Pubdate: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 Source: Tribune, The (CN ON) Copyright: 2013, Osprey Media Group Inc. Contact: http://www.wellandtribune.ca/letters Website: http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2807 Author: Victoria Gray DETAILED INFO NEEDED FROM POT GROWERS PORT COLBORNE - Applying to own a pot farm is not a simple process. A 15-page application available on the Health Canada website requires multiple certifications, security clearances and legal notifications. Not just anyone can apply. The second part of the 11-part application requires applicants to submit a copy of their businesses incorporation certificate. The third part of the application asks for detailed personal information about the facility's proposed manager, proposed responsible person in charge, alternate person in charge, and the names of people who the company would supply with medical marijuana. The applicant must also provide Health Canada with copies of security clearance applications or attach copies of proposed employees clearance. They must specify their activities and quantity of pot on site, quantity sold and more. Applicants must also already own land or have signed consent from the owner to use the land to grow cannabis. Companies also have to build or set up on land that's zoned agricultural and have a detailed security proposal that includes building floor plans and video surveillance. Local governments, police and fire personnel must be notified. These farms must also have qualified quality assurance employees and must provide a proposal for the company's record keeping method. For more information or to apply to own a pot farm visit www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/info/index-eng.php . - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom