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CSI and Medical Marijuana

By on April 12, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

Answer from Sheila:

Medical Marijuana is not legal per the Federal government. I would not feel comfortable advising them on any other from to use it. We can look into these other forms through the HUD.gov website.

The subsidy comes from HUD, so they would be aware of the illegal use of the drug. I would say yes to the resident no being able to get subsidy elsewhere if they did move. I will ask for more information on this from either Anne or Karen.

Question:

First-When we talk about medical marijuana, we normally talk about smoking marijuana. What is CSI’s position on other forms of THC such as drops? Would it be okay for us to advocate that members use those alternatives in the building rather than smoking? Would it get them in the same trouble as smoking medical marijuana since they would not be possessing the drug rather a compound of the drug?

Second-When they get in trouble for using medical marijuana and lose their subsidy, is that reported to HUD? How is that handled? Would they be able to apply for subsidized housing at other locations or have they lost that privilege all together?

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CSI and Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana

By on March 22, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

Answer:

At this point the SC would not be required to disclose the member’s name. I just
want to be clear on this policy. HUD has stated if a resident receives subsidy
from the federal government that it is a violation for them to posses an illegal
substance (the federal government still states it is illegal even if the state
has authorized differently, Federal trumps State). The penalty for this
infraction is to forfeit the HUD subsidy.

CSI is unable to evict for this
violation, but many of the members would be unable to afford the rent if they
did not receive this subsidy. This also means they would be unable to receive
subsidy elsewhere, out of the CSI system.

Sheila

PS Note that if the SC witnesses a member using marijuana on co-op property, they do need to report (please let the member know you are doing this).

Question:

I talked with a SC yesterday regarding a situation with a member who did
disclose the the SC that she has been prescribed medical marijuana for a rapidly
advancing chronic disease. The SC has not seen the marijuana or seen the member
smoking. She did discuss with the member that it is illegal to smoke marijuana
in the co-op or on co-op property and that she (the SC) is required to report
lease infractions that deal with drugs.

Question for you. Since the SC
has not actually seen or smelled the drug or the member smoking it, is she
required to report the member at this point? The SC is prepared to act either
way, but we’d like clarification first since this will rock the members boat a
bit.

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