Local medical marijuana co. addressess security ahead of grow operation

In less than a month, pre-approval will go through for a number of applicants looking to grow medical marijuana in Maryland.  Cannamed Pharmaceuticals, which is based out of Hebron, Md. is gearing up during crunch time.

As the finishing touches are getting the 47,000 sq. ft. facility ready for the massive grow operation, security questions are also being answered.  While security outside the building is important, it’s inside surveillance that is a priority.

Chief of Security Jesse Parker says “Since the program is new, the last thing we want is shrinkage” adding “the last thing we want is something to disappear.” Parker tells 47ABC given the nature of the business there are some sensitive areas, and “there are a lot of things you just cannot let anybody get away with.” Parker has been surveying the property to ensure there are no lapses in security, whether it be surveillance cameras on the outside, to the logging of infrastructure on the inside.

If everything goes smoothly, meaning pre-approval and full state regulated approval, 47ABC is told medical marijuana could be available as soon as winter 2016. The state will issue no more than 15 grow licenses, 15 processing licenses, and 94 dispensary licenses.