cannabis 101

Why Are Integrators Important?

The cannabis industry has seen many states legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana over the past few years. As many states have their own rules and regulations to govern operations, it becomes crucial to hire someone who is not only familiar with the rules and regulations for security, but also with best practices for security design and installation methods. Hiring a …

Flying High with Cannabis

As states across the U.S. are going either medical or recreational with their cannabis laws, it can be difficult to effectively regulate cannabis with travel amongst legal states. Recreational cannabis has been legal in places like Colorado and California for a while now. Even with cannabis being federally illegal at this point in time, some areas are becoming more relaxed …

New Jersey – On The Verge Of Legalizing Recreational Cannabis

Since 2010, medical cannabis has been legalized in New Jersey but got amended in 2019. As of now, medical cannabis patients are permitted to have 3 ounces of cannabis but are not allowed to grow any cannabis plants. The November 2020 ballot will include the New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Amendment and make it possible for the people of New Jersey …

Illinois- A State Facing Cannabis Market Challenges

Illinois is the most recent state to legalize recreational cannabis and the 2nd state to do it legislatively. Medical cannabis has been permitted since 2013 (with the right to possess up to 30 grams, but no right to grow the plant at home, medical patients in particular: right to grow up to 5 plants and possess 2.5 ounces). Therefore, Illinois …

New York- Still Pushing Towards Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

New York has legalized medical cannabis by implementing the Compassionate Care Act in 2014 that follows very strict laws but is carried out by a very expensive program. Just when the COVID-19 started to spread, New York’s lawmakers and advocates were already over a year in the process of legalizing recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older. Political negotiations were made, proposals were presented from all sides but a “final deal” did not take place since, among other things, issues …

Oklahoma – An Exceptional Cannabis Boomer State

Oklahoma used to be very conservative concerning cannabis laws (6 months jail time and a $1,200 fine for possession) but has flipped the switch to becoming less strict about it since June 2018. Medical cannabis is now legally permitted in Oklahoma (possession of up to 3 ounces and grow a maximum of 12 plants, possession is fined $400) and has …

Cannabis – a Healer of PTSD?

Since cannabis research has increased over the past years and medical cannabis has become quite widespread, its benefits to help anyone with a minor to major health condition are more known than ever before. Usually, these types of health conditions are linked to physical pain due to cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV, and similar diseases. Many don’t realize that cannabis can pretty much be a great comforter for psychological issues as well, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).   PTSD can occur after any traumatic experience. …

Explosions in Cabbabis

Explosion Proof Cameras in Cannabis

The cannabis industry continues to boom across the United States despite all the obstacles so far in 2020. States are continuing to become more receptive in regard to medical and recreational cannabis opportunities, encouraging visions of additional job openings and an improved economy. Although many states have different rules and regulations for their license winners, there are some that could be considered more essential than others.   Butane Use for Extraction Recently, an explosion occurred at a wholesale cannabis distributor in Los …

How Does a Business Protect its Valuables With a TL-30 Safe?

During civil unrest where looting is prevalent, it is unpredictable what will happen and who will be affected the most. Dozens of cannabis businesses across the U.S. sustained costly damages over the weekend when demonstrations over the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd turned violent and widespread vandalizing and looting in several major cities began.    Unfortunately, all types of businesses are …