NETA: Adult Use Marijuana Q&A

A guide for our patients and the community

WHAT IS ADULT USE?

In 2016, the citizens of Massachusetts voted “yes” on Question 4 to legalize recreation sales of marijuana to adults age 21 years and older. The regulation of medical marijuana remains unchanged. Details of the law relevant to the retail experience include:

• Any person over the age of 21 can enter a retail marijuana dispensary and will be required to present a government-issued ID (e.g. driver’s license, ID card or passport) for verification. Please note, we do not accept international driver’s licenses. Please bring your passport.
• An adult use consumer can purchase up to 1oz of flower or 5 grams of concentrate. NETA has imposed our own limits for some products. Please check our menu or Reserve Ahead for the most up-to-date limits.
• Certain potency restrictions, including a 5mg serving size limit for edibles, will apply to non-medical products.

ARE PATIENTS STILL THE FOCUS?

Absolutely. We want our patients to know:

1. Inventory: NETA reserves at least 35% of our inventory for our patients on a daily basis.
2. Lines: Patients have the option to access separate, patient-only, service stations. Please feel free to go directly to the front door and show our Security team your medical card. We will be happy to direct you inside right away.
3. New product innovation: Our facility in Franklin continues to invest heavily into research and is developing a pipeline of products designed to improve patients’ experiences and address specific medical conditions and symptoms.

HOW HAS NETA PREPARED FOR ADULT USE?

NETA has made a significant effort over the past year to prepare for adult use sales. Here are the highlights:

1. Increased Production: We have nearly doubled our Franklin cultivation and processing facility’s footprint to increase and optimize production to support the additional demands of adult use.
2. Double the store’s capacity: We have increased our customer service staff twofold and have remodeled the stores to offer nearly twice as many service stations.
3. Reserve Ahead web app: This easy-to-use service lets you view the NETA daily menu, reserve your order online, and have it ready for you when you arrive the same day. All you need to do is register on our site at NETACARE.ORG/RESERVEAHEAD and you’re ready to order!
4. Additional parking: In Northampton, we have a parking lot at the dispensary, and have worked with surrounding local businesses for even more spots. Click here for more information on parking in Northampton. In Brookline, we are offering additional self-parking at the Hilton Homewood Suites, located just up the street from the dispensary. Click here for our transportation guide. We continue to encourage our customers to utilize public transportation or other alternative modes of transportation. A T station is steps away from the dispensary.

DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO REMAIN (OR BECOME) A PATIENT?

Absolutely. Here’s why:

1. NETA is continuing the $200 yearly vouchers program to help offset the cost associated with becoming, or staying, a patient. Just come in to NETA within 30 days of receiving or renewing your certification, spend $200 and then receive $200 in vouchers from us to use on your next visit! Learn more about this awesome program here: NETACARE.ORG/BECOME-A-PATIENT
2. No tax: A 20% tax (adult use sales only) can add up. Patients do not have to pay it.
3. It does not take long: The process to become a patient has been streamlined. Becoming a registered patient is easy and fast.

WHAT IS NETA DOING TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE USE?

This is a top priority for NETA. We take seriously our commitment to ensuring safe
and responsible consumption.

1. Education: NETA has developed consumer educational materials that emphasize key elements, such as:
   1. The importance of “low and slow” consumption.
   2. Our “What product is right for me” guide.
   3. No driving or using heavy machinery under the influence.
   4. No public consumption.
   5. No traveling across state lines.
   6. Potency and tolerance tutorial.
   7. Safe storage.
   8. Substance abuse signs and resources for additional help.
2. Packaging and labeling:
   1. All NETA product packaging is child-resistant.
   2. Consistent with the regulations for adult use, we have updated our packaging with revised warnings and clear information to ensure that people can identify products as marijuana-infused (e.g. edibles) and not safe for children.
3. Retail staff training:
   1. We continue to train our staff to emphasize responsible consumption when interacting with consumers.
   2. NETA has retained a full-time training coordinator to continuously develop and manage retail staff training.