Posts Tagged ‘Liquor and Cannabis Board’
Time for a Cannabis Policy Reset
Time for a Cannabis Policy Reset: Outdated Regulations Are Fueling the Illicit Market State cannabis regulators are still operating under rules designed for a brand-new industry—and that’s become a big problem. Instead of helping the legal cannabis market thrive, these outdated frameworks are making it harder for licensed businesses to survive. Meanwhile, the illicit…
Read MoreDEA Delays Hinder Medical Cannabis Progress
DEA Delays Hinder Medical Cannabis Progress MMJ International Holdings is leading efforts in marijuana-derived pharmaceuticals for Huntington’s disease and multiple sclerosis, with FDA support. However, the DEA’s prolonged delays in processing cultivation applications have become a major hurdle. Regulatory Roadblocks Despite federal mandates to expand cannabis research, DEA senior policy adviser Matthew J. Strait has…
Read MoreNavigating in Cannabis Insurance
Navigating Cannabis Insurance: What You Need to Know Running a cannabis business comes with unique challenges due to the clash between state and federal laws. While many states have legalized cannabis, it’s still illegal at the federal level. This conflict impacts everything from insurance options to policy structure and coverage limits. PM Insurance Services can…
Read MoreCalifornia Marijuana Dispensaries: AB5
California Marijuana Dispensaries: AB5 Worker Classification Rules If you’re running a cannabis dispensary in California, you know the state’s labor laws are strict. Some dispensaries think paying workers as 1099 contractors protects them from liability, but that’s not true. In California, workers are assumed to be employees unless proven otherwise. Here’s how that affects your…
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