When Skewis dropped by to check it out, she discovered that the facility differed greatly from what she’s witnessed elsewhere. She liked the clinical setting, which she contrasted to the “hemp fest” atmosphere — colorful posters, drug paraphernalia and marijuana graphics — that she had seen at other clinic-dispensaries.

“The ability for a patient to have an examination with a physician who is physically present follows the directive of the law in providing a true patient-doctor relationship,” she said. “The fact that they schedule follow-up care is also an exception to the current standard.”

Like other caregivers, Skewis opposes a repeal of the citizen initiative that opened the door to medical marijuana. But, unlike some caregivers, who oppose tighter control of the industry, Skewis welcomes regulations that will make it more accountable.

“Caregivers should be a business the state should be able to inspect,” she said, noting that there are no requirements for fire inspections or analysis of the product being dispensed.

“Wouldn’t it be great if you knew the guy down the street was being inspected? Wouldn’t it be great if there were an independent facility in the state that could test it (marijuana)?”