Archive for July 2019
The State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Washington, Oregon, California
The following is a list of marijuana legislation and cannabis business licensing in Washington, Oregon, and California, as of January 7, 2020. Firsts are ever-present in the cannabis world but a new proposal in California includes furry friends. The bill would allow veterinarians to recommend medical cannabis products for pets, furthering last year’s state regulators…
Read MoreThings to Know Before Applying for Your Cannabis Business License
You’ve decided to start your own cannabis business. Good for you. Not only is the cannabis industry relatively new, making it a great option for new business owners, but it’s also a valuable resource for its customers. Owning your own business is far better than working for someone else any day so be proud of…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
PBS recently released a series under their News Hour segment entitled “The Green Rush” which is a review of the cannabis industry in the United States, including legalization, attitudes, and benefits plus challenges. The insight provided includes information from researchers, experts, and financial analysts and focuses on the latest wave of cannabis legalization. The following…
Read MoreHow to Market Your Cannabis Business on Social Media
Cannabis entrepreneurs encounter extra challenges when it comes to cannabis business marketing on social media. Cannabis social media platforms must follow federal and international laws, which can sometimes conflict with each other and local and state regulations. As a cannabis business owner, it’s important to focus on the details when marketing your cannabis business on…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
The following is a summary of marijuana legislation and cannabis business licensing in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, as of July 2019. Eleven U.S. states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational cannabis use. Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from Minnesota doesn’t think states individually mandating is the best course of action. Rep. Omar called on the federal…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida
The following is a summary of marijuana legislation and cannabis business licensing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, as of July 2019. Recently, Jimmy Buffett partnered with Surterra Wellness on a cannabis brand called Coral Reefer (also the name of his touring band). Concentrates, vape pens and cartridges are all part of the…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before Starting a Cannabis Grow
Before you throw yourself into a full cannabis grow, it’s important to educate yourself on the steps involved. If you want to be successful long-term, you’ll need to plan ahead. You can do so by asking the following questions before starting a cannabis grow. Is a Cannabis Grow Legal? The first question you want to…
Read MoreThings To Consider Before Starting a CBD Business in 2019
The CBD market is undergoing exponential growth. Many are clamoring to understand this magical golden oil, and word-of-mouth marketing has people buying CBD oil for everyone from grandma to the family dog. If you’re thinking of joining this fast-growing CBD industry, read this introduction to starting a CBD business in 2019. How to Monetize CBD…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
Newly introduced to the cannabis world within the education sector is the nation’s first master’s degree program in medical cannabis through the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Both on campus and online, classes in this two-year program will include basic science, clinical use, adverse effects and public health, and federal and state laws and…
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