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How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary — Here’s What It Really Takes
According to Statista, revenue in the U.S. cannabis market is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate of 3.36%, leading to a market volume of $55.43 Billion by 2030. The trend of investing in the industry started out strong and remains today, with many seeking ways to obtain their own piece of the pakalolo pie.…
Read MoreBuying Weed Away From Home: Cannabis Rules for Out-of-State Buyers
Both cannabis tourists and traveling tokers have questions about cannabis rules for out-of-state buyers. Can you buy weed out of state? Can you buy recreational weed with an out-of-state license? Can non-residents buy cannabis? Can out-of-state visitors buy cannabis? While more and more states are allowing non-residents to purchase cannabis legally, it remains important to…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas
Throughout the nation, cannabis laws are in continuous flux. The laws that govern cannabis business licensing in North Dakota and other midwestern states are no exception. Although this region of the country is a bit behind the coasts when it comes to cannabis legalization, progress is happening here, and it’s playing out differently from state…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Washington, Oregon, California
The West Coast of the United States has long-established markets for cannabis. However, ebbs and flows in policy and practices are ever constant, even here. To stay on top of the latest laws governing cannabis business licensing in Washington, Oregon and California read on. We’re covering the latest 2023 updates on news and cannabis business…
Read MoreStates Changing the Rules for Employee Drug Testing
Legalization has far reaching effects. An example that becomes more and more prevalent is how medical and recreational legalization connects to workplace drug testing. Policies vary by industry, ranging from solely testing after an incident to regularly scheduled sampling to pre-employment drug testing. States that have legalized must consider this aspect, and clear guidelines for…
Read MoreRaw Cannabis Odor No Longer Cause for Vehicle Searches, Warrants
The odor of cannabis from a vehicle, dwelling or person has historically landed pot smokers in serious hot water. Due to long-standing search warrant criteria for cannabis, law enforcement officers have relied upon the smell of marijuana as probable cause for searching and often arresting citizens — even when the cannabis was in raw, unburnt…
Read MoreThe California CBD Market is Opening to Global Operators
AB45, or Assembly Bill 45, has officially been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California last week, opening the state to producers of hemp-derived CBD products worldwide. With California’s estimated $3.2 trillion gross state product, this change has garnered attention from the CBD industry’s largest operators. CBD companies in California could see some…
Read MoreCompassionate Cannabis is Back in California, Finally.
Compassionate care programs flourished for decades in the historically green state of California, but recreational use laws enacted in 2016 all but buried the long standing tradition. Thankfully activists and a few legislators rallied long enough to pass another version of compassionate care in California, Senate Bill 34, in late 2019. This post explores the…
Read MoreColorado is Issuing New Cannabis Licenses
For those looking to break into the market with a new Colorado cannabis license, Denver is welcoming entrepreneurs for the first time since 2016. Recently, city officials from the Department of Excise and Licenses announced the acceptance of licenses for new cannabis businesses. New applicants will still be required to follow all proximity restrictions, which…
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