Medical Marijuana Facility Opens

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By Kyle Midura

Story Published: Apr 1, 2010 at 6:25 PM MST

Story Updated: Apr 1, 2010 at 5:45 PM MST

BILLINGS - A medical marijuana facility opens its doors Thursday, and owners said they plan to offer public tours in the next few months.

Mark Higgins' new marijuana grow rooms get a first coat of paint Thursday.The facility will be the first of its kind, offering tours and classes when the operation gets up and running.

Higgins said that will take about three months. Montannabis personnel said they are committed to helping medical marijuana patients navigate the process.

Dr. Beth A. Klein is a doctor working with Montannabis. She said many doctors are afraid of recommending marijuana for patients. "People have paid lots of money for their education and they fear their reputations will be tarnished," she said, "I don't feel that way, I feel like I'm providing care that's necessary."

President and Caregiver Mark Higgins said having a permanent store prevents patients from stockpiling. "Patients are buying less medicine, they're coming in a little bit more frequently," he said, "because they're not having to buy it and wonder 'if I call him is he going to show up, am I going to get my medicine." Higgins said selling smaller quantities means there's less of a chance patients will choose to break the law and re-sell

Higgins said his business helps more than just his patients. He said their startup efforts have poured thousands of dollars into the local economy.

Montannabis is one of five medical marijuana storefronts in Billings.

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Mark Higgins said on Saturday, Apr 3 at 1:50 AM

If what you say is true, then why hide behind a screen name. The majority of patients who have left my service have done so at my will. They must have been sharing meds or re selling them. I drop a lot of patients. If you can't follow the law 100 % please do not come to our store and ask us to be your caregiver. "REALLY" Besides, Fyi I never give out meds to patients who I am not assigned as their caregiver. So kindly, quit your trash talk and find something more constructive to do. Mark Higgins

griz said on Friday, Apr 2 at 4:42 PM

Beware you marajuana users the theives will be following you home and probably rob you or even kill you for your wonder drug.Crime in billings will be on the rise thanks to the idiots of the city hgope they will be part of the crime wave that will be comming.

griz said on Friday, Apr 2 at 4:40 PM

can`t wait for the feds to close him down.He will sell to anyone with money.Istill say shame on the city to allow this in our town.Let this higgins go back to where he came from and sell it there.

research said on Friday, Apr 2 at 10:33 AM

I was a patient of Higgins' for 3 months. Not a good experience.

DPS said on Friday, Apr 2 at 6:43 AM

I'll bet they have Cheech&Chong playing on the big screen TV.

Concerned. said on Friday, Apr 2 at 3:38 AM

There's one problem, Higgins is a crook. How do I know? Because my caregiver gets calls regularly from patients who want to switch from Higgins. I was a Higgins patient myself once.

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