-term you will use less marijuana for greater effect. Marinol: What is it? This synthetic petrochemical analog is only one of the over 400 components found in the whole marijuana plant. Some patients said this costly synthetic form aids in the relief of nausea. It is said to take up to an hour to be made available for use by the body. Marinol has potential for overdose and must be used under the supervision of a physician. Side Effects of Using Marijuana: Marijuana use has been recorded to date for thousands of years, and there has never been one death attributed to the overdose of marijuana. However, there are some effects that sometimes occur that should be known so you can more effectively use medical marijuana. ~
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Often marijuana has a soothing and comforting effect. Sometimes patients will feelings of anxiety instead of or in conjunction with a sense of heightened Should this anxiousness occur, there are several approaches you can take to try it. Try to use marijuana when you are in a comfortable and secure environment.
Lie down and relax. If you are with a friend or caregiver then ask your friend to keep eye contact with you. Request that they call you back to focus on the eyes, do not let your gaze wander, stay focused on the eyes. Hunger: Often marijuana will induce hunger. If this is not an effect that particularly appeals to you, then drink a glass of water or juice. Try to eat nourishing food. Thirst: Persistent thirst is a common side effect. Drink plenty of water, which is something that should be done every day. Add fruit juices or marijuana teas and try to avoid drinks that dehydrate the body like coffee and soft drinks. Drowsiness: The same warning that applies to any medication that causes drowsiness also applies to some varieties of marijuana. If you feel tired then rest. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery or anything that might endanger your well being or that of anyone else.
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Insomnia: Some patients found that they cannot sleep after using medical marijuana or that the mind is active. Should this occur, try reducing your dosage and avoid using the medicine prior to going to bed. Try using an indica dominant strain. Short- Term Memory Loss: Some patients find it difficult to carry out complicated tasks or conversations, keeping track of details or learning new information. Schedule your time so that you can benefit from the use of marijuana and not be hindered. Long-term memory will not be affected. Red Eyes: This effect will not hurt you. Wear sunglasses or use a saline solution if you feel it is absolutely necessary. Giddiness: Many people find that things which normally do not seem funny become quite amusing when they use marijuana. Most people enjoy this effect. A good laugh helps the healing power of your body and mind. If you must go to the bank or deal with other situations where humor would be inappropriate in your judgment, schedule your time so that you don't have to deal with them when you are taking your medicine. Do not worry, this will pass. SAFE SMOKING TECHNIQUES
There are many methods and techniques to smoking medical marijuana. We would like you to be aware of some measures to make smoking it safer and more effective. ~
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Marijuana may be ground or cut and then rolled into a "joint." Using natural-based rolling papers such as those derived from hemp or rice is recommended for both health reasons and to avoid using tree products. Pipes can be used to avoid smoking paper and are useful when smoking small quantities. We recommend glass pipes to prevent ingestion of possible harmful byproducts from other pipes made from other sources of material. Water pipes can be used to cool the temperature of inhaled plant matter. Vaporizers can be used as a smokeless alternative and also provide a uniquely "clear" psychoactive effect. A blend of herbs that soothe the lungs can be rolled and smoked with marijuana. Some recommend smoking blend made up of the following 4 herbs: damiana, coltsfoot, mullein, and peppermint. We do not recommend rolling marijuana with tobacco.
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Measure 5: GCC's Medical Advisory Board shall advise GCC on all aspects of its business, which shall include serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding medical marijuana
and its effect on patients as well as a forum to address issues raised by the community. GCC has a public comment page on Facebook where members of the community may send GCC questions, concerns or compliments regarding the alternative treatment center. The Medical Advisory Board will address issues raised by the community. GCC's Medical Advisory Board Bylaws are attached hereto as Supplemental Appendix 1. Pursuant to the bylaws, candidates for the Medical Advisory Board may be nominated by a Medical Advisory Board member ofGCC's candidates and appoint new members.
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Since having a positive relationship with the community is of utmost importance to GCC, we insisted that GCC's Medical Advisory Board consist of a representative sample of community stakeholders, including community residents, local business owners and local educational institutions. Having such a diverse group enables GCC to best gauge the general public's sentiment. Following is GCC's medical advisory board with a detailed description of the expertise of each member:
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Measure 6: Pain is subjective, which means no one but the person experiencing it knows how they really feel. This can make it difficult to determine whether or not medications or other pain treatments are effective. Utilizing pain scales can be an effective tool to overcome this barrier. GCC will utilize several pain scales to document the pain a patient is experiencing: ).- Numerical rating: Will be based on a scale from zero (0) to ten (10). This scale assigns a measurable number to the patient's pain level. Zero represents no pain while 10 represents the worst imaginable pain. ~ Wong-Baker: This scale is represented by faces with expressions. This scale follows the same guideline as the numerical scale. Zero (0) is represented by a smiley face, while ten (10) is represented as a distraught, crying face. This scale will be utilized when rating pain in children, or for adults with mild cognitive impairments. ).- Verbal rating scales: This scale uses words to describe pain as opposed to a numerical-based scale. In other words, the person in pain describes the intensity of pain and how they feel. GCC will develop a verbal rating scale based on the McGill Pain Questionnaire to record the information received from the patient. ).- Observer scales: This scale will be used when a patient is unable to communicate their pain level effectively. An observation-based scale offers objective measurements for pain, such as facial expression, muscle tone, blood pressure and heart rate. GCC will use the FLACC scale. These scales will make pain measurable, and tell us whether a patient's pain is mild, moderate or severe. We will also be able to set baselines and trends for patient's pain, making it easier to find appropriate treatments and document the patients self assessment of pain. If a patient's pain rating decreases after they take a certain medication, then clearly that medication was effective. If there was no change, or if the number increased, then we will know it is time to try another strain or method. Use of Pain Scale: When asking a patient to rate his or her pain, GCC will communicate the need to be honest and not to exaggerate the pain. GCC understands that the more accurately a patient describes his or her pain, the better GCC will be able to help a patient control his or her pain. We have found that pain scales can also be an effective communication tool at home. We will encourage patients to teach the scales to their families and document their pain while away from GCC so we may be able to accurately gauge the pain level on a continual basis.
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Greenleaf Compassion Center Pain Measurement - New Patient and Continual Assessment document a new patient's pain upon commencement of new patient registration. Gee will continue to document and monitor each patient's pain throughout his or her treatment with Gee, and will do so at least every three (3) months.
"pee will
a complete and fully-secure dispensary management system, to track mcluding but not limited to patient outcome, utilization and trends. Gee shall have the ability to create custom reports for use by the panenvcaregiver, the patient's primary care physician and Gce. Individual patient reports shall document the patient's treatment and shall serve as a running "log book" of the effectiveness of the treatment plan. Such reports shall be made available to each patient as requested during treatment for educational and informational purposes. Reviewing the log book will help the patient/caregiver keep track ofthe strains used and their effects and to make adjustments as needed to obtain the best results possible. ~ll also enable Gee to create general reports compiling information from all patients (excluding all confidential and protected information) to enable-Gee to track and analyze general patient outcome, utilization and trends. GCe's Medical Advisory Board may review theseas reports to determineis best practices methods specific marijuana qualifying program conditions more information compiled and and analyzed and tothetreat medicinal evolves.
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Greenleaf
V.
Compassion
Center
Criterion 5
Measure 1: GCC's Safety and Security Plan is set forth herein in response to Criterion 4, Measure 3.
utilize one location to cultivate, package and dispense the medical marijuana. The transportation of medication (which has been packaged and sealed) from one floor to the next will be overseen by security contractors as well as the Operations Manager and stored in the dispensary vault. Measure 2: The cultivation area will be located in the basement level of the facility, guaranteeing the seclusion and discretion of our production. The cultivation area will additionally incorporate an odor control ventilation system, using ionizer to control the intrinsic odor of marijuana production. While the facility will be visible from the street, the cultivation area will not, nor will it be easily accessible once inside the building.
Measure 3: GCC will grow its marijuana using the hydroponic and Flow to sustain our ongoing supply needs.
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APPENDIX A
N E W JE R SE Y D E P A R TM E N T O F TR E A SU R Y D IV ISIO N O F R E V E N U E , B U SIN E SS G A TE WA Y SE R V IC E S FILING NOTIFICATION THE HEALTH CLINIC A NT NONPROFIT 0400313139
CORPORATION
The above-named DOMESTIC NON-PROFIT CORPORATION was duly filed in accordance with New Jersey State Law on 10/23/2009 and was assigned identification number 0400313139. Following are the articles that constitute its original certificate.
Name: THE HEALTH CLINIC A NJ NONPROFIT
CORPORATION
The Registered Agent: JOSEPH STEVENS
The Registered Office: 14 ELS WAY SUSSEX, NJ 07461
Business Purpose: Alternative
Qualification
medication
as set forth herein:
AS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS
Rights and Limitations forth herein:
of the different classes of members as set
AS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS
Method of electing Trustees as set forth herein: AS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS
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N E WJ E R S E Y DE P A R T ME N T OF TR E A SUR Y DI VI SION OF RE VE NU E CERTIFICATE THE HEALTH
OF INC, (NON PROFIT)
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GREENLEAF
BYLAWS OF COMPASSION CENTER, A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
ARTICLE 1- NAME AND OFFICE Section 1.1. The name of this corporation is Greenleaf Compassion
Center, a New Jersey
Nonprofit Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation"). The Corporation was formed under the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act (NJ.S.A. 15A: 1-1 et se q. ) (as amended from time to time, the "Act"). The principal offices of the Corporation shall be located at 14 Els Way, Sussex, NJ 07461, or at such other location as the Board of Trustees may hereafter designate. ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSES Section 2.1. The Corporation
is formed exclusively for alternative medicine purposes and not for pecuniary profit. Specifically, the Corporation was formed to provide medicinal marijuana to registered patients under the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. The Corporation shall have and exercise all rights and powers as are now, or may hereafter be, conferred on or exercised by nonprofit corporations under the Act, other laws of the State of New Jersey or any other applicable laws, in furtherance of the Corporation'S purposes, including, but not limited to the following: (a) To solicit support of the Corporation's
activities from public or private sources;
(b) To contract with other organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit, with individuals, and with governmental agencies in furtherance of these purposes; (c) To receive, administer, hold and invest funds for the purposes of the Corporation, and to that end take and hold by bequest, devise, gift, grant, purchase, lease or otherwise, either absolutely or jointly with any other person, corporation or other entity, any property, real, personal, tangible or intangible or any undivided interest therein, without limitation as to amount of value; to sell, convey, transfer, fit or otherwise dispose of any such funds or property and to invest, reinvest, or deal with the principal or the income thereof in such manner as, in the judgment of the Trustees, will best promote the purposes of the Corporation; (d) To otherwise operate exclusively the Act.
for alternative
medicine purposes within the meaning of
Section 2.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, no part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its Trustees, Officers, Directors or other persons, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein. Furthermore, no Trustee, Director, or Officer shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the Corporation. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, no substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence
legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office, except as otherwise permitted. ARTICLE
3 - MEMBERS Section 3.1. The Corporation
A R T IC L E
shall have no Members.
4 - TRUSTEES
Section 4.1. Number of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of the Corporation shall determine the number of Trustees of the Corporation, provided that the number of Trustees shall be not less than three (3) or more than ten (10). The initial number of Trustees shall be three (3), and the initial Trustees of the Corporation shall be those individuals listed in the Corporation's Certificate ofIncorporation. At any annual meeting, the Board of Trustees may, by the affirmative vote of a majority of such Trustees, create one or more additional seats on the Board of Trustees up to the maximum number stated in these Bylaws and, at such meeting, appoint additional Trustees to fill such newly created seats, with such newly appointed Trustees to serve for a full two-year term commencing on the date of appointment and until their successor are duly appointed and qualified. Section 4.2. Qualifications;
Remuneration.
All Trustees shall be at least eighteen years of age.
Trustees be residents of the of State of NewtheJersey citizens the United a States. To be consideredneed for not election to the Board Trustees, personor shall haveof evidenced desire to render public service to the community and population served by the Corporation by serving on the Board of Trustees of the Corporation and shall not have an interest in the Corporation for financial gain. Persons who are involved in the administration of the Corporation and whose election and participation on the Board of Trustees have been duly authorized by these Bylaws shall also be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees. Trustees shall serve without remuneration, except that reasonable travel and other expenses properly incurred by a member of the Board of Trustees for the business and welfare of the Corporation shall be reimbursed from the Corporation's operating funds. Section 4.3. Powers and Duties. Subject to the provisions of these Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, the Board of Trustees shall be responsible for the direction of the business and affairs of the Corporation, shall have control over the funds, property, estate, and all activities of the Corporation, provided that such activities are not inconsistent with the purposes of the Corporation as set forth in the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, and the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey. Section 4.4. Term. Trustees shall be appointed to serve for a term of two (2) years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The terms of all Trustees shall commence on the date of the Board of Trustees' annual meeting at which such Trustees are elected, or on the date of the special meeting called to elect such Trustee to fill a vacancy. There will be no limitation on the number of terms that a Trustee may serve. A sufficient number of Trustees shall be appointed so as to maintain the requisite minimum number of Trustees. The appointment of Trustees shall be pursuant to the procedure specified in Section 4.5.
Se ction 4.5. Ap poi nt me nt and Re mo val of Tr ustees. (a) Ap pointme nt. At the annual me eting of the Co rporation's Bo ard of Trustees in order to fill the vacancies on the B oard created by the expiration of any Trustee's term, or at any annual or special me eting of the B oard of Trustees in order to fill the vacancies on the B oard arising out of the circums tances set forth in S ection 4.6, the Bo ard of Trustees shall appoint, as Tr ustees, the persons wh ich have been approved by the affirma tive vote of a ma jority of the Trustees present at su ch mee ting . (b) R em oval. A Trustee appointed by the B oard of Trustees m ay be rem oved at any tim e by a ma jority vote of the Bo ard of Tr ustees, except that the Tr ustee at issue shall be prohibited from voting on his or her remo val. In the event of such remo val, the B oard of Trustees ma y appoint a repl aceme nt Tr us tee to fill the seat of the remo ve d Tr ustee. Section 4.6. Re signation and Re mo val. An y Tr ustee ma y resign at any time by giving wr itten no tice of resignation to the President or Se cretary. An y such resignation shall be effective upon the Co rporation's receipt of such notice or at a subsequent time stated in such notice of resignation. Ac ceptance of such resignation by action of the Bo ard of Trustees shall not be ne cessary to ma ke it effec tive . S ection 4.7. Va cancies. A vacancy on the B oard of Trustees shall be deeme d to exist w hen a Trustee resigns from the Bo ard, wh en a Trustee is remo ved, wh en a Tr ustee dies or become s disabled or otherwi se unable to serve, or wh en the mi nimu m numb er of Trustees required by these B ylaws has not been me t for other reasons. A replaceme nt T rustee shall be appointed by a ma jority vote of the rema ining Tr ustees. The Tr ustee elected by the Bo ard of Tr ustees to fill a vacancy shall serve until the next succeeding annual me eting and until a successor is duly elected and qua li fied. A R T IC L E
5 - M E E T IN G S
OF THE TRUSTEES
Section 5.1. An nual Me etings. The B oard of Trustees shall hold no less than one (I) regular me eting each year at the Co rporation's offices wi thin the S tate of Ne w Jersey on the first Mo nday in February of each calendar year, unless such other day, time or place is designated by the Bo ard of Trustees.5 Th e Bo ard of Tr ustees shall conduct all business as ma y be properly considered at suc h annual me eting s, inc lud ing the appo intme nt of Tr ustees and of ficers. Th e notice of such annual me eting shall be given as set forth in S ection 5 .3. S ection 5 .2. S pecial Me etings. Special me etings of the Bo ard of Tr ustees ma y be called at any time by the President or at the wr itten request of no less than two (2) Trustees, wh ich request has been filed wi th the Secretary. An y such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the me eting and all Trustees shall be given notice of such special me eting as set forth in S ection 5 .3. T he business to be transacted at any such special me eting of the B oard of T rustees shall be limi ted to the purpose or purposes set forth in the notice of me eting. S ection 5. 3. No tice of Me eting. At least ten (l0) but not mo re than sixty (60) days' prior wr itten notice of any annual me eting, and not less than five (5) days' but not mo re than sixty (60) days' prior wr itten notice of any special me eting, shall be given by the S ecretary, by ma il, wi th postage pr epaid thereon , or by a repu table ov ernight courier, wi th delivery cha rges pr epaid, addressed to
each Trustee at the last address furnished to the Secretary. The notice shall state the date, hour and place of meeting, and in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes of the meeting. Section 5.4. Waiver of Notice. Written notice of any meeting need not be given to any Trustee who signs a written waiver of notice in person, whether before or after the meeting which waiver shall be filed by the Secretary with the minutes of the meeting. Attendance at or participation by teleconference in a meeting without protesting the lack of notice of such meeting shall constitute waiver of notice. Section 5.5. Quorum. The presence in person of a majority of the Trustees entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum for action by the Trustees. Trustees present in person at a duly organized meeting may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum. Less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting. Section 5.6. Adjourned Meetings. When a meeting is adjourned to another time and place, it shall not be necessary to give notice of the adjourned meeting if the time and place to which the meeting is adjourned are announced at the meeting at which adjournment is taken and if the period of adjournment does not exceed ten (10) days in anyone adjournment. At the adjourned meeting, the Trustees may only conduct the business as might have been transacted at the original meeting, unless a notice of the adjourned meeting specifying such other matters to be transacted is delivered to the Trustees. Section 5.7. Action Without a Meeting by Unanimous Written Consent. The members of the Board of Trustees or any committee of the Board of Trustees may act without a meeting if, prior to or subsequent to such action, all members of the Board of Trustees or committee shall consent in writing to such action, such written consents to be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Corporation. Section 5.8. Meeting by Telephone. The Board of Trustees or any committee of the Board of Trustees may participate in a meeting of the Board of Trustees or such committee by means of telephone conference call by which all persons participating are able to hear each other, provided that notice of such telephone conference call has been to all Trustees in accordance with Section 5.3. Section 5.9. Absences. In the event that any Trustee shall fail to attend four (4) consecutive meetings of the Board of Trustees, the Board of Trustees, in its discretion, may direct the Secretary to notify such absent Trustee, by written notice, of his or her consecutive absences and to request a written explanation of such Trustee's reasons therefor. Unless said Trustee, having received the Secretary's notification, shall have tendered to the Secretary, before the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, a written excuse that in the judgment of the Board of Trustees is sufficient to excuse such absences, the Board of Trustees shall declare vacant the office of said absent Trustee, and the Secretary shall notify the absent Trustee, in writing, of such action.
Section 5.10. Voting. At all meetings of the Board of Trustees, each Trustee shall have one vote and all matters shall be determined by a majority vote of those Trustees present, except as otherwise required in the Certificate of Incorporation, by these Bylaws, or by law. ARTICLE
6-
OFFICERS
Section 6.1. Composition
and Qualification.
The Officers of the Corporation
shall be a President,
a Vice President, a Treasurer, a Secretary and such other officers as the Board of Trustees may, from time to time appoint. The Board of Trustees shall be empowered to appoint such additional officers as it deems necessary from time to time for the proper operation of the Corporation, and all officers shall serve at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. Section 6.2. Term of Office. The term of office of each Officer shall be for two (2) years, commencing the first day following his or her election at the annual meeting of Trustees, or until his or her successor is elected and takes office. An Officer elected by the Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy occurring between the annual meetings of Trustees shall take office immediately upon election and shall serve the remainder of the term of his or her predecessor or until his or her successor is elected and takes office. Section 6.3. Nominations.
The Board of Trustees may, but shall not be required, to form a
Nominating Committee, which Nominating Committee shall recommend to the Board of Trustees at a special meeting a slate of officers to be voted upon by the Board of Trustees at its annual meeting. The names of the officers to be nominated shall be sent to the members of the Board of Trustees with the notice of meeting as provided in Section 5.4. Nominations, in addition to those so named, may be made by any Trustee from the floor at the Trustee's annual meeting. Section 6.4. Vacancies. If any office shall become vacant at any time for any cause, the vacancy may be filled for the unexpired term at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees, provided the notice of meeting shall have set forth the name of the person to be nominated for such office. Section 6.5. Resignation and Removal. (a) Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to the President or the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect upon its receipt by the Corporation or at a subsequent time as shall be specified in such notice of resignation. Acceptance of such resignation by action of the Board of Trustees shall not be necessary to make it effective. (b) The Board of Trustees, at any time, may remove any officer elected or appointed by the Board with or without cause. Any officer of the Corporation may be removed from office by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Trustees present at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees, called for that purpose, notice of which shall have been given to such officer by the Corporation. Such officer may elect to appear and to be heard at the meeting provided written notice of his or her request for such hearing has been given at least two (2) days before the date of the meeting.
Section 6.6. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees and on public occasions. The President shall acquaint himself or herself with the state, interest and wants of the Corporation, and in all ways by his or her reports and supervision seek to protect the property and promote the welfare and educational purposes of the Corporation. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board of Trustees. Provided that such action has been properly authorized by the Board of Trustees, the President may execute and deliver, or authorize other officers to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Corporation, agreements, certificates and other legal documents, and bind the Corporation to same, relating to the business and financial affairs of the Corporation. The President shall also be charged with seeing that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Trustees are carried into effect. Section 6.7. Vice President. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President or in the event of his or her death, inability or refusal to act, perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the authority of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President pursuant to the provisions of the Act, as amended from time to time, the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended from time to time, these By-laws, as amended from time to time, and to the direction of the Board. Section 6.8. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the principal fiscal officer of the Corporation. He or she shall have custody of all monies and securities of the Corporation and shall make such disbursements of the funds of the Corporation as are proper and in accordance with the charitable or educational purposes of the Corporation. In addition, the Treasurer shall insure that a true and accurate accounting of the financial transactions of the Corporation is made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. He or she shall also provide general direction to the development of the Corporation's financial objectives, plans, and policies. If the Board of Trustees appoints a Finance Committee, the Treasurer shall act as Chair of the Finance Committee. Section 6.9. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep full minutes of all meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board of Trustees, shall act as Clerk thereof and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book kept for that purpose. The Secretary shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees and shall notify officers and members of the Committees of their election or appointment and shall in general perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Trustees. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the Board of Trustees under direction of the Board of Trustees. The Secretary shall, with the President, the President, or other officer expressly authorized, sign legal papers, contracts or certificates requiring the Seal of the Corporation; he or she shall have custody of the Seal of the Corporation and shall affix the Seal in the name of the Corporation whenever required.
ARTICLE 7 - COMMITTEES Section 7.1. Composition; Appointment; Term; Vacancy; Removal. (a) The Board of Trustees, by resolution duly adopted by a majority of the members of such Board, may appoint from among the current Board of Trusteess an executive committee or one or more other committees. The resolution appointing each such committee shall specify the number
of members of such committee, the authority that such committee may exercise on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and the term of such committee's existence. (b) Each committee member shall serve on such committee for one (1) year and until his or her successor is duly qualified and appointed. The Board shall reappoint the members of each committee of the Board at each annual meeting of the Board, following the general election of Trustees. (c) The Board of Trustees, by a majority vote, may, at any time, fill any vacancy on a committee, appoint one or more Trustees to serve as alternate members of a committee to act in the absence or disability of members of the committee, with all the powers of the absent or disabled committee member, abolish any committee at the Board's pleasure, and remove any Trustee from membership on a committee at any time, with or without cause. Section 7.2. Committee Procedures. All committees shall keep minutes of their proceedings and make formal reports in writing to the Board of Trustees at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. Section 7.3. Committee Quorums; Voting. The presence in person of a majority of the members of any committee entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum for action by such committee. The assent of the majority of members present at any committee meeting shall be required to make their action valid. Unless the resolution of the Board of Trustees grants a committee the full authority to take certain actions, any action by a committee shall not be effective until approved by the Board of Trustees. Section 7.4. Prohibited Actions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, no Board committee shall have the authority to take any of the following actions without the approval of the Board of Trustees: (a) To make, alter or repeal the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, or any Bylaw of the Corporation; (b) To elect or appoint any officer or Trustee, or remove any officer or Trustee; (c) To make any grants or distributions of funds; or (d) To amend or repeal any resolution previously adopted by the Board of Trustees A R T IC L E
8 - IN D E MN IF IC A T IO N
O F T R U ST EE S
A N D O F F IC E R S
Section 8.1. Third Party Actions. Any person who was, or is, or hereafter shall be a Trustee or officer (hereinafter referred to as a "corporate agent") of the Corporation shall be indemnified by the Corporation against the reasonable costs, disbursements and counsel fees (hereinafter "expenses") and liabilities paid or incurred in satisfaction of any judgment, fine, penalty or settlement (hereinafter "liabilities") in connection with any pending, threatened or completed civil, criminal, administrative or arbitrative action, suit or proceeding, and any appeal therein (hereinafter "proceeding") involving the corporate agent by reason of his or her being or having been such a corporate agent other than a proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation, if(a) such corporate agent acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; and (b) with respect to any criminal proceeding, such corporate agent had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was
unlawful. The termination of any proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon plea of nol o con te nde re or its equivalent, shall not of itself create a presumption that such corporate agent did not meet the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this section. Section 8.2. Action by or in the Right of the Corporation. The Corporation shall indemnify a corporate agent against his or her expenses in connection with any proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor which involves the corporate agent by reason of his or her being or having been such corporate agent, if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation. However, in such proceeding no indemnification shall be provided in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such corporate agent shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct, unless and only to the extent that the court in which such proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that despite the adjudication of liability, but in view of all circumstances of the case, such corporate agent is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as such court shall deem proper. Section 8.3. Mandatory Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify a corporate agent against expenses to the extent that such corporate agent has been successful on the merits or otherwise in any proceeding referred to in Section 8.1 and 8.2 of these Bylaws in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein. Section 8.4. Procedure for Effecting Indemnifications. Any indemnifications under Section 8.1 of these Bylaws and, unless ordered by a Court, under Section 8.2 of these Bylaws, may be made by the Corporation only as authorized in a specific case upon a determination that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because the corporate agent met the applicable standard of conduct as set forth in Section 8.1 or in Section 8.2 of these Bylaws. Such determination shall be made (a) by the Board of Trustees, acting by a majority vote ofa quorum consisting of the Trustees who were not parties to or otherwise involved in the proceeding, or (b) if such a quorum is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, and such quorum of the Board of Trustees by a majority vote of the disinterested Trustees so directs, by independent legal counsel, in a written opinion, such counsel to be designated by the Board of Trustees. Section 8.5. Advancing Expenses. Expenses incurred by a corporate agent in connection with a proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding if authorized in the manner provided in Section 8.4 of these Bylaws upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the corporate agent to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is entitled to be indemnified as provided in these Bylaws. Section 8.6. Scope of Bylaws. The indemnification provided by this Article 8 shall apply to (a) the corporate agent and the legal representative or representatives of the corporate agent and (b) shall not exclude any other rights to which a corporate agent may be entitled under the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Corporation or by agreement or otherwise. A R T IC L E
9 - F IS C A L
Y E A R A N D A U D IT
Section 9.1. Fiscal Year. The Fiscal Year of the Corporation
shall be the calendar year.
Section 10.2. Audit. An annual audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by independent certified public accountants shall be made of the financial condition and results of operation of the Corporation. A R T IC L E
1 0 - A ME N D M E N T
OF CORPORATE
DOCUM ENTS
Section 10.1. Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation. The Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation may only be amended, supplemented, restated, revised or repealed by a vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees. Section 10.2. Amendment of Bylaws. These Bylaws may be amended, supplemented, revised or repealed by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Trustees.
restated,
ARTICLE 11 - NONDISCRIMINATION Whenever reference in these Bylaws is made to the masculine pronoun or proper noun, it should be construed to include both the masculine and the feminine gender. In addition to its affairs and conduct of its business, the Corporation shall not discriminate as to any person on account of age, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin or handicap. A R T IC L E
12 - FO R C E
AND EFFECT
Section 12.1. These Bylaws are subject to the provisions of the Act and the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as such corporate documents may be amended from time to time. If any provision of the Bylaws is inconsistent with a provision in the Act or in the Certificate of Incorporation, the provision of the Act or the Certificate ofIncorporation shall govern to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 12.2. The effective date of these Bylaws shall be the effective date of the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation. A R T IC L E
1 3 - P A R L IA ME N T A R Y
G U ID E
Section 13.1. The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis, as amended from time to time, shall be the Corporation's parliamentary guide, and shall govern.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY SHORT FORM STANDING
GREENLEAF
COMPASSION
CENTER A NJ NONPROFIT
CORPORATION
0400313139
With the Previous or Alternate Name THE HEALTH
CLINIC
A NJ NONPROFIT
CORPORA TlON (Previous Name)
I, the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey} do hereby certify that the above-named New Jersey Non Profit Corporation was registered by this office on October 23, 2009. As of the date of this certificate, said business continues as an active business in good standing in the State of New Jersey, and its Annual Reports are current. Ifurther certify that the registered agent and registered office are:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have hereunto set mF hand and affixed my Official Seal at Trenton. this 28th day ofJanuary, 20II
Andreu' P Sidamon-Eristof]
Certifications
Stale Treasurer
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Verify this certificate at https:llwwwl.stale.nj.usiTYTR_StandingCert/JSPlVerify
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APPENDIX B
Greenleaf Compassion Center
Appendix B
When G ee receives its permit to establish and operate an alternative treatment center, it will secure a location and submit legally binding evidence of site control.
APPENDIX C
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APPENDIX D
Greenleaf Compassion
Appendix
Center
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When G ee receives its permit to establish and operate an alternative treatment center, it will secure a location and submit supporting documentation that it is not located within a drug-free school zone.
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX 1
Greenleaf Compassion
Center, A NJ Nonprofit
Corporation
Medical Advisory Board Bylaws
Article 1 - Purpose
The purpose of the Medical Advisory Board is to advise Greenleaf Compassion Center, A NJ Nonprofit Corporation ("GCC") on all aspects of its business, which shall include serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding medical marijuana and its effect on patients as well as a forum to address issues raised by the community. Article 2 - Membership
1.N umber of Members: The size of the Committee will be no less than five (5). The committee shall consist of at least three (3) healthcare professionals, including at minimum one physician, one (1) Alternative Treatment Center patient and one (1) community business owner. Additional members shall be added at the discretion of GCe. 2. Terms of appointment: Members will serve for a term of two years and may be re-appointed. Terms of members will be staggered so that less than half of the members' terms expire in any one year. 3. Nomination and appointment: or by the President of GCC. The members prior to confirming the candidates and appoint members
Candidates may be nominated by a member of the Committee President is encouraged to seek the advice of the Committee appointment of any nominee. The President will select final to the Committee.
4. Selection Criteria: By statute, the Medical Advisory Board must include three New Jersey licensed health care professionals, at least one of whom shall be a physician; one patient registered with the ATe; and one business owner from the same region as the ATC. Whenever possible, the committee shall include the perspectives of providers who are actively involved in specialty care (e.g., neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, occupational medicine), primary care (e.g., family practice, chiropractic, naturopathy), and ancillary care (e.g., physical therapy.) In addition to their ability to represent the perspective of their profession, members will be selected for their ability to represent the interests of the community at large. 5. Resignations and Replacement Appointment: If a member finds it necessary to resign from the committee, they are encouraged to remain until a replacement can be selected and to provide as much notice as possible. They are also encouraged to help the committee find a suitable replacement. Replacement members will be appointed to the remainder of the resigning member's term, and are eligible for reappointment at the discretion of the President.
6. Duties of members: Regular attendance is vital to the purposes of the committee. Members accept the duty and obligation to attend meetings and to provide advance notice if they are unable to attend. Repeated absences may be considered an abdication of the appointment, and may be grounds for terminating a member's appointment at the discretion of the director, with the recommendation of the committee.
Article 3 - Officers
1. Officers: Officers of the committee are Chair and Vice-Chair. 2. Selection: Officers will be elected by a majority of members of the committee. 3. Terms of office: Elections shall be held annually or at the request of a majority of the members of the committee. Each officer shall serve until a replacement is selected. 4. Duties and responsibilities: The officers are to set the agenda for each meeting, run the meetings, maintain a liaison with the Executive Management of Greenleaf Compassion Center (GCC), offer to GCC the Board's advice on medical issues, and forward formal recommendations and opinions to the President. Article 4 - Subcommittees
1. Special Committees: committee.
Special committees
2. Powers, duties and responsibilities: be as assigned by the full committee.
may be formed from time to time by the whole
Powers, duties and responsibilities
of subcommittees
shall
3. Membership: Non-members of the Medical Advisory Committee may serve on subcommittees at the consent of the full committee. 4. Authority: The authority of any subcommittee assigned.
is to advise the full committee on issues as
Article 5 - Order of Business and Schedule of Meetings
1. Meeting Schedule: Meetings will be held at least two times annually and will be scheduled by the Chair. 2. Agenda Development: The agenda for the next meeting will be developed by the Chair and/or Vice-Chair of the committee. Any member wishing to include an item on the agenda has the responsibility to draft and present the agenda item to the chair for approval and inclusion.
3. Agenda Distribution: The agenda will be published and distributed to members at least one week prior to the next meeting. 4. Meeting Records: An appointed member of the Board will prepare meeting notes for approval by the Chair and Vice Chair and distribution to the members prior to the next meeting. 5. Public Participation: Visitors may be welcome to attend full committee meetings. Visitors will be asked to introduce themselves and state their purpose and to sign a visitors' roster. Comments from visitors are permitted at the discretion of the Chair. The public may otherwise raise any issue for consideration by the Committee. Article 6 - Parliamentary
Authority
1. Establishing a majority: For recommendations to remove a majority of all members of the simple majority of all members
administrative decisions, such as election of officers, member, or changing the by laws, a majority is established by a committee. For other matters, a majority is established by a present.
2. Advising the President: The committee will vote on any issue requiring advice to the President. Consensus is not required. 3. Minority Reports: On any issue resulting in advice to the President, if there is not consensus among all members of the Committee, minority members are encouraged to submit minority reports for the President's consideration. Article 7 - Amendment Procedures
Any articles of these by-laws may be added, deleted or amended by a majority vote of at least two thirds of the membership of the Committee.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX 2
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX 3
