Choosing Alarm Devices for Cannabis Businesses

Choosing Alarm Devices for Cannabis Businesses

An alarm system is an integral part of every retail establishment, but it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Though the requirements may be similar, regulations regarding alarm system devices for cannabis businesses are different in every state. In addition to differing state guidelines, the cost, quality, and functionality of alarm system devices can vary greatly. Cannabis business owners must consider all components of …

Comparing New York and New Jersey Cannabis Laws

Comparing New York and New Jersey Cannabis Laws

This article was originally featured on the CB Advisors blog. New York vs. New Jersey: A Guide to Recreational Cannabis in the Mid-Atlantic In a span of five months, two of the largest cannabis markets in the eastern U.S. legalized adult-use. Highlight of this blog is comparing New York and New Jersey Cannabis Laws. New Jersey voters approved the expansion of its …

Opportunities in the New Mexico Cannabis Industry

Opportunities in the New Mexico Cannabis Market

New Mexico has long been at the forefront of the evolving cannabis since it became one of the first states to allow medical-use cannabis in 2007. Now, the state is fully entering the industry with the signing of legislation to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. The signing of the Cannabis Regulation Act in New Mexico follows the legalization of adult-use cannabis …

Opportunities in the Texas Cannabis Market

Opportunities in the Texas Cannabis Market

While adult-use cannabis remains illegal in the state, the latest Legislative Session for Texas paved the way for an expansion of the state’s existing medical-use program. Like many previous Legislative Sessions, the majority of the bills in support of cannabis failed, such as Texas HB 441, HB 2593, and HB 3948. Unlike previous years, the 87th Legislative Session saw the passage of two …

California cannabis deserts

Eliminating California Cannabis Deserts

Although cannabis is legal throughout the State, access to cannabis varies depending on location in California. Due to differing cannabis laws in California cities, the State has developed cannabis hot spots, or areas where cannabis businesses are plentiful, and deserts where legal cannabis businesses are prohibited or limited. The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, otherwise known …

Cannabis Secure Storage

Secure Storage for Cannabis Businesses

Although storage is important for any business, it is especially important for businesses in cannabis and other high-risk industries. Any business that handles high-value products can be susceptible to theft without adequate secure storage procedures, but cannabis is also prone to deterioration when stored improperly. When designing and building out a cannabis facility, cannabis security experts prioritize choosing the proper secure …

New York Cannabis Industry

Opportunities in the New York Cannabis Market

Medical cannabis has been legal in New York since 2014, but the Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (S.854-A/A.1248-A) was only recently legalized by Governor Cuomo. Despite progress toward expanding access to cannabis in the state, a regulatory framework has yet to be established. Adults 21 years and older can currently possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and up to …

Bay Alarm for Cannabis Businesses

Alarm Systems for Cannabis Businesses

An alarm system is an integral part of every retail establishment, but it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Though the requirements may be similar, regulations regarding alarm systems for cannabis businesses are different in every state. In addition to differing state guidelines, the cost, quality, and functionality of alarm systems can vary greatly. It is important to consider all components of …

New Jersey Cannabis Business Applications and Municipalities

Opportunities in the New Jersey Cannabis Market

New Jersey legalized recreational cannabis in November 2020 and the state is hopeful that New Jersey cannabis market will help boost their economy after COVID-19. The state has until August 21, 2021 to establish temporary rules for regulating cannabis businesses and will start accepting applications 30 days after.  New Jersey will not allow home grow, but the state will allow cannabis …