The Colorado Department of Revenue Natural Medicine Division recently opened up the process to accept applications for companies who wish to distribute psilocybin. Sapphire has been following psilocybin legalization for years now, and this application process will certainly be seen as a milestone in the history of its usage and potential. However, psilocybin is still a Schedule I substance; therefore, …
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (Commission or CRC) will begin accepting cannabis consumption area applications beginning January, 2025. The CRC officially approved this motion back in January 2024 with the Notion of Adoption of the Cannabis Consumption Area Rules, but the application process for the license had yet to be created. The public now has a clearer understanding following …
Act 8680, amended in 2023, now permits the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and its residents the use of medical, recreational, and sacramental cannabis among its territories. Qualified individuals can enter merit-based applications to win a cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary cannabis license, beginning January 2025. The Virgin Islands, located between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, is divided between Britain and …
When it comes to cannabis security, balancing compliance, effectiveness, and budget can be a daunting task—especially for businesses new to the industry’s unique demands. In this case study, we explore how Sapphire Risk Advisory Group helped a New Jersey cannabis retailer navigate an unexpectedly high security bid from their long-time integrator. By managing the RFP process, designing a tailored security …
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 …
Medical dispensaries are now permitted to sell adult-use cannabis in Ohio, as mandated by the DCC. Applications for this dual license begins on June 7, 2024. Ohio’s medical cannabis industry produced $484 million dollars in 2023. This is a large number for any program, especially considering an arguably restrictive list of patient conditions. Ohio’s path to the legalization of cannabis …
Legalization Minnesota hopped on the cannabis bandwagon to legalize adult-use back in 2023. Approved by Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota is now the 23rd state to allow recreational cannabis. A new regulatory agency was created to oversee the State’s recreational cannabis use: The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They are tasked with providing for the licensing, inspection, and regulation of all …
