The Treatments, Herbs and Cannabis Foundation

"Marijuana Business Program," "California Marijuana Research Program," and "University Operated Prod

Dear Representative

The Treatments, Herbs and Cannabis Foundation is asking for everyone's support in advocating a "Marijuana Business Program," "California Marijuana Research Program," and "University Operated Production Facility" that will be proposed to Sonoma State University.

Sonoma State University is located in Sonoma County where county supervisors, judges, law enforcement, and most importantly citizens have pushed the evolution of today's medical marijuana laws and infrastructure. Given Sonoma County's history with medical marijuana, its successful implementation of reasonable medical marijuana policy, its community support, and its consequential reduction in gang violence and marijuana related crime; we feel Sonoma County and specifically Sonoma State University are the appropriate locations to take initiative in advocating and implementing a "Marijuana Business Program," a "California Marijuana Research Program," and a "University Operated Production Facility" to help bring forward and cleanse an industry currently infiltrated by criminals and frauds.

We propose an academic program, the "Marijuana Business Program," that would offer courses leading to a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marijuana Business. The intention of this program would be to assist California in further legitimizing the quasi-legal marijuana industry created by Proposition 215 and Senate Bill 420. It would be intended for the student who wishes to be involved in the evolution of today's marijuana industry.

With regard to a "California Marijuana Research Program," Senate Bill 420 has given the University of California guidelines for medical marijuana research proposals in Section 11362.9. Although Sonoma State University is a member of the CSU system, we believe that Sonoma State University has the ability to meet the criteria for selection as a research location at a postsecondary institution and could potentially join a "California Marijuana Research Program."

Additionally, upon implementation of a "California Marijuana Research Program," we would ask that the Attorney General grant Sonoma State University and others the right to establish marijuana production facilities to help ensure an adequate supply of medical grade marijuana for the patients involved in the studies. Specifically, because the National Institute on Drug Abuse or any other federal agency designated to supply marijuana for authorized research would be unlikely to consistently provide a supply of adequate quality and quantity within six months.

We also believe a legally operated non-profit statutory cooperative could play a vital role in all of the previously proposed. Students from the "Marijuana Business Program" could participate in an internship with the non-profit and later pursue a career in the marijuana industry. These statutory cooperatives also have access to thousands of medical marijuana patients that could easily be directed towards a "California Marijuana Research Program," and have already established the services and infrastructure involved in safely providing medical grade marijuana to these patients. And let's not forget they could provide a legal means for the university to seek compensation for actual expenses, including reasonable compensation incurred for services provided.

Thank you for your time and support, and if appropriate please feel free to send us an email.

The Treatments, Herbs and Cannabis Foundation

JoBoxer141@yahoo.com

Marijuana Business Program

We propose an academic program that offers courses leading to a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marijuana Business. The proposed Marijuana Business Program (MBP) should include specialized marijuana business courses and a student internship with a non-profit statutory cooperative, a University Operated Production Facility and/or participation in the proposed "California Marijuana Research Program" (CMRP). The Marijuana Business Program is intended for the student who wishes to be involved in the evolution of today's marijuana industry. Classes should be taught by SSU faculty who have a professional academic background and have taken a special interest, completed research or have worked within the marijuana industry.

Degree Requirements

The student must complete the following:

Computer Competency

All pre-business majors must demonstrate practical computer competency prior to enrolling in BUS 211, BUS 230A, or any upper-division business core class.

Students must demonstrate basic, practical computer proficiency in the following areas:


· Internet, Email, Slide Presentation, and the Microsoft Windows Operating System



· Basic Word Processing Skills



· Basic Spreadsheet Skills


Computer competency is demonstrated by successful completion of the Practical Computer Competency Requirement (PCCR) Exam.

Pre-Major Courses

Preparatory courses and lower-division core courses together constitute the Pre-major. A letter grade of "C" or better is required in each pre-major course. In addition to demonstrating computer competency, all the following coursework must be completed as part of the Pre-major program:

Preparatory Courses (units that are necessary but do not count toward the major)

GE A1 (Written and Oral Analysis - any course)

ECON 204 (previously 201A) Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 units)

ECON 205 (previously 201B) Introduction to Microeconomics (4 units)

MATH 131 Introduction to Finite Mathematics (3 units)

or MATH 161Calculus (4 units)

Lower-Division Business Core (units count in major)

BUS 211 Business Statistics (4 units)

or MATH 165 Elementary Statistics

BUS 225 Legal Environment of Business (4 units)

or ECON 388 Economics and the Law of Regulation

BUS 230A Principles of Accounting (4 units)

BUS 230B Principles of Accounting (4 units)

Upon successful completion of the Pre-Business requirements (a grade of "C" or better is required in each course listed above), the student can request a Change of Status from pre-business to business administration. Change of Status allows the student access to 300-level courses.

After Change of Status from pre-business to business administration, the student must complete:

Upper-Division Business Program

BUS 316 Production/Operations Management

BUS 319 Management Information Systems or Bus 334 Accounting

Information Systems

BUS 344 Organizational Behavior

BUS 360 Introduction to Marketing

BUS 370 Introduction to Managerial Finance

BUS 491 Seminar in Management Strategy & Policy

Required Concentration Courses for Marijuana Business Concentration

BUS _M Introduction to Marijuana Business

BUS _M Marijuana Production, Operations and Distribution

BUS _M Marijuana Politics and Law

BUS _M Internship in the Marijuana Business

Elective Concentration Courses (one required)

BUS _M Marijuana Accounting and Finance

BUS _M Distribution/Dispensary Management

BUS _M Sustainability in the Marijuana Industry

BUS _M Marijuana Horticulture, Cooking and Concentrates

BUS 451 Entrepreneurship / Small Business

BUS 366 Retail Management

ENSP 309 Soil Science

ENSP 324A Agroecology

ENSP 324B Agroecology

ENSP 448 Classroom Garden

Marijuana Courses

BUS _M Introduction to Marijuana Business

This course is an introduction to marijuana business practices and strategies applicable to the growing, processing, and distribution of marijuana. Additional topics could include the history, politics, laws, research, government regulation and social responsibility related to marijuana.

BUS_M Marijuana Production, Operations and Distribution

This course emphasizes the basic concepts of production, purchasing, operations, logistics, and supply chain management as they apply to the marijuana industry. More specific topics include value analysis, total quality management, make/buy decisions, negotiation, and supplier development.

BUS_M Marijuana Politics and Law

The study of the politics and laws related to marijuana and the cannabis industry. The course will emphasize the political history, case studies, and specific laws that govern marijuana distribution, cultivation, possession, and consumption.

BUS_M Marijuana Accounting and Finance

This course focuses on financing and accounting decisions facing managers of marijuana businesses. It explores the financial reporting issues that are unique to the cannabis industry and how these issues affect decisions. This course is directed to those interested in understanding relevant accounting and finance issues related the marijuana industry. Prerequisite: BUS 370.

BUS _M Distribution / Dispensary Management

This course studies the business practices involved in the distribution of marijuana through retail locations as well as the merchandising, site selection, market information and retail strategy planning. This course will address the process of obtaining city, county, and state business licenses and permits for opening a legal dispensary as well as overview on product, security, management, public relations, customer service, payroll and sales taxes, workman's compensation, health insurance, and other business functions related dispensary and retail management.

BUS _M Sustainability in the Marijuana Industry

This course reviews the use of sustainable products, concepts and practices in the marijuana industry. This course also covers the evaluation of sustainable development on global, national, regional, and local levels.

BUS _M Marijuana Horticulture, Cooking and Concentrates

This course will explain the life cycle of the marijuana plant and what is involved in producing today's marijuana medicines. This course will cover indoor and outdoor cultivation, seed germination, clone production, water management, synthetic and organic nutrients, pest control, security, drying and curing. Additionally, this course will teach students how to convert this therapeutic herb into medicinal edibles, concentrates and extracts that have been developed to allow alternate consumption methods and rates.

BUS 366 Retail Management (4)

Studies business activities that involve the sales of goods and services in the marketplace including retail institutions, merchandising, site selection, market information and retail strategy planning. Prerequisite: BUS 360

BUS 451 Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management (4)

Intended for prospective entrepreneurs wising to start a new business and/or participate in the management of a small, ongoing company during its early months. Also appropriate for students interested in consulting, banking, or investing in small companies. Emphasis on the preparation of realistic, action-oriented business plans necessary for presentations in organizing and financing

ENSP 309 Soil Science (3-4) Spring

An introduction to soil science emphasizing applications to agronomy, archaeology, botany, ecology, engineering, geography, geology, natural resource planning, hazardous materials management, and water quality. Technical exercises emphasize low-cost scientific analytical equipment. Prerequisite: completion of GE, area B (Natural Science and Mathematics).

ENSP 324A Agroecology (1-2) Fall

An applied field course focuses on the study and practice of sustainable agriculture.

Fall topics include soil testing, composting, seed beds for winter crops, planting green manure crops, and pest control. Environmental concerns concentrate on genetic diversity, seed saving, and decreased dependence on chemical pesticides and herbicides. Class time is divided between classroom lectures/discussions and field research/experimentation.

ENSP 324B Agroecology (1-2) Spring

An applied field course focuses on the study and practice of sustainable agriculture.

Spring topics include composting green manure, preparation of greenhouse seed beds, pest and weed control, and spring planting in open beds. Environmental concerns concentrate on large-scale irrigation; greenhouse management; fruit, nut, and forest production; and health effects of pesticides and herbicides. Class time is divided between classroom lectures/discussions and field research/experimentation.

ENSP 448 Classroom Garden (1-2) Spring

Development of curriculum materials and teaching techniques to utilize school and community gardens as outdoor classrooms. Curriculum materials will relate to such topics as plant identification, growth cycles, photosynthesis, soils and nutrients, nutrition, insects, predator/prey relationships, pesticides, and soil and water pollution. Lesson plans suitable for elementary school level will be developed.

BUS _M Internship in the Marijuana Business (3-4)

Students could work in a non-profit statutory cooperative, assist patients in the "California Marijuana Research Program," and/or work in the "University Operated Production Facility." A minimum of three hours per week per semester unit. Three units maximum are applicable to the business administration major. GPA of 2.0 is required in major plus two courses in the field of concentration. Cr/NC only. Prerequisite: prior arrangement with internship coordinator.

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