Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application

Department of Health Use Only Receive d Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application

You may apply for one dispensary permit in this application for any of the medical marijuana regions listed below. A separate application must be submitted for each primary dispensary location sought by the applicant. Please see the Medical Marijuana Organization Permit Application Instructions for a table of the counties within each medical marijuana region and the counties in which you are eligible to locate your primary dispensary.

Please check to indicate the medical marijuana region, and specify the county, for which you are applying for a dispensary permit:

☐ Northwest ☐ Northcentral ☐ Northeast ☐ Southwest X Southcentral ☐ Southeast

County 1 (Primary Dispensary Location): County 2 (if applicable): County 3 (if applicable):

1 Updated February 1, 2017 – See Guidance Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application

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Part A - Applicant Identification and Dispensary Information (Scoring Method: Pass/Fail) FOR THIS PART, THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE BACKGROUND AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL APPLYING FOR A DISPENSARY PERMIT, THE PRIMARY DISPENSARY LOCATION, ALONG WITH ANY SECOND OR THIRD DISPENSARY LOCATIONS THAT ARE BEING SOUGHT UNDER THE APPLICATION.

Section 1 – Applicant Name, Address and Contact Information Business or Individual Name and Principal Address Business Name, as it appears on the applicant’s certificate of incorporation, charter, bylaws, partnership agreement or other legal business formation documents:

The Foundation of Harvest, LLC Other trade names and DBA (doing business as) names:

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The Harvest Foundation PA Business Address: 3901 Lakeside Ave East Ste 201 City: Cleveland State: OH Zip Code: 44114 Phone: 216.339.7513 Fax: n/a Email: [email protected] om

X Primary Contact, or ☐Registered Agent for this Application Name: Larry Lemons DOH REDACTION

Section 2 – Dispensary Information THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A PRIMARY DISPENSARY LOCATION. THE APPLICANT MAY INCLUDE A SECOND OR THIRD LOCATION UNDER THIS APPLICATION. A SECOND OR THIRD DISPENSARY MAY BE ADDED TO A DISPENSARY PERMIT AT A LATER DATE THROUGH THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL DISPENSARY LOCATIONS.

By checking “Yes,” you affirm that you possess the ability to obtain in an expeditious x ☐ manner the right to use sufficient land, buildings and other premises and equipment to Yes No properly carry on the activity described in the medical marijuana dispensary permit application, and any proposed location for a dispensary.

Primary Dispensary Location (please indicate dispensary name as you would like it to appear on the dispensary permit) Facility Name: The Harvest Foundation PA Address: 101 Lion Ln City: Port Matilda State: PA Zip Code: 16870 County: Centre County Municipality: PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE DISPENSARY LOCATION, INCLUDING ANY LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE:

The dispensary facility will be open to all registered patients Monday through Sunday, from 10am to 8pm. There will be parking directly adjacent to the building adequate enough to hold up to 15 automobiles. Handicap parking will be made available in an amount of spaces that meets or exceeds ADA compliance standards. In addition to handicap parking spaces, wheelchair accessible ramping and doorways will be installed and available to patients. The pavement leading up to the face of the building will be 3

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application retrofitted with ADA compliant wheelchair ramps and handrails. All interior doors will be wheelchair accessible, and ADA improvements will be made to all areas utilized for patient access. Lastly, public restrooms will be also retrofitted with ADA compliant handrails, toilets, sinks, and wheelchair accessible doorways that meet or exceed all building and ADA compliance standards.

Public access is adequately available via all surrounding and connecting Highways, Freeways, and U.S. Routes listed below: Mill Hall is located in southern Clinton County. U.S. Route 220, a four-lane freeway, follows Fishing Creek through the Bald Eagle Mountain water gap and crosses the southeast corner of Mill Hall. Access is gained from Exit 109 of U.S. Route 220. The Pennsylvania Route 64 divides the center of Mill Hall, also leading south through the water gap and ending to the north at Pennsylvania Route 150, which follows the northern boundary of the borough. The highway PA 150 is 3 miles northeast and proceeds to Lock Haven, the Clinton County seat, making private transportation via public roadways extremely efficient and accessible.

In addition to the public roadways available for private automobile transportation, multiple bus routes pass through the borough. Susquehanna Trailways is a third- generation, family-owned motor coach company based in Avis, Pennsylvania. They have been in business for almost 6 decades and operate a fleet of 27, 47, and 55 passenger motor coaches. Susquehanna Trailways currently has the highest safety ratings possible from the Federal Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission's Motor Carrier Enforcement Division. Although taxi service is limited within Mill Hall, service is available during normal business hours of facility operation.

Second Dispensary Location Facility Name: Address: City: State: PA Zip Code: County: Municipality: PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE DISPENSARY LOCATION, INCLUDING ANY LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE:

Third Dispensary Location Facility Name: Address: City: State: PA Zip Code: County: Municipality: 4

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PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE DISPENSARY LOCATION, INCLUDING ANY LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE:

Please limit your response to no more than 5,000 words.

Part B – Diversity Plan (Scoring Method: 100 Points) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 615 OF THE ACT (35 P.S. § 10231.615), AN APPLICANT SHALL INCLUDE WITH ITS APPLICATION A DIVERSITY PLAN THAT PROMOTES AND ENSURES THE INVOLVEMENT OF DIVERSE PARTICIPANTS AND DIVERSE GROUPS IN OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES. DIVERSE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE A PERSON, INCLUDING A NATURAL PERSON; INDIVIDUALS FROM DIVERSE RACIAL, ETHNIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES; WOMEN; VETERANS; INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; CORPORATION; PARTNERSHIP; ASSOCIATION; TRUST OR OTHER ENTITY; OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF, WHO ARE SEEKING A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO GROW AND PROCESS OR DISPENSE MEDICAL MARIJUANA. DIVERSE GROUPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY A THIRD-PARTY CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION: A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS, MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS, AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED IN 74 PA. C.S. § 303(B); AND A SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OR VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED IN 51 PA. C.S. § 9601.

Section 3 – Diversity Plan By checking “Yes,” the applicant affirms that it has a diversity plan that establishes a X ☐ goal of opportunity and access in employment and contracting by the medical Yes No marijuana organization. The applicant also affirms that it will make a good faith effort to meet the diversity goals outlined in the diversity plan. Changes to the diversity plan must be approved by the Department of Health in writing.

The applicant further agrees to report participation level and involvement of Diverse Participants and Diverse Groups in the form and frequency required by the Department, and to provide any other information the Department deems appropriate regarding ownership, management, employment, and contracting opportunities by Diverse Participants and Diverse Groups.

DIVERSITY PLAN

IN NARRATIVE FORM BELOW, DESCRIBE A PLAN THAT ESTABLISHES A GOAL OF DIVERSITY IN OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING TO ENSURE THAT DIVERSE PARTICIPANTS AND DIVERSE GROUPS ARE ACCORDED EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY. TO THE EXTENT AVAILABLE, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

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1. The diversity status of the Principals, Operators, Financial Backers, and Employees of the Medical Marijuana Organization. 2. An official affirmative action plan for the Medical Marijuana Organization. 3. Internal diversity goals adopted by the Medical Marijuana Organization. 4. A plan for diversity-oriented outreach or events the Medical Marijuana Organization will conduct during the term of the permit. 5. Contracts with diverse groups and the expected percentage and dollar amount of revenues that will be paid to the diverse groups. 6. Any materials from the Medical Marijuana Organization’s mentoring, training, or professional development programs for diverse groups. 7. Any other information that demonstrates the Medical Marijuana Organization’s commitment to diversity practices. 8. A workforce utilization report including the following information for each job category within the Medical Marijuana Organization: a. The total number of persons employed in each job category, b. The total number of men employed in each job category, c. The total number of women employed in each job category, d. The total number of veterans in each job category, e. The total number of service-disabled veterans in each job category, and f. The total number of members of each racial minority employed in each job category. 9. A narrative description of your ability to record and report on the components of the diversity plan.

Harvest Foundation (“HF”) is strongly devoted to a flourishing and diverse organization. The organization has developed a diversity plan to ensure that equal opportunity exists for those seeking employment. This commitment is immediately evident in the constitution of the organization’s ownership team and management staff. The majority of HF’s ownership team is African American, offering an imperative counterbalance to the emerging medical cannabis industry that is regularly cited for its Caucasian predominance. The HF team includes a management group with individuals of African American and other minority descent.

HF’s diversity initiatives are not limited to the diversity of its ownership group or management staff. The organization’s plan for diversity includes a well-defined affirmative action plan; establishment of diversity goals in hiring and contracting; regular auditing and review practices of diversity plan compliance; mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities; and development of a workforce utilization report to provide transparency in all diversity efforts. HF’s believes that the differences between people are a valued asset within the organization. Diversity in opinion, experience, or background 6

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application encourages a climate of acceptance and respect. Subsequently this will transcribe to an entire operation that is committed to care of others. By instilling and encouraging this climate of acceptance and compassion, our organization aims to lead the focus of upholding the compassionate sentiments of the state’s medical cannabis program.

Diversity Status of HF Team HF was born out of a mutual devotion by individuals who are committed to ensuring that safe, affordable, high quality medical cannabis products are available to the patients that need them the most. The executives of the organization used this devotion as the premise for recruiting and retaining leading professionals that share a congruent vision for a patient- centric organization, committed to advocating and ensuring the standards set forth in Pennsylvania rules and regulations. Along with its dedication to safe patient access, HF’s ownership team has strong conviction to empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to fulfill its pledge to patient care. This dedication is best delineated in the composition of the ownership team specifically.

Donald Burton: Mr. Burton the CEO at The Harvest Foundation, with responsibility for overseeing the business in a variety of areas which include but are not limited to research and development, product marketing, daily business operations, corporate resources, sales and services. Prior to joining The Harvest Foundation, Donald worked in executive level positions, operations, sales and marketing for The Legendary GCE Group, Sanofi Aventis U.S. Pharmaceuticals and The Legendary Cleaners LLC. Notable is his 4 years as District Sales Manager for Sanofi Aventis U.S., a leader in the field of product development and patient assistance within the United States pharmaceutical industry, where he directed the Cleveland Clinic Specialty and Metabolism Business Units.

Under Donald’s leadership, the Cleveland MBU achieved national awards for multiple successful launches of Lantus once-daily insulin, Apidra rapid-acting insulin, Actonel, and Ambien PM. In his current role, Donald leads a team of 15 staff members with a charge to develop new products, engage the marketplace, redefine regulation compliance via corporate transparency, and focuses on safety and quality of medicine for Nevada patients. To achieve this, Donald will use his ability to communicate ambitious strategies in business, combined with his many years of experience in organizational development. Burton’s greatest strengths are his technical knowledge and leadership skills. Equally as important, Donald enjoys a challenge, particularly strengthening strategic alliances and new product development.

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Under his direction The Legendary GCE Group successfully launched its Downtown Cleveland Renovation Project, helping to contribute to a resurgence of energy in the Cleveland real estate market. Burton earned his first degree in Management from Hiram College in Ohio. He later pursued a master’s degree in Organizational Development at Bowling Green State University, also in Ohio. In 2006 Donald was honored with the Diamond Sales Leader Award by Sanofi Aventis. Awarded for excellence and leadership. He was also selected to Sanofi Aventis’s prestigious Presidents Club for individual sales achievement. Donald has also devoted considerable time to community organizations. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and has served as the advisor of its philanthropic organization. He performs regular voluntary work for the Las Vegas City Mission and the Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club, as well as the Boy Scouts of America. Burton has also been involved with the Las Vegas division of the Hashtag Lunchbox initiative, serving homeless and battered women living in marginalized communities. Burton lives in the Southern Highlands area of Las Vegas with his wife Amber and their two children

Larry Lemons: Noted for his vision and strategic efforts while possessing equally strong focus on measurable business goals, Larry K. Lemons provides the Pennsylvania licensed medical marijuana sector with a unique blend of executive acumen, team leadership, and operational improvement skills. Larry’s work has been instrumental in providing his various businesses with deep reporting capabilities critical to driving down operations costs and Increasing productivity. With a focus implementing real-time strategic analysis, he’s led efforts to establish success benchmarks and actionable data to help exceed annual operational performance and ROI goals. As Vice President of TABS Pest Control and Home Inspection, a family company with more than 60 years of successful operation in Ohio, Larry played a key role in acquiring numerous new local and state contracts. Larry also started Snowell Enterprises Inc., an Ohio-based consultancy, specializing in Business Management and Consulting. Since Snowell, Larry has successfully built and operated Nifty genius LLC (an apparel manufacturing and consulting company) and The Harvest Foundation of Nevada ( a State regulated medical marijuana facility in Las Vegas Nevada).

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application services sector for many years. His 10+ years of extensive business-to-business and business- to consumer sales experience, within a collaborative team dynamic, will help drive the growth of The Harvest Foundation following receipt of the MME licenses. All of these skill were key in the extensive but successful licensing processes for MME licenses in Nevada.

Larry holds a B.S. in Economics from Eastern Michigan University and also holds state and federally regulated licenses including the Series 6 and Life, Health, and Annuities licenses.

Tarek Tabsh:

Tarek Tabsh is an owner and Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Foundation (“HF”). In that role, he is providing initial support to assist the organization in its pursuit of a dispensary license in Pennsylvania. He will also have an operational role in the organization, serving as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Tabsh enjoys multiple years of Ivy League Education and Training, and is responsible for the development, design, construction, permitting, training, staffing, inventory management, and government relations for one of only nine licensed dispensaries within the of Las Vegas. Mr. Tabsh received an award in 2017 from Nevada State Senator Segerblom for his revitalization efforts in the historic downtown district and for creating promising career opportunities for Las Vegas Valley residents with the establishment of the medical marijuana facility.

Mr. Tabsh is a regular speaker at the Harvard Business School. He lectures on the dynamics of the evolving cannabis industry through the lens of consumers, corporations, and public health & safety. As a graduate student, Tarek studied Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management, and Harvard Business School.

Mr. Tabsh also currently holds a position within the Board of Advisors for Librede Inc. Librede focuses on metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, and platform technologies that enable the creation of new therapeutic molecules. Librede has developed the world’s first biosynthetic, yeast-based cannabinoid production and drug discovery platform to create chemical compounds that target the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Mr. Tabsh also currently holds a position within the Selection Committee and Cannabis Expert Panel for The ArcView Group. Mr. Tabsh is responsible for selecting which cannabis companies qualify to pitch their businesses on stage to over 500+ accredited investor members and for providing expert feedback and commentary to the entrepreneurs and investors. Founded in March of 2010, The ArcView Group is facilitating the emergence of the legal cannabis industry by connecting

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application forward-thinking investors, visionary entrepreneurs, and cannabis consumers in an effort to meet the expanding and changing needs of responsible cultivators, dispensaries, and customers nationwide.

Mr. Tabsh additionally holds over a decade of experience in business development. Tabsh co- founded several ventures including, HelioGrid Technologies, OnlineFitness.com, and the Natural Aid Pharmacy. HelioGrid Technologies is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spinout developing software that seamlessly integrates with solar and battery technologies for intelligent control of residential renewable energy. The results are energy security, a reduction in carbon footprint, and most importantly, dramatic savings in residential electricity bills over the system lifetime. With OnlineFitness.com, Mr. Tabsh created an online retailer of fitness, healthcare, wellness, personal care, and outdoor/adventure products. Tabsh negotiated distribution agreements with hundreds of innovative companies and sourced thousands of products from worldwide manufacturers. With Natural Aid Pharmacy, Mr. Tabsh served within the role of Operations Manager specializing in dispensing of medical cannabis in compliance with California state law. One of the original 187 collectives recognized by the city of Los Angeles. Within a restrictive legal climate, he successfully lobbied for the Los Angeles City Council to pass motions providing more favorable conditions for operators to remain in compliance with local ordinances.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Tabsh is a member of multiple Medical Cannabis Industry professional groups dedicated to the advancement of the medical cannabis industry. Mr. Tabsh is a member of American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine. The American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine (AACM) is an important forum for the exchange of clinical information and ideas about cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system. Our mission is to foster high standards in the practice of cannabinoid medicine. Lastly, Mr. Tabsh is also a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society. The ICRS is a non-political organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, including biochemical, chemical and physiological studies of the endogenous cannabinoid system.

Keyaron Fox:

Keyaron Fox has always had to work harder, smarter, and make the most of all opportunities and obstacles that have come his way. After achieving the highest peak in the National Football League as a SUPER BOWL XVIII CHAMPION with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fox set his

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application eye on achieving one of life’s highest peaks – earning a college degree.

Keyaron retired after his 9 th year in the NFL as a linebacker and Special Teams Captain. As a third round NFL draft choice, Keyaron served four years with the Kansas City Chiefs, 3 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 with the Washington Redskins, and 1 with the Houston Texans. Key Fox finished his GT football career with 376 tackles, 9 sacks, 40 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, one interception, and 14 passes defended, and seven QB pressures. Keyaron finished second in the voting for ACC Defensive Player of the Year, and earned All- ACC and All- American honors. At Westlake High School in Atlanta, GA., Keyaron was named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s list of the Top 75 college prospects in Georgia and was named MVP of the Georgia- Florida All Star Game.

Winning is not new to Keyaron. He played with championship teams in little league football and AAU basketball teams, a record breaking 33 0 high school State Championship team, 4 college bowl games, and most recent, a Super Bowl XVIII champion.

Months after retirement, Key Fox returned to the Georgia Institute of Technology to earn his BA in Business. Keyaron has enriched his academic accomplishments with successful completion of the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the City of Atlanta Small Business Development Program.

In addition to football, one of Keyaron’s passions is the development of young people. Keyaron believes “making an impact starts with belief; belief in oneself and the belief in the ability to make a difference”. Keyaron supports various non profit efforts with his time and financial contributions. His fulfillment came through the Keyaron Fox Foundation where he worked to equip youth with skill sets to maximize the health, development, educational, and social benefits of youth sports. In only 4 years of existence, the KFF has reached thousands of youth with it’s annual ‘Will of Steel’ weekend; the foundation’s commitment to inspiring youth through personal appearances and motivational speaking, and via the financial contributions to park facilities.

Keyaron Fox was born on a Super Bowl Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia to James and June Fox. He is a member of Ben Hill United Methodist Church.

Scott Noerr: Since 2006, Scott Noerr has been the General Manager of a nationwide logistics, transportation and warehousing company. Within a year of taking over this business, he initiated a 40% shareholder buyout, increased gross sales by 50% and net income by 11

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200%. He continued to excel in the business, expanding business relationships and moving forward in new ventures even during negative economic cycles. By 2010 he had secured the buyout of the remaining 20% owner, and was offered the position of Chief Financial Officer and General Manager. His responsibilities now included financial management and controls, and complete day-to-day operations.

Scott graduated from Juniata College with a degree in finance and communication and is an entrepreneur, having started 3 successful companies. He has deep local connections, understands the regulatory requirements of business and he has the expertise to navigate the complex requirements of licensing at the state and federal level.

Most importantly, Scott has developed relationships in Harrisburg as well as Washington and communicates regularly with State Legislators and DEA officials who are developing the policy framework for the new cultivation and research licensing programs. His interaction at this level has assisted DEA efforts to formulate a policy framework that works, and is in the best interest of the nation's medical research future.

During the past 100 years Scott's family has been well known, respected, and seen as an economic, philanthropic, and continually forward thinking force in the community. From the start of businesses in the 20's through today, each generation has sought to push positive impact on the community, and take chances to help those less fortunate, and run their business with integrity and respect for all involved. Scott plans to continue that, and has helped facilitate bringing new companies, opportunities, and workforce needs and employment to the area.

Career Highlights: · 10 years of industrial and commercial real estate management & development. · 12 years of sales, development, HR and employee management. · Continually maintained a 95% ratio of full capacity of 200,000+ sq ft. · Management of $5M in yearly revenue streams, including 20+ employees, and payroll over $1M

Affirmative Action Plan: Along with its diverse initial workforce, HF has developed an affirmative action plan that covers all policies, practices, and work procedures to ensure that qualified applicants for employment and all employees are receiving equal opportunity for recruitment, selection, advancement, and any other privilege associated with employment at the organization. HF’s

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application ownership group developed the plan as part of the organization’s formation, and it serves as a basis for ensuring that individuals are treated fairly with equal access to opportunities. The plan coincides with HF’s commitment to creating a culture of diversity and acceptance among its owners, management team, employees, and contracted suppliers and agencies.

The Director of Human Resources at HF is responsible for the implementation and design of the affirmative action plan. HF has also created the positions of Diversity Manager within the organization, which report directly to the CEO, and has oversight and responsibility for inclusion efforts and diversity outreach. The Director of HR will work closely with the Diversity Manager to ensure that the affirmative action plan’s design and implementation are upheld. As part of the plan, the Director of HR will:

● Develop affirmative action plan programs, equal opportunity policies, and

Management staff members at HF will also play an integral role in ensuring that the affirmative action initiatives of the organizations are met. As part of regular team meetings, managers will be regularly asked to identify areas in need of improvement for meeting diversity goals or affirmative action compliance. Along with identifying areas of improvement, managers will be asked to provide suggestions for maintaining compliance and achieving the organization’s goals. Managers will integrate affirmative action protocols during all reviews of applicants for employment at HF. This will include taking steps to ensure

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application that qualified individuals are not discriminated upon in any way during their application period, hiring, or at any point during their employment at the organization. Managers will continue the review of protocols as part of regular annual performance reviews of staff members, and ensure that no one is in violation of equal opportunity practices or affirmative action policies.

HF’s foremost affirmative action outreach efforts involve achievement of diversity goals through effective recruitment and hiring practices. The organization will consistently aspire to contribute to a work environment that maintains compliance with affirmative action goals, and ensures an environment where people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities; women; veterans; and individuals with disabilities are empowered to thrive. The steps include the following:

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As an employee of HF, all staff members will be educated of its non-discrimination practices in a multitude of ways. The policy of equal opportunity practices without regard to religion or national origin will be present in employee handbooks, policy statements, on informational boards, and other employee communication areas. All staff members will also be trained on this policy in-person during annual performance reviews. HF will additionally make efforts to ensure all staff members the opportunity to fulfill their religious practices, so long as they do not impose a cost to the organization or impact the rights of other staff members.

An integral element of HF’s affirmative action plan involves data collection, reporting, and audit of all activities that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization. The Director of HR has primary responsibility for this function, and will develop quarterly reports for the CEO and the ownership team on the organization’s progress or need for reform. The Director will coordinate regularly with the Diversity Managers to ensure accurate compliance with all reporting on this issue. The reporting system will achieve the following results:

The Director of HR will compile a multitude of information on hiring and other employment practices to ensure compliance with the affirmative action program. The Director of HR will review the data to ensure that no one is discriminated upon based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability. Data to be reviewed will include issues highlighted by the U.S. Department of Labor, including:

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As part of the ongoing audit of compliance with diversity and affirmative action practices, HF will regularly track the hiring of individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities; women; veterans; and individuals with disabilities. These statistics will be measured against the total number of applicants at the organization, and compared with the diversity goals set forth by the ownership team. Audits will include a review of promotions, resignations, terminations, layoffs, and compensation by position for individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities; women; veterans; and individuals with disabilities. These statistics will be compared against those employees who do not fall into one of these categories.

As part of the review and audit, the Director of HR will make recommendations to the CEO, in conjunction with Diversity Managers, on any steps to correct or augment affirmative action/equal opportunity efforts. If remedial steps are required to better align the organization with its goals, the Director of HR will outline a corrective action plan to the CEO for immediate implementation.

Internal Diversity Goals HF is devoted to an internal workforce that is diverse in experience, perception, and approach. The ownership team has made diversity hiring a priority of the organization, and it is well reflected in the initial leadership team. HF’s ownership team believes that a diverse workforce enhances its ability to develop new insights on consumer insights and ideas, and is essential to operational success. Due to this, a number of diversity goals have been set forth to maintain representation in its workforce for those of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities, women; veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

An additional aspiration of HF’s dedication to diversity lies within compensation, benefits, and salary increase policies of the organization. HF is committed to the goal that no employee will be discriminated upon regarding compensation, benefits, or salary increases

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application because of their status as being from a diverse racial, ethnic and cultural background and community, a woman; a veteran, or an individual with a disability. HF is dedicated to equal opportunity practices and will diligently monitor and report on wages, compensation and benefits, and salary increases to employees throughout all of its areas of employment. Policies and procedures will be administered to ensure that compensation and wages are based on experience level and performance, and a documented process for advancement will never discriminate based on a person’s status within a diverse group.

HF is committed to the goal that no employee will be discriminated upon regarding promotions because of their status as being from a diverse racial, ethnic and cultural background and community, a woman; a veteran, or an individual with a disability. HF is dedicated to equal opportunity practices and will actively monitor and report on promotions for employees throughout all of its job classifications. Efforts will be enacted to ensure that promotions are based on experience level, performance, and a documented process for advancement will never discriminate based on a person’s status within a diverse group.

HF is committed to the goal that the Diversity Manager position will always be staffed, reporting directly to the CEO, to serve as an independent reviewer of equal opportunity complaints, and the Diversity Manager will have full authority to gather information and investigate infractions without fear of reprisal or interference from HF ownership or executive leadership. HF is committed to equal opportunity practices and will actively monitor and report any instance or complaint through its Diversity Manager position. The Diversity Manager will be responsible for independent investigation of all issues brought to them, and provide corrective action plans to ensure compliance with the organization’s diversity plan.

Diversity Outreach Efforts HF has witnessed that a cardinal specific to the ongoing success of its diversity initiatives is regular outreach events and efforts, as a means to ensure compliance with the diversity plan. The primary focus of diversity outreach efforts will be on meeting employment goals for individuals from diverse communities.

HF will hold regular recruiting events to encourage new staff members of its organization. Events and efforts will be focused on area secondary schools, trade schools, junior colleges and universities – particularly those with predominant enrollments of minority and female individuals. HF will enact outreach activities with community groups committed to veterans and employment of veterans, with a focus on clinical discussions about the use of medical

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application cannabis for an array of illnesses and conditions common in the veteran community, as well as to conduct on-the-spot interviews for open employment opportunities at the organization. Similar outreach events will be held with organizations aligned with LGBTQ issues and the disabled, with opportunities to submit employment applications for open positions.

Mentoring, Training, Professional Development HF has experienced that one of the most proficient ways to expand the diversity of its staff is to empower active staff members from diverse populations to serve as ambassadors of the organization. HF will institute a permanent diversity committee within the organization to be headed by its Diversity Managers. The committee will vigorously enlist the existing team to serve as recruiters, consultants, and mentors for diversity efforts throughout HF.

Mentoring will play an important role in the advancement of diversity efforts. HF recognizes that individuals from diverse populations may feel overwhelmed by the adversities of an unfamiliar work environment or career, and will work to facilitate the transition and professional capacity of its employees through effective mentoring and continued education efforts. Mentors will be trained at HF in concert with the human resources department and Diversity Managers on issues of concern that are specific to those from diverse communities. Opportunities to match new hires with seasoned diversity mentors will be an ongoing prerogative at HF to promote a positive, productive, and efficient work environment.

Training and professional development are another essential component of HF’s diversity efforts. All staff members will be instilled with the organization’s equal opportunity and affirmative action plans prior to hire, and will receive annual review of the commitment to diversity during annual performance assessments. Training sessions will be developed

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application throughout the course of the year on diversity-related topics including: Building Diverse Teams, Career Planning, Respect in the Workplace, Communications in a Diverse Workplace, and Inclusivity in Teams. HF staff members will also be encouraged to participate in professional development groups in the medical cannabis industry, including participation in organizations related to specific qualifying medical conditions such as the Epilepsy Foundation of Pennsylvania, along with industry-specific groups like Women Grow and the National Cannabis Industry Association.

These reports will be generated quarterly by the Director of HR and provided to the CEO for review by the ownership group. In addition to the workforce utilization reports, information and details will also be included in the quarterly reporting schedule on the amount and dollar value of contracts awarded for goods and services to organizations certified as being run by individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. These reports serve as a scheduled, continuous amendment of HF’s dedication and adherence to its diversity plan. Additionally, the workforce utilization reports will be available for review by the Department of Health upon request.

The CEO will have consummate accountability for fulfilling the diversity mandates set forth in

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application followed, and that all standard operating procedures and protocols for operation adhere to state and federal requirements. The CEO regularly interacts will all management team members to train, review, and validate compliance practices, and serves as a primary contact responsible for any corrective actions and interaction with state regulators. 2. Larry Lemons is an owner and financial backer of Harvest Foundation (“HF”). In that role, he is providing initial capital support to assist the organization in its pursuit of a dispensary license in Pennsylvania. He will also have an operational role in the organization, serving as its Director of Security. As a member of the ownership group, Mr. Lemons will work with other owners to ensure the mission, vision, and financial stability of the organization. HF is committed to producing high quality medical cannabis products for licensed patients and their caregivers in the Commonwealth, and operating in a fiscally prudent fashion. As an owner, Mr. Lemons will ensure that HF’s commitments include access and opportunity to employment and contracting opportunities for individuals from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities; women; veterans; individuals with disabilities; and corporation, partnerships, associations, trusts or other entities that are committed to these diverse groups. As Director of Security, he will serve as the primary point of contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement, with a charge of developing positive and open lines of communication with all agencies prior to the start of operations. He will institute’s HF’s rigorous training program on security and surveillance for all facets of the proposed facilities as well as for all transports of medical cannabis. Mr. Lemons is also responsible for conducting investigations and all required reporting for adverse incidents at HF. 3. Tarek Tabsh is an owner and Director of Harvest Foundation (“HF”). He will have an operational role in the organization, serving as its Chief Operating Officer. As a member of the leadership team, Mr. Tabsh will work with other owners to ensure the mission, vision, and financial stability of the organization. HF is committed to producing high quality medical cannabis products for licensed patients and their caregivers in the Commonwealth, and operating in a fiscally prudent fashion. As an owner, Mr. Tabsh will ensure that HF’s commitments include access and opportunity to employment and contracting opportunities for individuals from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities; women; veterans; individuals with disabilities; and corporation, partnerships, associations, trusts or other entities that are committed to these diverse groups. Along with her ownership responsibilities. Mr. Tabsh will work as HF’s Chief Operating Officer. In this position, he will serve as primary management team member responsible for oversight of all operations and management team members in all dispensary departments. He will oversee management team members in Security, Patient Registration, Sales, and Compliance, and ensure that all departments uphold

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protocols that comply with state law and regulation. As COO, Mr. Tabsh is responsible for ensuring that protocols for legal sales to licensed patients or caregivers is upheld. He will also update and review standard operating procedures to maintain ongoing compliance and optimal efficiency. 4. Scott Noer is the Director of Human Resources at Penn’s Green’s (“HF”). In this role, he will manage the smooth and compliant operations of HF’s human resources function. Mr. Noer will supervise and provide consultation to management on staffing plans, compensation, benefits, budget, labor relations, and training. He will also maintain all employment records for the organization in compliance with state regulations. A major focus of the position involves training for specific departmental functions for each new hire, along with regular annual training programs as part of the HF’s employee education program. Mr. Noer will also ensure that all HF staff members complete state-mandated training requirements within 90 days of commencing employment. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Chief Financial Officer. 5. Keyaron Fox is the Director of Administration at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). Mr. Dempsey will be responsible for daily finance functions including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and accounting. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Fox’s responsibilities will also include scheduling and preparation of reports for audits and tax filings.

B. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS OF EACH PRINCIPAL AND EMPLOYEE. 1. Tarek Tabsh is an owner and Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Foundation (“HF”). In that role, he is providing initial capital support to assist the organization in its pursuit of a dispensary license in Pennsylvania. He will also have an operational role in the organization, serving as its Chief Operating Officer. . Mr. Tabsh enjoys multiple years of Ivy League Education and Training, and is responsible for the development, design, construction, permitting, training, staffing, inventory management, and government relations for one of only nine licensed dispensaries within the of Las Vegas. Mr. Tabsh received an award in 2017 from Nevada State Senator Segerblom for his revitalization efforts in the historic downtown district and for creating promising career opportunities for Las Vegas Valley residents with the establishment of the medical marijuana facility. Mr. Tabsh is a regular speaker at the Harvard Business School. He lectures on the dynamics of the evolving cannabis industry through the lens of consumers, corporations, and public health & safety. As a graduate student, Tarek studied Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management, and Harvard Business School. 27

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2. Donald Burton is the Chief Executive Officer and a financial backer of Harvest Foundation (“HF”). As CEO, he is the primary executive at the organization responsible for the daily operations, fiscal management, retail sales, transport, patient education, patient outreach, compliance, community outreach, and security. The position requires a keen understanding of state and federal laws and regulations, along with a deep background in business operations. Mr. Burton is a Partner and CEO of The Harvest Foundation of Las Vegas Nevada. The Harvest Foundation of Nevada was awarded a cultivation license by the State of Nevada in 2015 and currently holds an operational license within the Las Vegas, Nevada Market with a self sufficient 8,000 square foot cultivation facility. Through the process of obtaining a Cultivation License within the state of Nevada, Mr. Burton experienced and overcame all challenges pertaining to opening and beginning operations of a state licensed and regulated cultivation facility. In addition to successfully winning and finalizing a state licensed cultivation facility in Nevada, Mr. Burton has enjoyed a successful and prosperous career in venture capitalism, business management and development, as well as an extremely successful career within the National Football League. Mr. Burton is the CEO at The Harvest Foundation, with responsibility for overseeing the business in a variety of areas which include but are not limited to research and development, product marketing, daily business operations, corporate resources, sales and services. Prior to joining The Harvest Foundation, Donald worked in executive level positions, operations, sales and marketing for The Legendary GCE Group, Sanofi Aventis U.S. Pharmaceuticals and The Legendary Cleaners LLC. Notable is his 4 years as District Sales Manager for Sanofi Aventis U.S., a leader in the field of product development and patient assistance within the United States pharmaceutical industry, where he directed the Cleveland Clinic Specialty and Metabolism Business Units. Under Donald’s leadership, the Cleveland MBU achieved national awards for multiple successful launches of Lantus once-daily insulin, Apidra rapid- acting insulin, Actonel, and Ambien PM. In his current role, Donald leads a team of 15 staff members with a charge to develop new products, engage the marketplace, redefine regulation compliance via corporate transparency, and focus on safety and quality of medicine for Nevada patients. Donald’s team will continuously work to improve productivity, develop strategic alliances, establish standard setting initiatives, create and maintain a stable business environment, and manage community relations. To achieve this, Donald will use his ability to communicate ambitious strategies in business, combined with his many years of experience in organizational development. Burton’s greatest strengths are his technical knowledge and leadership skills. Equally as important, Donald enjoys a challenge, particularly strengthening strategic alliances and new product development. These strengths are reflected in Donald’s most recent project. Under his direction The

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Legendary GCE Group successfully launched its Downtown Cleveland Renovation Project, helping to contribute to a resurgence of energy in the Cleveland real estate market. Burton earned his first degree in Management from Hiram College in Ohio. Following, he pursued a master’s degree in Organizational Development at Bowling Green State University, also in Ohio. In 2006 Donald was honored with the Diamond Sales Leader Award by Sanofi Aventis. Awarded for excellence and leadership. He was also selected to Sanofi Aventis’s prestigious Presidents Club for individual sales achievement. Donald has also devoted considerable time to community organizations. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and has served as the advisor of its philanthropic organization. He performs regular voluntary work for the Las Vegas City Mission and the Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club, as well as the Boy Scouts of America. Burton has also been involved with the Las Vegas division of the Hashtag Lunchbox initiative, which serves homeless and battered women living in marginalized communities. Burton lives in the Southern Highlands area of Las Vegas with his wife Amber and their two children Mr. Burton has done extensive research on the regulatory issues facing the medical cannabis industry, including the various laws and regulations in states where cannabis is legal, Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code and banking restrictions that can create serious issues for medical cannabis companies. 3. Larry Lemons is the Director of Security and financial backer at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). In this role, he will oversee all security protocols and procedures, including the organization’s surveillance programs. Noted for his vision and strategic efforts while possessing equally strong focus on measurable business goals, Larry K. Lemons provides the Pennsylvania licensed medical marijuana sector with a unique blend of executive acumen, team leadership, and operational improvement skills. Larry’s work has been instrumental in providing his various businesses with deep reporting capabilities critical to driving down operations costs and Increasing productivity. With a focus implementing real-time strategic analysis, he’s led efforts to establish success benchmarks and actionable data to help exceed annual operational performance and ROI goals. As Vice President of TABS Pest Control and Home Inspection, a family company with more than 60 years of successful operation in Ohio, Larry played a key role in acquiring numerous new local and state contracts. Larry also started Snowell Enterprises Inc., an Ohio-based consultancy, specializing in Business Management and Consulting. Since Snowell, Larry has successfully built and operated Nifty genius LLC (an apparel manufacturing and consulting company) and The Harvest Foundation of Nevada ( a State regulated medical marijuana facility in Las Vegas Nevada). Larry is known as a results-oriented leader possessing strong selling, communications, and analytical skills. Prior to his career as an entrepreneur, Larry served in various leadership and mentoring roles with Kimball

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Midwest, a top 50 industrial distribution firm, as well as middle-management positions for JP Morgan and Northwestern Mutual. Importantly, he excelled in his responsibilities under the strict regulatory and operational requirements of the financial services sector for many years. His 10+ years of extensive business-to- business and business-to consumer sales experience, within a collaborative team dynamic, will help drive the growth of The Harvest Foundation following receipt of the MME licenses. All of these skill were key in the extensive but successful licensing processes for MME licenses in Nevada. Larry holds a B.S. in Economics from Eastern Michigan University and also holds state and federally regulated licenses including the Series 6 and Life, Health, and Annuities licenses. Mr. Lemons’ extensive experience provides full understanding of the policies, procedures, and technical requirements for exceeding all standards set forth in the state medical cannabis law and regulation. 4. Scott Noerr is the Director of Human Resources at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). In this role, he will manage the smooth and compliant operations of HF’s human resources function. Mr. Noerr is a Pennsylvania resident and well-established business development entrepreneur within Pennsylvania. Since 2006, Scott has been the General Manager of a nationwide logistics, transportation and warehousing company. Within a year of taking over this business, he initiated a 40% shareholder buyout, increased gross sales by 50% and net income by 200%. He continued to excel in the business, expanding business relationships and moving forward in new ventures even during negative economic cycles. By 2010 he had secured the buyout of the remaining 20% owner, and was offered the position of Chief Financial Officer and General Manager. His responsibilities now included financial management and controls, and complete day-today operations. Scott graduated from Juniata College with a degree in finance and communication and is an entrepreneur, having started 3 successful companies. He has deep local connections, understands the regulatory requirements of business and he has the expertise to navigate the complex requirements of licensing at the state and federal level. Most importantly, Scott has developed relationships in Harrisburg as well as Washington and communicates regularly with State Legislators and DEA officials who are developing the policy framework for the new cultivation and research licensing programs. His interaction at this level has assisted DEA efforts to formulate a policy framework that works, and is in the best interest of the nation’s medical research future. During the past 100 years Scott’s family has been well known, respected, and seen as an economic, philanthropic, and continually forward thinking force in the community. From the start of businesses in the 1920’s through today, each generation has sought to push positive impact on the community, and take chances to help those less fortunate, and run their business with integrity and respect for all involved. Scott plans to continue that, and has

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helped facilitate bringing new companies, opportunities, and workforce needs and employment to the area. Career Highlights include: · 10 years of industrial and commercial real estate management & development. · 12 years of sales, development, HR and employee management. · Continually maintained a 95% ratio of full capacity of 200,000+ sq ft. · Management of $5M in yearly revenue streams, including 20+ employees, and payroll over $1M.

C. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE STEPS THE APPLICANT WILL TAKE TO ASSURE THAT EACH PRINCIPAL AND EMPLOYEE WILL MEET THE TWO-HOUR TRAINING REQUIREMENT UNDER THE ACT AND REGULATIONS. 1. Tarek Tabsh is an owner and the Chief Operating Officer at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). Like all principals of the organization, Mr. Tabsh will complete the mandated two- hour training requirements under the act and regulations, which will include a Department of Health course on methods to report and recognize unauthorized activity (including diversion of medical cannabis for unlawful purposes and falsification of identification cards); proper handling of medical cannabis; proper record-keeping within a medical cannabis organization; and any other subject required by the Department. Under HF’s protocol for employment and compliance, no principal or owner can begin work at the approved operation until documentation of completion of the state training is received. Documentation of training completion will be reviewed by HF’s Director of Human Resources, and maintained in the employment file of all principals, owners, and employees of the organization. HF will issue identification cards and access cards to its facility for all principals and owners only after documentation of completion of 2-hour state mandated training is received. 2. Donald Burton is the Chief Executive Officer at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). Like all employees of the organization, Mr. Burton will complete the mandated two-hour training requirements under the act and regulations, which will include a Department of Health course on methods to report and recognize unauthorized activity (including diversion of medical cannabis for unlawful purposes and falsification of identification cards); proper handling of medical cannabis; proper recordkeeping within a medical cannabis organization; and any other subject required by the Department. Documentation of training completion will be reviewed by HF’s Director of Human Resources, and maintained in the employment file of all employees of the organization. Principals and owners of the organization must complete the training prior to commencement of operations at the facility, while employees will be required to complete the training within 90 days of commencement of their employment. The Director of Human Resources is charged with ensuring compliance with the 90-day requirement for 31

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application employees, and will schedule attendance at the trainings to ensure the standard is met. HF’s human resources protocol states that no employee will be allowed to continue work at HF if they have not taken the state-mandated training course within 90 days of the start of employment. 3. Larry Lemons is an owner and the Director of Security at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). Like all employees of the organization, Mr. Lemons will complete the mandated two-hour training requirements under the act and regulations, which will include a Department of Health course on methods to report and recognize unauthorized activity (including diversion of medical cannabis for unlawful purposes and falsification of identification cards); proper handling of medical cannabis; proper recordkeeping within a medical cannabis organization; and any other subject required by the Department. Documentation of training completion will be reviewed by HF’s Director of Human Resources, and maintained in the employment file of all employees of the organization. Principals and owners of the organization must complete the training prior to commencement of operations at the facility, while employees will be required to complete the training within 90 days of commencement of their employment. The Director of Human Resources is charged with ensuring compliance with the 90-day requirement for employees, and will schedule attendance at the trainings to ensure the standard is met. HF’s human resources protocol states that no employee will be allowed to continue work at HF if they have not taken the state-mandated training course within 90 days of the start of employment. 4. Scott Noerr is the Director of Human Resources at Harvest Foundation (“HF”). Like all employees of the organization, Mr. Noerr will complete the mandated two-hour training requirements under the act and regulations, which will include a Department of Health course on methods to report and recognize unauthorized activity (including diversion of medical cannabis for unlawful purposes and falsification of identification cards); proper handling of medical cannabis; proper recordkeeping within a medical cannabis organization; and any other subject required by the Department. Documentation of training completion will be reviewed by HF’s Director of Human Resources, and maintained in the employment file of all employees of the organization. Principals and owners of the organization must complete the training prior to commencement of operations at the facility, while employees will be required to complete the training within 90 days of commencement of their employment. The Director of Human Resources is charged with ensuring compliance with the 90-day requirement for employees, and will schedule attendance at the trainings to ensure the standard is met. HF’s human resources protocol states that no employee will be allowed to continue work at HF if they have not taken the state-mandated training course within 90 days of the

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FOLLOWING: GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE EQUIPMENT, MEASURES AND PROCEDURES TO BE USED, ALARM SYSTEMS, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, STORAGE, RECORDING CAPABILITY, RECORDS RETENTION, PREMISES ACCESSIBILITY, AND INSPECTION/SERVICING/ALTERATION PROTOCOLS.

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● The applicant acknowledges that, upon request, a copy of the printed transport X ☐ manifest, and any printed receipts for medical marijuana being transported, will be provided to the Department or its authorized agents, law enforcement, or other Federal, State, or local government officials if necessary to perform the government officials’ functions and duties.

PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION OF ANY RESPONSES ABOVE THAT WERE ANSWERED AS A “NO” AND HOW YOU WILL MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS BY THE TIME THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES YOU TO BE OPERATIONAL UNDER THE ACT AND REGULATIONS:

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C. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PLAN REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS. FOR EXAMPLE, EXPLAIN WHETHER YOU PLAN TO MAINTAIN YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION OPERATION AS PART OF THE FACILITY OPERATION, OR WHETHER YOU WILL USE A THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION OPERATION, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF VEHICLES THAT WILL BE USED TO TRANSPORT MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, THE TRAINING THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES THAT WILL TRANSPORT MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, AND ANY ADDITIONAL MEASURES YOU WILL TAKE TO PREVENT DIVERSION DURING TRANSPORT. IF YOU WILL BE USING A THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR FOR TRANSPORTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, PLEASE EXPLAIN THE STEPS YOU WILL TAKE TO GUARANTEE THE THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH THE TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ACT AND REGULATIONS:

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the medical marijuana is returned to a grower/processor, destroyed or otherwise disposed of, as required by § 1151.40 (relating to the management and disposal of medical marijuana waste). ● All storage areas will be maintained in a clean and orderly condition and free X ☐ from infestation by insects, rodents, birds, and pests. ● A separate and secure area for temporary storage of medical marijuana that is X ☐ awaiting disposal will be established.

B. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS REGARDING THE STORAGE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS WITHIN YOUR FACILITY:

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If you check “No” to any statement, you must state the reasoning for doing so at the end of this section. If issued a permit, you must be able to affirm each statement by the time the Department determines you to be operational under the Act and regulations. ● Any resemblance to the trademarked, characteristic or product-specialized X ☐ packaging of any commercially available food or beverage product. ● Any statement, artwork or design that could reasonably lead an individual to X ☐ believe that the package contains anything other than medical marijuana. ● Any seal, flag, crest, coat of arms, or other insignia that could reasonably mislead X ☐ an individual to believe that the product has been endorsed, manufactured, or approved for use by any State, county or municipality or any agency thereof. ● Any cartoon, color scheme, image, graphic or feature that might make the X ☐ package attractive to children.

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B. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS FOR CREATING AND MONITORING THE LABELING USED FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS:

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Section 15 – Diversion Prevention

A. PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURES THAT YOU WILL IMPLEMENT AT EACH PROPOSED FACILITY FOR THE PREVENTION OF THE UNLAWFUL DIVERSION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, ALONG WITH THE PROCESS THAT WILL BE FOLLOWED WHEN EVIDENCE OF THEFT/DIVERSION IS IDENTIFIED:

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Section 16 – Sanitation and Safety

A. PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE INTENDED SANITATION AND SAFETY MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED AT EACH PROPOSED FACILITY LISTED IN THE PERMIT APPLICATION. THESE MEASURES SHOULD COVER, BUT ARE NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: A WRITTEN PROCESS FOR CONTAMINATION PREVENTION, PEST PROTECTION PROCEDURES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCT HANDLER RESTRICTIONS, AND HAND-WASHING FACILITIES.

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HF sanitation protocols are an essential element to the provision of high quality medical cannabis products to licensed patients or caregivers actively enrolled in the state program. The protocol mirrors best practices that have been in place for a number of years in state- licensed medical cannabis dispensary facilities by its operational consultant, MariMed Advisors. MariMed operates dispensary operations in multiple states, including its flagship facilities in Rhode Island and Delaware. MariMed team members will facilitate extensive training and education protocols to all HF dispensary team members on the sanitation protocols prior to the start of operations, including integration into the design of proposed dispensary facilities. HF management members will also undertake onsite training prior to opening at one of MariMed’s dispensary facilities to experience the full capabilities of a 83

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application competent and comprehensive sanitation and cleanliness protocol in a fully operational state-licensed and regulated facility.

HF will instill the highest standards for sanitation throughout its dispensary facilities. The leadership team will ensure that a culture of cleanliness and proper sanitation throughout the facility, overseen by the COO and regularly policed by management staff in each dispensary department, is of the highest priority. Sanitation and cleanliness standards will be extensively instilled in each staff member as part of their pre-employment orientation training sessions, and included in ongoing performance and comprehension reviews, as well as annual in-person employee training by leading consultants within the industry. The sanitation protocol includes the following:

● Building and facility design standards that promote cleanliness and product safety ● Regular removal of trash and debris ● Pest protection and management procedures ● Product handler requirements and restrictions ● Best hygiene practices and employee health ● Proper clothing and equipment ● Facility-wide focus on handwashing ● Proper storage techniques and segregation ● Contamination prevention ● Cleaning protocols

Building design is an imperative component of an effective sanitation protocol. HF will construct its dispensary locations to promote clean workspaces and best practices for hygiene and product safety. Lavatories and handwashing station will be dispersed in the public and operational areas of the dispensary. Hand washing facilities with running water at compliant temperature levels (with hand cleaning and sanitizing preparation) will be dispersed throughout the facility and in production areas. Single use paper towels and/or hand drying devices will be located near all hand washing stations. Floors, walls, and ceilings will be comprised of a smooth cleanable surface, and be regularly cleaned and in good repair. Lighting will be adequate in all production areas and where utensils and equipment are stored and cleaned. Building fixtures and lighting will be consistently and routinely cleaned and maintained. Proper plumbing size and design will be included within the facility that follow all state, local, and federal code. Accessible toilet facilities for employees and licensed patients or their caregivers will also be available throughout the facility. A standard maintenance and cleaning schedule for these areas will be enacted and memorialized

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through a hard copy checklist. The dispensary design will also include secure areas for segregation of contaminated, expired, and adulterated medical cannabis to prevent any cross contamination of other products within the inventory.

By employing daily cleaning and good hygiene practices among staff, HF can ensure the quality of medical cannabis products stored and overall sanitary conditions at its facilities. Facility design is imperative to meeting this requirement. Utilizing durable and secure building products that prevent intrusion by outside forces like insects, rodents, birds, and pests will be the first step toward achieving this goal. Daily cleaning and inspections of the facility, including storage areas, reduces the risk of contamination and alerts the team members when a pathogen or outside contaminant is present. HF will remain diligent in ensuring the cleanliness of its facilities, and will take additional steps in conjunction with its scheduled cleaning practices and protocols.

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Proper storage standards and protocols are an additional element of HF’s proposed sanitation protocol. All cleaning agents, sanitizers, solvents, organic pesticides, or other

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application chemicals utilized in the course of business will be stored in designated areas of the facility that are away from any medical cannabis products. HF will also educate and train staff members on proper storage practices of medical cannabis to prevent cross contamination. This instruction will include scheduled maintenance and cleaning of storage areas and storage containers, segregating contaminated or expired cannabis for proper disposal, maintaining proper temperature in storage areas to prevent the growth of molds, mildew and other organic matter, maintaining proper humidity levels where medical cannabis is stored to prevent mold, keeping cannabis products away from harmful UV rays that may degrade cannabinoids, and minimizing oxygen exposure in stored medical cannabis products. HF’s operational consultant, MariMed Advisors has years of experience in designing secure storage areas for medical cannabis products with optimal levels of humidity, temperature, and light to ensure the integrity and safety of products for patient use. These standards have been witnessed to be highly successful within highly regulated state-licensed facilities under MariMed’s direction, and will be implemented at the HF dispensary locations.

HF has created written standard operating procedures for the promotion of optimal product handling practices, including requirements that all employees practice proper hygiene and wear protective clothing as necessary to protect the products as well as themselves from exposure to potential contaminants. All employees will be educated on the protocols for proper hygiene and wearing protective clothing prior to beginning employment within the dispensary during their orientation education session. Management staff and team leaders at departments throughout the facility will be charged with ensuring compliance with these practices. All staff members must follow the good hygiene and protective clothing requirements at all times in order to remain employed at HF.

The policy for good hygiene practices clearly documents the standards that must be maintained by all staff members including that any person who, by medical examination or supervisory observation, is shown to have, or appears to have, a condition where there is a reasonable possibility of contact with medical cannabis may result contamination. All employees working in direct contact with medical cannabis products will conform to hygienic practices while on duty, including but not limited to:

● Maintaining adequate personal cleanliness ● Washing hands thoroughly in an adequate handwashing area(s) before starting work and at any other time when the hands may have become soiled or contaminated. Handwashing facilities will be adequate and convenient and be furnished with running water at a suitable temperature and provide effective hand-cleaning and

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sanitizing preparations and sanitary towel service or suitable drying devices. Good sanitary practices require employees to wash and/or sanitize their hands. ● Refraining from having direct contact with medical cannabis if the employee has or may have an illness, open lesion, including boils, sores, or infected wounds, or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination, until such condition is corrected

Along with proper hygiene practices that will be within all staff member orientation training sessions, the sanitation protocol requires that signs be posted to instruct workers to wash hands prior to any direct contact with medical cannabis products. Signs demonstrating how to wash hands (with soap and water after using restrooms) will be posted in all restroom areas.

Handwashing is an imperative element of the proper hygiene policies of the facility. It articulates that hands must be washed prior to beginning or returning to work and after the following activities: using the restroom, smoking or tobacco use, taking breaks, handling trash containers or disposing of trash, using the telephone, handling money, coughing and sneezing. Hands are to be washed under hot water with soap for 20 seconds and dried with disposable towels. Water is to be turned off with the disposable towel. Towels are to be deposited in a covered receptacle. Hands must be dried before putting on a fresh pair of gloves.

Personal hygiene is also a definitive focus of an staff member’s initial training at HF. All employees must:

● Wear clean work clothes ● Have clean and cut nails ● Take a daily shower ● Eat in the designated break area ● Not wear dangling strings or jewelry ● Tie back long hair

Illnesses or personal health conditions that may present potential for contamination of medical cannabis are articulated within the personal hygiene protocol. Any worker who is ill or appears to be ill with a contagious disease will be sent home or assigned work away from an area where medical cannabis is present. A blood and bodily fluid policy will additionally be initialized stating that any employee who gets a cut or has a nosebleed while working must stop immediately, contact a supervisor, and have it treated as necessary. A wound must be

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application cleaned, disinfected, bandaged and gloved as soon as possible. Any medical cannabis product that is contaminated with bodily fluids will be immediately segregated and prepared for disposal and recorded in the inventory control system. All employees will be educated on the location of first aid kits in each work area. All first aid kits will include bandages, antiseptic solution, antibacterial ointment, and non-latex gloves.

HF will mandate all employees to report to a supervisor any personal health condition that might compromise the cleanliness or quality of the medical cannabis they might handle. Maintaining the medical efficacy, quality, and purity of medicine is a cardinal priority. Any factors that compromise the cleanliness or quality of medicine could impact the administration and efficacy of medicine for qualifying patients. In response, HF will implement a policy and protocol for dispensary team members to report any health conditions that might adversely affect medicine.

If a personal health condition is reported to a supervisor, a prompt response will be initialized to remove the employee from the area where medical cannabis is prepared or stored. If the personal health issue allows, the employee may remain at work in a capacity and job that does not require contact with medical cannabis. In some circumstances, the health issue may require the employee to be placed on leave from duties until fully recovered. Management team members will be educated to adhere to the policies and notate all personal health related incidents in the personnel file of the affected employee.

If a staff member’s personal health issue is of a serious nature and may have caused medical cannabis to be compromised, immediate actions will be taken to remove any medicine exposed to the employee from inventory and prepared for disposal if deemed necessary. The Department of Health will be immediately alerted via incident report of any serious health- related employee issue.

HF’s policies regarding proper handling practices include mandates for employees to wear protective clothing as necessary to protect medical cannabis products and the employee from exposure to potential contaminants. The protective clothing requirements vary according to position within the facility.

Employees working in areas of the facility including packaging, labeling, inventory, and shipping & receiving will be required to wear an apron provided by the organization that is designed to prevent microbial cross-contamination of medical cannabis products. Aprons will not be permitted to leave the work area of the facility and will be laundered daily. Employees

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application will be required to wear disposable, biodegradable, non-latex, powder free exam-quality gloves anytime contact with medical cannabis products is necessary to complete a responsibility.

Along with proper hygiene practices among workers and effective protocols for product handling, HF believes that a major factor in optimal sanitary conditions is promoting cleanliness standards in the dispensary. A protocol for maintaining the cleanliness of the dispensary building as well as all equipment used to store or display medical cannabis products has been created by the organization. Cleanliness of the facility and all equipment and displays is essential to maintaining the highest quality of medical cannabis for qualifying licensed patients. The organization recognizes that medical cannabis with bacterial mold species, or toxic byproducts like aflatoxins, can cause allergic reactions, illnesses, and even life threatening infections in patients. Patients with compromised immune systems are at a heightened risk of infection from medical cannabis contamination. Subsequently, the organization places the highest priority within adherence to the outlined policies for ensuring medical cannabis remains free of contamination while in storage.

Dispensary employees will be trained during their orientation of the cleanliness policy and SOP for maintaining all equipment and displays in the facility. Enforcement of the policy will be carried out by departmental supervisors and team leaders, with overall facility enforcement overseen by the General Manager and Dispensary Manager. Regular continued education-training sessions on cleanliness policy will be administered throughout the course of the year, and the issue will be regularly covered in departmental staff meetings.

Three immediate steps are contained in HF’s cleanliness protocol including:

• Removal of all dust • Microbiologically disinfecting the environment • Regular inspection of cleanliness each day

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Cleaning and sanitation of storage areas, and displays will be performed at the close of each business day to prevent any component residue from remaining overnight and promoting bacterial growth. Employees performing cleaning duties will follow strictly to outlined standard operating procedures, including wearing appropriate gloves and other protective garments. Cleaning equipment and supplies will be stored in a designated and segregated area of the facility to ensure separation from any medical cannabis products. All mops and brushes will be hung vertically to promote drying when not in use.

Dispensary staff members working at the point of sales terminals will be responsible for regular cleaning and disinfecting of display cases containing medical cannabis products. Cleaning will be accomplished utilizing cleaning materials each day when the display cases are empty, Each staff member working in any production area of the facility including inventory, shipping and receiving, and secure storage, will be responsible for cleanliness of equipment and work spaces in their respective area. This includes regular cleaning of equipment at the close of business day, sanitizing tools and equipment that come into contact with medical cannabis, and maintaining a work area that is clean of debris, dust, and clutter.

To further reduce the possibility of contamination of equipment in the facility that comes in contact with medical cannabis, the organization will adhere to an aggressive maintenance and sanitation procedure that remains congruent with the sanitation protocol. If a situation occurs where a contamination comes in contact with equipment used to handle or package medical cannabis, the situation can quickly impact the entire existing stock and be a significant detriment to the operation if proper protocols are not administered consistently and completely. HF has created methodology for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment that is centered on reducing the risks of contamination and maintaining the integrity of all medicine. The protocol is modeled on maintenance that is regularly scheduled, thorough, and documented.

The maintenance and cleaning of equipment in the operation areas of the facility will be regularly scheduled. Equipment that comes in contact with medical cannabis in the operations area may comprise scales and measuring devices, work tables/station, packaging machinery, shipping and transport containers, and storage containers. Dispensary employees will employ a regular daily inspection and maintenance review of equipment to ensure everything is in proper working order. The review and inspection will be documented and retained in all maintenance and cleaning records and logs. If any equipment is determined to be out of normal working condition, it will be promptly replaced and notated within a

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Staff members of the organization will keep and maintain all equipment stored within the operations and public areas of the facility that might pose a potential risk of contamination to medical cannabis stock. Daily sanitation and cleaning of all equipment utilizing isopropyl alcohol or other non-toxic sanitizing agents will be mandated of all staff members in congruence with the sanitation standards. In addition to cleaning equipment like scales, work tables and workstations, packing machinery, shipping and transport containers, the sales counter, storage racks, and display cases will also be regularly inspected and sanitized utilizing the same protocol. Cleaning and maintenance logs will be completed and maintained by the agent responsible for performing the job. All logs will be signed, dated, and stored as part of the organization’s records.

In addition to dispensary team members performing routine cleanliness requirements, the dispensary will contract with a full-time maintenance company to clean all floors in public and service areas, clean any dust and debris throughout the building, and sanitize and clean all restrooms.

HF is committed to upholding the highest standards of operation and ensuring the sanitary conditions of its facilities. Employee training and regular inspection, monitoring, and compliance to the sanitation protocol will ensure the quality and efficacy of all medical cannabis products sold.

Section 17 – Recordkeeping

A. PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF YOUR RECORDKEEPING PLAN AT EACH PROPOSED FACILITY LISTED IN THE PERMIT APPLICATION. THIS PLAN SHOULD COVER, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, RECORDS OF INVENTORY AND ALL DISPENSING TRANSACTIONS:

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• ff member • Include the HF employee’s state identification number

All chart abbreviations will be standardized. For terms not standardized, words will be spelled out in full to avoid confusion. Every patient record will include, at a minimum, the following information:

• Qualifying patient’s registry identification number • Qualifying patient’s date of birth • Name and registry identification number of the qualifying patient’s designated caregiver, if applicable • Name, address and telephone number of qualifying patient’s certified provider

Each entry into a patient documentation will dictate the date of the input, the name and registry identification number of the authorized HF employee that made the input, and the authorized employee’s electronic signature. The date and time of each record alteration or addition into the organization’s database will be automatically recorded by the system’s internal clock. No staff members will be allowed to sign on another HF employee’s behalf, even for electronic signatures. The designated employee whose signature the electronic code represents may only make use of his or her electronic signature. Employees will not be permitted to utilize each other's electronic signature.

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Dispensing documentation, tracked by the qualifying patient’s and designated caregiver’s registry identification number, will include:

• The date, amounts of medical cannabis product dispensed, and the amount charged to the qualifying patient • The form of medical cannabis dispensed • Whether the medical cannabis was dispensed to the qualifying patient or the designated caregiver

For patients who are willing to provide side effect information, HF will document, by their qualifying patient registration number, any side effects of treatment information of the medical cannabis product in question. Additional information to be documented within the HF patient/caregiver database will be documentation on their status or eligibility for reduced priced medicine (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Hardship). Information of all educational materials and product safety sheets provided to patients and caregivers will be recorded, along with any reportable incidents involving the patient or caregiver at the facility.

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In addition to patient and inventory documentation, HF will initiate a recordkeeping protocol for additional aspects of the organization, including the following:

SECURITY RECORDS:

HF will maintain detailed personnel records for all authorized team members of the facility in accordance with state law and regulation. The personnel records will include the following information:

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REPORTABLE INCIDENTS: HF will maintain records of any reportable incidents at the facility, and make such records available to state regulators and law enforcement agencies per state regulation. Reportable incidents include any instance of diversion, loss, or theft of medical cannabis, as well as any disciplinary action taken by the organization. The incident reports will include the following:

All reportable incident records will be retained in hard copies on site for a period of five years and contained in fire-resistant containers. The reports will be scanned and preserved electronically on the organization’s file server as well with regular back-up.

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REPORTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: HF will comply and adhere to the mandates of state regulation within the action of providing documentation to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, specifically the following records at the end of the first 12-month period following issuance of a permit, and as of the end of each 3-month period thereafter:

● The amount of medical cannabis purchased by the organization ● The per-dose price of medical cannabis purchased by the organization in a unit of measurement as determined by the Department ● The per-dose price of an amount of medical cannabis dispensed to a patient or caregiver by the organization in a unit of measurement as determined by the Department ● Financial reports of the organization in a form and manner prescribed by the Department ● Any other reports requested by the Department in carrying out its responsibilities under state law and regulation

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application providing high quality medical cannabis products to licensed patients and their caregivers in Pennsylvania. The organization includes a diverse ownership and management group who carry unprecedented credentials in operating successful business entities. HF’s leadership team is clearly defined and ready to commence operations. The organization has secured a location for primary dispensary operations that ensures local zoning approval. HF has also secured the capital commitment needed to guarantee immediate implementation upon state approval.

HF’s ability to plan and maintain a successful operation is rooted in the inherent strengths of its proposal. These include:

● Experienced and diverse leadership team ● Project viability ● Financial strength ● Competency of team & alignment with industry leaders ● Unmatched security

HF’s ownership group and management team includes individuals with decades of experience in a host of professions, including successful business owners based in Pennsylvania. The organization has a dedicated diversity staff committed to advancing equal opportunity protections, employment and contracting practices for those of diverse or underrepresented communities.

The organization will open a 2,500 square foot dispensary location in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. The organization’s leadership has met extensively with leaders in the township to discuss project plans and zoning objectives for the forthcoming operation. An aggressive construction plan and build-out schedule is in place and awaiting execution.

HF has also collaborated with “MariMed Advisors” as its operational consultant. MariMed is a leading medical cannabis consulting firm that has developed standard operating procedures and practices at leading state licensed facilities throughout the country. The MariMed team financed, built, and staffed the highly successful Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center in Providence, RI, which is also the 100

Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application state’s first licensed medical cannabis grow/process and dispensary operation. The Slater Center opened in 2013 and currently serves over 8,000 patients. The facility includes an expansive dispensary building and over 40,000 square feet of space for cultivation and processing activities.

MariMed also financed, developed, staffed, and currently assist in operation of Delaware’s only medical cannabis facility the “First State Compassion Center”. The facility opened in 2015 and includes over 47,000 square feet of space for dispensing, cultivation, and processing of medical cannabis products. MariMed manages operations of other medical cannabis facilities in Nevada and Illinois, and has approval to operate in Massachusetts and Maryland.

MariMed has a proven track record of training employees in licensed facilities on the best practices to date, standard operating procedures, and medical use of cannabis. HF will benefit greatly from these established training protocols. Additionally, MariMed has developed an expansive database of information on medical cannabis strains and cannabinoid profiles that best treat a wide variety of symptoms and medical conditions. Access to this data and clinical information will greatly assist HF is the provision of high quality products.

A final strength of the project is an unyielding commitment to overall security. The project will be overseen by a Director of Security with extensive experience with regulatory practices and compliance within the medical cannabis industry. This experience will result in a collaborative relationship with law enforcement agencies at the state, county, and local level. Outreach and collaboration with local and state law enforcement agencies will be a standard operating procedure of HF. The overall goal of the organization’s security efforts is to create an environment that is safe and compliant, while taking all steps necessary to prevent the potential for theft, diversion, or loss. HF’s operating consultant, MariMed Advisors, has already developed industry-leading procedures and protocols for security at its flagship facilities in RI and DE, which have been incorporated into the overall security plan for the organization.

Experienced Team

HF’s ability to execute on its plan and maintain a successful and financially stable operation begins with its team. The organization has recruited a diverse group of professionals with a wide degree of experience in a number of fields, including the state-licensed production and sale of medical cannabis. The combination of area professionals and experienced industry staff members speaks to the viability and potential success of the proposed HF operation.

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Each member of the team will execute specific protocols and procedures that are already developed by HF, comply with Pennsylvania law and regulation, and have been tested in state-licensed medical cannabis facilities. The protocols cover the full complement of operational requirements for a dispensary facility, including facility design, construction, employee training, IT systems, security and surveillance, transportation, storage, labeling, inventory management, diversion prevention, sanitation and recordkeeping. All HF team members will receive training on the specific protocols in advance of operations, and have the opportunity to train at a MariMed facility prior to start of operations. This ensures an immediate and seamless operations schedule, offering the Department of Health confidence in HF’s ability to immediately execute for the benefit of licensed patients in the state.

The team members and their experience profiles are as follows:

Donald Burton:

Mr. Burton is the CEO of The Harvest Foundation, with responsibility for overseeing the business in a variety of areas, which include but are not limited to research and development, product marketing, daily business operations, corporate resources, sales and services. Prior to joining The Harvest Foundation, Donald worked in executive level positions, operations, sales and marketing for The Legendary GCE Group, Sanofi Aventis U.S. Pharmaceuticals and The Legendary Cleaners LLC. Notable is his 4 years as District Sales Manager for Sanofi Aventis U.S., a leader in the field of product development and patient assistance within the United States pharmaceutical industry, where he directed the Cleveland Clinic Specialty and Metabolism Business Units.

Under his direction The Legendary GCE Group successfully launched its Downtown Cleveland Renovation Project, helping to contribute to a resurgence of energy in the Cleveland real estate market. Burton earned his first degree in Management from Hiram College in Ohio. Following, he pursued a master’s degree in Organizational Development at Bowling Green State University, also in Ohio. In 2006 Donald was honored with the Diamond Sales Leader Award by Sanofi Aventis. Awarded for excellence and leadership. He was also selected to Sanofi Aventis’s prestigious Presidents Club for individual sales achievement. Donald has also devoted considerable time to community organizations. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and has served as the advisor of its philanthropic organization. He performs regular voluntary work for the Las Vegas City Mission and the Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club, as well as the Boy Scouts of America. Burton has also been involved with the Las Vegas division of the Hashtag Lunchbox initiative, which serves homeless and battered women living in marginalized communities. Burton lives in the Southern Highlands area of Las Vegas with his wife Amber and their two children

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Larry Lemons:

Noted for his vision and strategic efforts while possessing an equally strong focus on measurable business goals, Larry K. Lemons provides the Pennsylvania licensed medical marijuana sector with a unique blend of executive acumen, team leadership, and operational improvement skills. Larry’s work has been instrumental in providing his various businesses with deep reporting capabilities critical to driving down operations costs and increasing productivity. With a focus implementing real- time strategic analysis, he’s led efforts to establish success benchmarks and actionable data to help exceed annual operational performance and ROI goals. As Vice President of TABS Pest Control and Home Inspection, a family company with more than 60 years of successful operation in Ohio, Larry played a key role in acquiring numerous new local and state contracts. Larry also started Snowell Enterprises Inc., an Ohio-based consultancy, specializing in Business Management and Consulting. Since Snowell, Larry has successfully built and operated Nifty genius LLC (an apparel manufacturing and consulting company) and The Harvest Foundation of Nevada (a State regulated medical marijuana facility in Las Vegas Nevada).

Larry is known as a results-oriented leader possessing strong selling, communications, and analytical skills. Prior to his career as an entrepreneur, Larry served in various leadership and mentoring roles with Kimball Midwest, a top 50 industrial distribution firm, as well as middle-management positions for JP Morgan and Northwestern Mutual. Importantly, he excelled in his responsibilities under the strict regulatory and operational requirements of the financial services sector for many years. His 10+ years of extensive business-to-business and business-to consumer sales experience, within a collaborative team dynamic, will help drive the growth of The Harvest Foundation following receipt of the MME licenses. All of these skill were key in the extensive but successful licensing processes for MME licenses in Nevada.

Larry holds a Bachelors degree of Science in Economics from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan and also holds state and federally regulated licenses including the Series 6 and Life, Health, and Annuities licenses.

Tarek Tabsh:

Tarek Tabsh is an owner and Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Foundation (“HF”). In that role, he is providing initial capital support to assist the organization in its pursuit of a dispensary license in Pennsylvania. He will also have an operational role in the organization, serving as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Tabsh enjoys multiple years of Ivy League Education & Training, and was responsible for the development, design, construction, permitting, training, staffing, inventory management, and 103

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Librede focuses on metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, and platform technologies that enable the creation of new therapeutic molecules. Librede has developed the world’s first biosynthetic, yeast-based cannabinoid production and drug discovery platform to create chemical compounds that target the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Mr. Tabsh also currently holds a position within the Selection Committee and Cannabis Expert Panel for The ArcView Group.

The ArcView Group is responsible for selecting which cannabis companies qualify to pitch their businesses on stage to over 500+ accredited investor members, as well as provide expert feedback and commentary to the entrepreneurs and investors. Founded in March of 2010, The ArcView Group is facilitating the emergence of the legal cannabis industry by connecting forward-thinking investors, visionary entrepreneurs, and cannabis consumers in an effort to meet the expanding and changing needs of responsible cultivators, dispensaries, and customers nationwide.

Mr. Tabsh additionally holds over 8 years of experience within multiple venture capitalist endeavors such as Helio Technologies, OnlineFitness.com, and the Natural Aid Pharmacy. Helio Technologies is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spinout. HelioGrid Technologies is developing software that seamlessly integrates with solar and battery technologies for intelligent control of residential renewable energy. The results are energy security, a reduction in carbon footprint, and most importantly, dramatic savings in residential electricity bills over the system lifetime.

With OnlineFitness.com, Mr. Tabsh created an online retailer of fitness, healthcare, wellness, personal care, and outdoor adventure products. Mr. Tabsh negotiated distribution agreements with hundreds of innovative companies, sourced thousands of products from worldwide manufacturers. With Natural Aid Pharmacy, Mr. Tabsh served within the role of Operations Manager specializing in dispensing of medical cannabis in compliance with California state law. One of the original 187 collectives recognized by the city of Los Angeles. Doing this within a restrictive legal climate Mr. Tabsh successfully lobbied for the Los Angeles City Council to pass motion providing more favorable conditions for operators to remain in compliance with local ordinances.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Tabosh is a member of multiple Medical Cannabis Industry professional groups dedicated to the advancement of the medical cannabis industry. Mr. Tabosh is a member of American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine. The American Academy of

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Cannabinoid Medicine (AACM) is an important forum for the exchange of clinical information and ideas about cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system. Lastly, Mr. Tabosh is also a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society. The ICRS is a non-political organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, including biochemical, chemical and physiological studies of the endogenous cannabinoid system.

Keyaron Fox:

Keyaron retired after his 9th year in the NFL as a linebacker, Special Teams Captain and SUPER BOWL XVIII CHAMPION with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a third round NFL draft choice, Keyaron served four years with the Kansas City Chiefs, three with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one with the Washington Redskins, and one with the Houston Texans. Keyaron finished his Georgia Tech football career with 376 tackles, 9 sacks, 40 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, one interception, and 14 passes defended, and seven QB pressures.

In addition to football, one of Keyaron’s passions is the development of young people. Keyaron believes “making an impact starts with belief; belief in oneself and the belief in the ability to make a difference”. Keyaron supports various non-profit efforts with his time and financial contributions. His fulfillment came through the Keyaron Fox Foundation where he worked to equip youth with skill sets to maximize the health, development, education and social benefits of youth sports. In only 4 years of existence, the KFF has reached thousands of youth with it’s annual ‘Will of Steel’ weekend; the foundation’s commitment to inspiring youth through personal appearances and motivational speaking, and financial contributions to park facilities.

Scott Noerr:

Since 2006, Scott Noerr has been the General Manager of a nationwide logistics, transportation and warehousing company. Within a year of taking over this business, he initiated a 40% shareholder buyout, increased gross sales by 50% and net income by 200%. He continued to excel in the business, expanding business relationships and moving forward in new ventures even during negative economic cycles. By 2010 he had secured the buyout of the remaining 20% owner, and was offered the position of Chief Financial Officer and General Manager. His responsibilities now included financial management and controls, and complete day-to-day operations.

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Financial Viability, Stability and Projections

Along with its dynamic and experienced team of professionals, HF has developed financial projections through its industry consultant, MariMed Advisors, which include project costs, projected revenue and expenses, and working capital requirements for its dispensary facilities. The projections include five years of assumptions based on proven data from MariMed’s operations in states including RI, DE, IL, and NV, along with anticipated demand for products from Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis patient community. The projections for purchasing by licensed patients follows anticipated demand based on Pennsylvania regulations on purchase limits and qualifying conditions spelled out in state law. HF’s key assumptions include the following:

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Although a new entity, HF is comprised of individuals with decades of experience in business operations across a number of industries. The expertise of the team in vital areas like regulatory compliance, law, medicine, security, and the operation of a medical cannabis facility are essential to HF’s plans. HF has developed a construction and build-out plan for implementation, and enjoys the support of an operational consultant that has a proven track record for developing projects and ongoing support in highly regulated state markets. HF’s financial assumptions are rooted in a deep understanding of anticipated patient demand, and have been verified by its consultant working in other similar state medical cannabis programs. HF also has immediate access to capital for its project from an owner who is deeply committed to working at the facility and advancing the needs of licensed patients in Pennsylvania. All told, HF’s business history and capacity to operate will greatly enhance the burgeoning medical cannabis program in the state.

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Part F – Community Impact (Scoring Method: 100 Points)

SECTION 23 – COMMUNITY IMPACT PLEASE BE ADVISED, INDICATION OF SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WHEN EVALUATING THIS SECTION.

PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF HOW THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY WHERE ITS OPERATIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED:

Harvest Foundation (“HF”) was founded by a diverse group of individuals who maintain a congruence of vision within developing a vibrant and successful new venture to allow patients in the Pennsylvania medical cannabis program to increase their quality of life. The senior leadership team of HF created a substantial business plan, sought affiliation with a leading medical cannabis industry partner experienced in compliance and care, recruited an experienced and highly-competent management team, and dedicated itself to operate its new business in a manner that imposes a positive impact on the community it serves. The leadership team has created a fundamental principle that will guide every operational decision and become instilled within the culture of the organization - from the top of the ownership group, all the way to the newest entry-level employee. This will serve as a fundamental principle of HF’s “Patients and Communities First.”

The organization has created this foundation due to its belief that success is quantified not only within financial prosperity or meeting production goals, but also additionally by the aspect in which community residents are impacted by its operation and the manner that the larger community is embraced by its dedications. HF considers that financial prosperity and supporting patients and communities are not mutually exclusive. Contrarily, the organization firmly attests that real success cannot be realized unless patient needs are progressed, and surrounding communities share in the prosperity of this new venture. The leadership team has created this community impact agenda with these objectives in mind.

“Patients and Communities First” is comprised on strategic outreach, services, collaboration, and support channeled to licensed medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania, potential patients who have qualifying conditions under state law, and communities where HF’s operations are localized. The organization believes that its primary business objectives should involve the provision of high quality medical cannabis products, and ensuring that patients are 121

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Community Impact Goal: Reduce Deaths and Abuse from Opioids: HF’s team is attuned to the public health crisis that continues to affect people throughout the Commonwealth on the abuse of prescription opioid drugs and heroin. HF recognizes the scourge of addiction that continues to plague citizens throughout the state, holds no consideration for a person’s economic status, race, gender, or where they live. The statistic that ten Pennsylvanians die each day due to addiction, driven by the preponderance of opioid treatments derived through legal channels, is a crisis that demands prioritized intervention.

HF commends the administration of Governor Wolf for adopting the confrontation against opioid abuse a leading priority, including the 2016-2017 state budget appropriation of $10 million in behavioral health funding and $5 million in medical assistance funding to combat the epidemic. These funds triggered reciprocated federal funds that resulted in over $20 million to counter the epidemic. The administration is to be commended for broadening the accessibility of naloxone treatment, launching a comprehensive prescription drug monitoring program, and expanding education efforts surrounding opioid prescription practices by physicians. HF holds the opinion that the organization can supplement the extensive actions currently being developed to suppress the wave of opioid dependency, and is dedicated to enlisting its clinical resources and product expertise to become part of the solution.

HF thoroughly believes that medical cannabis is a fundamental tool in counteracting Pennsylvania’s opioid dependency crisis. The confidence is centered within various scientific investigations that are substantiating cannabinoid therapy as a safer alternative to opiates, as well as a viable maintenance therapy for those with serious addiction issues. Although cannabis’ scheduling under federal drug laws is prohibiting the scientific substantiation of these claims, recent research is demonstrating the potential for medical cannabis as an unsurpassed remedy to the opioid epidemic. In 2016, the Journal of the American Medical Association noted that “observational studies have found that state legalization of cannabis is associated with decrease in opioid addiction and opioid-related overdose deaths.” A study published in JAMA in 2014 found that opioid overdose deaths were reduced by 25% in states with effective medical cannabis laws. An international team from the University of British Columbia recently conducted one of the most comprehensive surveys of its kind, which

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HF has also aligned itself with an industry consultant, MariMed Advisors, that has developed, operates, or been approved to operate state-licensed medical cannabis facilities in Rhode Island, Delaware, Illinois, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Maryland. One of MariMed’s flagship facilities is the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center in Providence, RI, that state’s first licensed medical cannabis dispensary that serves over 8,000 registered patients. The Slater Center opened in 2013 and has aggregate data on patient treatments, including documentation of the majority of its patients who seek alternatives to opioid prescription drug treatments. The center participated in a 2015 study by researchers from Brown University’s Division of Infectious Diseases, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, that affirmed that “most participants report that medical cannabis improves their pain symptomatology, and are interested in alternative treatment options to opioid-based treatment regimens.” HF’s team will collaborate with other leading licensed professionals, including MariMed’s operations, to achieve an expanded comprehension of the efficacies of medical cannabis as a viable treatment alternative and substantiated solution to pharmaceutical dependency.

As a result of HF appointing clinical focus with leading consultants that understand the emerging science on medical cannabis, the organization has faith in it’s abilities to parlay this experience to aid in the battle against the opioid epidemic within Pennsylvania. Specific to its commitment of “Patients and Communities First,” the organization will communicate extensively with the Wolf Administration’s Department of Health and Department of Human Services to lend its expertise on curbing the addiction crisis in the state.

The Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission provides funding for drug and alcohol treatment for adults and adolescents in Huntingdon, Mifflin and Juniata counties who do not have insurance or are unable to pay for services on their own. They are contracted with facilities around the state of Pennsylvania to provide a full continuum of care. These services include:

• Outpatient Counseling • Intensive Outpatient Counseling • Partial Hospitalization • Halfway House • Inpatient, Non-Hospital Detoxification and Rehabilitation

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• Inpatient, Hospital-Based Detoxification and Rehabilitation • Methadone Maintenance and Buprenorphine treatment

In addition they are a contracted provider for Community Care Behavioral Health to conduct assessments and provide Intensive Case Management and Resource Coordination services. HF professionals will create educational documentation and presentations to present to clinicians, patients, and state regulators on the responsible administration of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioid therapies. These expenditures will be documented and quantified in the attempt of progressing the understanding of cannabinoid therapy as a viable treatment alternative, and additionally offer the state another venue for combating opioid abuse and dependency. The organization will strive to further the solution to the epidemic, with a predisposition of reducing the atrocious amount of deaths associated with the crisis.

Community Impact Priority: Advance Patient Knowledge: While numerous key leaders and managers within the organization have been lifelong advocates for safe patient access to medical cannabis, HF is most proud of its support and advocacy for passage of Pennsylvania’s Compassionate Use Act in 2016.

HF’s support for different patient advocacy groups is not restricted to its combined advocacy efforts or patient and caregiver surveys. HF will extend the expertise of its clinical team, including it’s own Medical Director to different advocacy groups for use in educational programming and outreach. HF will create educational programs localized to specific disease states and coordinate efforts with different patient advocacy groups to educate the broadest possible audience. HF has the expertise to administer educational content through traditional in-person seminars, as well as through online webinars to reach a wide audience. In addition to coordinated educational and outreach programs, HF is additionally dedicated to fiscally supplementing different patient advocacy groups through direct donations and subsequent support as part of its community impact plan.

Community Impact Goal: Patient-Centered Partnerships: In conjunction with efforts to collaborate with leading patient advocacy groups, HF has labored to create strategic partnerships with organizations that assist individuals who may benefit from medical cannabis treatment. The patient-centered partnerships are the third pillar of HF’s “Patients and Communities First” initiative.

The initial formal partnership that HF has secured is with Pink Connection – a full-service health management agency-serving women combating cancer in Pennsylvania. Pink

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Connection provides “Bundles of Hope” gift boxes for newly diagnosed breast cancer survivors. Additionally when there is a need postoperatively or during treatment, they offer a one time stipend toward medications, food, daily living supplies, and travel expenses. They promote breast cancer awareness through their annual "Paint Our Town Pink" initiative, speaking at local events and by providing educational materials and pink ribbon products to schools, clubs and businesses who have joined the fight against breast cancer.

HF was pleased to engage a partnership with Pink Zone at Penn State. HF has also pledged to provide financial support to Pink Zone so that is will continue to provide support and assistance services for cancer assistance groups and support groups. 2014 Pink Zone at Penn State donated $310,000 to six breast cancer charities, breaking the stated fundraising goal of $300,000. The funds raised by the 2014 Pink Zone at Penn State were donated to charities on the local, state and national level and included Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, Kay Yow Cancer Fund, J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. In addition to donating a record amount to breast cancer charities, Pink Zone also surpassed the one million dollar mark for fundraising in the Pink Zone’s eight-year history. In eight Pink Zone annual events, the Pink Zone has now donated $1,135,317.73 to various breast cancer charities.

Along with the partnership with Pink Zone, HF has developed another partnership with a local organization to benefit patients and local residents. HF is proud to work with the Youth Service Bureau. The Youth Service Bureau (YSB) ensures that children, youth, and families will have opportunities to realize and fulfill their potential for growth and development through their participation in a continuum of community-based, family-based, and residential programs. YSB is home to 14 distinct programs serving children and families. All services are offered within Centre County, with the exception of Big Brothers Big Sisters, which also serves Mifflin and Juniata Counties. Their residential programs hold contracts with counties throughout PA but are located in Centre County. Across all their services, through our core values of safety, professionalism, integrity and respect, they strive to strengthen kids and families so they can reach their full potential.

HF’s patient-centered focus also includes collaboration with area organizations that are committed to minors with developmental disabilities. The organization looks forward to providing educational outreach from its clinical team, access to webinars and in-person presentations on medical efficacy of cannabis, and detailed information on different methods

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application of ingestion and dosing of medicine. The educational programming will be targeted to potential patients and families, as well as employees of the organizations to help foster greater understanding of medical cannabis. HF is also committed to providing direct financial support and contributions to various agencies.

Community Impact Goal: Reduced-Price Medicine: To complement its patient-centered partnerships, HF will offer a reduced price medicine program for patients that utilize its dispensary locations as part of its community impact plan. The reduced-price medicine program at HF is the fourth pillar of HF’s “Patients and Communities First” initiative.

The ownership team will ensure a fundamental priority toward providing medicine that is affordable for all patients regardless of their financial situation. Subsequently, a sliding scale will be extended to patients within certain income guidelines. The sliding scale that will be implemented is based on patients providing documentation of their financial status in relation to the Federal Poverty Level. The documentation will be required during the patient orientation session during the patient’s initial visit. The sliding scale is proposed as follows:

● Individuals that fall between 0 – 100% of the Federal Poverty Level: 20% discount ● Individuals that fall between 101 – 200% of the Federal Poverty Level: 15% discount ● Individuals that fall between 201 – 300% of the Federal Poverty Level: 10% discount

HF’s guiding principle of “Patients and Communities First” is most specifically observed within the direct partnership and collaboration with organizations committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of residents of Pennsylvania. Comprised within is a commitment to acting as a solution to the state’s opioid epidemic, engaging advocacy organizations to empower patients, supporting groups that are dedicated to assisting individuals with diseases or conditions that are dictated within state law, providing reduced-price medicine to patients, and creating an innovative program to assist patients adopt a healthier diet with supporting sustainable agriculture. The initiatives previously narrated are only one element of the organization's dedication to promoting a positive impact within its community. The fifth pillar of HF’s “Patients and Communities First” initiative involves its role as a proponent of economic development.

Community Impact Goal: Economic Development – Job Creation: The organization's leadership team is dedicated to offering significant investment to facilitate

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application the initial operation of its main dispensary facility. To accomplish this, the organization must recruit, hire and retain qualified local professionals that supplement its priorities to place patients and communities first. Currently, HF has recruited a leadership team made up of qualified and diverse individuals from a variety of backgrounds, and the provision of state- licensed medical cannabis. Moving forward, a prolific initiative will be enacted to identify new individuals to staff positions throughout its dispensary facilities, with an emphasis on hiring people from diverse backgrounds including individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and communities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The leadership team anticipates that it will appoint 15 positions at its dispensary facilities in the first year of operation, with job growth projected at 17 positions within the first 24 months. HF will pay wages that meet or exceed the standards of comparable organizations, with a priority of empowering its employees to advance within the company and maintain a strong quality of life. The organization will instill employees with a full benefits package proportional to employment level and requisite skills.

HF is fundamentally dedicated to filling employment vacancies with individuals from diverse backgrounds. It will prioritize recruitment efforts in distressed areas of Pennsylvania, as a means of extending opportunities to those in need.

HF will engage employment opportunity agencies, and coordinate with job training staff on proficiencies that are required within dispensary operations. The organization will conduct an initial job fair in conjunction with local agencies to identify and obtain team members for its initial operation. As a complimentary piece its diversity plan, HF will also coordinate with veterans’ groups, organizations that support the disabled, minority organizations, and organizations within the LGBTQ community to assist with its staffing needs.

Community Impact Goal: Economic Development – Local Investment HF’s dispensary facility includes a total project cost of $497,560. This money will be directly invested into the local economy through the hiring of local builders and contractors, payments to local suppliers and vendors, and wages paid to local workers. HF believes this infusion of capital into the community is a boost to the local economy and has significant positive impacts on the community.

The most immediate impact of HF’s local investment will be seen in the construction of its main dispensary facility. The 4,500-square foot building requires nearly $339,099 in construction expenditures, including payments to local disposal contractors, cleaning

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application companies, demolition and construction companies, as well as subcontractors for drywall, paint, HVAC, electrical, flooring, and plumbing. In conjunction with the construction investments, HF will be purchasing over $158,461 in equipment and supplies for the facility, including security systems, production equipment, and computer technology. The organization is committed to securing products from authorized licensees that are third-party certified as a minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. HF’s ownership team has also appropriated over $580,693 for working capital needs prior to the operation achieving a positive cash flow. The majority of these appropriations will be specifically to compensate staff members during the initial growth period of the newly adopted medical cannabis program, as well as the progression of new business growth.

Community Impact Goal: Economic Development – Improving Disadvantaged Communities As dictated in prior narrations, the organization will issue specific efforts to hire and support individuals and businesses from economically distressed areas. Scott Noerr is a key member of the HF leadership team who will oversee the outreach and support to those in distressed areas. During the past 100 years Scott's family has been well known, respected, and seen as an economic, philanthropic, and continually forward thinking force in the community. From the start of businesses in the 20's through today, each generation has sought to push positive impact on the community, and take chances to help those less fortunate, and run their business with integrity and respect for all involved. Scott plans to continue that, and has helped facilitate bringing new companies, opportunities, and workforce needs and employment to the area.

Most importantly, Scott has developed relationships in Harrisburg as well as Washington and communicates regularly with State Legislators and DEA officials who are developing the policy framework for the new dispensary and research licensing programs. His interaction at this level has assisted DEA efforts to formulate a policy framework that works, and is in the best interest of the nation's medical research future.

A final pillar of HF’s guiding principle of “Patients and Communities First” encompasses a distinct understanding that its empowered position as a medical cannabis organization is an inviolable custodianship. The organization understands that the production and sale of medical cannabis remains illegal under federal law, and indispensable measures must be in enacted to ensure the consistent safety and security of the community in its operation. The leadership team has performed substantial actions to ensure the security standards of its facilities are unparalleled, and the potential for diversion of any cannabis product is

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Community Impact Goal: Secure, Responsible Operations: HF understands that diversion of medical cannabis poses an immense hazard to the viability and compliant operations of the organization. Diversion of medical cannabis is one of the most substantial risks to the viability of the state’s program, and has the potential to jeopardize the ability of qualifying patients from accessing the medicine they need to assist with their medical condition. Subsequently, HF has created a comprehensive initiative for diversion prevention at its operations. The initiative is centered on extensive education and training of all staff members, implementation of seasoned security and surveillance tactics, utilization of electronic tracking and inventory control systems, consistent inventory control procedures, and adherence to procedures for documentation and coordination with state regulators and law enforcement agencies if a situation of diversion is discovered.

The Director of Security will coordinate extensive education and training of all HF team members within diversion prevention activities, including educating staff members on the security, audit, electronic controls, and surveillance capabilities of the organization. Additionally, all team members will be thoroughly informed of the penalties associated with diversionary practices. The Director of Security has created protocols for immediate investigation, coordination, and reporting to state regulators and law enforcement officials in the event of a diversion of cannabis. The Director of Security will additionally make it a priority to maintain regular, ongoing contact with state and local law enforcement agencies on the activities taking place at HF’s dispensary facilities. This will encompass regular tours of the facility, educational outreach on medical cannabis products and administration, and educational materials on permitted activities under state law and regulation.

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