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August 6, 2021
The Economic Benefits of Legalized Cannabis
The economic benefits of cannabis include increased tax revenues, job growth, and investment opportunities, but that’s just the beginning.
August 6, 2021
How to Open a Dispensary in Arizona
Between medical marijuana legalization in 2010 and adult recreational use launching in January 2021, only 143 Arizona dispensary licenses have been issued by ADHS statewide.
July 16, 2021
New Mexico - What to Know
June 29 was a big day in New Mexico! Cannabis legalization is here, making New Mexico the 17th state to legalize recreational cannabis. Under the Cannabis Regulation Act signed by Governor Grisham in April, the possession and growth of adult-use cannabis will no longer be illegal in New Mexico.
July 9, 2021
Licenses Needed to Start a Dispensary
In the cannabis industry, licensing requirements and fees depend on the business category—cultivation/grow, retail distribution, cannabis processors such as extractors, manufacturers of edibles, among others.
July 1, 2021
Breakdown of Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis
Laws are constantly shifting and changing across the United States, so it can be quite a challenge to keep track of how many states have medical marijuana.
July 1, 2021
Becoming a Licensed Producer of Recreational Cannabis
With an abundance of consumer demand and money to be made, many people are trying to break into the recreational cannabis business. However, becoming a licensed producer of recreational cannabis is complicated and expensive, especially for multistate operators.
May 26, 2021
Cultivating Comfort Levels in an Industry Characterized by Constant Change
“There is no such thing as business as usual in cannabis.” - Laura Bianchi Being adaptable to change is an essential skill.
May 18, 2021
Where Can Cannabis Be Purchased?
In Arizona and many other states, the question “where can I buy marijuana?” has been answered through legalized sales and use of cannabis flower and other products.
May 7, 2021
Why is Cannabis Illegal in Some Places?
Why is cannabis illegal? Why is cannabis still illegal in some states and legal in others? Quite simply, Prohibition was not just limited to alcohol—In fact, Prohibition was finally repealed in 1933, when the 21st Amendment was ratified.