Re: Trinity de Guzman - Ayahuasca Healings (WA, USA)

jenann Wrote:
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> The Chronicle posted an article, Mineral 'Church'
> Seeks Exception from DEA, County Approval. Seems
> like now Marc Shackman and the bunch want fix
> their mess ups and make people believe they are on
> the up and up.

[m.chronline.com]

I'm glad this journalist continues to cover the story.

Lewis county will require them to come into compliance before they open as a business again.

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“There’s some hoops they’d have to jump through if they want to reopen,” said Teitzel.

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One issue that was previously brought to the attention of the county by a concerned citizen was the improper handling and serving of food to church visitors. However, the church contends that they are not out of compliance due to the fact that their food items are all obtained via donations and are then donated back to church visitors free of charge.

Other roadblocks alluded to by Shackman after the conference included general water and sanitation issues as well as wheelchair access.

This bit doesn't make sense to me:

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However, the church contends that they are not out of compliance due to the fact that their food items are all obtained via donations and are then donated back to church visitors free of charge.

This is in reference to food safety, to their group not having necessary food worker permits or handling food properly, to our state and county laws. Shackman's convoluted "donation" claims don't make sense and don't even address the actual issue.

First Ayahuasca Healings needs a federal DEA exemption. Personally, I hope they don't get one. AH is a badly run, commercial operation.