Georgia Cannabis Applications

Application Announcement: Georgia Licenses are Open!

Starting November 25th, 2020, the state of Georgia will be accepting cannabis applications. They will award 6 cultivation licenses for class 1 and class 2. Deadline is December 28th, 2020 at 2pm. There will be four class 1 production licenses, to be under 50,000 sqft.. As well as two class 2 production licenses, to be over 50,000 sqft. Security Plan …

Black Friday

How to protect yourself from criminals the week of Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Unfortunately, while you’re excited for all of the great deals, criminals are excited for all of the distracted shoppers. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make yourself a less desirable target for criminals this Black Friday. Find a visible parking spot Even if it …

Fake ID

How to Avoid Accepting a Fake ID

Businesses who provide regulated products are at risk of facing legal consequences because of a fake ID. Hackers, fraudsters and scammers evolve at nearly the same rate as technology; because of this, web and physical business entities should periodically update their security procedures. How To Check Identification In all legalized states, dispensaries are obligated to confirm customers are 21 or …

cannabis cultivation facility

How to obtain a Cannabis Cultivation Facility

When starting a cannabis cultivation facility, there are a lot of “I’s” to dot and “T’s” to cross. Ever wonder how existing licensed marijuana cultivators did it? Help… and lots of it. Sapphire Risk Advisory Group and Grow Space New England have joined forces. Providing clients with a turn-key solution in the cannabis / marijuana industry. Aspiring marijuana cultivators face …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

Cannabis Results of 2020 Elections

Support for cannabis has been growing in recent years, and elections in 2020 saw substantial victories for the industry. Multiple states from across the country legalized recreational and medical cannabis. This could prompt even more states to legalize in the future. But cannabis is not the only drug with increasing support – psilocybin therapies and psychedelics are also growing in …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

How Can Dispensaries Protect Themselves from Looters?

Following the death of George Floyd, looting took place across the country. Many targeting marijuana dispensaries, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. In most cases, rioters weren’t just looting stores. They were completely ransacking and destroying property.  A Closer Look Berner’s Cookies, in Melrose, CA, response is parallel to the industry’s historic, positive alignment with social justice issues – …