Delaware is having a lottery for people who qualify for social equity, giving them a chance to open up recreational cannabis businesses across the state. The eligibility period has already passed, but the license application period has yet to open. As the Delaware cannabis market expands with adult-use, businesses will need a solid safety and security plan included in the …
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on security requirements for prospective cannabis operators in Kentucky. This info sheet outlines Kentucky’s security regulations and answers crucial questions, providing you with a clear understanding of what is required to obtain your license and maintain compliance upon your grand opening. Read on to learn everything you need to know about entering the Kentucky cannabis …
A new trend is emerging in cannabis retail compliance: secret shoppers. Whether required by regulation or implemented by licensees to ensure standards are met, secret shoppers are becoming more and more common in cannabis dispensary operations. These mystery shoppers are used to uphold critical security and compliance standards, such as age verification and product quality, making them a valuable addition …
Ohio has become the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis, becoming the 24th state in the United States to do so. Voters passed Issue 2, which permits adults 21 and over to carry, buy, and grow cannabis. The law goes into effect on December 7. Adults 21 and over can possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts. …
Sapphire works with clients all over the country to ensure that their security standards apply best practices and meet compliance requirements. However, several business owners in the cannabis industry alert us to burdensome requirements from regulators. This grievance is not merely an irritation; rather, it has real effects on security budgeting and which security solutions can be implemented. Certainly, one …
With new legislation passing and updated regulations going into place, there are a considerable number of changes coming to the adult-use and medical cannabis markets in the State of California. The California Department of Cannabis Control announced that they have adopted a package that both streamlines and simplifies cannabis regulatory burdens in the state. Among these changes are new opportunities …
2022 Race As the campaign season for Florida’s 2022 gubernatorial race gets underway, the presumed candidates have already spared over the country’s most controversial green issue: legalizing recreational marijuana. Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at decriminalizing marijuana but did not support its full recreational use. At a Florida Police Chief Association press conference, he didn’t mince words when asked about cannabis …
The Golden State has come a long way to becoming one of the largest cannabis markets in the world. It was first to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, then, recreational use in 2016, and has been at the forefront of social equity policies. Despite being the oldest in the nation, the state is still working to revise its program. Illicit …
Cannabis and security go hand in hand. The key to success in this industry is having proper security measures in place. This can be done by having proper SOP’s, alarm and camera systems, and security personnel among other things.  The Importance of Security Guards Why is having proper security personnel on site so important? How is your security guard also your …
