Joining the domino of cannabis legalization in the United States, Connecticut is one of the most recent states to enact legislation that legalizes cannabis use recreationally. Connecticut previously only permitted the use of medical marijuana, but will soon allow retail sales. The state released guidelines last week that provided some answers for those interested in entering this developing market. Current Status …
There are a million ways to secure your dispensary operation adequately. There are just as many ways to over-engineer security, as well as to have security features/personnel that are not being used efficiently. I first want to differentiate between “installed security measures” and “static” or “ongoing” security measures. Installed security would be any piece of technology, equipment, or physical barrier …
This article was originally featured on the CB Advisors blog. Just three months after voters approved recreational marijuana in November 2020, the Arizona adult-use program was up and running, making it one of the fastest implementations in the country. Recreational marijuana sales in Arizona have been strong. MJBizDaily projects that the state’s recreational market could be worth $350-400 million in its …
Choosing a method of secure storage is an important part of designing a cannabis facility, but not every facility has the same needs when it comes to secure storage. Small and large cannabis businesses have different requirements when it comes to secure storage and, depending on the location of the business, regulations may dictate which method of secure storage should …
Illinois cannabis sales have skyrocketed and continue to rise since the start of recreational sales in 2020. Cannabis business licenses in the initial application round were limited and the process experienced technical errors, as well as delays due to the pandemic. The state continues to refine its legislation in an effort to create a fair application process and has even committed …
Similar to cannabis’ path to legalization, the process of legitimizing psilocybin will likely be a slow process with many legislative hurdles. In order to change current psilocybin laws, extensive scientific research and evidence showing the medical benefits will be necessary to remove negative connotations and shift public opinion. Efforts to reform psilocybin laws are growing throughout the United States and …
This article was originally featured on the CB Advisors blog. New York vs. New Jersey: A Guide to Recreational Cannabis in the Mid-Atlantic In a span of five months, two of the largest cannabis markets in the eastern U.S. legalized adult-use. Highlight of this blog is comparing New York and New Jersey Cannabis Laws. New Jersey voters approved the expansion of its …
After years of strict prohibition, psilocybin therapy is finally gaining recognition for its medicinal benefits and use in the treatment of mental health. Though some areas have changed their laws regarding psilocybin research and access, the United States still has a long way to go before psilocybin is fully legitimized in the medical industry. The future of psilocybin will be …
August, 19 2021 The day we have all been waiting for has finally arrived, the New Jersey cannabis license application regulations have been released. Something to highlight is New Jersey will be requiring city approval, which may require more security regulations. Applicants will really need to focus on their perimeter security. Here is what we know so far for security: …
This article was originally featured on the Psychedelic Passage blog. 2020 was a landmark year for psychedelic reform: one district, two cities, and an entire state passed legislation that decriminalized psychedelics in some way. And two cities that approved similar measures in 2019 have continued making further legislative progress in 2020. Though psychedelics are still federally illegal, these local initiatives …
