Adequately securing any cannabis operation is a difficult task, but securing where the public interacts with cannabis operations, is even more intense. Interacting with cannabis customers either within a cannabis retail store, or within a cannabis consumption space, requires your security plan to be well thought out, documented, and able to grow and change as you operate. Knowing the key …
This article was originally featured on the CB Advisors blog. The state of Florida established a medical marijuana program in 2016. Access to medical cannabis is through state-licensed businesses allowed to grow, manufacture, and sell medical cannabis. To purchase and have medical cannabis, patients must have an active Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) Identification Card. Qualifying conditions include cancer, epilepsy, …
This article was originally featured on the COVA blog. The pandemic and a preference for convenience have certainly changed the way people purchase just about everything, including cannabis. There has been a significant increase in E-commerce and delivery orders for cannabis products in the past couple of years- and these revenue streams are poised to grow bigger as new consumers enter the …
Most people will remember 2020 as the year of COVID-19, but for many it was the year their business was held hostage. The twisted and convoluted legal past of the cannabis industry has given cause for cannabis business owners to take their physical security very seriously. But while the lucrative business of cyber-terrorism is growing, the imminent threat of an …
Today’s security trends are all about multi-faceted technologies that do more than just increase safety. As the lines between digital, cyber, and physical security blur, technologies evolve to meet the needs of all three. Cannabis businesses looking to adopt 2022’s top security trends will find that each increases security while also improving operations and efficiency. Remote Accessibility The ability to remotely access security solutions …
Though consumption lounges are unlike other cannabis business license types in that they allow customers to consume cannabis on-site, they can still fall victim to many of the same security risks as dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and other high-risk businesses. Additionally, cannabis consumption lounges have their own set of unique security challenges in order to prevent over-consumption and ensure customer safety. …
Despite being one of the oldest legal markets in the country, California’s cannabis industry is still going through major changes. In July 2021, the state established the Department of Cannabis Control by consolidating the authority of three former state cannabis authorities: the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health. Since then, state regulations …
Without a national program, cannabis business applications vary widely. While states like Illinois and Missouri license cannabis businesses through a state-wide program, states like California and New Jersey are allowing municipalities to run their own licensing processes. In addition to differences in state and municipal programs, there is no standard application format. This means almost every application is unique with …
The State of New York is making progress toward legalizing recreational cannabis sales, with almost 40% of municipalities opting in, including all five boroughs of New York City. Many municipalities have opted out, however, and the state’s regulatory framework has yet to be finalized. Despite this, if regulators stay on track, licensing will begin soon and legal sales will begin …
Cannabis business owners and operators have plenty to worry about; bringing in revenue, keeping customers and employees happy, paying taxes, and securing inventory are usually top of mind. But an important facet of running a cannabis business that is overlooked with surprising frequency is regulatory compliance. It may be that like regular medical checkups, a lot of people don’t worry …
