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 …
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 …
Kentucky was the 38th state to legalize marijuana; now comes the decision of who gets to do what. Kentucky sits between the Southeast US, which has been slow to legalize cannabis, and the Midwest US, which is transitioning from medical programs to adult-use programs. Many expect the state’s noted history of bourbon and hemp expertise to translate into cannabis business …
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 …
Though cannabis has had a tumultuous history in New York, the state’s emerging cannabis industry is finally on the cusp of legal sales. In March of 2021, the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law – legalizing recreational cannabis. The New York cannabis market is projected to collect more than $1.25 billion in revenue over the next …
The need for security guards in the cannabis industry is essential to the smooth operation of your business. Security officers are a deterrent for crime and serve as customer service representatives to your customers. Assisting with directions, crowd control, and checking IDs are some of the job functions security guards conduct at cannabis facilities. The question that arises is – “why should I …
Though adult-use cannabis remains illegal in Texas and medical cannabis is still limited, public sentiment is shifting in favor of increased access to cannabis in the Lone Star State. In addition to medical cannabis becoming more accessible and psychoactive cannabinoids like delta 8 THC declared legal, more cities are pushing to decriminalize the possession of cannabis. There do not appear …
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 …
