“Those of us that live with chronic pain all day every day are desperately trying to ride it out. Unfortunately, not all of us will be here when product is ready.”
By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector
Antoine Mordican has a medical cannabis cultivation license. And he is building out a facility to begin growing the product.
Under state law, he has to demonstrate he can maintain cultivation facilities; use an inventory control system approved by the state; can start cannabis cultivation within 60 days; can dispose of plant waste according to regulations; and can maintain financial stability.
“I’m building—getting everything in place, getting the necessary parameters and everything in place to be in compliance, such as security,” said Mordican, the CEO of Native Black Cultivation.
But when he will see actual marijuana plants grow depends on what approach he takes.
If he grows from seed, which Mordican plans to start out with, it would take about six to eight months before he can get the first harvest.
If growing from a clone, or a cutting from a growing plant, it would be closer to four to six months. Mordican said he might look at that approach, but added that he’s not in a rush.
“Everybody’s got their own techniques,” he said. “My goal is to be within compliance with the revenue rules and regulations.”
A long wait
The Alabama Legislature approved a medical marijuana program in 2021. When the product is available, patients certified by participating…
