Breakwater ATCApplication
Breakwater ATCApplication
Breakwater ATCApplication
Our relationship will not be one of mere licensing authority/applicant. Rather, we envision a true
partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services wherein each partner
can learn from the other and contribute equally to the success of the treatment center for the
benefit of its patients, its surrounding neighbors and the citizens of New Jersey at large.
This proven team of health experts is well equipped to effectively satisfy the needs of all patients
in the medical marijuana program as well as excel in our compliance obligations. They will
conduct regular clinical trials and closely monitor patient outcomes and share this critically
important with NJDHSS. We have developed a strong relationship with the Towns of Manalapan
and New Egypt and have their full support.
Mission Statement
PREPARED BY:
Measure 1: The applicant shall provide the proposed legal name and the following documents
applicable to the applicant’s legal status. Supporting documents should be
included as Appendix A.
Measure 2: The applicant shall provide the proposed physical address(es) of the ATC, if a
precise address has been determined. Supporting documents should be included as
Appendix B.
¾ For each proposed physical address, the applicant shall provide legally binding evidence
of site control (e.g., deed, lease, option, etc.) sufficient to enable the applicant to have use
and possession of the subject property including, but not limited to, length of term of use
and possession.
¾ If the applicant intends to cultivate medicinal marijuana at one physical address and
dispense it at another, both facilities shall be located within the same region as defined in
N.J.A.C. 8:64-1.2.
¾ If a precise address has not been determined, the applicant shall identify the general
location(s) where the facilities would be sited, and when.
BATC has been working diligently with real estate agents and land owners, leasing agents and
attorneys to secure properly zoned and municipally approved facilities in the Central Region of
New Jersey that meet the criteria outlined in the Rules and Regulations Related to the Medicinal
Marijuana Program issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
Cultivation Site – The cultivation site is a Fifty-Five (55) acre active organic farm (Good Tree
Farm) located at 82 Jacobstown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 situated within the Central Region.
See Appendix B-1 “Initial Commitment Letter- Cultivation Site” (Attached)
Site Control – The owner of the Cultivation site is an organic consultant to Breakwater
and has extended an option to lease portions of the site for the operation which shall be
formalized upon receipt of the operations license. Cultivation site selection is of
particular strategic importance as time is needed to bring the production part of the
operation on-line to ensure adequate supply. The Dispensary site location shall be
finalized while the cultivation site moves forward within two (2) months of award of
license.
Dispensary Site (ATC) – BATC intends to operate a convenient and accessible dispensary in
order to serve the qualified patient population of New Jersey and will establish its dispensary
location as expeditiously as possible (30 days) following approval. The dispensary will be
opened as soon as it is ready for occupancy and well before the first harvest of useable marijuana
is available. We intend on opening the dispensary or a temporary office at least five months
(prior to August) prior to dispensing medical marijuana in order to register patients and
caregivers as well as educate patients and the public.
Proposed location is in an existing office building. While the present applicable laws provide for
only two Alternative Treatment Center’s in Central New Jersey, BATC is confident that the
public can be best served by locating its Alternative Treatment Center in this area of the state.
Site Control –The Dispensary site location shall be finalized while the cultivation site
moves forward within two (2) months of award of license. See Appendix B-2 “Initial
Commitment Letter- Dispensary” & Appendix B-3 “Dispensary Real Estate Letter"
(Attached)
BATC has several other potential dispensary site options, which are all located within the
Central Region in Monmouth County (towns include Manalapan, Freehold, Wall Township and
Morganville). The final determination regarding the dispensary location will be made upon the
issuance of a permit and after consultations with the NJDHSS, if so advised. In the event that
two permits are awarded in Central Jersey and BATC is granted a permit, we are willing to
consult with the NJDHSS regarding the location of our dispensary in order to prevent the
clustering of dispensaries in two areas. We have also identified dispensary sites and are currently
engaging with officials from the Cities of Freehold, Neptune and New Brunswick. Having made
the business decision to choose to separate the dispensary from the cultivation site leaves BATC
in the unique position to be more flexible with their dispensary location. If NJDHSS does not
find another qualified candidate, BATC would be willing and able to handle both ATC licenses
or have the ability to open a second dispensary in Central Jersey using one cultivation site.
Measure 3: The applicant shall provide evidence of compliance with the local zoning laws for
each address or proposed location for an ATC. If the current zoning is not
appropriate for a given address or location, identify any required zoning
variance(s) and the applicant’s actions taken to date to obtain such approval(s)
and/or variance(s). Supporting documents should be included as Appendix C.
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center (BATC) is working with the municipal zoning boards in
the proposed cultivation and dispensary communities to ensure compliance with all zoning
regulations, local codes and ordinances. Our New Jersey real estate attorneys are prepared to
submit timely applications for any additional building permits (if needed) that are in full
compliance with all zoning rules and regulations. Municipal (Zoning officials) and state officials
have assured that BATC’s proposed cultivation site will fall under agriculture zoning laws and
will not require zoning variances.
Cultivation Site - The site is zoned RA5 – Rural Agricultural as is the adjoining farm to the west
in Burlington County. Please See Appendix C - Zoning Map & Aerial Map.
The cultivatable portions of the site front Jacobstown Road to the north, an active farm to the
west (Burlington County), a Utility Line easement to the South where the eastern part of the site
is undeveloped woods.
Mayor Dancer has visited the Good Tree Farm organic operation and is supportive of the farm
and we are in communication regarding medical marijuana being added to the Farm’s list of
crops. Since the cultivation site conforms to current zoning laws and is in a rural part of town
and more than 3,000 feet from any school we do not anticipate any problems with the site. But
we are conscious of the perceived nature of the operation and will endeavor to address any
concerns the Township may have.
Measure 4: The applicant shall provide evidence that all of the physical addresses and
proposed locations provided in response to Measure 2 are not located within a
drug-free school zone. The applicant shall provide the distance to the closest
school from the ATC. Supporting documents should be included as Appendix D.
Cultivation Site
Great care was taken throughout the site selection process to avoid school areas. The Cultivation
site is more than 3,000 feet from the closest school. See Appendix D-1 “Cultivation Map-
Proximity to School”
Dispensary (ATC)
BATC’s proposed dispensary location at 400 Madison Avenue, Manalapan is more than 4,800
feet from the Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Center. BATC affirms that once the specific
Alternative Treatment Center facility location is determined it will not be located within 1000
feet of a preexisting public or private school or in a drug free zone. BATC will work with its
New Jersey-based attorneys, exclusive NJ dispensary real estate agent (Glen Jaffe), public affairs
consultants and office/medical building owners to ensure its facilities are not located within 1000
feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private school. Please see Appendix D-2
“Dispensary Map- Proximity to School”.
Measure 5: The applicant shall provide a legible map or maps of the ATC service areas by
Zip Code to be served by the ATC. Supporting documents should be included as
Appendix E.
Based on approximately a 20-mile radius around our dispensary location 400 Madison Avenue,
Manalapan located in the Central Region of New Jersey we have. We decided that most patients
will drive at least 30-45 minutes to our dispensary and within the 19-mile radius there are
513,870 patients (based on 2008 estimates) in 93 zip codes.
Below is a map showing the zip codes within a 19-mile radius from the dispensary and a list of
the zip codes to be served by BATC.
BATC intends to operate its dispensary in a location that is accessible by the maximum number
of patients and caregivers. The precise location will be selected after weighing current market
conditions and ease of accessibility by auto and public transportation alike. The location will be
carefully selected to serve the major population centers of New Jersey. The dispensary will be
handicapped accessible and be located in close proximity to public transportation routes to
ensure access for all qualifying patients. And for those patients who are immobile and cannot
visit our dispensary, BATC intends to work with the NJDHSS, on a case-by-case basis, to
determine if secure alternative dispensing methods for medical marijuana products are possible.
Our Alternative Treatment Center will be located in the City of Manalapan and will be easily
accessible by the citizens living in the two largest counties in the Central Region of New Jersey,
Middlesex (2009, 790,738) and Monmouth (2009, 644,105). New Jersey’s largest municipalities
based on population. Public transportation as well as major highways (I-95, Garden State
Parkway and I-195) and other major routes (Route 9, 18 and 33) will provide convenient access
to BATC's Alternative Treatment Center. The Alternative Treatment Center hopes to be located
close to a convenient NJ TRANSIT train and/or bus route. The location of major hospitals and
cancer treatment centers:
¾ Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge Division (13 miles)
¾ Centra State & Bayshore Community Hospital (18 miles)
¾ Robert Wood Johnson University & Meridian Health Middletown (16 miles)
¾ Riverview Medical Center (23 miles)
¾ Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (25 miles)
As well as commercial commerce areas and other medical districts have and will continue to be
taken into consideration when determining a precise location. Consultations with local municipal
officials are also of paramount importance. Local opposition, if any, is another factor that will
influence the selection of the site for the Alternative Treatment Center. Our determination in this
regard will be made within a month after the awarding of our permit and after consulting with
the NJDHSS if it so desires. In order to properly service the maximum number of patients we are
considering providing our own transportation for those patients that are otherwise unable to
come to our dispensary on their own.
Measure 6: The applicant shall provide the role, qualifications, name, address and date of
birth of each staff member and the role, name, percentage interest, address and
date of birth of each principal, officer, board member or partner of the ATC. In
the event that an individual has not yet been identified, a statement of required
qualifications and position description shall be included as Appendix F.
Richard Lefkowitz is an attorney and experienced entrepreneur. Mr. Lefkowitz received a law
degree from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden. Richard has operated his law practice
“Lefkowitz & Edelstein” for the past 20 years with offices throughout the United States. Mr.
Lefkowitz specializes in transactional and contract law and maintains a diverse client base.
Mr. Lefkowitz was also a founding member of Stonebridge Pharmacy Corp. an institutional
pharmacy providing prescription pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, to thousands
of patients in nursing homes and long term care facilities throughout the Northeastern United
States. Under Mr. Lefkowitz’s guidance, this industrial pharmacy grew from a fledgling
business with a hand full of employees into a large supplier of prescription medication with
over 80 employees and $10 million in annual revenue. Always aware of the needs of others, Mr.
Lefkowitz was instrumental in installing a program for patients with financial difficulties
establishing a company policy of providing either free or discounted pharmaceuticals to certain
patients, who lacked the financial ability to pay.
Additionally, Mr. Lefkowitz continues to be active in numerous philanthropic endeavors.
Recently, he has served on the board of the Chemotherapy Foundation. In the past, he has
played an active role in charitable organizations such as “Heather on Earth”, the United Jewish
Appeal, the Make a Wish Foundation, the Ryan White Foundation.
With a broad base of hands-on business experience and a working knowledge of the law, Mr.
Lefkowitz contribution to BATC is invaluable.
Henry Alexander Zaleski (Alex) is a 1969 graduate of Fordham College, School of Business
Administration in New York City and Suffolk University School of Law in Boston,
Massachusetts. He was admitted to the Bar in 1975.
In 1972 he started a construction business specializing in build to suit single-family home
construction and renovation, including luxury homes. As an adjunct to this business he also
began acquiring vacant parcels to facilitate the home construction business. Eventually, his
business expanded into the Caribbean. In 2002 he was introduced to the Arxx insulated concrete
form construction technique and has employed this construction method to build reinforced
concrete structures. He has also constructed non-Arxx, concrete only structures. As the owner of
this business he has at all times personally directed all aspects of the business. At the same time
he began the construction business be began acquiring rental homes and has directed all aspects
4. Ross Basen
Board Member
113 Stratford Dr, Freehold, NJ
DOB – 4/27/1965
Ross Basen brings more than a dozen years of fundraising experience to IFDS and he is happy to
share his knowledge with the Non-Profit community. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh
5. Victor Coppola
Board Member & Environmental Planner / Land Use Consultant
2105 Princeton Court, Allenwood, NJ 08720
DOB – 3/27/1964
Mr. Coppola’s diverse environmental and strategic planning background offers a unique
perspective of existing and potential environmental and planning issues that affect land related
projects, corporate social responsibility & environmental. Mr. Coppola is the founder and
Managing Member of GreenWorks Environmental, LLC (GWE) a Land Use, Environmental
Science and Green Design / Build firm that offers complete eco-friendly / sustainability
consulting services to developers of commercial, industrial and residential projects; private
clients; governmental agencies; allied professionals; business owners and individuals targeted for
environmental violations.
Please view Mr. Coppola’s Company website: www.greenworksllc.com
Please see Appendix F for Full CV
Amy is a board member who will oversee all legal aspects of the Alternative Treatment Center to
make sure the company is in compliance with non-profit status and other related fiscal matters.
Amy is a Partner in her own general practice firm with offices in New York and New Jersey,
concentrating primarily on various aspects of civil law.
Please see Appendix F for Full CV
Measure 7: Disqualifying Drug Offenses: In considering any application for an ATC permit,
an applicant must disclose and the Department shall consider, at a minimum, the
following factors in reviewing the qualifications of those persons applying:
¾ Whether the applicant or any staff member, principal, officer, board member or partner
has been convicted under any Federal, state or local laws, relating to drug samples,
wholesale or retail distribution, or distribution of a controlled substance;
¾ Whether the applicant or any staff member, principal, officer, board member or partner
has been convicted of a felony under any Federal, state or local laws;
¾ The past experience in the manufacturing or distribution of drugs or controlled substances
by the applicant or any staff member, principal, officer, board member or partner;
¾ Whether the applicant or any staff member, principal, officer, board member or partner
has ever furnished false or fraudulent material in any application concerning drug
manufacturing or distribution;
¾ Whether the applicant is in compliance with any previously granted professional health
license or registration, if any; and
¾ Any other factors the Department might consider relevant.
Measure 8: The applicant shall provide the identities of all its creditors, if any.
None
Measure 9: The applicant shall provide a list of all persons or business entities having direct
or indirect authority over the management or policies of the ATC.
1. Richard Lefkowitz
Board Member & CEO
*See experience running a Business in Criterion 2, Measure 3.
Originally formed in 1999 with the objective of developing a strategic “hands-on” financial
services company that significantly enhanced the value of selected media, life science, health,
medical and technology companies. BlueMark typically operated as a lead investor and provided
strategic services and financial services to a select number of these companies.
Today, the vision remains very much the same. With an expanded infrastructure, we have added
expertise, new strategic partners and enhanced investor services. The operational component of
the company continues to be strategic in nature – providing the essential services that add
substantial value to each company. We directly support our companies in the areas of operations,
structure, planning, finance and distribution.
BlueMark’s consulting team for BATC consists of Andrew Zaleski and Ashif Jiwa.
Andrew Zaleski received his Bachelors Degree in Finance at Stetson University, Deland,
Florida. He is a consultant to private investors, proposing and facilitating real estate and
businesses investment opportunities in healthcare and other industries. Over the years, Andrew
has consulted on many levels (operations, structure, planning, finance, marketing and
distribution) for companies including but not limited to Stonebridge Pharmaceutical, Gull
Environmental Systems, Altitude Organic Medicine (medical marijuana cultivation &
dispensary), Locman Watches, E. Lee Martin Inc. (Estate Jewelry wholesaler) and Charter
Logic.
Andrew has a strong interest and belief in the licensed and regulated medical marijuana industry
and is an integral part of the team pursuing BATC’s Alternative Treatment Center permit. He
possesses significant knowledge and research experience in the industry and has established an
ongoing dialogue and relationships with patients and potential patients, physicians and other care
providers, owners of dispensaries in other states, advocates and organizations in support of the
medical marijuana industry including, but not limited to: American Academy of Cannabinoid
Medicine (AACM), Full Spectrum Labs (FSL)- Robert Winnicki & Associates, Legislators and
policy-makers on the state and federal level, Leading Medical Marijuana cultivators in the
industry across the country, Authors/sponsors of medical marijuana draft legislation and various
directors, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), Coalition for Medical Marijuana - New
Jersey (CMMNJ) and various directors from Americans for Safe Access (ASA).
Andrew attended the 6th Annual Cannabis Convention hosted in Rhode Island and continues to
attend major industry conferences and conventions to keep abreast of key legislative reforms and
innovations in the industry. He has worked at Altitude Organic Medicine's cultivation site in
Denver, Colorado and has also consulted with operators of numerous other cultivation
companies and dispensaries. Andrew has spent countless hours auditing dispensaries in other
states to observe firsthand the diverse spectrum of business practices. His in-depth knowledge of
the medical marijuana industry combined with his business experience qualifies him to be an
effective consultant for BATC.
Ashif Jiwa possesses a very broad range of business experience and will act as a consultant to
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center.
Please see Appendix F for Full CV
4. ADT
BATC has been developed both of their security plans with the help of ADT’s professionals.
They have worked closely with the local experts who specialties include has a vast knowledge in
retail pharmaceutical security and safety measures. The team has worked on projects such as
CVS, Walgreens, etc. retail pharmacies. When deciding on what division to work with
concerning the cultivation site BATC was directed to the Biochemical’s Division to develop a
security and safety measures for such a site. Working with experts responsible for high tech and
very secure industry security has produced the approach to the cultivation site that sets the bar.
6. Steven Mueller
Mr. Mueller has established himself as a highly respected entrepreneur and expert in the Medical
Marijuana manufacturing and dispensary industry. His company, Altitude Organic Medicine,
owns and operates cultivation and dispensary facilities in Colorado. Steve is a consultant to
BATC in the areas of operations and employee training/management.
7. Accountant
BATC has secured the services of a Certified Public Accountant to advise the company on fiscal
matters, maintain the financial books of the business and prepare tax returns and related
documents.
Measure 10: The applicant shall provide a list of all persons or business entities having an indirect
interest in the ATC. An indirect interest includes an interest in the land or building where
the ATC will be sited.
Ownership Breakdown
There are no other interested parties except those set forth in this application. Richard S.
Lefkowitz, ESQ is the CEO owning 50% and H. Alexander Zaleski, ESQ is the COO owning
50% of Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp. that presently does not own any land or
buildings.
Measure 11: The applicant shall include the required application cover sheet and attestation
statement signed by its chief executive officer or other individual authorized to
make legally binding commitments on its behalf.
The cover sheet has been signed by Richard S. Lefkowitz, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
and has been provided on the first page of this application.
Measure 1: The applicant shall provide a draft operations manual and training plan which
demonstrates compliance with Subchapter 9 of N.J.A.C. 8:64, the Rules Related
to the Medicinal Marijuana Program and which addresses ATC General
Administration Requirements for Organization and Recordkeeping. Supporting
documents should be included as Appendix G.
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 40 points]
(a) Each alternative treatment center shall develop, implement and maintain on the premises an
operations manual that addresses, at a minimum, the following:
1. Procedures for the oversight of the alternative treatment center;
Section 8
2. Procedures for safely growing and dispensing medicinal marijuana:
Section 9, 10, 11, 13, & 15
3. Procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping, including inventory protocols to ensure that
quantities cultivated do not suggest redistribution;
Section 9, 10, 11, 13 & 14
4. Employee security policies;
Section 13.4
5. Safety and security procedures, including a disaster plan with procedures to be followed
in case of fire or other emergencies;
Section 13
6. Personal safety and crime prevention techniques;
Section 3.15, 3.18, 13 & 13.8 (in particular)
7. The alternative treatment center’s alcohol, smoke and drug-free workplace policies; and
Section 4.6, 12.7 & 12.8
8. A description of the ATC’s:
i. Hours of operation and after hour contact information;
Section 8.1
ii. Fee schedule and availability of sliding fee scales based on income;
Section 9.7
(b) The permit holder shall ensure that the operating manual of the alternative treatment center is
available for inspection by the Department, upon request.
Section 1, Introduction
Measure 2: The applicant shall provide a description of how the ATC will operate on a long-
term basis as a not-for-profit entity and a business plan that includes, at a
minimum, the following:
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to up to 35 points]
I. The applicant shall provide a detailed description about the amount and source of the
equity and debt commitment for the proposed ATC.
a. The immediate and long-term financial feasibility of the proposed financing plan;
b. The relative availability of funds for capital and operating needs; and
c. The applicant’s financial capability.
II. The applicant shall provide a copy of its proposed policy regarding charity care/servicing
indigent patients.
III. The applicant shall provide a copy of its proposed policy related to disposal of returned
or unusable marijuana.
IV. The applicant shall complete the following projected income statements for the first three
(3) years of operation. Round all amounts to the nearest dollar.
Measure 3: The applicant shall document its experience running a not-for-profit organization
or other business(es).
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 5 Points]
5. Security
Measure 1: Input from the city(s) or town(s) where the applicant’s ATC would be located.
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 15 Points]
The Breakwater strategic plan was such that only sites that met all zoning ordinances would be
considered. That would include distance to schools, agricultural operations, medical clinics and
such. As most Township ordinances do not specifically address the production of medical
Cultivation Site – New Egypt has a deep-rooted rural farming culture that is supported by their
long-standing mayor & assemblyman (Ron Dancer). We have introduced the concept of organic
cultivation of medical marijuana to his personal assistant (Trudy) where a follow-up meeting is
pending. The owner of the cultivation site (Hisham Moharram) has an excellent rapport with the
Mayor and is confident that the project will be supported.
Dispensary (ATC) – During a recent teleconference with the Mayor of Manalapan, Andrew
Lucas, concerning locating the dispensary in Manalapan, Mr. Lucas had no objection to the
project and thanked us for the heads up on the application. BATC has also spoken with one of
the committeemen who indicated that she was fully supportive of the idea. We also have pending
teleconferences or a meeting scheduled with another committeeman who is the retired state
police officer to discuss our security measures for the project. BATC next step is to meet with
the zoning officer of Manalapan for a review meeting in the next week. At this meeting we’ll
determine if the proposed use is conforming to zoning laws or if variances need to be obtained
for such a use.
Measure 2: Input from the general public regarding the suitability of the applicant and the
general standards for location(s) such as, distance from a school, daycare center or
other child-oriented location; distance from a commercial shopping district,
pharmacy; etc.
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 15 Points]
Due to the nature of the medical marijuana product, we anticipate numerous meetings will be
held with the general public. A casual Town Hall format will be used where all residents within
200 feet of the selected site will be contacted as well as the general public and surrounding towns
via public notices. This Town Hall meeting schedule will commence after award of the
operator’s license and with the support and feedback of the township. BATC felt this type of
strategy enabled the Townships to be a part of the process and offer their input. These Town Hall
meetings (there will be several) will be educational in nature introducing the residents to the
concept of medical marijuana, the security measures that have been slated for the project and the
types of patients that will be treated (at a minimum). There will most likely be feedback from the
public, which will be documented and addressed accordingly to satisfy their concerns and make
for a well-received operation once the Dispensary opens.
Measure 1: The applicant shall provide a plan for inventory, record keeping and security
which shows an understanding of the types of records that shall be considered
confidential health care information under New Jersey law and are intended to be
deemed protected health care information for purposes of the Federal Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended [HIPAA].
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 10 Points]
Patient Management
The objective of BATC’s patient management module is to provide fast and accurate patient
check-in and to track key indicators and paperwork required for legal operation.
Features of this module include:
a. Patient record to include a photo of the patient and/or scan of their driver's license.
b. Driver's/NJ medical marijuana patient license swipe to pull up patient record.
c. Support for bar-coded membership cards (scanning the bar code will bring up the patient
record).
d. Upload of scanned images of patient paperwork and ID (Identification card) and NJ
Medical Marijuana card attached to the patient record.
e. Purchase history will be tied to the patient record and accessible with one click.
f. Tracking of key information such as NJ Medical Marijuana card expiration date or
incomplete paperwork and visually warning staff of particular patient
concerns/issues/rewards as soon as patient record is pulled up.
Measure 2: The applicant shall submit a description of its proposed program for providing
counseling and educational materials regarding methods of administration and
research studies on health effects of medicinal marijuana to registered qualifying
patients and their registered primary caregivers. The applicant shall submit a
description of its historical relationship with clinical or research activities, if
present. [WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 20 Points]
Methods of smoking
a. Joint: (a.k.a. “marijuana cigarette” or “reefer”) Convenience of joints is key, as joints burn
for multiple puffs worth of cannabis after only being lit once and are easily transportable [2].
Joints also taste pleasant to most patients, and they don’t require breakable, expensive, or
conspicuous equipment [2]. A huge plus is efficient delivery of cannabinoids [3]. This is
perhaps due to a joint’s lack of a filter or long piping before the mouth, to which sticky
cannabinoids adhere easily, reducing the amount of medicine that actually reaches the
patient’s body [3]. It is a skill to roll a good joint, however, novices uninterested in learning
Vaporization
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center highly recommends this method to all patients. Good
vaporizers allow patients quick-onset relief and oral satisfaction similar to smoking without the
health risks associated with smoke [1]. They do this by delicately heating the cannabis to the
point that THC and other therapeutic substances change physical form, becoming gaseous [1].
The gas, or vapor, is then inhaled like smoke. The process leaves behind dry, slightly browned
buds that, rather than having gone up in smoke, simply lack richness in medicinal compounds
[2]. Studies show vaporizers significantly reduce carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), carbon
monoxide (linked to cardiovascular disease), and tar [1,2,3].
Lozenges
Lozenges are made in several ways. One way is to use edible gum such as Tragacanth or Acacia
to make a basic mucilage. Then we mix in a dried form of medicinal marijuana butter solution,
milk solution, oil solution or one of the three tincture solutions into the mucilage to make a paste
[2,4,8]. When the paste has cooled slightly, we cut the paste into various size lozenges depending
on dose. When it dries it is ready to be packaged and then stored in an airtight container. We will
offer sugar-free or unrefined brown sugar forms. [8] They are absorbed through the mucus
membranes of the mouth, and take effect in five to ten minutes [2,4].
Tinctures
Cannabis can be administered orally using cannabis tinctures [2]. Cannabis tinctures have a long
history of medical use in the United States [5]. As early as the 1850's American physicians
prescribed tincture of cannabis with successful results [5]. There are three types of cannabis
tinctures, made using alcohol and/or glycerine as solvents [4]. All three of these solutions may be
taken under the tongue with an eyedropper [2]. They are absorbed through the mucus membranes
of the mouth, and take effect in five to ten minutes [2,4]. Tincture dosage varies greatly
depending on the concentration of cannabis in the tincture [4]. Glycerine tinctures have the
advantages of tasting sweeter than alcohol tinctures, and being well suited for those who do not
consume alcohol [4]. Alcohol tinctures have the advantage of usually being more concentrated
than glycerine tinctures, thus less needs to be used for the desired effect [4]. Glycerine/alcohol
tinctures combine the advantages and disadvantages of glycerine tinctures and alcohol tinctures
[4]. Shake glycerine/alcohol tinctures to counteract separation [4].
Oral Administration
Not just brownies: In theory, cannabis food can be anything that contains substantial butter, oil,
milk, or alcohol, because cannabinoids are oil and fat-soluble and thus dissolve in these
ingredients [2].
Dosage
Cannabis can be administered using tinctures, ingestion, smoking, vaporizing, and by other
methods. The effect of each method and the rate of onset when using each method varies.
Smoking and vaporization provide the fastest onset of effects of any method of administering
cannabis [4]. Effects can be felt almost instantly [4]. Tinctures are slightly slower to take effect
than inhalation methods; they start to take effect in five minutes or less [2]. Eating cannabis
infused foods or capsules is the slowest method of medicating with cannabis but it provides
longer lasting effects than other methods [2]. The effects of ingested cannabis may take from 30
minutes to longer than an hour to be noticeable, and may maintain peak intensity for one to two
hours before gradually diminishing over several hours [2]. The effects imparted by eating
cannabis are also pharmacologically different from those produced by other intake methods,
because THC is converted to 11-hydroxyl-THC in the liver when cannabis is eaten [2].
When using any cannabis preparation start with a small quantity, wait the proper amount of time
for the effects to take place, and then take more if necessary [5]. Dosage determination is most
easily accomplished using inhalation and tincture methods [2]. It is more difficult to determine
ingestion dosage than inhalation or tincture dosage, because the onset of effects is much less
rapid with ingestion [2]. The amount of food and type of food in the digestive tract also play
roles in determining effective ingestion dosage, further complicating the task [4]. Whatever the
method of intake, a lethal overdose of cannabis cannot be achieved [5]. Overdosing on cannabis
may produce unpleasant feelings such as drowsiness or anxiety, but users experiencing such
feelings should stay calm and wait for the effects of cannabis to diminish [4]. Users who fear the
possibility of unpleasant feelings from an overdose may wish to avoid cannabis edibles, as eating
cannabis is the most likely intake method to cause an overdose [2].
Potency
All of the varieties that BATC will offer are high, medium and low potent*. This is a BATC
policy for several reasons. One reason is high potency will save caretakers money by allowing
them to use less medicine. Another reason is highly potent varieties are healthier for those who
choose to smoke their medicine, because less plant material must be smoked to get the same dose
of active compounds [2]. We will also only offer highly potent varieties, as this will aid in
simplifying the caretaker's task of choosing the right varieties for their individual needs. One last
reason for this policy is that it will help caretakers determine the appropriate dosage of each
variety.
*Each variety we offer is of different potency and has unique medicinal effects.
Tolerance
Addiction
Cannabis isn't physically addictive, however psychological dependence may occur [2]. This
means cannabis use may become habitual in some users [2]. When discontinuing cannabis use,
long-term heavy users may experience mild withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, difficulty
sleeping, and irritability [2].
References
[1] Armentano, P. (2009). Emerging clinical applications for cannabis and cannabinoids: a
review of the recent scientific literature 2000- 2009. Washington, DC: NORML Foundation.
[2] Gieringer, D., Rosenthal E., & Carter G. T. (2008) Marijuana medical handbook. Oakland,
CA: Quick America.
[3] Gieringer, Dale (2000). Marijuana water pipe and vaporizer study. Newsletter of the
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, 6(3) Retrieved 6/19/2010,
from http://www.maps.org/news-letters/v06n3/06359mj1.html
[4] Lauve J., & Luttrell, H. (2010, Feb./Mar.) What is the right amount for me? Cannabis Health
News Magazine, 1, 2.
[5] Mikuriya, T. H. (Ed.). (2007) Marijuana: medical papers 1839-1972 (Vol. 1). Nevada
City, CA: Symposium Publishing.
[6] Joy, J. E. (1999) Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base.
Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
[7] Earleywine, M. (2002) Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific
Evidence. NY: Oxford University Press.
[8] Hoffman, David. (2002) The Complete Illustrated Guide to Holistic Herbal: A Safe and
Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies. Element Books.
Measure 3: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including
staffing and site, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety
measures which demonstrate compliance with the Rules Related to the Medicinal
Marijuana Program.
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 25 Points]
PLEASE REFER TO SECTION 3.15, 3.18, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 15 OF “APPENDIX G:
OPERATIONS MANUAL” TO FULLY ANSWER MEASURE 3. ALSO AT THE END
OF THE ANSWER TO MEASURE 3 IS A FLOOR PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF
SECURITY DEVICES USED.
H. Alexander Zaleski has 40 years of experience with the design and construction of business
facilities and will handle the general contracting duties for the build-out of the site. He has
intimate knowledge of ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction techniques, which will be
used to construct the drying, curing and stockpiling building at the cultivation site. This
construction method uses a reinforced concrete (rebar installed horizontally and vertically) core
with insulating foam on each side. The R-value of these walls is approximately 50. However,
when a particular sub-contractor is necessary for the project, BATC will hire only bonded and
insured contractors with established business history and verifiable references. The actual
function of the grow site will not be disclosed to any sub-contractors. In the event of future
maintenance at the grow site, only sub-contractors who have undergone background checks will
be hired.
Employee Security:
All employees shall be provided with personal panic alarm buttons while working. Activation of
the personal panic button will automatically notify a private off-site central alarm company of a
current emergency. Closed circuit cameras together with remote controlled door locks will
control entry to the premises. All employees will be trained to manually activate the alarm
system in case of any emergency and to notify the appropriate public agency. BATC will keep
and maintain an accurate OSHA incident log to record any workplace accidents or injuries. All
employees will receive training in the areas of confidentiality, ethics, security and professional
conduct as part of their employment orientation process. The primary means of satisfying the
personnel surety performance standards is through the implementation of an appropriate and
complete background check program that BATC will implement.
a. Each employee or volunteer hired by BATC will go through a thorough background
check, intense screening and training program. BATC will model its employee hiring and
training procedures after those established by the retail pharmacy industry for its
pharmacy technicians and other employees who may come in contact with or have access
to controlled substances.
Measure 5: The applicant shall submit a description of its Medical Advisory Board, including
by-laws, setting forth the names and expertise of its members and describing how
it will function within the organizational structure of the ATC, consistent with the
Rules Related to the Medicinal Marijuana Program. For purposes of this
requirement, it is not necessary for the applicant to provide the name of the
The members of Breakwater’s medical advisory board, none of whom will be employees,
officers or board members, will consist of at least three licensed health care professionals, at
least one of whom will be a physician, a patient registered with the ATC, and a business owner
from the region surrounding the treatment center location. As of now Breakwater’s Medical
Advisory Board consists of a pharmacist and a Registered Nurse (RN) from New Jersey:
The members of the medical advisory board will provide input to BATC on all aspects of its
business and will serve to keep the Treatment Center up-to-date on the latest research regarding
the benefits of medical marijuana in the treatment of debilitating medical conditions. The
medical advisory board will review and approve all free educational literature on medical
cannabis developed by BATC, and approve all reading materials provided, recommended, or
made available by BATC covering topics such as cannabinoids research, pain and stress
management and holistic approaches to health and wellness to assure that all information is
medically sound, fair and balanced. The medical advisory board will also help address specific
community issues that may arise, so as to assist Breakwater in developing and maintaining a
positive relationship with the community at large. Members of the Medical Advisory Board will
be required to meet on an “as needed” basis in preparation for the opening of the Breakwater
ATC and thereafter, will meet at least two times per calendar year.
The Medical Advisory Board shall endeavor to work closely with the New Jersey Department of
Health and Senior Services and other state designated medical authorities as point of contact to
provide oversight of current and evolving studies, reviews, analyses, and research into the
efficacy, procedures, knowledge base, and continuing education of medical practitioners and
resources within New Jersey for the benefit of the patients, medical personnel, and community
within the state.
As of now, Breakwater’s Medical Advisory Board consists of a pharmacist and a registered
nurse, licensed in the state of New Jersey. BATC desired to have a pharmacist, nurse and
physician on their medical advisory board and to draw from each of their unique backgrounds in
medicine and patient care. The pharmacist also possesses insight into federal and state
regulations that govern the distribution of controlled substances in a retail pharmacy environment
and the regulations that govern pharmaceutical industry. The pharmacist will play a key role in
the oversight of the patient education materials, and the nurse and pharmacist will help set the
standards for patient counseling and develop guidelines regarding the collection and monitoring
of patient response to treatment. With the patient’s permission this information could be sent to
the prescribing physician and/or become a source for a retrospective analysis of patient
outcomes. The physician selected to be on the Medical Advisory Board must currently treat
patients with conditions that qualify for medical marijuana under current law, such as an
oncologist, HIV/AIDS specialist, pain management specialist, or neurologist. Once the site for
BATC has been approved, a meeting will be set up to both educate the local businesses regarding
the mission of the ATC and to select a representative from the local business community to sit on
the Medical Advisory Board. BATC will encourage the development of a support group for the
registrants and their caregivers and will provide a place for the group to meet on BATC
2. Maureen Ivers
5 Estella Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822
DOB – 09/14/1955
Please see Appendix F for CV
The members of the medical advisory board will meet at least twice a year with Breakwater’s
Medical Director to address specific community issues that may arise, medical marijuana
labeling concerns and Breakwater’s overall relationship with the community at large.
The advisory board will consist of a specialist in each condition qualifying for medical marijuana
under current law. Some members of the advisory board will possess expertise in the field of
New Jersey’s definition of “Debilitating Medical Condition”. Specific knowledge of medical
conditions such as seizure disorders, including epilepsy; intractable skeletal muscular spasticity;
glaucoma, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea or vomiting, cachexia or wasting syndrome will
be required. Additional areas of in depth knowledge will include a positive diagnosis for human
immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, cancer, amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer, muscular dystrophy, inflammatory bowel disease,
Crohn’s disease and terminal illness, if the physician has determined a prognosis of less than 12
months of life.
As additional medical conditions or their treatment are approved by the Department, Breakwater
will add individuals to the board with the requisite expertise in the new field.
The function of the medical advisory board will serve to keep the Treatment Center up to date on
the latest research and trends in each discipline, as well as identify any local trends which may be
specific to New Jersey. Advisory board members will be uncompensated by Breakwater
Alternative Treatment Center. We are currently assembling a team of specialists in the medical
conditions listed above.
The Medical Advisory Board shall endeavor to work closely with the New Jersey Department of
Health and Senior Services and other state designated medical authorities as point of contact to
provide oversight of current and evolving studies, reviews, analyses, and research into the
efficacy, procedures, knowledge base, and continuing education of medical practitioners and
Measure 6: The applicant shall submit a plan to track and analyze data including but not
limited to patient outcome, utilization and trends. [WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT
up to 20 points]
Breakwater pledges to always put the well-being of our patients and the public good foremost in
our objectives. We want patients to be able to use the highest quality medicine available to
alleviate the symptoms of their illness and will always strive for positive patient utilization
outcomes.
The medical marijuana program is similar to introducing a new pharmaceutical drug that is
undergoing clinical trials (Phase 1: Clinical Trials, Phase 2 Clinical Trials, etc). Breakwater’s
approach to the medical marijuana program is much like the early days of “pharmacy care”
which was much more of a hands-on approach to wellness and care.
Breakwater will provide our patients with access to a complete medical marijuana resource
center. All of our services are designed to ensure that a patient’s transition to the use of medical
marijuana from their existing medical treatment is based on knowledge and compassion. BATC
will provide their patients with free educational literature on medical cannabis developed by
BATC and have available at the center reading materials regarding topics such as cannabinoids
research, pain and stress management, and holistic approaches to health and wellness. Our
services will include in-depth consultations and solutions by compassionate caregivers and legal
support administered through Breakwater’s legal services program. Our goal is simple – Positive
Patient Outcomes. As active members of the medical marijuana community, the Breakwater
Alternative Treatment Center staff has the expertise to help people who have a qualifying
medical condition become a legal medical marijuana patient. Our offices are private, confidential
and secure. We are committed to providing only high quality patient services.
Detailed demographic data, diagnostic information, treatment history, and self-reported treatment
utilization will be obtained at baseline. Self-reported symptom severity information will be
collected at baseline and at 3-month intervals. Registrants will also be required to complete
standardized questionnaires that include assessment of quality of life, symptom severity,
depression, anxiety, stress, coping skills, optimism/pessimism, etc.; at baseline and at least once
a year. Breakwater ATC plans to fully document and analyze all relevant patient data gathered
during the initial registration and all follow-up consultations with the registrant. Due to the lack
of current clinical research, there is a need to document the efficacy and side effects as well as
any unintended benefits our registrants might experience while using medical marijuana. BATC
intends to develop an in-depth patient survey and analysis concerning the ingestion levels,
techniques and effects in relation to each particular patient condition in conjunction with a New
Jersey college or university. All this information will provide a basis for the retrospective
analysis of the efficacy of medical marijuana in the treatment of specific debilitating medical
conditions. In addition, BATC endeavors to partner with a major New Jersey University to
conduct long-term studies on all aspects of the use of medical marijuana. The database will also
track the amount, by type, of medical marijuana being sold by BATC in order to assure that an
I. The description shall include a detailed floor plan for the ATC cultivation site, which
indicates location and design standards and performance specifications of security
devices to be utilized.
II. The applicant shall provide a plan to involve and coordinate with local law enforcement
authorities on security and safety issues, and identify the law enforcement officials
contacted during the development of this plan.
III. If the applicant proposes to cultivate and dispense at two separate physical locations, the
applicant shall provide an acceptable delivery plan, including measures to ensure sanitary
medicinal standards, security and inventory control, for the delivery of medicinal
marijuana from the cultivation site to the dispensing site. The delivery plan shall
demonstrate compliance with the Rules Related to the Medicinal Marijuana Program.
IV. All responses shall be utilized for internal Department review only and shall not be
available for public comment or review.
NOTE: OFFICIAL USE ONLY – SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION –
WITHHELD PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
(OPRA)
Measure 2: The applicant shall provide a description of the enclosed, locked facility that
would be used in the cultivation of medicinal marijuana, including steps to ensure
that the medicinal marijuana production shall not be visible from the street or
other public areas.
If the enclosed site is a greenhouse, identify materials used in construction of
panels. Glass, fiberglass, metal, or polycarbonate panels shall be used in
construction of the facility; polyethylene film is not permissible. Describe
window and vent covers.
[WEIGHTED REQUIREMENT up to 30 Points]
I. The applicant shall provide a start-up timetable which provides an estimated time from
issuance of an authorization for operation to limited operations to full operation, as well
as the basis for these estimates.
II. The applicant shall describe its knowledge of (and experience with) organic growing
practices or agricultural growing practices to be used in their cultivation of medicinal
marijuana.
III. The applicant shall describe its quality control program and steps that will be taken to
ensure the quality of the medicinal marijuana, including purity, potency and consistency
of dose.
IV. The applicant shall describe:
¾ Methods to ensure that seed production and/or hybridization is prevented during
cultivation of medicinal marijuana;
¾ Methods of testing for the presence of mold, bacteria or other contaminants;
¾ Procedures for routine scouting of insect and plant disease conditions;
¾ Methods to control insect pests that do not include the application of pesticides during
cultivation of medicinal marijuana, in accordance with the Rules Related to the
Medicinal Marijuana Program;
¾ Procedures for proper sanitation practices to minimize plant disease, and to promptly
dispose of diseased plant material in a secured disposal area;
¾ Methods for utilization of fans and cooling systems to maintain airflow patterns
sufficient to prevent or minimize plant disease and insect infestation;
Startup Timetable
Prior to the awarding of permits BATC will use the period following the final submission date to
make preparations to close on the cultivation site and select the dispensary site from several sites
that have already been determined to be potential locations. After approval by the state of New
Jersey on or before March 21st, 2011, BATC will immediately begin the process of setting up its
cultivation site and dispensary. The estimates below are based upon consultations with
municipalities, project consultants, and vendor estimates for the cultivation site (greenhouse
construction, fence plan, security, etc.) and build-out of the dispensary floor plan. All the below
dates are in 2011.
March 21st awarding of license
March 22nd (on or before)- Building Permits received for Cultivation Site
Our New Jersey based attorney & real estate agent have assured us that based upon the
work and research already completed (researching zoning and all local municipal
approvals) building permits for the proposed greenhouses will be issued approximately 2
weeks after the awarding of the license. Architectural design drawings and floor plans
have been completed for all the proposed structures. Between the submission date and the
awarding of permits, BATC will work expeditiously to secure both facility sites.
July 6-13th: using both the Stock Plant Room & Rooting Room (4 weeks)
The selected mother plants will be cloned to produce the number of plants needed to
populate the Blooming Greenhouses.
Procedures for proper sanitation practices to minimize plant disease, and to promptly
dispose of diseased plant material in a secured disposal area.
Any pathogen-infected or pest infested plant material that is discovered in the greenhouses will
be immediately disposed of. In order to properly dispose of infected plant material, BHCC will
use an on-site coal burning cinder block incinerator to burn it. Burning plant materials infested
with pests or pathogens is an effective way of destroying the pests and/or potential disease
inoculum. It will also ensure the secure disposal of any potentially psychoactive plant materials.
Records will be kept of all destroyed plants.
Recordkeeping of any cultural measures used for plant pest or disease control, including
disposal of culled plants
Sticky cards will be located in multiple locations throughout BHCC's greenhouses to assist in
monitoring for flying insect pests. The sticky cards will feature square grids for more efficient
counting of the insects on each card. Once each week a greenhouse manager will collect the
cards and record the number of insects per card. The information recorded each week will be
stored in a computer file. Using this recordkeeping technique will provide an early indication of
the possibility of a growing insect pest population. Managers will frequently release beneficial
arthropods into the greenhouses to control pests. Records of when releases are made and how
many arthropods are released will be kept on file.
Greenhouse management will scout for arthropod pests and for diseases daily to ensure that
infestations of pests or diseases are detected early if they do occur. Managers will keep a record
of their observations in a notebook.
Proper nutrient management including irrigation management is important for plant health and
performance. Plant problems that are caused by a lack or excess of nutrients and/or water are
considered to be abiotic diseases (disease not caused by pathogen infection). Abiotic plant
disease can often be a precursor to biotic plant disease due to suppression or interference with the
plants normal immune system responses. In order to prevent abiotic and biotic plant diseases
related to nutrients or water, greenhouse managers will utilize a carefully planned
fertilization/irrigation schedule. To ensure the proper performance of the fertilization/irrigation
schedule the plants nutrient status will be carefully monitored, and so will nutrient solution
concentrations in reservoirs. Plants sap will be sampled frequently for nitrate and potassium ion
concentrations to monitor for deficiencies or excesses within plant tissues, thus allowing for
changes in fertilization to made as necessary. The temperature of the greenhouse air will be
measured frequently using a highly accurate handheld thermo-hygrometer. The measured air
temperatures will also be compared against leaf temperature measurements measured by a highly
accurate handheld infrared thermometer. Calculating the difference between the air and leaf
temperature will provide greenhouse managers with information about the health of the plant
before problem symptoms become evident, and will provide a very good measure of the
irrigation schedule's success. Managers will record the measured air and leaf temperatures and
store the data for later use.
Laboratory Analysis
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will provide product security and purity to its patients
through detailed laboratory analysis of its medical cannabis products. This effort will be
developed in partnership with a New Jersey university or private company that owns and
operates a state-of-the-art laboratory testing facility. We are currently exploring the possibility of
a laboratory and medical research partnership with Rutgers University (working through federal
funding restrictions). All medicinal cannabis products produced by BATC will be laboratory
tested and patients will be provided with a scientific assessment of the safety and potency of their
medicine, prior to ingestion. Testing will be performed on flowers and leaves of all cannabis
cultivars prior to making lozenges or topical formulations. The testing techniques will include
gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, gas chromatography/flame ionization detection and
plate culture analysis. The testing program has two main components: safety screening and
potency quantification. Safety screening analyzes and detects contamination of pathogenic
molds, which can threaten the health of patients with or without compromised immune systems.
Potency quantification provides the percentages of three major cannabinoids: THC, CBD and
CBN. Later stages of the program will include the use of patient surveys to develop a
comprehensive database of the efficacy of medical cannabis. BATC intends to develop an in
depth patient survey and analysis concerning the ingestion levels, techniques and effects in
relation to each particular patient condition in conjunction with a New Jersey college or
university. BATC patients will be able to access product test results in three ways: 1) labels in
display cases, 2) labels on products and 3) a book of complete test results. Product labels will
include the percentages for THC, CBD, and CBN. These percentages will be posted in medicine
display cases, as well as affixed to the products themselves. A book containing complete
spectrometry reports for each product will be available at the service counter for those patients
who desire more detailed analytical results. Testing services will commence with the initial
launch period to develop and refine the logistics of sample collection and results identification.
After these issues are fully addressed, the testing service results will be made widely available to
individual patients and potentially to our academic partner for research purposes. These services
will include an independent certification component, so patients can be assured that the medicine
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
MEMBERS
1. Annual Meeting
A meeting of the member(s) shall be held annually for the election of directors and the
transaction of other business on such date in each year as may be determined by the Board of
Directors, but in no event later than 100 days after the anniversary of the date of incorporation of
the Corporation.
2. Special Meetings
Special meetings of the member(s) may be called by the Board of Directors, Chairman of the
Board or President and shall be called by the Board upon the written request of the holders of
record of a majority of the members of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting requested
to be called. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting. At such
special meetings the only business which may be transacted is that relating to the purpose or
purposes set forth in the notice thereof.
3. Place of Meetings
Meetings of the members shall be held at such place within or outside of the State of New Jersey
may be fixed by the Board of Directors. If no place is so fixed, such meetings shall be held at an
office of the Corporation.
4. Notice of Meetings
Notice of each meeting of the members shall be given in writing and shall state the place, date
and hour of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Notice of a
special meeting shall indicate that it is being issued by or at the direction of the person or persons
calling or requesting the meeting. If, at any meeting, action is proposed to be taken which, if
taken, would entitle objecting members to receive payment for their interests, the notice shall
include a statement of that purpose and to that effect.
A copy of the notice of each meeting shall be given, personally or by first class mail, not less
than ten nor more than fifty days before the date of the meeting, to each member entitled to vote
at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to have been given when deposited in the
United States mail, with postage thereon prepaid, directed to the member at his address as it
appears on the record of the members, or, if he shall have filed with the Secretary of the
Corporation a written request that notices to him or her be mailed to some other address, then
directed to him at such other address.
When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, it shall not be necessary to give any notice
of the adjourned meeting if the time and place to which the meeting is adjourned are announced
at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting any business may be
transacted that might have been transacted on the original date of the meeting. However, if after
the adjournment the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, a
notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each member of record on the new record date
entitled to notice under this Section 4.
5. Waiver of Notice
7. Qualification of Voters
Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, every member of record shall be
entitled at every meeting of the members to one vote for every interest standing in its name on
the record of the members.
Treasury interests as of the record date and interests held as of the record date by another
domestic or foreign corporation of any kind, if a majority of the interests entitled to vote in the
election of directors of such other corporation is held as of the record date by the Corporation,
shall not be interests entitled to vote or to be counted in determining the total number of
outstanding interests.
Interests held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator, committee or other fiduciary,
other than a trustee, may be voted by such fiduciary, either in person or by proxy, without the
transfer of such interests into the name of such fiduciary. Interests held by a trustee may be voted
by him or her, either in person or by proxy, only after the interests have been transferred into his
name as trustee or into the name of his nominee.
Interests standing in the name of another domestic or foreign corporation of any type or kind
may be voted by such officer, agent or proxy as the bylaws of such corporation may provide, or,
in the absence of such provision, as the board of directors of such corporation may determine.
No member shall sell his vote, or issue a proxy to vote, to any person for any sum of money or
anything of value except as permitted by law.
8. Quorum of Members
The holders of a majority of the interests of the Corporation issued and outstanding and entitled
to vote at any meeting of the members shall constitute a quorum at such meeting for the
transaction of any business, provided that when a specified item of business is required to be
voted on by a class or series, voting as a class, the holders of a majority of the interests of such
class or series shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of such specified item of business.
When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent
withdrawal of any members.
The members who are present in person or by proxy and who are entitled to vote may, by a
majority of votes cast, adjourn the meeting despite the absence of a quorum.
9. Proxies
Every member entitled to vote at a meeting of the members, or to express consent or dissent
without a meeting, may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy.
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2. Number of Directors
The number of directors constituting the entire Board of Directors shall be the number, not less
than three nor more than ten, fixed from time to time by a majority of the total number of
members which the Corporation would have, prior to any increase or decrease, if there were no
6. Resignations
7. Removal of Directors
Any one or more of the directors may be removed for cause by action of the Board of Directors.
Any or all of the directors may be removed with or without cause by vote of the members.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
1. Election of Officers
The Board of Directors, as soon as may be practicable after the annual election of directors, shall
elect a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, and from time to time may elect or appoint such
other officers as it may determine. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person,
except that the same person may not hold the offices of President and Secretary unless the person
is the sole member of the Corporation and holding of said offices of President and Secretary by
such person is permitted under applicable law. The Board of Directors may also elect one or
more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.
2. Other Officers
The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers and agents as it shall deem necessary
who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such
duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board.
4. President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation, shall have general and
active management of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all orders and
resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. The President shall also preside at all
meetings of the members and the Board of Directors.
5. Vice Presidents
The Vice Presidents, in the order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of any
designation, then in the order of their election, during the absence or disability of or refusal to act
by the President, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and shall
perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe.
ARTICLE IV
CERTIFICATES AND TRANSFERS OF INTERESTS
2. Transfers of Interests
No Interests of the Corporation shall be transferable on the record of members upon presentment
to the Corporation of a transfer agent of a certificate or certificates representing the interests
requested to be transferred, with proper endorsement on the certificate or on a separate
accompanying document, together with such evidence of the payment of transfer taxes and
compliance with other provisions of law as the Corporation or its transfer agent may require.
ARTICLE V
CORPORATE ORGANIZATION
1. Not for Profit Status
The Corporation shall be formed and operate as a Not for Profit entity pursuant to the laws of the
State of New Jersey.
ARTICLE VI
Medical Advisory Board
1. Composition of the Medical Advisory Board
The Company’s “ Medical Advisory Board” shall consist of a five-member panel comprised of at
least three New Jersey Licensed Health Care professionals. Of the at least three health care
professionals, at least one of the professional shall be a licensed physician. One Medical
Advisory Board Member shall be a current patient registered to receive their medical treatment
within the State of New Jersey. At least one Medical advisory Board member shall be a local
business owner currently operating a business within the same specified medical service territory
as the Company. No current Company employee, officer or board member shall be permitted to
serve on the Medical Advisory Board.
The purpose of the Medical Advisory Board shall be to provide specific Medical advice to both
the officers and the board of Directors of the Company. Additionally, the Medical Advisory
Board shall regularly provide the Company’s officers and Board of Directors with any
information regarding any medical or technical advances made or discovered in the areas of
alternative treatment and specifically the usage of medicinal marijuana.
ARTICLE VII
OTHER MATTERS
1. Corporate Seal
The Board of Directors may adopt a corporate seal, alter such seal at pleasure, and authorize it to
be used by causing it or a facsimile to be affixed or impressed or reproduced in any other
manner.
2. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be the twelve months ending December 31st, or such
other period as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
3. Amendments
Bylaws of the Corporation may be adopted, amended or repealed by vote of the holders of the
members at the time entitled to vote in the election of any directors.
ARTICLE I
MEMBERS
1. Annual Meeting
A meeting of the member(s) shall be held annually for the election of directors and the
transaction of other business on such date in each year as may be determined by the Board of
Directors, but in no event later than 100 days after the anniversary of the date of incorporation of
the Corporation.
2. Special Meetings
Special meetings of the member(s) may be called by the Board of Directors, Chairman of the
Board or President and shall be called by the Board upon the written request of the holders of
record of a majority of the members of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting requested
to be called. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting. At such
special meetings the only business which may be transacted is that relating to the purpose or
purposes set forth in the notice thereof.
3. Place of Meetings
Meetings of the members shall be held at such place within or outside of the State of New Jersey
may be fixed by the Board of Directors. If no place is so fixed, such meetings shall be held at an
office of the Corporation.
4. Notice of Meetings
Notice of each meeting of the members shall be given in writing and shall state the place, date
and hour of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Notice of a
special meeting shall indicate that it is being issued by or at the direction of the person or persons
calling or requesting the meeting. If, at any meeting, action is proposed to be taken which, if
taken, would entitle objecting members to receive payment for their interests, the notice shall
include a statement of that purpose and to that effect.
A copy of the notice of each meeting shall be given, personally or by first class mail, not less
than ten nor more than fifty days before the date of the meeting, to each member entitled to vote
at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to have been given when deposited in the
United States mail, with postage thereon prepaid, directed to the member at his address as it
appears on the record of the members, or, if he shall have filed with the Secretary of the
Corporation a written request that notices to him or her be mailed to some other address, then
directed to him at such other address.
When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, it shall not be necessary to give any notice
of the adjourned meeting if the time and place to which the meeting is adjourned are announced
at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting any business may be
transacted that might have been transacted on the original date of the meeting. However, if after
the adjournment the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, a
notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each member of record on the new record date
entitled to notice under this Section 4.
5. Waiver of Notice
Notice of a meeting need not be given to any member who submits a signed waiver of notice, in
person or by proxy, whether before or after the meeting. The attendance of any member at a
7. Qualification of Voters
Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, every member of record shall be
entitled at every meeting of the members to one vote for every interest standing in its name on
the record of the members.
Treasury interests as of the record date and interests held as of the record date by another
domestic or foreign corporation of any kind, if a majority of the interests entitled to vote in the
election of directors of such other corporation is held as of the record date by the Corporation,
shall not be interests entitled to vote or to be counted in determining the total number of
outstanding interests.
Interests held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator, committee or other fiduciary,
other than a trustee, may be voted by such fiduciary, either in person or by proxy, without the
transfer of such interests into the name of such fiduciary. Interests held by a trustee may be voted
by him or her, either in person or by proxy, only after the interests have been transferred into his
name as trustee or into the name of his nominee.
Interests standing in the name of another domestic or foreign corporation of any type or kind
may be voted by such officer, agent or proxy as the bylaws of such corporation may provide, or,
in the absence of such provision, as the board of directors of such corporation may determine.
No member shall sell his vote, or issue a proxy to vote, to any person for any sum of money or
anything of value except as permitted by law.
8. Quorum of Members
The holders of a majority of the interests of the Corporation issued and outstanding and entitled
to vote at any meeting of the members shall constitute a quorum at such meeting for the
transaction of any business, provided that when a specified item of business is required to be
voted on by a class or series, voting as a class, the holders of a majority of the interests of such
class or series shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of such specified item of business.
When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent
withdrawal of any members.
The members who are present in person or by proxy and who are entitled to vote may, by a
majority of votes cast, adjourn the meeting despite the absence of a quorum.
9. Proxies
Every member entitled to vote at a meeting of the members, or to express consent or dissent
without a meeting, may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy.
2. Number of Directors
The number of directors constituting the entire Board of Directors shall be the number, not less
than three nor more than ten, fixed from time to time by a majority of the total number of
members which the Corporation would have, prior to any increase or decrease, if there were no
vacancies, provided, however, that no decrease shall shorten the term of an incumbent director,
and provided further the number of directors must not be less than three.
be given, in the manner described above, to the directors who were not present at the time of the
adjournment and, unless such time and place are announced at the meeting, to the other directors.
6. Resignations
Any director of the Corporation may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of
Directors or to the President or to the Secretary of the Corporation. Such resignation shall take
7. Removal of Directors
Any one or more of the directors may be removed for cause by action of the Board of Directors.
Any or all of the directors may be removed with or without cause by vote of the members.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
1. Election of Officers
The Board of Directors, as soon as may be practicable after the annual election of directors, shall
elect a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, and from time to time may elect or appoint such
other officers as it may determine. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person,
except that the same person may not hold the offices of President and Secretary unless the person
is the sole member of the Corporation and holding of said offices of President and Secretary by
such person is permitted under applicable law. The Board of Directors may also elect one or
more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.
2. Other Officers
The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers and agents as it shall deem necessary
who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such
duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board.
4. President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation, shall have general and
active management of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all orders and
resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. The President shall also preside at all
meetings of the members and the Board of Directors.
5. Vice Presidents
The Vice Presidents, in the order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of any
designation, then in the order of their election, during the absence or disability of or refusal to act
by the President, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and shall
perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe.
ARTICLE IV
CERTIFICATES AND TRANSFERS OF INTERESTS
2. Transfers of Interests
No Interests of the Corporation shall be transferable on the record of members upon presentment
to the Corporation of a transfer agent of a certificate or certificates representing the interests
requested to be transferred, with proper endorsement on the certificate or on a separate
accompanying document, together with such evidence of the payment of transfer taxes and
compliance with other provisions of law as the Corporation or its transfer agent may require.
ARTICLE V
CORPORATE ORGANIZATION
1. Not for Profit Status
The Corporation shall be formed and operate as a Not for Profit entity pursuant to the laws of the
State of New Jersey.
ARTICLE VI
Medical Advisory Board
6. Composition of the Medical Advisory Board
The Company’s “ Medical Advisory Board” shall consist of a five-member panel comprised of at
least three New Jersey Licensed Health Care professionals. Of the at least three health care
professionals, at least one of the professional shall be a licensed physician. One Medical
Advisory Board Member shall be a current patient registered to receive their medical treatment
within the State of New Jersey. At least one Medical advisory Board member shall be a local
business owner currently operating a business within the same specified medical service territory
as the Company. No current Company employee, officer or board member shall be permitted to
serve on the Medical Advisory Board.
The purpose of the Medical Advisory Board shall be to provide specific Medical advice to both
the officers and the board of Directors of the Company. Additionally, the Medical Advisory
Board shall regularly provide the Company’s officers and Board of Directors with any
information regarding any medical or technical advances made or discovered in the areas of
alternative treatment and specifically the usage of medicinal marijuana.
ARTICLE VII
OTHER MATTERS
1. Corporate Seal
The Board of Directors may adopt a corporate seal, alter such seal at pleasure, and authorize it to
be used by causing it or a facsimile to be affixed or impressed or reproduced in any other
manner.
2. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be the twelve months ending December 31st, or such
other period as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
3. Amendments
Bylaws of the Corporation may be adopted, amended or repealed by vote of the holders of the
members at the time entitled to vote in the election of any directors.
The Concept
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will operate on a long-term basis as a strictly non-
profit corporation. It is clear that for at least the first two years operating expenses will exceed
revenues. Once that is no longer the case and the reverse becomes true, BATC will allocate
excess funds to a mix of the needs of the patients and caregivers, capital investment in energy
saving programs and contributions to other charitable and non-profit organizations in the state of
New Jersey. For example, BATC will establish a fund and allocate a percentage of excess funds
to pay for patient licenses and medicine for those patients that cannot afford to pay themselves.
At no time will excess revenue inure to the benefit of any individual person or member of
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp.
The Company intends to produce the highest quality medicinal marijuana using the most
environmental and cost effective growing techniques. Employing a growing system using
organic pest controls, sunlight and recyclable water and resources, Breakwater intends to
produce the finest product at the lowest cost. This method will ultimately enable Breakwater to
pass its production savings on to its patients. Along with its medicinal marijuana production,
Breakwater intends to provide free Chiropractic services and a library of information on the use
of medicinal marijuana and holistic healing.
APPENDIX A-4
APPENDIX B-1
EDUCATION
• Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) 1989
Master of Business Administration (MBA) / strategic planning & negotiations.
Paper & Training:
“Business Valuation & Ownership Transition Strategies for Small Private Firms”
PERSONAL
Born in Newark, Essex County, NJ; Married with a son and daughter; and an Eagle
Scout. Other interests include: Boy Scout Volunteer, Camping, Hiking, Whitewater
Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Snow Sports, Bee Keeping, Gardening, Photography and a
Greener Lifestyle.
REFERENCES
Experience Amy B. Klauber, Esq., / Klauber & Klauber, LLP 1998 - Present
Legal and Self-Employed General Practitioner
Related: Partner in a general practice firm with offices in New York and New
Jersey, concentrating primarily on various aspects of family law matters,
civil litigation and contract negotiations and transactions, including
personal injury, medical malpractice, breach of contract, construction
claims, commercial claims and real estate.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
Bachelors of Business Administration, 1987
Major: Finance Minor: Economics
NJ Registered Pharmacist w/a background in both retail pharmacy & pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Experience
Ikaria, Clinton, NJ 8/2010-Present
Drug Safety Specialist, Pharmacovigilance
• Understand FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and International Conference on
Harmonisation (ICH) safety guidelines pertaining to serious adverse event (SAE) and
medical device reporting (MDR).
• Assess both individual clinical and spontaneous adverse event reports for seriousness,
labeling status, and relatedness
• Follow-up on reports of adverse events received in conjunction with medical device
complaints and assess for seriousness, labeling, and relatedness.
• Review all adverse event report documents and prepare a narrative of the event.
• Capture details of the adverse event and device complaint (when applicable) in the
Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) utilizing MedDRA to code the adverse events
and patient medical history.
• Perform case follow-up according to standard operating procedures (SOP) to obtain
clarifying or supplemental information.
• Prepare Investigational New Drug (IND), New Drug Application (NDA), and Medical
MDR safety reports for review by the Drug Safety Physician.
• Submit IND, NDA and MDR safety reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
according to regulation timelines and submit copies of these reports to business partners
and notifying bodies according to company standard operating procedures (SOP).
ImClone Systems, Branchburg, NJ 7/2008- 8/2010
Sr. Drug Safety Specialist
• Trained and mentored new Drug Safety Specialists
• Managed case workload to assure on-time regulatory reporting.
• Provided initial review of safety reports prepared by Drug Safety Specialists
• Performed database searches and prepared standard and adhoc reports for risk
management purposes.
• Assessed individual case safety reports for seriousness, labeling status, and relatedness.
• Reviewed adverse event report documents and prepared a narrative of the event
• Reviewed safety data captured in the company drug safety database (ARISg) to assure
accuracy and proper MedDRA coding.
• Prepared 7-Day and 15-Day IND safety reports
• Perform case follow-up according to SOP to obtain clarifying or supplemental
information.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE:
Marketing
Developed and maintained promotional portfolio for publicly traded companies,
investor/public and media relations
Developed marketing plan formats and feasibility studies
Comprised statistical analysis report, conducted contract negotiation with joint
venture partners and manufacturers
Designed product packaging, promo print and reading material
Acquired and maintained accounts for trade publications and news media
Business Consultant
Assisted clients in new business ventures on a consulting basis
Prepared detailed business plan and proposals
Structured corporate entities business
Advised clients on sources of venture capital, private equity capital, money
management, collections, market analysis, promotion and personal consulting.
Directed clients in the procedures of obtaining government grants and loans
Provided direction in avenues of fund raising campaigns and special events
Assisted in developing editorial services and communication programs for clients
Consulted with clients (private companies desiring to go public on a nationally
recognized stock exchange in Canada, U.S. or European markets)
Recommended appropriate vehicles IPO’s vend-ins and reverse take over’s
Provided vehicle selected by clients (US shell, Canadian Shell & SPAC)
Provided brokerage house for sponsorship
Selected brokers, broker dealers for distribution of equity
Assisted in financing pre/post IPO secondary financing and treasury financing
Liaison to after market activities i.e.:
1. Investor relations
2. Additional services requested by client
Management/Administration
Planned corporate development of sales oriented product distribution organization
Composed financial projection, short and long range financial planning
Developed costing and revenue programs, budgets and financial statements
Organized and implemented staffing procedures for inside and field sales teams
Interviewing, supervising, training and staff evaluations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2010-Present Charter Logic Companies, Inc.
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Private Air Charter & Cargo Brokerage Company
To date Procured $1M USD in funding.
2007- Present Visiomed International Inc. (Medicalinov)
Medical Device Company
Currently being financed.
2007 Netspace, Florida Corp
Board Member & Investor
Web Design Company
2004-2006 Established association with Z-Max Capital Vancouver, BC
Hendrix Corp, U.S. & China Entity Water purification Company
Procured $10M in financing. Took company public on NASDAQ, BB
High End Ventures, U.S. – Canadian entity (Electrolinks Corp)
Communications Company
Procured $1M in financing Took company public on NASDAQ,BB
EDUCATION
Undergraduate degree: University of San Diego
Graduate Studies: MBA Wharton School of business
Fluent in English and French
Joan E. Zaleski, CFP® has worked in the financial services industry since 1986 as a planner
focusing on taxes, retirement, asset protection and executive benefits, including stock
management strategies to minimize concentration and taxes. She works with high net worth
families, executives, professionals and business owners and their advisors to develop and
implement planning strategies to minimize estate and income taxes while maintaining control
through the use of trusts, gifting, income shifting, valuation discounts and freeze techniques.
Utilizing a comprehensive process of goal defining, data gathering, evaluation and holistic
analysis to identify inconsistencies that may exist in a client’s current planning she is able to
offer simple and flexible solutions to complex problems to help clients more efficiently achieve
their goals and bring balance to their lives. She works with clients and a team of experts to test
the short and long term implications of various planning strategies and facilitates the
coordination and implementation of the plan with clients and their other advisors.
Several years ago recognizing a void she began conducting workshops for not for profits to
educate members of the special needs community on the need for a long term plan that
coordinates their personal intent and objectives, unique family dynamics, other documents,
financial resources and public policy with the needs of their loved one(s) with developmental
disabilities. She works with families to help them define their long term goals, identify obstacles
and provide trusted tools to assure a successful plan that will preserve both personal financial
resources and public benefits. She introduces them to other specialists trained in all aspects of
working with the special needs community, makes available resources to guide them through the
financial, legal and entitlement issues of transitioning, assists in creating a life plan, which
includes employment training, if feasible, and helps them to prepare for the housing crisis they
are facing by educating them on the innovative solutions being developed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Changes In Policy
1.2 Employment Applications
1.3 Employment Relationship
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS OF EMPLOYEES STATUS
“EMPLOYEES” DEFINED
An “employee” of Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center is a person who regularly works for
EXEMPT
Employees whose positions meet specific criteria established by the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA) and who are exempt from overtime pay requirements.
NON-EXEMPT
Employees whose positions do not meet FLSA criteria and who are paid one and one-half their
regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
REGULAR FULL-TIME
Employees who have completed the 90-day probationary period and who are regularly scheduled
to work 35 or more hours per week. Generally, they are eligible for the Company’s benefit
package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.
REGULAR PART-TIME
Employees who have completed the 90 day probationary period and who are regularly scheduled
to work less than 35 hours per week. Regular part-time employees are eligible for some benefits
sponsored by the Company, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit
program.
SECTION 3
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
3.1 NON-DISCRIMINATION
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals,
employment decisions at Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will be based on merit,
qualifications, and abilities. Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center does not discriminate in
employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age
3.2 NON-DISCLOSURE/CONFIDENTIALITY
The protection of confidential business information and trade secrets is vital to the interests and
success of Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center. Such confidential information includes, but
is not limited to, the following examples: Compensation data, Financial information, Marketing
strategies, Pending projects and proposals, Proprietary growing and production processes,
Personnel/Payroll records, and Conversations between any persons associated with the company.
All employees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement as a condition of employment.
Employees who improperly use or disclose trade secrets or confidential business information will
be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment and legal action, even if
they do not actually benefit from the disclosed information.
3.15 SAFETY
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center provides information to employees about workplace
safety and health issues through regular internal communication such as:
Training sessions
Team meetings
Bulletin board postings
Memorandums
Other written communications
Each employee is expected to obey safety rules and exercise caution and common sense in all
work activities. Employees must immediately report any unsafe conditions to their supervisor.
Employees who violate safety standards, cause hazardous or dangerous situations, or fail to
report, or where appropriate, remedy such situations, may be subject to disciplinary action
including termination of employment. In the case of an accident that results in injury, regardless
of how insignificant the injury may appear, employees should notify their supervisor (See
Section 3.16, Employee Requiring Medical Attention).
3.22 PARKING
Employees must park their cars in areas indicated and provided by the Company.
SECTION 4
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The work rules and standards of conduct for Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center are
important, and the Company regards them seriously. All employees are urged to become familiar
with these rules and standards. In addition, employees are expected to follow the rules and
standards faithfully in doing their own jobs and conducting the Company’s business. Please note
that any employee who deviates from these rules and standards will be subject to corrective
action, up to and including termination of employment (see Section 3.12, Corrective Action).
While not intended to list all the forms of behavior that are considered unacceptable in the
workplace, the following are examples of rule infractions or misconduct that may result in
disciplinary action, including termination of employment. Theft or inappropriate removal or
possession of property; Falsification of timekeeping records (See Section 5.2, Timekeeping);
Working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs (See Section 4.6, Substance Abuse);
Possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace (See
Section 4.6, Substance Abuse); Fighting or threatening violence in the workplace; Boisterous or
disruptive activity in the workplace; Negligence or improper conduct leading to damage of
company-owned or patient-owned property; Insubordination or other disrespectful conduct;
Violation of safety or health rules; Smoking in the workplace; Sexual or other unlawful or
unwelcome harassment (See Section 4.3, Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment); Excessive
absenteeism or any absence without notice (See also, Section 4.1 Attendance/Punctuality and
4.2, Absence without Notice); Unauthorized use of telephones, or other company-owned
equipment (See Section 4.4, Telephone Use); Using company equipment for purposes other than
business (i.e. playing games on computers or personal Internet usage); Unauthorized disclosure
of business “secrets” or confidential information; Violation of personnel policies; and
Unsatisfactory performance or conduct.
4.1 ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY
The Company expects that every employee will be regular and punctual in attendance. This
means being in the office, ready to work, at their starting time each day. Absenteeism and
tardiness places a burden on other employees and on the Company. If you are unable to report
for work for any reason, notify your supervisor before regular starting time. You are responsible
for speaking directly with your supervisor about your absence. It is not acceptable to leave a
So that there is no question about what these rules signify, please note the following definitions:
Company property: All Company owned or leased property used by employees.
Controlled substance of abuse: Any substance listed in Schedules I-V of Section 202 of the
Controlled Substance Act, as amended.
Drug: Any chemical substance that produces physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral change
in the user.
Drug paraphernalia: Equipment, a product, or material that is used or intended for use in
concealing an illegal drug, or otherwise introducing into the human body an illegal drug or
controlled substance.
Illegal drug:
a. Any drug or derivative thereof whose use, possession, sale, transfer, attempted sale or
transfer, manufacture, or storage is illegal or regulated under any federal, state, or local
law or regulation.
b. Any drug, including – but not limited to – a prescription drug, used for any reason other
than that prescribed by a physician.
c. Inhalants used illegally.
Under the influence: A state of not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties
resulting from the voluntary introduction into the body of an alcoholic beverage, drug, or
substance of abuse.
5.2 TIMEKEEPING
Accurately recording time worked is the responsibility of every non-exempt employee. Time
worked is the time actually spent on a job(s) performing assigned duties. Each client job is
assigned a job number as posted in the Employee Message Center. Employees are responsible
for accurately documenting their time spent on individual jobs. Breakwater Alternative
Treatment Center does not pay for extended breaks or time spent on personal matters. The time
clock is a legal instrument. Altering, falsifying, tampering with time records, or recording time
on another team member’s time record will result in disciplinary action, including termination of
employment. Authorized personnel will review time records each week. Any changes to an
employee’s time record must be approved by his/her supervisor. Questions regarding the
timekeeping system or time cards should be directed to the manager or president.
Time Cards – Non-exempt employees will be issued a time card on their first day of
employment. The employee will be given thorough instructions on usage and instructions on
what to do should a problem occur. Employees will be financially responsible for replacing the
card if it is lost or stolen.
5.3 OVERTIME
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center is open for business 60 hours per week. Overtime
compensation is paid to non-exempt employees in accordance with federal and state wage and
hour restrictions. Overtime is payable for all hours worked over 40 per week at a rate of one and
one-half times the non-exempt employee's regular hourly rate. Time off on personal time,
holidays, or any leave of absence will not be considered hours worked when calculating
overtime. In addition, vacation time does not constitute hours worked. All overtime work
performed by an hourly employee must receive the supervisor’s prior authorization. Overtime
worked without prior authorization from the supervisor may result in disciplinary action. The
supervisor’s signature on a timesheet authorizes pay for overtime hours worked.
5.4 PAYDAYS
All employees are paid every two weeks. In the event that a regularly scheduled payday falls on
a weekend or holiday, employees will receive pay on the next day of operation. If a regular
payday falls during an employee’s vacation, the employee’s paycheck will be available upon
his/her return from vacation. Paychecks will not, under any circumstances, be given to any
6.4 VACATION
Paid vacation is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees following their
first-year anniversary with Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center and is provided based on
the following calculation: During the first 2 (two) years of employment, vacation time will be
earned at the rate of .0192 hours per hour worked. Earned vacation can be taken after 1 (one)
year continuous employment. During the 3rd (third) through 5th (fifth) years of employment,
paid vacation time will be earned at the rate of .0384 hours per hour worked. During the 6th
(sixth) and following years of employment, vacation time will be earned at the rate of .0586
hours per hour worked. The vacation policy applies to all regular full-time employees. Paid
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vacation time of regular employees will be earned on a fractional basis. Fractional vacation
weeks will correspond to the average number of hours worked during the preceding year.
Example: Employee “A” works 25 hours per week for 52 continuous weeks, 25 x 52 = 1,300
hours, Earned vacation equals 1,300 hours worked x .0192 = 25 hours. Earned vacation leave
cannot be taken before it is accrued and approved. Vacation may be taken in half-day increments
of time. Upon termination, unused earned vacation will be paid in a lump sum in the employee’s
final paycheck. Only one week paid vacation may be carried over from one calendar year to the
next. However, no more than one week of vacation may be taken at one time, except under
extraordinary circumstances. Requests for more than one week of vacation should be in writing
at least ninety days prior to the beginning of the requested vacation period.
6.6 HOLIDAYS
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center observes the following paid holidays per year for
all employees: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Day, and Christmas Day.
SECTION 7
EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 STAFF MEETINGS
Quarterly staff meetings will be held on the first Monday of each quarter. These informative
meetings allow employees to be informed on recent company activities, changes in the
workplace and employee recognition.
SECTION 8
ALTERNATIVE CENTER OVERSIGHT
8.1 INTRODUCTION
The Alternative Center (Center) shall have an on-site manager during all hours of operation. It is
anticipated that the Alternative Center will be open from 10 am to 7 pm, seven days a week.
After hour contact information will be provided to local and state police and fire officials and to
the Department of Health and Senior Services. The manager shall conduct an inventory of
medical cannabis products, and all processed marijuana, at the beginning of each day, prior to the
dispensing of any medical cannabis and again at the end of the day. All inventory data will be
entered into an electronic barcode tracking inventory control system. By using an inventory
control management software system, our barcode record system will update our inventory based
on each delivery and transaction made throughout the operating day. Breakwater Alternative
Treatment Center will use a bridge between the inventory control and POS system to the security
video and monitoring system. This means that all activity recorded is overlaid onto the recorded
video. This process is aimed at addressing any discrepancy discovered that is not consistent with
the inventory and recorded sales.
SECTION 9
SALES DEPARTMENT
9.1 OPERATIONS MANUAL OVERVIEW
This section delineates the policies and procedures for the Sales Department of this dispensary.
All employees working in the Sales Department must follow these policies and procedures.
Check all dispensable products for consistency of labels based on strain, potency, and
quantity for usable cannabis.
Confirm that proper ingredient labels and allergic warning labels are present on each
individual medical cannabis product.
Ensure that all medical cannabis shall be dispensed in clear sealed containers with labels
specifying the product, its full analysis and amount.
Confirm that each container has been assigned a barcode that will enable it to be scanned
in order to process sales and inventory information.
Purchasing Limits
This dispensary has established Purchasing limits to prevent the resale of medicine and diversion
into the illegal market. All staff must abide by these limits at all times. No more than 2 ounces
per thirty- day period will be dispensed to any patient.
Even if these limits are not exceeded, if any staff member EVER suspects a patient may intend to
resell their medicine, they should halt the transaction and refer the patient to the Member
Services manager on duty.
There are stringent controls that will be put in place by way of a Point of Sale/Inventory tracking
system, tools and forms for accounting and verification, and tasks and processes that will ensure
accountability at every stage, such as verifying product identification and weight measurements
in multiple departments (Cultivation, Inventory, Processing and Sales).
We will enforce the purchasing limits set forth by New Jersey state law as a policy of the
Alternative Center (currently no more than 2 ounces of usable marijuana per qualifying patient or
caregiver during a 30-day period). These purchasing limits will be communicated to patients in
our Patient Handbook and verbally during the new patient orientation session. Additionally,
employees will be trained on what the limits are and how to communicate and enforce those
limits with patients at the time of sale. The Center will track the purchases of each patient within
the member database and POS system. Sales associates will be able to determine if patients have
reached the state’s limit for a 30-day period.
Frequent inventory taking of the usable medical marijuana on hand and the number of plants
under cultivation will be measured and compared to the number of patients being serviced to
ensure that only the required amount of medical marijuana is being produced.
Breakwater expects to set the following Discounts for its patients and caregivers:
1. Terminal Patients That Have One Year or Less To Live
Free services include assistance with doctor’s recommendations, transportation to
doctor’s office, referral and medical counseling and free medicine. Medicinal cannabis
shall be provided free to such patients (within the legal dispensing guidelines and terms
of recommendation).
2. Cancer and AIDS Treatment Center Access Program for Patients and Caregivers
A 50% discount per month ($120-$130 per ounce).
Pre-Sales
We cannot do pre-sales, meaning that patients are not permitted to pre-pay for items that are not
in stock. If a patient requests a pre-sale, tell them that as Company policy delineates, we cannot
do pre-sales because we cannot anticipate when or if a product will be in stock. If the patient
wants more information, notify the Manager-On-Duty.
STEP 1: GREETING
As a patient approaches your station at the counter, smile, make eye contact, and with great
warmth and friendliness, greet them by saying something like, “Hi! Welcome to The Breakwater
Alternative Treatment Center. How are you doing today?” When the patient responds, LISTEN.
Be engaged. Sales Associates have one opportunity to make a first impression and this is it! Each
staff member’s personal demeanor, smile, tone and level of each voice, the personal touches
added to any patient interaction; all make a huge difference in the experience a patient has when
they approach the counter.
STEP 2: SELECTION
In the “Selection” stage, associates should determine what the patient WANTS (type of
medicine), NEEDS (quantity), and can AFFORD (price). Use “primer phrases” to begin the
selection process. For example:
− “Have you been here before?”
− “Do you know what you’re looking for today?”
− “Are you looking for anything in particular today?”
STEP 3: PURCHASE
Once all items have been selected, do a final run-through with the patient, checking every item
by name and size to assure it's what the patient wanted to purchase.
STEP 4: PAYMENT
The orientation of each patient accepted by Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will
include a training session regarding our right to involuntarily disenroll any patient our list of
qualifying patients for engaging in unacceptable behavior. Unacceptable behavior shall include
appearing at the Alternative Center under the influence of alcohol of drugs, failure to comply
with a directive issued by a member of the staff or engaging in any other conduct not permitted
on the premises. We may also disenroll a patient for "disruptive behavior." Disruptive behavior
is defined as behavior that substantially impairs our ability to arrange or provide care for you or
another qualifying patient member. Patients will be further advised that other Alternative
Treatment Centers may decline your enrollment if you have been disenrolled for disruptive
behavior.
Each patient must agree to each and all of the following in connection with the registration
policies of Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center and receiving Medical Marijuana.
SECTION 10
MEMBER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10.1 OPERATIONS MANUAL OVERVIEW
This section delineates the policies and procedures for the Member Services Department at this
dispensary. All employees working in the Member Services Department must follow these
policies and procedures.
Reception
A Member Services Associate working in Reception is primarily responsible for the following:
Greet & check in patients as they enter the building, providing excellent patient care, full
compliance, and database accuracy. (This is the most routine task of the Receptionist).
Answer the phones, receive and transfer calls to staff, and adhere to company policies
regarding what can and cannot be shared over the phone.
Maintain the aesthetics of the reception area, ensuring a clean, organized, and well-
stocked environment. Also ensure the overall aesthetic meets our standard of excellence
(flowers, etc.)
¾ Clock in
Once you’ve stored your personal belongings and are ready to start working, you may
clock in.
¾ Morning Meeting.
The entire Member Services staff meets in the employee break room at 9:30 every morning.
During the meeting, post assignments and break schedule will be designated by the Member
Services Manager On Duty. Also covered in this meeting are new policies and procedures,
special assignments for the day, and a review of existing policies a needed.
SECTION 12
HUMAN RESOURCES &
EMPLOYEE SECURITY POLICIES
12.1 EACH EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safety can only be achieved through teamwork. Each employee must practice safety awareness
by thinking defensively, anticipating unsafe situations and reporting unsafe conditions
immediately.
Please observe the following precautions:
1. Notify your manager of any emergency situation. If you are injured or become sick at
work, no matter how slightly, you must inform your manager immediately.
2. The use of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances during working hours will not be
tolerated. The possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances on Company
property is forbidden.
3. Use, adjust and repair machines and equipment only if you are trained and qualified.
4. Know the proper lifting procedures. Get help when lifting or pushing heavy objects.
5. Understand your job fully and follow instructions. If you are not sure of the safe
procedure, don't guess; just ask your manager.
6. Know the locations, contents and use of first aid and fire-fighting equipment.
7. Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with the job you are performing.
Comply with OSHA standards and/or applicable state job safety and health standards as written
in our safety procedures manual.
A violation of a safety precaution is in itself an unsafe act. A violation may lead to disciplinary
action, up to and including discharge.
12.6 IN AN EMERGENCY
Security Guard
Transport Handler: Will be responsible for handling the assets (medical marijuana) of
Receptionist
Employee is responsible for all patient check-ins and making sure all documents are on file for
each patient. Receptionist shall be responsible for answering inquiries received by email.
Employee will greet and check in patients as they enter the building, providing excellent patient
care, full compliance, and database accuracy. (This is the most routine task of the Receptionist).
Employee will answer the phones, receive and transfer calls to staff, and adhere to company
policies regarding what can and cannot be shared over the phone. Employee will maintain the
aesthetics of the reception area, ensuring a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment. The
employee will also ensure that the overall aesthetics meet our standard of excellence (flowers,
etc.).
SECTION 13
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
13.1 OPERATIONS MANUAL OVERVIEW
This manual delineates the policies and procedures for the Safety Department at this dispensary.
All employees working in the Safety Department must follow these policies and procedures.
.
13.14 TORNADO WARNING PROCEDURES
Upon the notification of a tornado warning, employees and guests should stay in enclosed
offices, rooms, and hallways in the interior of the building - away from exterior walls and glassy
areas.
Winds up to 200 mph can occur in a tornado. The hazards of a tornado typically are flying
objects hazards. For maximum protection in offices, crouch down under a desk or table and
cover your head.
**PLEASE NOTE**
A COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY PLAN FOR THE BREAKWATER ALTERNATIVE
TREATMENT CENTER IS INCLUDED IN ALL MEASURES OF CRITERION 4 OF
THIS APPLICATION.
SECTION 14
INVENTORY CONTROL DEPARTMENT
14.1 OPERATIONS MANUAL OVERVIEW
This section delineates the policies and procedures for the Inventory Department of this
dispensary. All employees working in the Inventory Department must follow these policies and
procedures.
Dispensary Closing
1. Prior to dispensary closing, make sure all First Drops from today have been counted.
2. Prior to dispensary closing, move the empty sales racks into the holding area in the
Inventory Department. Also roll in two (2) black carts for money and edibles.
3. Complete all closing tasks as delegated by the IM or Manager On Duty.
The federal government classifies cannabis as a schedule 1 drug; a classification that implies
that cannabis has no legitimate medical use. This classification should be changed because
cannabis is recommended by a multitude of physicians for the treatment of many medical
conditions. Furthermore THC (the primary active compound in cannabis) is FDA approved and
is called dronabinol [6]. Dronabinol is marketed using the trade name Marinol [6].
There are many methods of using cannabis for the treatment of medical conditions. The
following information is intended to inform medical cannabis patients about the various options
available to them.
Please note: The only form options that BATC offers currently are flower/bud form, lozenges
and topical formulations. We understand the present Laws of the Medical Marijuana Program
are restricted to three forms, the following is provided for educational purposes only.
Smoking Cannabis
Smoking is popular among patients for several reasons:
1. Rapid onset: Smoking delivers active compounds quickly into the bloodstream and to
receptor sites via the lungs [4].
2. Simplicity: Compared to other dosage methods, smoking cannabis is simple, requiring
very little preparation time. Before smoking cannabis, the patient must simply separate
the buds into individual flowers and remove any stems [2]. Doing so ensures an even
burn and less need for flame application (less unwanted fumes=better-tasting, more
healthful smoke). To make this easy, use a handheld herb grinder or a pair of scissors and
a shot glass [2].
3. Easy dosage determination: smoked cannabis is effective almost immediately, allowing
the user to titrate the dose one puff at a time. This allows the user to get just the right
dose by gradually increasing the dose until effective [7].
Methods of smoking
a. Joint: (a.k.a. “marijuana cigarette” or “reefer”) Convenience of joints is key, as joints burn
for multiple puffs worth of cannabis after only being lit once and are easily transportable [2].
Joints also taste pleasant to most patients, and they don’t require breakable, expensive, or
conspicuous equipment [2]. A huge plus is efficient delivery of cannabinoids [3]. This is
Vaporization
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center highly recommends this method to all patients. Good
vaporizers allow patients quick-onset relief and oral satisfaction similar to smoking without the
health risks associated with smoke [1]. They do this by delicately heating the cannabis to the
point that THC and other therapeutic substances change physical form, becoming gaseous [1].
The gas, or vapor, is then inhaled like smoke. The process leaves behind dry, slightly browned
buds that, rather than having gone up in smoke, simply lack richness in medicinal compounds
[2]. Studies show vaporizers significantly reduce carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), carbon
monoxide (linked to cardiovascular disease), and tar [1,2,3].
Lozenges
Lozenges are made in several ways. One way is to use edible gum such as Tragacanth or Acacia
to make a basic mucilage. Then we mix in a dried form of medicinal marijuana butter solution,
milk solution, oil solution or one of the three tincture solutions into the mucilage to make a paste
[2,4,8]. When the paste has cooled slightly, we cut the paste into various size lozenges depending
on dose. When it dries it is ready to be packaged and then stored in an airtight container. We will
offer sugar-free or unrefined brown sugar forms. [8] They are absorbed through the mucus
membranes of the mouth, and take effect in five to ten minutes [2,4].
Tinctures
Cannabis can be administered orally using cannabis tinctures [2]. Cannabis tinctures have a long
history of medical use in the United States [5]. As early as the 1850's American physicians
prescribed tincture of cannabis with successful results [5]. There are three types of cannabis
tinctures, made using alcohol and/or glycerine as solvents [4]. All three of these solutions may be
taken under the tongue with an eyedropper [2]. They are absorbed through the mucus membranes
of the mouth, and take effect in five to ten minutes [2,4]. Tincture dosage varies greatly
depending on the concentration of cannabis in the tincture [4]. Glycerine tinctures have the
advantages of tasting sweeter than alcohol tinctures, and being well suited for those who do not
consume alcohol [4]. Alcohol tinctures have the advantage of usually being more concentrated
than glycerine tinctures, thus less needs to be used for the desired effect [4]. Glycerine/alcohol
tinctures combine the advantages and disadvantages of glycerine tinctures and alcohol tinctures
[4]. Shake glycerine/alcohol tinctures to counteract separation [4].
Dosage
Cannabis can be administered using tinctures, ingestion, smoking, vaporizing, and by other
methods. The effect of each method and the rate of onset when using each method varies.
Smoking and vaporization provide the fastest onset of effects of any method of administering
cannabis [4]. Effects can be felt almost instantly [4]. Tinctures are slightly slower to take effect
than inhalation methods; they start to take effect in five minutes or less [2]. Eating cannabis
infused foods or capsules is the slowest method of medicating with cannabis but it provides
longer lasting effects than other methods [2]. The effects of ingested cannabis may take from 30
minutes to longer than an hour to be noticeable, and may maintain peak intensity for one to two
hours before gradually diminishing over several hours [2]. The effects imparted by eating
cannabis are also pharmacologically different from those produced by other intake methods,
because THC is converted to 11-hydroxyl-THC in the liver when cannabis is eaten [2].
When using any cannabis preparation start with a small quantity, wait the proper amount of time
for the effects to take place, and then take more if necessary [5]. Dosage determination is most
easily accomplished using inhalation and tincture methods [2]. It is more difficult to determine
ingestion dosage than inhalation or tincture dosage, because the onset of effects is much less
rapid with ingestion [2]. The amount of food and type of food in the digestive tract also play
roles in determining effective ingestion dosage, further complicating the task [4]. Whatever the
method of intake, a lethal overdose of cannabis cannot be achieved [5]. Overdosing on cannabis
may produce unpleasant feelings such as drowsiness or anxiety, but users experiencing such
feelings should stay calm and wait for the effects of cannabis to diminish [4]. Users who fear the
possibility of unpleasant feelings from an overdose may wish to avoid cannabis edibles, as eating
cannabis is the most likely intake method to cause an overdose [2].
Potency
All of the varieties that BATC will offer are high, medium and low potent*. This is a BATC
policy for several reasons. One reason is high potency will save caretakers money by allowing
them to use less medicine. Another reason is highly potent varieties are healthier for those who
choose to smoke their medicine, because less plant material must be smoked to get the same dose
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of active compounds [2]. We will also only offer highly potent varieties, as this will aid in
simplifying the caretaker's task of choosing the right varieties for their individual needs. One last
reason for this policy is that it will help caretakers determine the appropriate dosage of each
variety.
*Each variety we offer is of different potency and has unique medicinal effects.
Tolerance
Heavy cannabis use will, over time, result in lowered sensitivity to the drug [2]. However, most
patients lose side effects over time, not medicinal efficacy [2]. To avoid gaining tolerance to
cannabis, patients should try different varieties of cannabis and different intake methods [2].
Addiction
Cannabis isn't physically addictive, however psychological dependence may occur [2]. This
means cannabis use may become habitual in some users [2]. When discontinuing cannabis use,
long-term heavy users may experience mild withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, difficulty
sleeping, and irritability [2].
References
[1] Armentano, P. (2009). Emerging clinical applications for cannabis and cannabinoids: a
review of the recent scientific literature 2000- 2009. Washington, DC: NORML Foundation.
[2] Gieringer, D., Rosenthal E., & Carter G. T. (2008) Marijuana medical handbook. Oakland,
CA: Quick America.
[3] Gieringer, Dale (2000). Marijuana water pipe and vaporizer study. Newsletter of the
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, 6(3) Retrieved 6/19/2010,
from http://www.maps.org/news-letters/v06n3/06359mj1.html
[4] Lauve J., & Luttrell, H. (2010, Feb./Mar.) What is the right amount for me? Cannabis Health
News Magazine, 1, 2.
[5] Mikuriya, T. H. (Ed.). (2007) Marijuana: medical papers 1839-1972 (Vol. 1). Nevada
City, CA: Symposium Publishing.
[6] Joy, J. E. (1999) Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base.
Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
[7] Earleywine, M. (2002) Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific
Evidence. NY: Oxford University Press.
[8] Hoffman, David. (2002) The Complete Illustrated Guide to Holistic Herbal: A Safe and
Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies. Element Books.
Labeling
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Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will use a comprehensive labeling system for all
medical cannabis useable goods and products available for purchase. All packaging will have a
label attached thereto specifying the following information:
a. A label containing any statements about the product other than those specified by law
shall contain the following statement prominently displayed, and in boldface type: “This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”
b. “This product is for medical use only and is not for resale”
c. Batch identification number
d. Contact information for Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center’s Help Hotline
e. Expiration date
f. Suggested Strain Classifications include but not limited to:
a. Sedative
b. Euphoric
c. Stimulatory
d. Sleep inducing
SECTION 16
CRITRICAL INCIDENT DEPARTMENT
The process of conducting a critical incident review will be divided into three steps:
16.1 Identify and record the incident
Describe what happened and how it affected the person, the reporting employee (you), and the
Alternative Center. Think about how it could have been avoided and what might be done to stop
it happening again.
Please complete this form with as much information as possible. We will get back with you via
phone or e-mail if clarification is needed.
Your Name:
Title ______________________
MI _______________________
Suffix ____________________
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PLEASE NOTE:
SECURITY PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ARE PROPRITARY
General Manager:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp., a Non-Profit New Jersey Corporation,
located at 222 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick, New Jersey 02888, hereinafter referred to as
“Employer” and____________________________________of
___________________________________________, hereinafter referred to as “Employee”, in
consideration of the mutual promises made herein, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.01 Employment Term. Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee
hereby accepts employment with Employer for the period beginning on 2011
and terminating on 2013 (the “Term”), unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Section 2.01. General Duties. Employee shall serve as the General Manager of the
Corporation dispensary and cultivation sites. In such capacity, Employee shall do and perform all
services, acts, or things necessary to perform her responsibilities as determined by H. Alexander
Zaleski, COO. Employee shall specifically be responsible for the following. The General
Manager will be responsible for oversight of all activities at the dispensary and the cultivation
By
Dispensary Manager:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp of New Jersey, a Non-Profit New Jersey
Corporation, located at 222 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick, New Jersey 02888, hereinafter
referred to as “Employer” and of
hereinafter referred to as “Employee”, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein,
agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
By
Dispensary Receptionist:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp of New Jersey, a Non-Profit New Jersey
Corporation, located at 222 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick, New Jersey 02888, hereinafter
referred to as “Employer” and of hereinafter
referred to as “Employee”, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.01 Employment Term. Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee
hereby accepts employment with Employer for the period beginning on 2011
and terminating on 2013 (the “Term”), unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Section 2.01. General Duties. Employee shall serve as a Receptionist of the Corporation
Dispensary site. In such capacity, Employee shall do and perform all services, acts, or things
necessary to perform her responsibilities as determined by H. Alexander Zaleski. Employee
shall specifically be responsible for the following. Employee is responsible for all patient check-
ins and making sure all documents are on file for each patient. Receptionist shall be responsible
for answering inquiries received by email. Employee will greet and check in patients as they
enter the building, providing excellent patient care, full compliance, and database accuracy. (This
is the most routine task of the Receptionist). Employee will answer the phones, receive and
transfer calls to staff, and adhere to company policies regarding what can and cannot be shared
over the phone. Employee will maintain the aesthetics of the reception area, ensuring a clean,
organized, and well-stocked environment. The employee will also ensure that the overall
aesthetics meet our standard of excellence (flowers, etc.). Employee shall devote his/her full
working time, efforts, ability, and attention to the business of Employer during the Term and
shall not be engaged in any other business activity, whether or not for gain or profit, during such
period.
Section 2.02. Noncompetition. During the Term, Employee shall not, directly or
indirectly, own, manage, operate, join, control, be employed by, or participate in the ownership,
management, operation or control of, or be connected in any manner with, any business that is
By
Joseph Bender
Cultivation Assistant:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp., a Non-Profit New Jersey Corporation,
located at 222 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick, New Jersey 02888, New Jersey, hereinafter
referred to as “Employer” and of hereinafter referred to as
“Employee”, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.01 Employment Term. Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee
hereby accepts employment with Employer for the period beginning on 2011
Baker:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Transporter:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center Corp of New Jersey, a Non-Profit New Jersey
Corporation, located at 222 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick, New Jersey 02888, hereinafter
referred to as “Employer” and of hereinafter
referred to as “Employee”, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.01 Employment Term. Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee
hereby accepts employment with Employer for the period beginning on 2011
and terminating on 2013 (the “Term”), unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Section 2.01. General Duties. Employee shall serve as the Transporter of Medical
Cannabis of the Corporation dispensary and cultivation sites. In such capacity, Employee shall
do and perform all services, acts, or things necessary to perform her responsibilities as
determined by H. Alexander Zaleski, COO. Employee shall specifically be responsible for the
following. Employee will be responsible for the transportation of medical cannabis from the
cultivation site to the dispensary site(s). It is BATC's intention to employ retired law
enforcement officers for the role of transporters. Law enforcement personnel are very
experienced in keeping detailed records and at data entry. Additionally, they are trained in
personal safety issues and the importance of safety in the workplace. These will all be
responsibilities of the medical marijuana transporter. Employee shall devote his/her full working
time, efforts, ability, and attention to the business of Employer during the Term and shall not be
engaged in any other business activity, whether or not for gain or profit, during such period.
Section 2.02. Noncompetition. During the Term, Employee shall not, directly or
indirectly, own, manage, operate, join, control, be employed by, or participate in the ownership,
management, operation or control of, or be connected in any manner with, any business that is
competitive with the business of Employer. At no time during the Term shall Employee interfere
with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt the relationship, contractual or otherwise, between Employer
and any of Employer’s customers, clients, suppliers, consultants or employees.
ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE
Section 3.01. Base Salary. As compensation for her services to be performed hereunder
during the Term, Employee shall receive a base salary of $____________ a year payable in equal
installments of $___________ on the first and fifteenth day of each month. Employer shall
deduct from said sum, all applicable Social Security, Federal, State and local taxes.
Section 3.02 Benefits and Vacation. During the agreement term, the Employee
shall be entitled to participate in, to the extent they exist, the benefit plans and programs
(including without limitation; retirement plan participation and health insurance) and receive ten
(10) days paid vacation per year.
Introduction
The Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center (“Breakwater”) concept was created to infuse
horticultural innovation and sympathetic treatment into the medicinal marijuana industry.
Breakwater is committed to combining mental and physical health in a format previously
inaccessible to terminal and other patients. Breakwater plans to bring this concept to fruition
through the use of “green” growing techniques to create an affordable medicinal marijuana
product in a concerned and compassionate setting bringing both physical and mental relief to
qualifying patients.
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will operate on a long-term basis as a strictly non-
profit corporation. It is clear that for at least the first two years operating expenses will exceed
revenues. Once that is no longer the case and the reverse becomes true, BATC will allocate
excess funds to a mix of the needs of the patients and caregivers, capital investment in energy
saving programs and contributions to other charitable and non-profit organizations in the state of
New Jersey. For example, BATC will establish a fund and allocate a percentage of excess funds
to pay for patient licenses and medicine for those patients that cannot afford to pay themselves.
The Concept
BATC will produce the highest quality medicinal marijuana using the most environmental and
cost effective growing techniques. Employing a growing system using organic pest controls,
sunlight and recyclable water and resources, Breakwater will produce the finest product at the
lowest cost. This method will ultimately enable Breakwater to pass its production savings on to
its patients. Along with its medicinal marijuana production, Breakwater intends to provide free
Chiropractic services and a library of information on the use of medicinal marijuana and holistic
healing.
The initial growing facilities will consist of a single 120ft. x 60ft. greenhouse located at a secure
facility providing its own structural security in addition to the security provided by Breakwater.
The growing location as proposed is adequate to hold a minimum of 12 greenhouses (minimum
production capabilities of 1,320 pounds at one given time) allowing Breakwater to expand its
growing facilities as the needs of its patients increase.
In addition to the proposed growing facilities, Breakwater shall maintain a handicapped
accessible dispensary center in the centrally located part of Monmouth County in the City of
Manalapan allowing its patients ready access to recommended medicinal marijuana and the
additional services provided by Breakwater, including but not limited to:
b. Reading Library
Free educational literature on medical cannabis will be available in the on-site reading library
in the dispensary and will provide patients with reading materials covering topics such as
cannabinoids research, pain and stress management and holistic approaches to health and
wellness. BATC will consult research studies by such recognized authorities as Raphael
Mechoulam, PhD, the father of our modern understanding of the nervous system and
cannabinoids system, and many of his successors to develop an easy to understand program
and approach to explain the effects of THC and cannabinoids on the body.
e. Holistic Services
Development Timeline
The expectation is for a 6-7 month ramp-up to fully establish a growing location. The timeline
(See Question 13 “Startup Timetable”) shows the duration each critical milestone will take,
and then the subsequent major milestones in establishing a fully operational growing center and
dispensary.
Management Team
Richard S. Lefkowitz, ESQ. – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Board Member
H. Alexander Zaleski, ESQ. – Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Board Member
Dr. Hisham Moharram, PhD – Chief Cultivator & Board Member
c. Project Feasibility
As stated above, BATC, through the loan proceeds, will have all the funds necessary to build
and operate the previously described cultivation site and dispensary. Our Management Team,
Board of Directors, Medical Advisory Board and Consultants possess the requisite expertise
and commitment to ensure the success and sustainability of the project.
Income Statement
Breakwater has set forth a three-year plan employing an expansion model based on anticipated
patient needs using data collected from medicinal marijuana dispensaries in other States within
the United States. The Company will begin operations with one growing greenhouse and one
dispensary. In anticipation of the need for expansion, Breakwater has accumulated working
capital of $1,500,000. Based on Breakwater’s research and projections, this initial $1,500,000 in
working capital is sufficient to finance all of the potentially necessary expansion as well as all
necessary startup costs. In short, Breakwater is fully financed at inception. All Greenhouses shall
be located in one secure location, while the proposed dispensary shall be strategically placed in
the Central Region of the State of New Jersey providing ready access to patients taking into
account both regional population and proximity to major roadways.
Below is a complete Income Statement for the Company’s initial three years of operation.
PLEASE NOTE: The provided projection does not include interest payments on $1,500,000
borrowed capital, when in fact the Company projections call for approximately $825,000 in
borrowed capital. The loan will enable us to continue business operations and startup costs
without the need to pay any interest expenses during the first 4 years of operation.