Despite being one of the oldest legal markets in the country, California’s cannabis industry is still going through major changes. In July 2021, the state established the Department of Cannabis Control by consolidating the authority of three former state cannabis authorities: the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health. Since then, state regulations …
Negligent security can occur at any business and can cause serious risk to the safety and security of customers, employees, and other individuals on the property. Should a criminal incident occur on the property, the ownership and management of the property could be held liable for not ensuring sufficient security to prevent the criminal act from occurring. Additionally, businesses can …
Without a national program, cannabis business applications vary widely. While states like Illinois and Missouri license cannabis businesses through a state-wide program, states like California and New Jersey are allowing municipalities to run their own licensing processes. In addition to differences in state and municipal programs, there is no standard application format. This means almost every application is unique with …
While any retailer can become a victim of an armed robbery, some businesses are more at risk. These businesses are often referred to as “high risk” businesses due to their valuable inventory and large amounts of currency on hand, such as pawn shops, cannabis businesses, and jewelry stores. Proactively preparing for an armed robbery is one of the best ways …
The State of New York is making progress toward legalizing recreational cannabis sales, with almost 40% of municipalities opting in, including all five boroughs of New York City. Many municipalities have opted out, however, and the state’s regulatory framework has yet to be finalized. Despite this, if regulators stay on track, licensing will begin soon and legal sales will begin …
Most cannabis businesses are already equipped with video surveillance cameras, either for regulatory compliance or added security. Surveillance cameras are great for deterring crime, monitoring facilities, and investigating incidences, but their use is even more beneficial when combined with video analytics. Video analytics for cannabis businesses provide valuable insights that lead to smarter business decisions and increased security, all while making …
With the rapid expansion of the cannabis industry, frequent transport of cannabis is becoming a requirement for many cannabis businesses. To meet this need, cannabis business owners must decide whether or not to vertically integrate and transport cannabis in-house or hire a third-party company. This can be a confusing and daunting decision because while self-transport ensures control over all transport …
Cannabis business owners and operators have plenty to worry about; bringing in revenue, keeping customers and employees happy, paying taxes, and securing inventory are usually top of mind. But an important facet of running a cannabis business that is overlooked with surprising frequency is regulatory compliance. It may be that like regular medical checkups, a lot of people don’t worry …
