Club Standards, Code of Conduct, and Bylaws

OC Controlled Cannabis Club, Corp (OCMDCCC) is a private membership-based social club built around community participation, organized group activities, shared experiences, and cannabis culture in Ocean City, Maryland.

The purpose of the club is to create a structured, respectful, organized, and community-driven environment for adults who want to connect with like-minded people through shared participation, education, social activities, and ongoing community involvement.

Membership in the club is voluntary and intended for individuals who value respect, accountability, communication, organization, and community standards.

By joining or participating in the club, members acknowledge and agree to uphold the standards, expectations, and guidelines outlined below.

Article I — Membership

Section 1 — Membership Eligibility

Membership is intended for adults who support the purpose, structure, and community standards of the club.

All members must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Agree to the club’s Code of Conduct and Bylaws
  • Maintain respectful behavior within the community
  • Participate responsibly in club activities and communication channels
  • Remain in good standing with the organization

The club reserves the right to deny, suspend, or revoke membership at its discretion when necessary to protect the integrity, safety, organization, or wellbeing of the community.

Section 2 — Membership Dues

Membership dues are currently set at $7.77 per month unless otherwise adjusted by the organization.

Monthly dues help support:

  • Community organization and coordination
  • Communication systems and platforms
  • Administrative and operational expenses
  • Group activities and community development
  • Ongoing maintenance of the club and its resources

Each monthly renewal acts as a continued acknowledgment and acceptance of the club’s standards, expectations, Code of Conduct, and Bylaws.

Section 3 — Membership Standing

Members are expected to contribute positively to the community environment.

The organization may suspend or terminate membership for:

  • Harassment or abusive behavior
  • Threatening conduct
  • Repeated disruption of club activities
  • Dishonesty or manipulation
  • Violations of club standards or policies
  • Behavior that places members, organizers, or the organization at risk

Membership decisions are made at the discretion of club leadership and organizers.

Article II — Club Purpose and Activities

The club exists to organize and coordinate ongoing member participation through shared activities, discussions, education, communication, and community engagement.

Activities may include but are not limited to:

  • Group outings
  • Social gatherings
  • Educational discussions
  • Workshops and informational sessions
  • Community outreach
  • Recreational activities
  • Movie nights
  • Stargazing nights
  • Local trips and coordinated group experiences
  • Ongoing online discussions and archived community resources

The organization is intended to operate as an ongoing membership community rather than a series of one-time public ticketed events.

Article III — Community Standards

Section 1 — Respect and Conduct

All members are expected to:

  • Treat others respectfully
  • Participate responsibly
  • Respect boundaries and personal space
  • Communicate honestly and constructively
  • Avoid disruptive or harmful behavior
  • Contribute positively to the community environment

Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, threats, hate speech, or repeated hostility toward members will not be tolerated.

Section 2 — Safety and Responsibility

Members are individually responsible for:

  • Their own decisions and conduct
  • Understanding and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
  • Their own transportation, health, and personal wellbeing
  • Acting responsibly during club activities and discussions

The club does not assume responsibility for individual member actions.

Section 3 — Privacy and Community Trust

Members are expected to respect the privacy and comfort of others.

Members should not:

  • Share private member information without permission
  • Record or distribute private discussions irresponsibly
  • Misrepresent the organization or its members
  • Create unnecessary conflict or public drama involving the community

The organization values trust, discretion, and mutual respect between members.

Article IV — Communication Platforms

The club may utilize communication platforms including:

  • Discord
  • Social media platforms
  • Group chats
  • Email communication
  • Community forums and archives

These platforms exist to support:

  • Organization and coordination
  • Community discussion
  • Resource sharing
  • Activity planning
  • Archived educational and informational discussions
  • Ongoing member engagement

Members are expected to follow the same standards of conduct online as they would during in-person activities.

Article V — Club Organization

The club may appoint organizers, moderators, coordinators, or leadership roles as needed to support:

  • Community organization
  • Event coordination
  • Member communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Administrative operations
  • Community moderation

Leadership decisions are made with the intent of preserving the structure, integrity, organization, and wellbeing of the community.

Article VI — Participation and Activities

Participation in club activities is voluntary.

Some activities, outings, discussions, or experiences may have:

  • Capacity limits
  • Organizational requirements
  • Scheduling restrictions
  • Participation guidelines
  • Selection or lottery-style systems when necessary

The organization reserves the right to structure participation in a manner that supports fairness, organization, safety, and sustainability.

Article VII — Merchandise

The organization and related affiliated entities may offer merchandise, apparel, accessories, or branded items.

Merchandise purchases:

  • Are separate from membership
  • Do not guarantee membership
  • Do not grant access to private activities or participation
  • Are standalone merchandise transactions

Certain merchandise items may include community-oriented perks or participation considerations as separately described.

Article VIII — Liability and Responsibility

By participating in club activities, members acknowledge that:

  • Participation is voluntary
  • Individual members remain responsible for their own decisions and conduct
  • The organization cannot guarantee outcomes, experiences, or conditions during activities
  • Members participate at their own discretion and responsibility

Members are expected to exercise good judgment and personal responsibility at all times.

Article IX — Amendments and Changes

The organization reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these standards, policies, guidelines, and bylaws as the community grows and evolves.

Updated policies may be communicated through:

  • The organization website
  • Member communication channels
  • Discord announcements
  • Email communication
  • Other official club communication methods

Continued membership and participation following updates constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of revised standards.

Closing Statement

OCMDCCC exists to build an organized, respectful, active, and community-oriented environment for members who want to participate in something ongoing, collaborative, and meaningful.

The organization is built around communication, participation, shared experiences, accountability, and community involvement.

Members who contribute positively help shape the long-term direction, culture, and future of the club.

CODE OF CONDUCT

1. CORE STANDARD

Members are expected to act as responsible adults and to conduct themselves lawfully, safely, respectfully, and in a manner consistent with the Club’s private social and recreational purpose.

2. RESPECT FOR OTHERS

Members shall respect other members, guests, venue personnel, neighbors, and the public.

  • No harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, intimidation, bullying, stalking, or abusive conduct.
  • No violence, fighting, deliberate property damage, or conduct that creates an unreasonable safety risk.
  • Respect personal boundaries, privacy, consent, and requests to disengage.
  • Follow reasonable instructions from event leadership and venue personnel.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND VENUE RULES

Members are responsible for complying with applicable federal, Maryland, and local law and with property-owner, lease, venue, and event-specific rules.

Membership does not authorize unlawful conduct. A member may be removed from an event when conduct creates a legal, safety, operational, or venue-compliance concern.

4. PERSONAL CANNABIS RESPONSIBILITY

The Club does not sell cannabis, provide cannabis as a membership benefit, or include cannabis with dues, admission, tickets, sponsorships, discounts, or promotions.

Where personal cannabis possession or consumption is lawful and permitted at the location, each member is responsible for the member’s own cannabis, personal consumption decisions, amount consumed, level of impairment, behavior, and transportation.

The Club does not prescribe, recommend, administer, determine, or monitor a member’s dose. Members must not pressure another person to consume or continue consuming.

A member who chooses to consume is responsible for planning safe transportation and must not drive or operate machinery while impaired.

5. INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY

Members act in their individual capacities unless specifically authorized to act for the Club. Personal conduct between individuals does not become Club conduct merely because the individuals are members or are attending the same social activity.

No member may represent that a personal act, gift, statement, purchase, transaction, or arrangement is sponsored, supplied, guaranteed, or authorized by the Club unless the Club has expressly authorized that representation.

6. THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONS

The Club may share educational information, lawful discounts, or promotions offered by third parties. Members make their own purchasing decisions and purchase directly from the applicable seller.

The Club does not guarantee the quality, suitability, potency, effect, or availability of a third-party product. Members are responsible for reviewing product information and making their own decisions.

7. EVENTS

  • Events are private Club activities unless the Board expressly designates otherwise.
  • Members must comply with attendance rules, age restrictions, capacity limits, safety instructions, and venue requirements.
  • Members are responsible for their own belongings and transportation.
  • No sale, resale, exchange for value, or other commercial cannabis transaction may be conducted through the Club or represented as a Club activity.
  • Event leadership may refuse entry or require a person to leave when reasonably necessary for safety, compliance, capacity, or orderly operation.

8. CLUB REPRESENTATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Members may describe themselves as members but may not speak on behalf of the Club without authorization.

Members should respect the privacy of other members. Photos, recordings, identifying information, or private communications should not be publicly shared when doing so would violate another person’s reasonable expectation of privacy or an event rule.

9. ENFORCEMENT

Depending on the circumstances, the Club may use informal correction, a warning, event removal, temporary access restrictions, or referral to the Board.

Suspension or termination of membership is decided by the Board. Serious conduct may be referred directly to the Board without progressive warnings.

Nothing in this Code requires the Club to permit a person to remain at an event while a safety, compliance, or operational concern is being addressed.

10. MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Participation in the Club is voluntary. Each member remains responsible for the member’s own choices, actions, and compliance obligations. Members agree to follow this Code as a condition of continued membership.

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