Innisfil council will consider a proposed medical marijuana facility bylaw at its Sept. 3 meeting.

“Once we get approvals, we could be up and running within six months,” Ragogna said. “A city planner has told me our location is a good spot.”

Medical marijuana facilities get their clientele through patients who have prescriptions from a doctor. The product is shipped to the clients through Canada Post’s registered mail. There is no storefront and the general public does not have access to the production facility. Medical marijuana producers grow several varieties that have specific properties to treat different ailments.

For instance, Happy Feet is described as a light and energetic neuropathic pain relieving cannabis that increases motivation and productivity.

Building a medical marijuana facility takes millions of dollars in up front capital from investors, Ragogna said.

While the market for medical marijuana is robust, the facilities operate in a free-market environment and compete against other producers.

“There is still a little bit of a risk,” Ragogna said. “There is no guarantee you’re product is going to be picked over your competitors.”

Ragogna said he hopes to make AlternaMedz an integral part of Innisfil’s business community.

“There is no stigma. I think the Canadian public are really onside with medical marijuana.”

There is a medical marijuana facility called Peace Naturals Project in Clearview. However, the company’s website shows that all 20 of its varieties are temporarily sold out.