Mississippi at the Forefront of Cannabis in the South
Some thought it would never happen. Mississippi has legalized Medical Cannabis. What now? Speaker Melvin Robinson will explain Mississippi’s best path forward on it’s way as the leader of Cannabis in the South.
Nobody wants to talk about Licensing – 3 important steps for improving your experience
Nobody enjoys licensing but without an “in good standing / current” license you could lose your business. This session will present three steps to improve your licensing experience: 1. Organization of corporate documentation. The importance of this step is to be compliant with record keeping requirements, using the regulations as a guide to develop a…
A Guide to Regulatory Compliance: In the Face of More Regulations
Colorado legalized Medical Cannabis in 2000 and Adult-Use in 2014. More than $12 billion in Cannabis has been sold since legalization in 2014, with the state collecting over $2 billion in taxes. As the Colorado market continues to mature, new brands/operators are still entering the market, even with the current saturation. Currently Colorado has 400+…
ID Scanning For Dispensaries: Best Practices For Compliance
As of 2022 there are no federal guidelines on identity verification for cannabis purchase – only confusing, and sometimes contradictory standards at the state level. Fines and penalties for selling to minors can be scary, especially with nebulous guidelines. In this session, ID scanning expert Kenny Peddicord will break down the regulations and recommendations by…
What Growers Need to Know About the Worker Protection Standard
Cannabis growers pest management practices may involve applying pesticides that require compliance with the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The goal of WPS is to inform and protect workers and handlers from exposure to pesticides as well as mitigate an exposure.
Environmental Compliance in the Cannabis Industry
Expert(s) from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will provide an overview on the environmental impacts of growing and processing cannabis, best practices for managing those impacts, and the environmental regulations that apply to this industry.
OMMA
Taylor Hartin, OMMA Deputy Director of Compliance & Enforcement, will be discussing new compliance efforts at OMMA, annual inspections, and upcoming changes to OMMA rules in 2021.
The Importance of Food Safety in the Cannabis Industry
This presentation will review the importance of food safety in the cannabis industry, including the potential risks and steps for mitigation. In addition, the benefits of third party certification and the steps to certification will be covered.
Exploring Tools for Regulatory Compliance in the Shifting Sands of the Cannabis Industry
It can often be a very challenging task to understand what rules and regulations you are responsible for in a cannabis business. Being out of compliance can be a costly mistake with huge fines or even a loss of license at stake. Learn about AuditProHBX and how an automated self-assessment tool can help you get and…