While most cannabis business owners believe that external robberies or burglaries are their greatest threat, internal employee theft is actually one of the biggest interrupters in the growth and success of a business. One way to prevent and deter internal theft is to create and implement a Culture of Honesty. An employee Culture of Honesty ensures that the business is better protected from …
2021 has already been a huge year for cannabis, and the year is not over yet. There are still multiple cannabis conferences and tradeshows that people in the industry will not want to miss. Cannabis conferences and tradeshows are a great way for industry veterans and beginners alike to network. These events are also an excellent opportunity to make B2B …
While robbery prevention is a vital part of any retailer’s operations, it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Since cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, cannabis business owners are often forced to store large amounts of cannabis and cash on-site. This can make a cannabis business a tempting target for a potential criminal if security is not prioritized. …
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 …
With the rapid expansion of state-by-state medical and adult-use cannabis legalization, it will not be long before the entire U.S. has legal access to cannabis in some form or another. Many attempts to establish federal laws for cannabis have failed in the past, but with support for cannabis increasing, future attempts at cannabis reform may pass. Until then, it is …
Cannabis has yet to be legalized federally and is still classified by the DEA as a ‘Schedule 1’ drug. Due to this classification, federally regulated banks often refuse to house the earnings of cannabis dispensaries for fear of losing their license to legally operate. This presents a challenge for dispensaries in states where cannabis has been legalized. Many dispensaries do …
The Oklahoma medical cannabis industry in 2021 is one of the hottest cannabis markets in America. The lack of regulations and cheap startup costs has made the medical market in Oklahoma grow significantly since its inception, with almost 2,400 cultivation licenses issued in 2020 alone. But how sustainable is Oklahoma’s success? The Rise of Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Since Oklahoma passed their medical …
New Mexico has long been at the forefront of the evolving cannabis since it became one of the first states to allow medical-use cannabis in 2007. Now, the state is fully entering the industry with the signing of legislation to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. The signing of the Cannabis Regulation Act in New Mexico follows the legalization of adult-use cannabis …
Since the parking lots of any business can become a target for crime, cannabis and other high-risk businesses must take special care to secure these areas. Parking areas are one of the most common areas where crime occurs and they are often difficult to secure. While some cannabis businesses, such as cultivation facilities and laboratories, may be able to control access to …
After delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, California has officially established the Department of Cannabis Control. While the Bureau of Cannabis Control previously oversaw most cannabis businesses, the Department of Food and Agriculture had jurisdiction over cultivation, and the Department of Public Health oversaw cannabis manufacturing. Now, these three agencies have consolidated cannabis aspects and the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) …
