Anyone considering a commercial/med op of any size...do yourself a favor. Hire an attorney. At the very LEAST get a 2 hr consult and ask all the questions asked here. When we formed our growing collective association we hired Jamed Divine, a cannabis business lawyer. It was the best $500 I've spent on the initial consultation. Pretty much toss 99% of what you hear in here. If you want to bet your life on it, hear it from a lawyer specializing in med pot. We have a 20,000 watt grow, maintain 150-250 plants, and sleep like a baby. I see our lawyer every month to update our paperwork and get any updates as cases are decided that affect us. We never have to guess, or ask forums what is legal, or not...or what is very risky...little risky...etc...I promise you, a 2 hr consult will be a huge eye opener. Just make sure the attorney does nothing but cannabis law.