New York Recreational Cannabis
New York legalized cannabis for recreational purposes on March 31, 2021. However, the first recreational dispensary wasn't opened until December 2022. As of December 2023, there are 35 recreational dispensaries…
The Problem with Banking & Cannabis in the U.S.A.
If you are a cannabis business owner, or you work in finance in the cannabis industry, I probably don't need to explain the problem with banking & cannabis because you…
Ohio Recreational Cannabis
Ohio legalized cannabis for recreational purposes in November 2023 by voter initiative. Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational use marijuana. So what's next for the Ohio recreational cannabis industry?…
Massachusetts Cannabis Equity Regulations
On Friday, October 27, 2023, Massachusetts established new cannabis regulations. These new Massachusetts Cannabis Equity Regulations "include policies that will implement the agency’s oversight of host community agreements (HCAs), new…
Cannabis SOPs
The Importance Of Cannabis SOPs
Cannabis SOPs The industry has recently encountered several shocking events. Not only has the industry had several recalls in the past, however the most recent recall has Missouri operators questioning…
Tax Section 280E: What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know
What is 280E? 26 U.S. Code Section 280E is the federal statute that states that a business engaging in the trafficking of a Schedule I or II controlled substance such as…
Kentucky Medical Marijuana
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently signed Senate Bill 47 into law, legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky. * Starting in 2025, Kentuckians will be able to apply for a medical marijuana…
Ohio Adult Use Cannabis
Voting and election concept. Making the right decision Ohio will vote on Adult Use Cannabis sales in November 2023. If passed, Ohio will be the 24th state to legalize cannabis…
Cannabis Inventory Costing
A wise CFO once tried to explain to me how he wanted costs associated with the cultivation and production of cannabis good recorded. He described "buckets" that the costs would…
Missouri Cannabis License
Missouri is currently accepting cannabis license applications for seed to sale, warehouses, and transportation are currently available. However, the Missouri Department of Health will be opening the licensing period for…