They had to find a way to get the meds to the patients. Dispensary's are illegal in Oregon. When I lived there you could get just about anything trading with other Patients. This is how they are getting through the loop hole. They don't charge for the meds they charge a fee for there membership. In my case I don't smoke much so I may go through 3 grams in a month 25$ for 3 grams seems good to me. On the other and we have the heavy user there getting a very good deal here they could smoke 2oz in a month. I like Oregon's program more then Ca. I lived there for many years and had all the meds I could ever want. Here in Ca if You dont grow getting your meds is a pita with no cash. I will be going back as soon as this fu economy ever gets better.