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Transport Regulations Violated by New Jersey Operator

Recently, Brute’s Roots, a cannabis company in New Jersey, was fined $5,000 for violating transport regulations. Specifically, cannabis product was transported in what the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission refers to as a marked vehicle. The vehicle bore visible markings on its exterior, indicating that it contained cannabis products. This sounds like a simple mistake. […]

Regulatory News Kelly Rorke 0

13 Dec

Legal Nerds Talking About Rescheduling

Given our position in the cannabis industry as the leading compliance company, we’re often asked for our thoughts on the recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) that marijuana be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III. Honestly, we shy away from questions like this because […]

Regulatory News Rick Matsumoto 0

3 Oct

9 Steps Every New Cannabis Operator Should Follow

You got your license, now what? In partnership with Comploy, we put together a list of 9 steps to help newly licensed operators navigate this highly regulated industry. “It’s our mission to help cannabis operators find their footing in an underserved industry,” Colin Barnard, Director of Marketing at Comploy said. ”We know just how confusing [...]

Regulatory News Kate Thomson 0

26 Sep

Cannabis Sustainability: Is Cannabis Environmentally Friendly?

With the constant threat of climate change, both agriculturalists and environmentalists are taking a hard look at the sustainability and environmental impact of the crops they plant, along with cultivation practices. Whether you are a cannabis consumer or are considering venturing into the cannabis industry as a business owner, you may be wondering, “Is cannabis [...]

Regulatory News Simplifya 0

7 Sep

Cannabis Compliance, a Key to Success for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us! To honor Hispanic entrepreneurs, we would like to revisit the live webinar conducted by the NHCC Legal Committee and Simplifya in June of this year, titled “Cannabis Compliance, a Key to Success to Hispanic Entrepreneurs''. The webinar was hosted by Jerrico Perez from Vicente LLC and a board of [...]

Regulatory News Elisa Cruz 0

31 Jul

Cannabis Delivery Business: What to Know Before You Get Started

Convenience is key when it comes to selling consumer goods, and cannabis is no exception. If you are considering opening a cannabis delivery business or adding a cannabis delivery component to your existing business, there are plenty of hoops to jump through, but you may be making a valuable investment. Consumers across the U.S. are [...]

Regulatory News Simplifya 0

5 Jun

4 Ways to Simplify Your Cannabis Compliance Management

Though widespread cannabis legalization began more than a decade ago, in many ways, it still feels like uncharted territory. Cannabis is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States, and also one of the fastest growing, valued at approximately $13.2 billion in 2022. For many entrepreneurs, the fear of complex cannabis business [...]

Regulatory News Simplifya 0

7 Apr

Should Public Cannabis Consumption Be Allowed?

Cannabis users have more options than ever before for where, when, what, and how to consume. Cannabis usage is more popular and socially acceptable than ever before, but why does public consumption of cannabis still seem so far away? The “Gray Area” of Public Cannabis Consumption Legality Despite being illegal almost everywhere in the [...]

Regulatory News Former Employee 0

7 Jan

Top Five Cannabis Compliance Tips For Retailers

Written by Katelin Edwards and Elisa Cruz. It’s not news to members of the cannabis industry that compliance is key. But between a global pandemic, the economic downturn associated with it, paying federal, state, and local taxes without federal tax deductions or tax credits, and conducting general business operations...where should cannabis retailers focus their cannabis [...]

Regulatory News Elisa Cruz 0

23 Dec

What could the US legalizing marijuana look like?

A map of legalization in North America is looking like a coloring book page that didn’t get finished before arts-and-crafts time ended. And the only section that's yet to be completely filled in by the End-of-Prohibition Crayola is the United States. This is because, in the US, marijuana is still federally illegal. But many think [...]

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