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 …
What is Loss Prevention? Whether it’s a jewelry store, gas station, or dispensary, businesses within the retail sector will be prone to theft, loss, and diversion. A myriad of variables such as shoplifting, internal theft, or a miscalculation of inventory, can be a contributing factor. Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy solution to eliminating these losses completely, but taking a proactive …
Sapphire works with clients all over the country to ensure that their security standards apply best practices and meet compliance requirements. However, several business owners in the cannabis industry alert us to burdensome requirements from regulators. This grievance is not merely an irritation; rather, it has real effects on security budgeting and which security solutions can be implemented. Certainly, one …
As of May 2023, Minnesota has passed a law legalizing adult-use cannabis. Signed by Governor Tim Walz, the law will go into effect on August 1st of this year. This new legislation creates the blueprint for adult-use cannabis in the state. A new Office of Cannabis Management will be established. This will regulate the cannabis business in the state, including …
2022 was an eventful year for cannabis activists, lawmakers, businesses, and consumers. 4 U.S. states legalized either medical or recreational cannabis, and most of them are from the Southeast region. As of January 2023, 38 states have a medical cannabis program, and 22 have legal recreational cannabis. States that Legalized Cannabis Here is a map that demonstrates the legal status …
Many States require local city approval prior to issuing a State cannabis license. Over the last 10 years, Sapphire Risk has been involved in over 200 municipality meetings where we presented our client’s cannabis security plan to city officials. Most of these clients received city resolution approval letters but there were a few that were denied for various reasons. Below are …
