HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Green Lady Presentation to Select Board October 2, 2017Presentation to the Town of Nantucket for a
Proposed Medical Marijuana Dispensary
October 4, 2017
The Green Lady Dispensary, Inc.
About The Green Lady
❖The Green Lady Dispensary, Inc. (“The Green
Lady”), a Massachusetts non-profit corporation,
has been approved through the first two stages
of the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health’s (“DPH”) Registered Marijuana
Dispensary (“RMD”) application process. The
DPH recently invited The Green Lady to submit
the third phase of the application process, the
Siting Profile.
❖The Green Lady’s mission is to provide
consistent, high quality medicine to registered,
qualifying patients and their caregivers in a
secure and welcoming environment.
❖The Green Lady will offer a wide variety of
products and services to meet the unique needs
of patients suffering from debilitating medical
conditions such as Cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease
and Parkinson’s Disease.
❖The Green Lady will ensure that patients have
access to specialized strains of marijuana
(including high CBD marijuana, which has little
to no psychoactive properties), as well as a
variety of Marijuana Infused Products (MIPs) in
accordance with 105 CMR 725.000 et seq.
❖The DPH will thoroughly background-check
The Green Lady’s executive management team,
whose experience and capabilities will allow
The Green Lady to successfully build and
operate a RMD for the benefit of patients on
Nantucket.
The Green Lady Team
Nicole Campbell (Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Cultivation, and member of the
Board of Directors)
Nicole began her career as the first employee of Growth Products, Ltd., an agricultural chemical
company, in 1991, where over the past 26 years she has grown the company into an international
supplier of agricultural chemicals and is now Owner and Chief Operating Officer. Nicole is also
Owner and Controller at G.P. Solutions, LLC, a related agricultural chemical company. Through
her experience at these companies, Nicole has gained significant knowledge regarding cultivation
additives, such as fertilizers, micronutrients, organic plant foods, and biological pesticides.
Furthermore, Nicole’s experience in managing international permitting and compliant labeling in
all 50 states and 35 countries translates directly to the medical cannabis industry and ensures that
The Green Lady will maintain a focus on regulatory compliance.
Nicole has received a Masters in Business Administration from Pace University, and she currently
lives with her husband, Rupert, and their two daughters in Katonah, New York. Nicole has been a
part-time resident of Nantucket since 2012, and she is committed to maintaining strong ties
between The Green Lady and Nantucket.
The Green Lady Team (Continued)
Rupert Campbell (Chief Executive Officer, Head of Security, and Member of the Board of Directors)
Rupert began his career in the construction materials industry working for Borden Chemical, where
he gained significant experience in manufacturing and processing systems, processes, and equipment.
In 1997 Rupert joined Growth Products, Ltd., where he has managed the planning and construction
of a fertilizer manufacturing facility with complex liquid reactors and has become the Senior
Production Manager. During his time at Growth Products, Rupert has gained expertise in several
facets of chemical manufacturing, such as dry augers, packaging systems, and assembly logistics.
Rupert has also worked for the Katonah Fire Department since 1993, where he previously served as
Captain and Lieutenant, and where he actively participates in the department’s governance. During
his time with the Katonah Fire Department, Rupert has been trained and certified by the New York
State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, New York State Fire Chiefs
Association, Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, with additional certifications in
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations, Confined Space Rescue, and Emergency
Management.
Rupert currently lives with his wife, Nicole, and their two daughters in Katonah, New York. Rupert
and his family have been part-time residents of Nantucket since 2012, and Rupert looks forward to
helping the patients of Nantucket by providing them with high-quality medicine.
The Green Lady Team (Continued)
Corbet Campbell
Corbet Campbell is the Clerk and a member of the Board of Directors of The Green Lady
Dispensary. As daughter to The Green Lady Dispensary’s CEO and COO, Corbet looks forward to
growing this family-run business on Nantucket.
Clare Reinbergen
Clare Reinbergen is a member of The Green Lady Dispensary’s Board of Directors. As founder of
Growth Products, Ltd., Clare has become a leader in agronomic formulations. Clare continues to
lecture, provide technical training, and consulting in turf science, agriculture, botany, and
horticulture.
Janine Franceschi
Janine Franceschi is a member The Green Lady Dispensary’s Board of Directors. Janine is a year-
round resident of Nantucket, where she has made home on and off for 14 years.
RMD Application Process
❖On June 13, 2017, The Green Lady submitted Phase 1 of
the RMD application process (the Application of Intent)
to the DPH for one certificate of registration to operate
RMDs.
❖On July 7, 2017, The Green Lady was invited to submit
Phase 2 of the RMD application process (the
Management and Operations Profile) to the DPH.
❖On July 21, 2016, The Green Lady submitted its
Management and Operations Profile to the DPH.
❖On September 15, 2017, The Green Lady was invited to
submit Phase 3 of the RMD application process (the
Siting Profile).
❖As part of the Siting Profile submission, the DPH
requires the The Green Lady to obtain letter of support
or non-opposition from the municipality in which it
intends to locate its RMD facility.
The Green Lady’s Proposed RMD Facility in Nantucket
❖The Green Lady proposes to site a co-located medical
marijuana facility at 11 Amelia Drive, Nantucket, MA.
❖In accordance with the Town of Nantucket’s Zoning By-
Law, the proposed property is located in the Commercial
Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District.
❖This property is also not located within 500 feet of a
school, church, daycare or other locations where children
commonly congregate.
❖If The Green Lady is fortunate enough to receive a letter
of support or non-opposition from the Town of
Nantucket, The Green Lady will continue to work with
the Town in order to obtain a Special Permit from the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
❖Environmentally Friendly Facility –LED lighting,
installation of solar panels to offset electric consumption,
and utilize collection and recycling of cultivation.
❖First minority and women owned dispensary in the state
of Massachusetts. Less than 1% of dispensaries nationwide
are owned by African Americans.
The Green Lady’s Proposed RMD Location at 11 Amelia
Drive
Security and Compliance
❖Head of Security Rupert Campbell has fourteen
years experience working for the Katonah Fire
Department in Katonah, NY. Utilizing his
expertise, Rupert will design, implement, and
monitor a comprehensive security program to
ensure that the facility is a safe and secure
environment for both employees and the local
community.
❖The Green Lady’s state-of-the-art security
system will consist of perimeter windows, as
well as duress, panic, and holdup alarms
connected to local law enforcement for efficient
notification and response in the event of a
security threat. The system will also include a
failure notification system that will immediately
alert The Green Lady’s executive management
team if a system failure occurs.
❖A redundant alarm system will be installed to
ensure that active alarms remain operational if
the primary system is compromised.
❖Interior and exterior HD video surveillance of
all areas that contain marijuana, entrances, exits,
and parking lots will be operational 24/7 and
available to the Nantucket Police Department.
These surveillance cameras will remain
operational even in the event of a power outage.
Security and Compliance (Continued)
❖The exterior of the building and surrounding
area will be sufficiently lit, and foliage will be
minimized to ensure clear visibility of the area
at all times.
❖Only registered patients and caregivers, The
Green Lady’s registered RMD agents and other
authorized visitors (e.g. contractors, vendors)
will be allowed access to the facility, and a
visitor log will be maintained at all times.
❖All RMD agents and visitors will be required to
visibly display an ID badge, and The Green Lady
will maintain a current list of individuals with
access.
❖A minimum number of authorized agents
essential for efficient operations will be able to
enter Limited Access Areas within the facility.
❖There will be frequent cash sweeps from the
Point-of-Sale stations to the vault, and cash
receipts will be regularly deposited by secure
transport.
❖On-site consumption of marijuana by
employees, patients and caregivers is prohibited.
❖The Green Lady will have a security guard on-
site during business hours.
Patient / Caregiver Experience
❖Registered patients and caregivers must display
their DPH Registration cards before entering
the outermost door of the facility.
❖Patients then enter a secure, access control
vestibule where a dispensary agent will review
the DPH Registration card and a government-
issued photo ID and verify the patient’s
registration in real-time in the DPH’s online
database.
❖After verification, patients are allowed to enter
the main dispensary area, where they will be
offered a consultation and an opportunity to
browse educational materials prior to making
any purchases.
❖Employees will take one item out of a secured
case at a time to show it to a patient.
❖Patients’ DPH Registration cards and IDs are
checked again at the dispensary counter before
the transaction is completed, and then the
patient is required to exit the premises.
❖The Green Lady’s security agents will ensure
that no patients or caregivers linger on the
premises after any lawful activities are
completed.
Medical Marijuana Studies
❖A study conducted by Wayne State University Medical School
and published in 2013 found that medical marijuana patients
consistently reported using marijuana to substitute or wean off
prescription narcotic drugs. All of the interviewed patients
reported having reduced their overall prescription drug use by
using medical marijuana.1
❖An American Medical Association study published in 2014
found that states that enacted medical marijuana laws had a
24.8% lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate
compared with the states without medical marijuana laws.2
❖The University of Colorado and the Institute for the Study of
Labor jointly published a 2012 study that analyzed large
national data sets of self-reported marijuana use by high school
students in the years leading up to and following the enactment
of medical marijuana laws.
❖The researching economists concluded their results were not
consistent with the hypothesis that the legalization of medical
marijuana caused an increase in the use of marijuana and other
substances among high school students.3
❖According to the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey,
“youth marijuana use remains relatively unchanged”
since the implementation of medical and adult-use
marijuana laws. Colorado youth marijuana use is
21.2% versus 21.7% as the national average. 4
❖According to an article published in Health Affairs in
2016, physicians in medical marijuana states prescribe
1,826 fewer doses of painkillers in a given year
compared to states without medical marijuana laws.5
1Peters II, David C., Patients and Caregivers Report Using Medical Marijuana to Decrease
Prescription Narcotics Use, Humboldt J. of Soc. Rel., Wayne State University School of
Medicine (2013).
2Bachhuber MD, Marcus A., Medical Cannabis Laws and Opioid Analgesic Overdose
Mortality in the United States, 1999-2010, J. Amer. Med. Assoc. Internal Medicine (2014).
3Anderson, D. Mark, Medical Marijuana Laws and Teen Marijuana Use, University of
Colorado and The Institute for the Study of Labor (2012).
4Healthy Kids Colorado Survey 2015, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
5Bradford, Ashley C. and Bradford, W. David, Medical Marijuana Laws Reduce Prescription
Medication Use in Medicare Part D, Health Affairs (2016)
Benefits to the Town of Nantucket
❖MONETARY BENEFITS. A Host Community
Agreement would provide the Town with 3% of
gross revenue generated on the island, including
an immediate payment of $50,000 for
improvements to a municipal parking lot.
❖TAXES. In addition to payments under a Host
Community Agreement, The Green Lady commits
to paying property taxes, despite the potential for
federal tax-exempt status in the future.
❖JOBS. A dispensing facility in Nantucket will add
15-30 full-time year-round jobs with benefits
such as health care insurance, in addition to
preferential hiring of qualified local contractors
and vendors.
❖REGULATION. The Green Lady’s RMD will help
to reduce the need for patients to apply for
unregulated “hardship” cultivation registrations.
❖ACCESS. The Green Lady will provide patients on
Nantucket with access to valuable medication.
❖COMMUNITY SUPPORT.The Green Lady staff
will work with the Town to hold local educational
programs discussing drug abuse prevention and
other public health issues.
❖CONTROL. In addition to the DPH, Nantucket’s
Police Department and other municipal
departments will have oversight over The Green
Lady’s security systems and processes.
❖RESPONSIBILITY. The Green Lady is comprised
of experienced professionals who will undergo
extensive background checks and DPH scrutiny.
Letter of Support or Non-Opposition
❖Obtaining a Letter of Support or Non-Opposition
from the Town of Nantucket is the first step in
the approval process with the Town of Nantucket
and just one step in the RMD application process
with the DPH.
❖At the DPH level, The Green Lady must still:
•Submit a Siting Profile, and obtain Provisional
Certificate of Registration
•Submit Architectural Review and obtain
approval
•Build out location and pass several DPH
inspections
•Obtain Final Certificate of Registration
•Undergo regular surprise and scheduled
inspections by the DPH
❖At the Town of Nantucket level:
•Host Community Agreement (Board of
Selectmen)
•Special Permit (Planning Board)
•Ongoing coordination and oversight from
various municipal departments (Police, Fire,
etc.)
Thank you for your time and consideration.
We look forward to answering any of your questions.
Nicole Campbell
914-490-5426
ncampbell@growthproducts.com