Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a non-impairing substance that can be derived from hemp plants. CBD can be infused with many consumer products such as foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, and demand for those products has exploded — according to Forbes, the U.S. market…
With the legalization of cannabis spreading exponentially over the past decade, many anticipate growth to only increase. Some claim that now’s the time to get some skin in the game before the industry explodes to a projected $176 billion by 2030. However, given current federal…
As public acceptance of cannabis becomes more widespread, more business opportunities are presenting themselves in California. However, you can’t just set up a shop and start dispensing cannabis immediately. There are laws you’ll need to follow, like opening a store in a properly zoned area…
June 30 marked a milestone for the marijuana business as Governor Gavin Newsom passed Assembly Bill 195, effectively killing the debilitating cultivation tax that has hindered the cannabis industry for years. While many have relished in the victory, lawmakers view this as a minor feat…
As the first state to allow medical cannabis and among the earliest to approve recreational marijuana use in the U.S., many advocates hoped California would set a precedent for legal cannabis in America. However, more than five years after the state legislature ratified recreational use…
As the cannabis industry grows, the potential for recalls increases. Failing an inspection, contaminated plants, or mislabeled products could force you to remove your merchandise from the public, risking your brand and your bottom line. However, planning for this crisis helps mitigate its impact and…
MJBiz Daily: October 12, 2021 – A cannabis industry trial is set for Tuesday in a California state court, with a corporate executive suing multistate operator MedMen Enterprises and the company’s co-founders, Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin. The trial, scheduled for the Los Angeles County…
Cannabis retail businesses face many challenges, just like any retail establishment, and they must comply with state and local regulations. One of them is signage. There are statewide restrictions on cannabis retail signs, and San Diego’s municipal code has rules covering all types of signs….