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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation. From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. Cultivators play a crucial role in nurturing the plant from seed to maturity.

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Cannabis Laws & the Southern States

Cannabis Law Report

The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry. By way of quick background, here are a few of the Southern states who have implemented cannabis legislation. Hunter Robinson. Whitt Steineker. Slates Veazey.

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Financing Options for Starting a Weed Business

Otherside Farms

It’s all about the understanding of the legal framework under which you are working and finding businesses that have arisen to solve their own financial problems. Legal Challenges in Cannabis Business Financing. The main issue with financing a cannabis business is in the complexity of the legal system.

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10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business

SpeedWeed

While it may seem like state legalization is a green light for cannabis businesses to open up on every corner, it’s not quite that simple. As another example, Michigan’s Prop 1 made it legal for 792 towns and cities to sell cannabis, but 39% of those cities used hyper-local measures (city legislation) to block cannabis businesses. .

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Cost of Compliance Tips to Get a Cannabis Business off the Ground – Cannabis Business Executive

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There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Every state has its own cannabis law, which results in differences when companies apply for a cannabis business license.

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American Banker Article: BankThink A tech solution to the pot banking problem

Cannabis Law Report

Many legal cannabis suppliers and retailers are being forced to operate in a cash-intensive market due to federal laws that limit access to traditional banking. And this is particularly concerning for the legal cannabis market that’s expanding to $12 billion in sales this year, with projections to reach $30 billion in four years.

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3 Compliance Risks Cannabis Dispensary Owners Can Eliminate Right Now

Cannabis Law Report

Legal cannabis in the U.S. is a billion-dollar industry, but high overhead and the complex requirements to stay compliant with state laws and regulations make it hard for small business owners to succeed. March 13, 2019 5 min read. Opinions expressed by Green Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Improper training.