Miminum requirements to become a licensed medical marijuana prescriber?

I was watching CNN the other night and was rather surprised to see a special on medical marijuana. One featured couple have been running a business in Colorado and have been on the leading edge of the trend. It was quite obvious to me that these were not “just a couple of stoners”. He was an ex-marine and she was ex military intelligence. In discussing the business they flatly stated the opinion that as other states jump on the band wagon this would grow into the next boom industry that has potential to rival the techno boom of the late late 80s.

There was another interview with a doctor whose practice revolved around the recommendation of medical marijuana. He stated that he made in excess of a million dollars last year at $130 a pop for the recommendation and that due to state regulations every one of his patients must renew their recommendation yearly (a steady stream of revenue for years to come).

So, being in a state that has not yet jumped on the band wagon, and with such huge profits to be had, I can’t help but ask what it takes to become a part of the industry.

In current medical MJ states, what is the minimum requirement for becoming licensed to recommend for medical use? Must one be a full fledged MD, or can someone with a degree in say, acupuncture or herbal medicine get licensed?

Inquiring minds want to know…