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 …
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 …
This month, we journeyed to Oklahoma with our marketing interns for their inaugural adventure in the cannabis industry. Our first stop was CannaCon South, a vibrant conference where our interns immersed themselves in the intricacies of cannabis business operations, forged connections with passionate professionals, and absorbed invaluable insights into this dynamic field. Next, we delved deeper into the cannabis industry …
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. …
The Digital Economy There is no doubt that we are in the digital era. As of early 2023, Forbes states that only 9% of Americans use cash as their preferred method of payment. In contrast, an overarching 91% of individuals use debit and credit cards during transactions. Therefore, businesses must verify all forms of identification (ID) and payment. Proper verification …
