Posts Tagged ‘Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce’
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Time for a Cannabis Policy Reset: Outdated Regulations Are Fueling the Illicit Market State cannabis regulators are still operating under rules designed for a brand-new industry—and that’s become a big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 Instead of helping the legal cannabis market thrive, these outdated frameworks are making it harder for licensed businesses to survive.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 MoreCalifornia’s Cannabis Excise Tax Set to Increase
California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Set to Increase: Industry Concerns Grow California’s cannabis industry is bracing for a significant excise tax increase, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The statewide cannabis excise tax on dispensary sales will rise from 15% to 19%, a 27% increase, adding to existing state and local taxes. In…
Read MoreCannabis Vape Companies Face Safety Concerns Amid Rising Tariffs
Major cannabis vape companies are shifting their manufacturing operations away from China due to increasing tariffs that could pose safety risks for consumers. Rising Tariffs and Industry Impact The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on vape products made in China back in 2018, during President Trump’s administration. This move pushed many cannabis vape companies to…
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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