legalities of managing a small warehouse grow op

[mrbungle79]

If one were to be hired to manage a small warehouse op, mainly just watering and maintaining plants a few days a week, what could the legal repercussions be if said warehouse were raided with only the manager there. the manager would have no legal ties to the owner or lease holder on paper other than being there taking care of the plants? who is legally liable for the plants? assuming the total number of plants is 72 or under and the manager will have all necessary med cards to account for that number of plants and also assuming that those med cards are for the managers own personal grow and patients.

 

[bigbuddin84]

It would be on the owner. Unless he said something like you rented the space or something.

 

[SnapsProvolone]

To protect the owner, you need a rental or lease agreement. Otherwise the feds could seize the property.

 

[mrbungle79]

my concern isn't for the owner but for the manager who will just be taking care of the plants. not harvesting or anything else.

 

[mrbungle79]

the managers name will not be listed anywhere on paper

 

[SnapsProvolone]

Sounds like the manager has something to hide. I'm not sure where this is going but doesn't sound promising.

 

[mrbungle79]

not at all. the manager is being hired by the warehouse lessee/garden owner strictly for plant maintenance. just concerned what the manager would be liable for in the case of a raid. told both of them to seek actual legal advice but I said I would see what the knowledgeable folks here have to say as well

 

[mrbungle79]

and I'm using the term manager loosely. just garden help is all

 

[bigbuddin84]

They may be dicks and say "the manager" was manufacturing drugs too. Would definitely seek professional legal advice

 

[Dr. Bob]

If the cops show up and you are the one there watering the plants, they are ALL yours. If you have access you have possession. Guess you can figure out how that will turn out.

Dr. Bob

 

[mrbungle79]

Would it be an issue still if the manager has cards allowing up to 72 plants. Or do his cards limit him to the plants in his own grow?

 

[mrbungle79]

And as far as I know there will be no dry meds stored at that location although I think they will be drying there

 

[st0wandgrow]

Would it be an issue still if the manager has cards allowing up to 72 plants. Or do his cards limit him to the plants in his own grow?

Who will be the designated caregiver? The owner, or the manager?

Whomever is the designated caregiver will be the ONLY person allowed to tend to the plants, and will ultimately be the one to take the fall if shit goes sideways

 

[Dr. Bob]

Honestly, a good attorney might make a case if the manager has cards for as many plants are there, but it gets complicated if the names don't match or the manager has other plants elsewhere. I don't think there is any provision for a 'bud tender for hire' in the act, so if you do anything do it AFTER clearing it with your attorney.

Personally, I think the manager will be crucified if they raid, along with anyone else they can charge, and 3 years later it will be sorted out in court. It isn't a line of work I would want to be in.

Dr. Bob

 

[mrbungle79]

as far as I know the owner will be. The only request from the owner was that the manager had all his allotted cg cards.

 

[mrbungle79]

I may be wrong but I thought the mmmp allowed for "help" in the garden. I may be mislead on that.

 

[mrbungle79]

Wouldn't be a bud tender either as it would only entail taking care of the plants not any finished product

 

[Dr. Bob]

Clear it with the lawyer, see if they would be comfortable defending your position. That's my best advice.

Dr. Bob

 

[st0wandgrow]

I may be wrong but I thought the mmmp allowed for "help" in the garden. I may be mislead on that.

Not that I'm aware of. I'm pretty certain that only the person assigned to the plants can be in the garden. In your situation, the manager would have to have the designated status of caregiver, and those patients would have to list him, and the facilities address on their paperwork. The owner would have to have a good faith agreement with the manager separate and aside from the state paperwork. The owner can't be listed as the caregiver, and then have the manager in the garden tending to the plants

 

[mrbungle79]

Let me also mention that its commerce twp if that makes any difference but all in all doesn't sound like its a good idea.