AAMC Washington These are the best answers we have received to the question: How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow? ADAMS COUNTY Mr. Worthington, I am not sure of the basis for your question about medical marihuana. The answer is not as simple as the number of plants, as there are many other guidelines involved. Also our office does not give legal advise. I would refer you to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) for the exact laws that pertain to medical marihuana. The RCW's are available on the internet and at most public libraries. Adams County does not set limits on its own. Adams County follows the statutes set forth in the RCW's. Doug Barger Adams County Sheriff 210 W. Broadway Ritzville, Wa. 99169 509-659-1122 -----Original Message----- From: john worthington [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:54 AM To: Doug Barger Subject: medical marijuana plant limit Hello sheriff, How many plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to have in adams county. Can you please imform me of the limits in adams county. Thank you ASOTIN COUNTY -----Reply Message----- Subject: The answer is simple bay0-mc12-f17.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:51:26 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jGJbJWnQgnT4Y21xDoftNiEqB4FBCaEA0s= Content-class: urn:content-classes:message X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.4417.0 X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: Website Inquiry Thread-Index: AcYukIzCfUt70PVvTwmYXC5wUgm8SAAonXkg Return-Path: bnichols@co.asotin.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 11 Feb 2006 17:51:26.0878 (UTC) FILETIME=[C7D01BE0:01C62F33] Mr. Worthington, The answer is simple: None. The Medical Use of Marijuana Act creates an affirmative defense for possession of marijuana, not the growing (or "manufacture") of marijuana. Moreover, the requirements of this provision are so narrow that I have yet to see anyone meet its requirements. I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions, comments, or wish to discuss this or any other matter further. Ben Nichols Asotin County Prosecutor. -----Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 2:28 PM To: Ben Nichols Subject: Website Inquiry Hello, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in asotin county. Thank you BENTON COUNTY >>> Alex Ekstrom 2/15/2006 10:26:14 AM >>> Mr. Miller: RCW 69.51A.040 sets out an affirmative defense to marijuana charges. As an affirmative defense, the burden is on a defendant to show that they are a qualifying patient or caregiver. Part of this burden is to show that, either as a patient or qualifying caregiver, they possess no more than a 60-day supply. There is no specified number of plants that is deemed to be equal to a 60-day supply. Alex Ekstrom Deputy Prosecuting Attorney >>> "Andy Miller" 2/15/2006 8:45:21 AM >>> >>> Andy Miller 2/10/2006 2:56:17 PM >>> I have forwarded your question to alex ekstrom of our office. I'm not sure that we will be able to provide you with an exact answer, but we will review the law. It may take a few days to get back to you >>> "JOHN WORTHINGTON" 2/10/2006 2:31:05 PM >>> Hello, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient able to grow in benton county CLALLAM COUNTY From: "Cameron, Ronald" To: "'worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com'" Subject: medical mj Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:07:27 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from esmtpg1.clallam.net ([198.239.48.17]) by bay0-mc3-f16.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:07:23 -0800 Received: by esmtpg1 with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)id ; Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:16:30 -0800 X-Message-Info: 6sSXyD95QpXjSpR69XXho6SIC8LhfGakz7UE/E8aa5s= X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Return-Path: RCameron@co.clallam.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 03 Feb 2006 20:07:25.0067 (UTC) FILETIME=[732AF5B0:01C628FD] Mr. Worthington, I know we recently had this conversation on the phone. In Clallam County, there is a general 5 plant rule that the local courts have recognized for medicinal grows. This can vary, as quality of plants can often play a factor. In our experience, we have seen poorly tended medicinal grows of 10 or more plants that can yield very little, and a one plant grow that would yield many many ounces. But, for a base number, 5 plants is what we have used. Many medicial folks I have talked with find this reasonable and we have had little issue surrounding our enforcement of it. If I can be of further asssitance, do not hesitate to call or write. Capt. Ron Cameron Clallam County Sheriffs Dept. 223 E 4th St. Suite 12 Port Angeles WA 98362 360-417-4999 CLARK COUNTY From: "Lester, Mike" To: Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 18:35:56 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from NT104.clark.root.local ([64.4.184.157]) by bay0-mc2-f18.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Tue, 2 May 2006 18:36:10 -0700 Received: from NT102.clark.root.local ([141.185.16.123]) by NT104.clark.root.local with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Tue, 2 May 2006 18:35:56 -0700 Received: from cvnt26.vancouver.root.local ([141.185.18.54]) by NT102.clark.root.local with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Tue, 2 May 2006 18:35:56 -0700 X-Message-Info: LsUYwwHHNt2cAhotSgbsJbvKv1+z8gBRJrK3ETLnbYY= X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5.7226.0 Content-class: urn:content-classes:message X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: RE: medical marijuana Thread-Index: AcZuUeyFXTaFtH8fRjijG3qd+ndH/w== Return-Path: Mike.Lester@ci.vancouver.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 03 May 2006 01:35:56.0614 (UTC) FILETIME=[EC845660:01C66E51] Mr. Worthington, You can have 9 plants at one time, three flowered or mature plants, three juvenile, and three clones or 3 ounces or processed with no plants. You also have to have authorization from a licensee physician out of the State of Washington not Oregon. Sergeant Mike Lester Clark/Skamania Drug Task Force COWLITZ COUNTY Mr. Worthington, Thank you for your inquiry. Prosecuting Attorney Sue Baur refers you to Washington Law as set out in RCW 69.51A. Thank you. Deri Moore Administrative Assistant Cowlitz County Prosecutors Office 312 SW 1st Kelso WA 98626 360-577-3080 x 2313 360-414-9121 fax -----Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 1:35 PM To: Moore, Deri Subject: medical marijuana Hello, How many medical marijuana plants can a medical marijuana patient have in cowlitz county DOUGLAS COUNTY Dear John, I have forwarded your question to the prosecutor. The medical marijuana initiative is very confusing, and vague. I will let you know as soon as I receive his reply. Dan LaRoche Sheriff --Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 1:57 PM To: Dan LaRoche (x101) Subject: medical marijuana Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in douglas county FRANKLIN COUNTY Under RCW 69.51, if you meet all of the legal requirements for possessing medical marijuana you can not have in your possession more than a 60 day supply. Sheriff Richard Lathim -----Original Message----- From: john worthington [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:50 AM To: rlathim@co.franklin.wa.us Subject: medical marijuana plant limit -----Original Message----- Hello sheriff, How many plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to have in franklin county. Can you please imform me of the limits in franklin county. Thank you From: "Steve M. Lowe" To: 'JOHN WORTHINGTON' , "Steve M. Lowe" CC: larry.taylor@co.benton.wa.us Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:55:38 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from mail.exchange.courthouse.co.franklin.wa.us ([198.239.74.10]) by bay0-mc8-f17.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:55:38 -0800 Received: by mail.exchange.courthouse.co.franklin.wa.us with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)id ; Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:55:38 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jFCQbgV+R8eHakBWv/ylK9M61uABI9yUX4= X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Return-Path: slowe@co.franklin.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 13 Feb 2006 16:55:38.0955 (UTC) FILETIME=[511F19B0:01C630BE] None. -----Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 2:26 PM To: slowe@co.franklin.wa.us Cc: larry.taylor@co.benton.wa.us Subject: medical marijuana Hello, Can You tell me how many marijuana plants a medical marijuana patient is allowed to grow in franklin county GARFIELD COUNTY From: "Ken" To: "'JOHN WORTHINGTON'" Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:38:23 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from palouse.org ([64.126.134.55]) by bay0-mc1-f6.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:38:33 -0800 Received: from tanzenite [64.126.143.50] by palouse.org with ESMTP (SMTPD32-8.15) id AC279290122; Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:38:31 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jEHjJx36Oi8+Z3TmmkSEdPtfpLB7P/ybN8= X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1409 Return-Path: ken@palouse.org X-OriginalArrivalTime: 09 Feb 2006 18:38:33.0616 (UTC) FILETIME=[07DA9900:01C62DA8] According to our County Sheriff's Department the State of Washington does not permit medical marijuana patients to grow their own plants. Ken -----Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:15 AM To: ken@palouse.org Subject: medical marijuana Hello, How many marijuana plants can a medical marijuana patient grow in your county. Thank you GRANT COUNTY Dear Mr. Worthington, I spoke with the county prosecutor. She advised that in the state of Washington there is no legislative action to allow, legally, the growing of marijuana for any purpose. This would include for medicinal purposes. She did say however, THC can be prescribed in pill form through your physician. You cannot grow Marijuana for any reason. Sorry. John Turley Chief Criminal Deputy Grant County Sheriff's Office GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY Dear Mr. Worthington, The medical marijuana statute states that a patient may possess a 60 day supply of marijuana. The statute also leaves undefined what amount constitutes a 60 day supply. I know that this does not give you much help, the legislature's unwillingness to add that definition to the statute has placed an unfair burden not only on medical marijuana patients but on law enforcement as well. My best advice would be to err on the side of caution and to use your common sense. We have encountered large marijuana grow operations where the "medical marijuana" defense did not get any traction. Mike Whelan, Sheriff Grays Harbor County -----Original Message----- From: john worthington [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:45 AM To: Mike Whelan Cc: Vern Spatz Subject: medical marijuana plant limit Hello sheriff, How many plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to have in Grays harbor county. Can you please imform me of the limits in grays harbor county. Thank you ISLAND COUNTY Mr. Worthingon -- the Sheriff asked me to reply to your question regarding medical marijuana. Below is the actual Washington State Law. Look at section 1(b)-- you can only possess what is necessary for a 60 day supply. Please feel free to call or email with any other questions you might have. Cdr. Mike Beech Island County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit 101 NE 6th Street Coupeville WA 98239 360-679-7322 RCW 69.51A.040 Qualifying patients' affirmative defense. (1) If charged with a violation of state law relating to marijuana, any qualifying patient who is engaged in the medical use of marijuana, or any designated primary caregiver who assists a qualifying patient in the medical use of marijuana, will be deemed to have established an affirmative defense to such charges by proof of his or her compliance with the requirements provided in this chapter. Any person meeting the requirements appropriate to his or her status under this chapter shall be considered to have engaged in activities permitted by this chapter and shall not be penalized in any manner, or denied any right or privilege, for such actions. (2) The qualifying patient, if eighteen years of age or older, shall: (a) Meet all criteria for status as a qualifying patient; (b) Possess no more marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amount necessary for a sixty-day supply; and (c) Present his or her valid documentation to any law enforcement official who questions the patient regarding his or her medical use of marijuana. (3) The qualifying patient, if under eighteen years of age, shall comply with subsection (2)(a) and (c) of this section. However, any possession under subsection (2)(b) of this section, as well as any production, acquisition, and decision as to dosage and frequency of use, shall be the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian of the qualifying patient. (4) The designated primary caregiver shall: (a) Meet all criteria for status as a primary caregiver to a qualifying patient; (b) Possess, in combination with and as an agent for the qualifying patient, no more marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amo unt necessary for a sixty-day supply; (c) Present a copy of the qualifying patient's valid documentation required by this chapter, as well as evidence of designation to act as primary caregiver by the patient, to any law enforcement official requesting such information; (d) Be prohibited from consuming marijuana obtained for the personal, medical use of the patient for whom the individual is acting as primary caregiver; and (e) Be the primary caregiver to only one patient at any one time. KING COUNTY Thanks John. You are probably correct that if it is a “secret” law, nobody has told me. I’m usually the last to know anyway! Originally you had asked about a “medical marijuana plant limit law” in King County. That is why I replied there was not such thing. I meant no law or ordinance. So I guess we are talking semantics here. In your other e-mail, you mention the Prosecutor’s Office. You could be correct that they have a policy regarding what they will or won’t prosecute as far as the number of plants. Even if they do have a policy, that would not necessarily effect our enforcement efforts. We make our arrests based on state law. It is up to the Prosecutor’s Office to file or not file a particular case. Therefore, I suggest you talk with them to see what there filing standards are for medical marijuana cases. Good luck! Let me know what they say. Regards, John Sgt. John Urquhart Sheriff's Office Administration King County Sheriff's Office (206) 296-7528 -----Original Message----- From: WORTHINGTONJW2U Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 3:39 PM To: Urquhart, John Subject: RE: medical marijuana Hi John, Thank You For responding In fact I have a document from The Attorney Generals office that shows that King County has adopted Kitsap County's Plant Limit Guideline developed by West Net. These Secret Plant limit laws are so secret they forgot to tell you. I would check with V-net,or Fred Caruso of the AG'S office, Perhaps they will acknowledge the secret plant limit law for King County. Just mention Roy Alloways plant limit guideline. I was trying to prove a point about secret plant limit laws and the lack of clear posting for Medical marijuana patients,and sergeants of the King County Sheriffs office to resort to. I was not trying to embarrass you,Just Perhaps anger you at not being informed of the secret medical marijuana law being enforced in King County. I have documents to prove that King County has decided to enforce Roy Alloways plant limit law in King County. You are right there is no such ordinance. This information was only found thru a Public Disclosure process. I have a great deal of respect for you as a Law Enforcement Officer.You Are a fine public servant. KITSAP COUNTY From: "Earl Smith" To: "Jim McDonough" CC: Subject: Webpage Inquiry Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:53:58 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from mail1.co.kitsap.wa.us ([146.218.3.200]) by bay0-mc5-f16.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:54:32 -0800 Received: from ADM_DO-MTA by mail1.co.kitsap.wa.uswith Novell_GroupWise; Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:54:27 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jHF9eMiiFbADxpTGMzCR2fDVOsDRD0T+P0= X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.5 Return-Path: ESmith@co.kitsap.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Feb 2006 17:54:32.0226 (UTC) FILETIME=[0BE03820:01C62E6B] John, The law states that you can possess a 60 day supply to treat a patient's condition at any one time. There is no stated amount of processed marijuana or plant count mentioned in the law. Detective Alloway has done a great deal of research as to what might consitute a 60 day supply (at the very high end). Using this research we apply the following calculations when determining whether to arrest, seize plants, and prosecute medicinal marijuana claims: -8.51 ounces or less of processed marijuana, or; -no more than nine marijuana plants in each three stages of growth (total of 27 plants) Sincerely, Lt. Earl W. Smith Detective Division (360) 337-5610 >>> Jim McDonough 02/09/06 12:17 PM >>> Didn't you get a question like this last week? Jim >>> "JOHN WORTHINGTON" 2/9/2006 11:02:58 AM >>> Hello sheriff, How many plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to have in kitsap county. Can you please imform me of the limits in kitsap county. Thank you KITTITAS COUNTY Mr. Worthington, You question on how many marijuana plants one can have in Kittitas County can best be answered by statute: RCW 69.51A.040 Qualifying patients' affirmative defense. (1) If charged with a violation of state law relating to marijuana, any qualifying patient who is engaged in the medical use of marijuana, or any designated primary caregiver who assists a qualifying patient in the medical use of marijuana, will be deemed to have established an affirmative defense to such charges by proof of his or her compliance with the requirements provided in this chapter. Any person meeting the requirements appropriate to his or her status under this chapter shall be considered to have engaged in activities permitted by this chapter and shall not be penalized in any manner, or denied any right or privilege, for such actions. (2) The qualifying patient, if eighteen years of age or older, shall: (a) Meet all criteria for status as a qualifying patient; (b) Possess no mor e marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amount necessary for a sixty-day supply; and (c) Present his or her valid documentation to any law enforcement official who questions the patient regarding his or her medical use of marijuana. (3) The qualifying patient, if under eighteen years of age, shall comply with subsection (2)(a) and (c) of this section. However, any possession under subsection (2)(b) of this section, as well as any production, acquisition, and decision as to dosage and frequency of use, shall be the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian of the qualifying patient. (4) The designated primary caregiver shall: (a) Meet all criteria for status as a primary caregiver to a qualifying patient; (b) Possess, in combination with and as an agent for the qualifying patient, no more marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amount necessary for a sixty-day supply; (c) Present a copy of the qualifying patient's valid documentation required by this chapter, as well as evidence of designation to act as primary caregiver by the patient, to any law enforcement official requesting such information; (d) Be prohibited from consuming marijuana obtained for the personal, medical use of the patient for whom the individual is acting as primary caregiver; and (e) Be the primary caregiver to only one patient at any one time. So the amount would be determined by the dosage on the prescription to a qualifying patient, given by the approved doctor and limited to the amount necessary for a sixty day supply. Ultimately a court would decide if you exceeded that amount based upon reasonable person. Sheriff Gene Dana Kittitas County Sheriff's Office 205 W. 5th Suite 1/Sheriff Ellensburg, Washington 98926 KLICKITAT COUNTY From: "Chris Mace" To: "JOHN WORTHINGTON" Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:57:49 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from peppermintpatty.co.klickitat.wa.us ([198.239.125.8]) by bay0-mc5-f15.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:58:59 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jGmJ0L1wrdCZpsoxXGHe915/94zRaUWbM8= Content-class: urn:content-classes:message X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: medical marijuana Thread-Index: AcYl6IG4veG/x4nKQJqx0mS1xbPf6QABqbEw Return-Path: ChrisM@co.klickitat.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 30 Jan 2006 22:58:59.0064 (UTC) FILETIME=[C1373F80:01C625F0] Hello John, It is pretty subjective. The law states no more than what would equate out to be a 30 day supply. Depending on the size of the plant (s), growing cycle, harvesting and so on, average amount of product produced from a single plant...you can see it gets a bit messy. I'm not sure we would bother anyone with a medical marijuana card that had a couple-three plants. When we start hearing that some of the plants are being sold or given out, then we get on it. I think it boils down to being reasonable and responsible with the number of plants and how and where they are kept. Chris Mace -----Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:00 PM To: Chris Mace Subject: medical marijuana Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in klickitat county. Thank you LEWIS COUNTY From: "Sheriff" To: Subject: Re: medical marijuana Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:02:57 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from co.lewis.wa.us ([198.239.63.69]) by bay0-mc5-f17.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Thu, 2 Feb 2006 16:03:42 -0800 Received: from LC_DM-Message_Server by co.lewis.wa.uswith Novell_GroupWise; Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:03:13 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jGM7vmZIIi3JgIYBuZhSy9NeqQQzzAA0/s= X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 5.5.7.1 Return-Path: Sheriff@co.lewis.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 03 Feb 2006 00:03:47.0325 (UTC) FILETIME=[4E0A0AD0:01C62855] Dear Mr. Worthington: The law states the amount of marijuana used for medical purposes is a 60 day supply for one person, which equals no more than 10 plants total in any growing stage, including no more than 3 to 4 mature marijuana plants. If you have additional questions, please contact the Lewis Regional Crime Task Force at 360-740-1360. Thank you. >>> "JOHN WORTHINGTON" 01/30/06 1:45 PM >>> hello sheriff, Can you please inform me of the legal limit of marijuana plants that someone can grow for medical marijuana in lewis county. Thank you MASON COUNTY -----Original Message----- From: Detective R.Noyes [mailto:rnoyes@so.co.mason.wa.us] Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 10:17 AM To: Sheriff Subject: Re: Medical Marijuana question Mr. Worthington 60 day supply is dependant upon the prescription. I don't have a specified number since it is on a case by case basis... example: how mature the plant(s) are, the yield rate, what the prescription reads, etc... Hope this helps... Detective B. Noyes Mr. Worthington, In response to your question about how many marijuana plants one can grow for medica use ... I have to refer you to RCW 69.51. The short answer is that one can possess a 60 day supply, legally according to RCW. A prescription from a doctor should clarify what is deamed a 60 day supply dependant upon the medical condition. Please refer to the RCW for more specific answers. You can look at the State Legislatures site online or you can just type in "wa state RCW" in a search engine and should be able to find the information. I hope this helps- Detective B. Noyes / MCSO OKANOGAN COUNTY From: "Eric Mudgett" To: "OCSO" , Subject: Re: Fwd: medical marijuana Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:01:51 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from co.okanogan.wa.us ([198.238.218.254]) by bay0-mc5-f7.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:05:41 -0700 Received: from domain-MTA by co.okanogan.wa.uswith Novell_GroupWise; Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:02:00 -0700 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jE2EV2YUzo8MshynYPzN4fDwBye/+gasgU= X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.6 Return-Path: emudgett@co.okanogan.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2006 22:05:41.0549 (UTC) FILETIME=[B9496DD0:01C66A46] John, The answer is "0" plants. The law says that it is an affirmative defense to charges of possession. The federal government still says that marijuana is illegal to possess. I will still arrest you for possession of marijuana, you can make your medical claim at the trial. if you need any other legal advise please contact an attorney. Sergeant Eric Mudgett U-5 OCSO OCSO 04/27/06 2:43 PM >>> This person keeps mailing, is there somewhere else I should direct him? "JOHN WORTHINGTON" 04/27/06 2:29 PM hello, I am not asking for legal advise, I am asking for the guidelines for medical marijuana patients in okanogan county. How many medical marijuana plants can a medical marijuana patient grow in okanogan county. PIERCE COUNTY Mr. Worthington: I am the Legal Advisor to the Pierce County Sheriff. This is not a matter of "limits" set by Pierce County. Rather, this is a matter of Washington State law. I can refer you to RCW 69.51A which is the state statute on Medical Marijuana. The state statute says that a "qualifying patient...shall...possess no more marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amount necessary for a sixty-day supply.", RCW 69.51A.040. I am unable to give you any legal advice on this issue and I suggest that you consult with your own attorney if there are any questions. Thank you for your inquiry. Craig Adams Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Legal Advisor to the Sheriff Pierce County >>> "JOHN WORTHINGTON" 01/30/2006 13:31 >>> Hello, Please explain how many plants a medical marijuana patient is able to grow in pierce county. What is pierce counties limits. Thank you SAN JUAN COUNTY From: Bill Cumming Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 3:52 PM To: Si Stephens Subject: RE: medical marijuana The question has not been well defined by the legislature. There is no magic amount. The amount is defined as two months worth, what ever that is. One plant is fine - 100 probably not. Sorry, still undefined by law at this time… Bill From: Si Stephens Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:35 PM To: Bill Cumming Subject: FW: medical marijuana From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:10 PM To: Si Stephens Subject: medical marijuana Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in san juan county. Thank you SKAGIT COUNTY 1 From: "Bergsma, Ken (Police)" To: CC: "Bergsma, Ken (Police)" ,"Barsness, Mike" Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 14:48:26 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from MVEX.ci.mv.wa.us ([69.7.33.79]) by bay0-mc11-f6.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Mon, 1 May 2006 14:48:26 -0700 Thread-Topic: medical marijuana Return-Path: Kenb@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 01 May 2006 21:48:26.0932 (UTC) FILETIME=[FA426740:01C66D68] State law RCW 69.51A allows patients with terminal illnesses and persons with some chronic diseases described in the law to use and possess marijuana once they have received documentation from their physicians (Physicians statement, prescription or pertinent medical records) A 60 day supply is authorized if the person meets the guidelines of the RCW 69.51A. This amounts to 9 plants in various stages or 3 ounces of processed plant. I would suggest you consult with your physician, attorney and review the attached link to the RCW before proceeding. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=69.51A Ken Bergsma Lieutenant Ken Bergsma Mount Vernon Police Department 1805 Continental Place Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)336-6240 office (360)336-0628 fax SKAGIT COUNTY 2 From: "WillReichardt" To: CC: "Richard Grimstead" Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:17:04 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from scmail.co.skagit.wa.us ([198.239.52.13]) by bay0-mc5-f1.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:17:08 -0800 Received: from pontmv1.skagit.local (Not Verified[10.0.40.2]) by scmail.co.skagit.wa.us with NetIQ MailMarshal 6.0 Service Pack 1a (v6,0,3,33)id ; Tue Thread-Topic: medical marijuana Thread-Index: AcYwyQstTeYg+6o8T/CywWX36vSG6QA1IyGgAAVxCKA= Return-Path: willr@co.skagit.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 14 Feb 2006 22:17:08.0909 (UTC) FILETIME=[653E3DD0:01C631B4] Mr. Worthington, The medical marijuana act does not give a specific number of plants that you can have growing at any one time. The act says that you can have upto a 60 day supply for each qualified individual. As you know just what a 60 day supply is can be subjective. What we tell our deputies is to apply common sense when they encounter a medical marijuana issue. Generally 6 to 8 fair size plants is considered a 60 day supply however 5 huge bushy plants may go well over that 60 day limit and conversely 10 skinny small plants may not be enough. It is up to the deputies discretion if the "60 day supply" limit has been reached. I hope this helps answer your question. Please feel free to reply if you have additional concerns. Will Reichardt Chief Criminal Deputy Skagit County Sheriff's Office (360) 336-9450 From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 10:18 AM To: Sheriff Subject: medical marijuana Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in skagit county. Thank you SKAMANIA COUNTY -----Original Message----- From: Tracy Wyckoff Sent: 04/28/2006 10:16 AM To: SCSO Subject: RE: [BULK] medical marijuana John, The standard we use is, as I understand it State Wide. 3 Starter plants, 3 Juvenile, and 3 Adult plants. Total of 9 plants. Tracy Detective Tracy D. Wyckoff Skamania County Sheriff's Office P.O. Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648 PH. 509-427-9490 Fax. 509-427-8742 tracyw@co.skamania.wa.us -----Original Message----- From: Cindy Hull On Behalf Of SCSO Sent: 04/27/2006 3:38 PM To: Tracy Wyckoff Subject: FW: [BULK] medical marijuana Importance: Low Hello, Can you please inform me of the medical marijuana guidelines in skamania county? How many medical marijuana plants can a medical marijuana patient grow in skamania county I am not seeking legal advice I am seeking the skamania county guidelines in order to be in compliance with county rules. SNOHOMISH COUNTY Your email question was sent to me today for an answer. The standard that the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force has agreed upon is that a 60 day supply of medical marijuana is considered acceptable. If I can answer any more questions, please feel free to respond to this email. Lieutenant John Flood SRDTF SPOKANE COUNTY Mr. Worthington, Regarding your question of how many marihuana plants a person may grow for medicinal purposes. There is no specific number, however the law states that a person may possess a 60 day supply for the patient. There are other requirements regarding necessary documentation from the patients physician. I suggest that you look at the Revised Code of Washingtion (RCW) that outlines the law in detail. The applicable RCW is RCW 69.51A.005 through 69.51A.902 Detective Dave Knechtel Spokane County Sheriff's Office 477-6644 STEVENS COUNTY From: "Colville Police" To: "john worthington" Subject: Medical Marijuana Question Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 16:42:47 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from mailscan2.sslisp.com ([209.213.12.74]) by bay0-mc1-f10.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Wed, 3 May 2006 17:37:08 -0700 Received: from owner3caf50a4d (unverified [209.213.3.90]) by mailscan2.sslisp.com (Vircom SMTPRS 4.3.459.0) with SMTP id for ; Wed, 3 May 2006 16:42:48 -0700 Return-Path: policesec@colville.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 04 May 2006 00:37:08.0790 (UTC) FILETIME=[E02EDD60:01C66F12] John, I put a call into the Prosecuting Attorney's office (there is no charge), but have not heard back from them. I also asked one of our officers, and according to the laws in the State of Washington, you can not grow any plants for any purpose in Colville or anywhere in the State of Washington. Thanks for your inquiry. Colville Police Department From: "Colville Police" To: "JOHN WORTHINGTON" Subject: Re: medical; marijuana Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 13:28:41 -0700 Hello, We are in receipt of your email regarding medical marijuana issues. Our recommendation is that you contact our Prosecuting Attorney at 684-7500 or your own legal counsel for the answers you need. Colville Police Department WAHKIAKUM COUNTY RCW 69.51A.040(2)(b) Possess no more marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amount necessary for a sixty-day supply Dan L. Bardsley, Sheriff Wahkiakum County P.O. Box 65 Cathlamet, Wa. 98612 360-795-3242 From: Kelly Heiner Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:22 AM To: Dan Bardsley Subject: FW: medical marijuana Kelly Heiner Corrections Officer Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office 360-795-3242 -----Original Message----- From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:18 PM To: Kelly Heiner Subject: medical marijuana Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in your county. Thank you WALLA WALLA COUNTY From: "Carole Lepiane" To: "JOHN WORTHINGTON" Subject: RE: medical marijuana Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:29:16 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from COMAIL.co.walla-walla.wa.us ([209.74.219.242]) by bay0-mc3-f3.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:29:39 -0800 X-Message-Info: JGTYoYF78jFdjlNHfOUAj9+8dPyXvG0UqQZr3rCAhcI= Content-class: urn:content-classes:message X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: medical marijuana Thread-Index: AcYwy4VDKbYXO+rsRR+7hDOsO+trpQBhjvhw Return-Path: clepiane@co.walla-walla.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 15 Feb 2006 17:29:40.0045 (UTC) FILETIME=[668837D0:01C63255] According to state law and the prosecuting attorney, the medical marijuana law does not allow the manufacture (growing) of marijuana, only possession thereof. RCW 69.51A.040 states in part that medical marijuana patients: (b) Possess no more marijuana than is necessary for the patient's personal, medical use, not exceeding the amount necessary for a sixty-day supply. Nowhere does the law address how the patient is to obtain the marijuana nor define what is considered a sixty-day supply. If you wish to view the law for yourself, the website is http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/ and medical marijuana is addressed in RCW 69.51A. C. J. Lepiane, Undersheriff Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office 240 W. Alder #101 Walla Walla, WA 99362 509-527-3268 509-525-6971 (fax) clepiane@co.walla-walla.wa.us From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 10:36 AM To: Walla Walla County Sheriff Subject: medical marijuana Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants is a medical marijuana patient allowed to grow in walla walla county. Thank you WHITMAN COUNTY Please refer to the RCW. Sheriff Brett Myers Whitman County Sheriff's Office brettm@co.whitman.wa.us 509-397-6266 From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 11:32 AM To: Brett Myers Subject: Web Inquiry to Sheriff Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants can a medical marijuana patient grow in your county. Thank you YAKIMA COUNTY Retraction letter from Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney Medical Marijuana Guidelines from Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney From: "Kenneth Irwin" To: Subject: FW: medical marijuana Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:28:55 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from mailhost.co.yakima.wa.us ([209.74.209.150]) by bay0-mc3-f11.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211); Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:30:02 -0800 Received: from ntx.co.yakima.wa.us (ntx.co.yakima.wa.us [172.22.0.6])by mailhost.co.yakima.wa.us (Spam Firewall) with ESMTP id 48F089BD9Afor worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com>; Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:29:01 -0800 (PST) Return-Path: kenneth.irwin@co.yakima.wa.us X-OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Feb 2006 18:30:02.0908 (UTC) FILETIME=[01DC7DC0:01C62E70] In the state of Washington, possession of marijuana is a criminal offense. A medical marijuana law has not been passed. Ken From: Corky Mattingly Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 11:58 AM To: Kenneth Irwin Subject: FW: medical marijuana From: JOHN WORTHINGTON [mailto:worthingtonjw2u@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 11:30 AM To: Corky Mattingly Subject: medical marijuana hello, Can you please send this e-mail to the sheriff Hello sheriff, How many marijuana plants can a medical marijuana patient grow in your county. Thank you