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 December 2024. 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 …
When offering a cargo delivery service, it is imperative that your delivery vehicle is just as secure as your premises. According to the Chamber of Commerce, around 80% of consumers have at least one item delivered to them a month, with an average of $80.00 per package. The risk of losing that much money per order, especially if your business …
Have you ever wondered why lights are kept on at businesses at night? Why are fences common among neighborhoods? Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) optimizes the layout and design of a space to increase security. CPTED (pronounced “sep-ted“) is a proactive approach to security that began around 1960-1970, stemming from the works of writers Elizabeth Woods and Jane Jacobs, …
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 …
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 …
How do cannabis businesses fail with security and surveillance requirements? Learn from cannabis compliance inspections and inventory audits today. Use your own business data to make better decisions. Here’s the Global Go Cloud Top 5 cannabis violation list for security and surveillance requirements: 1. All security cameras do not have a clear, unobstructed view of all licensed premise activity where cannabis …
No doubt- we are entrencÂhed in the digital era; cell phones, self-checkouts, and online ordering have become the new norm. With the current focus on firewalls and cybersecurity, it is easy to forget that facility security is just as vital. Implementing strong facility security measures, for both products and personnel, is essential to the longevity and success of any business …
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. …
