Dispensary POS Bundles of 2022

In 2021, we posted: “Starting A Dispensary: What hardware do you need?“. Therefor, we wanted to update our recommendations and provide you with the highest quality dispensary POS bundles of 2022. “P.O.S.” Stands for point of sale and is vital to any marijuana company. It is the heart of income for the company which is why the most superior equipment is essential for your success. For this reason, ADILAS420 offers top of the line hardware bundles that conform to your current point of sale system.

Samsung Galaxy Hardware Bundles

Our top of the line Galaxy POS bundle includes 1 Samsung Galaxy A7 with your choice of a 10.4″ display or an 8.7″ screen size. Both sizes include WIFI and Cellular capabilities. There are 3 options for colors; dark gray, silver, or gold. This is a great way to make your POS stations match your dispensary’s theme or color scheme. Additionally, the bundle includes a 5 bill, 8 coin cash register drawer, a receipt printer, a hands free barcode scanner, a zebra label printer, a tablet stand, and a USB adapter for hardwiring. This complete point of sale hardware bundle can be set up by our team of experts and shipped to your business or shipped directly to your IT team for installation.

IPAD POS Bundles

Next, let’s look at Apple products and what types of dispensary POS bundles ADILAS420 recommends for 2022. The three bundles above include a 5 bill, 8 coin cash register drawer, a receipt printer, a hands free barcode scanner, a zebra label printer, a tablet stand, and a USB adapter for hardwiring. Thus, the main difference between these three bundles is the iPad itself. We offer an iPad Mini, 10.2″, and iPad Pro 12.9″ display screen options. These bundles include options for color to match your dispensary, as well as WIFI and/or cellular options. This complete point of sale hardware bundle can be set up by our team of experts and shipped to your business or shipped directly to your IT team for installation in the same way the Samsung bundle can be setup.

Ring in the New Year With New Cannabis Business Solutions

While creating New Year resolutions, consider what resolutions you want to see from your new marijuana business. Why not ring in the New Year with new cannabis business solutions? ADILAS420 offers solutions from seed to sale for the marijuana industry. A few resolutions to consider for the new year include:

Ordering Customized Standard Operating Procedures

To begin fulfilling the resolution of updated or newly written SOP’s, ADILAS420 offers templates, writing services, and customizable standard operating procedures for any cannabis business in any State or Province.

Read More Here: Cannabis SOPs: 5 Reasons You Need Standard Operating Procedures

Purchasing New Hardware

Are you and your team fed up with old printers, scanners, and registers? Are you preparing to start a dispensary and have no idea where to start? No need to worry, we have you covered! ADILAS420 offers state of the art dispensary hardware so you can look no further.

You can also check out: Starting A Dispensary: What hardware do you need?

Implementing a new Seed to Sale Tracking System

Have you previously considered changing your seed to sale or point of sale tracking system? Make the switch with ADILAS420’s help. We offer ADILAS demos or we can help you with system implementation of any software of your choosing.

Additional information: Cannabis Business: How to choose the right seed to sale software.

Hiring a New Cannabis Consultant

You have finally found a cannabis consultant that will listen to your issues, suggest solutions from an outside perspective, and helps implement those solutions with on-site assistance. ADILAS420 truly offers support from seed to sale that your CPA will love.

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Simple Guidance For You In Customer Service For Dispensary Budtenders

As a medicinal patient, I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly as a customer dealing with budtenders. Dispensaries in large markets have competition and one bad experience a patient may not return to your location again. The whole saying, an unhappy customer will tell 10 other people versus a happy customer who may not tell anyone. In today’s world with social media apps such as WeedMaps, people can post reviews on dispensaries right after their experience versus calling your business to vent on the service received.

As a dispensary, like other brick and mortar businesses, you depend on those customers to keep coming back. Good reviews on Weedmaps can either make or break your company.

Cannabis Dispensary Customer Service – So you hired a new budtender? What do you do?

First, budtenders, should know your product. A patient or customer that is asking questions is there for your suggestions. Which leads me to, bring out the product if we are asking about balms, lotions, and candies.

Oh cash machines. If a patient and/or customer needs to go take cash out and you are going to get a product for that customer, double check the order.

Again, double and triple check the order, confirm with that customer the items they are requesting before you hit that cash out button. Today, I left the dispensary upset because this is exactly what happened to me. I looked in my bag, to discover it wasn’t the right amount for edible candy I had requested. The employee hadn’t confirmed and was cashing me out before I had the chance to correct the mistake.

Lastly, don’t talk down to your customers saying that is what they requested. This should have been confirmed before finishing hitting that payment key. Then don’t ask them if they want to be rung up for the correct amount with another charge! Logics.

I decided to write a post about suggestions since training budtenders is key to front end sales of cannabis. I did call the dispensary and spoke to the manager who said they were in the process of training new budtenders. This should actually be done on day 1, not later. Day 1, the employee should know their product and confirming the customers order before they hit the sales floor or they won’t come back.

As a company trainer for many years in customer service, a former manager at a retail store, I see excellent service as a training issue. We have many options for assisting you on helping your workers be the rock-stars they are. To learn more and take one of our courses click HERE.

Cannabis Standard Operating Procedures

Why Do I Need SOP’s?

Every cannabis business needs standard operating procedures to remain compliant with each State’s unique set of marijuana rules. Standard Operating Procedures also allow a business to outline the company policy to employees. For some, a well written set of SOPs establishes the business culture. See our Standard Operating Procedures page to purchase an SOP template, or to request a customized set of SOPs. But when will the business need these processes and policies documented?

When Will I Need These Standard Operating Procedures?

Each State’s marijuana operating rule require the use of standard operating procedures. These SOP’s should reflect compliance with State cannabis laws. If you are applying for a cannabis license, you should consider what your State law requires. The chart below contains a list of states and a description of when the state requires the implementation of cannabis standard operating procedures. We offer SOP’s written uniquely for each states updated regulations.

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StateDescriptionOur SOP’s
AlabamaAlabama will begin accepting licensing applications in September 2022. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will require SOP’s be included with an establishment’s initial application.See Our AL Specific SOP’s
AlaskaThe Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office requires each application type to include an “Operations Plan”. Our SOP’s cover all the requirements outlined in Alaska marijuana regulations.See Our AK Specific SOP’s:
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ArizonaArizona Department of Health Services has a 2 step licensing program in which SOPs are required during the second phase, the Approval to Operate application.See Our AZ Specific SOP’s:
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ArkansasThere are 4 license types in Arkansas. Cultivation and Dispensary licenses are limited and have a two step application process. Once the initial application is submitted, the Department of Finance requires copies of Standard Operating Procedures be submitted for the selection process to be awarded based on Merit. Processors and Transporting licenses are readily available to acquire. These license types require SOPs be submitted during the initial application process.See Our AR Specific SOP’s
CaliforniaThe Department of Cannabis Control requires manufacturers, distributors, retailer, and testing facilities have standard operating procedures readily available for review after the initial application is submitted. However, cultivations must send the department a “Cultivation Plan” during the application process. Our SOP’s include all relevant information for each application type.See Our CA Specific SOP’s:
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ColoradoColorado Department of Revenue does not require SOPs be submitted with the initial establishment application, however businesses will be required to have them available for review at the departments request.See Our CO Specific SOP’s:
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ConnecticutConnecticut currently has two license types. Cultivations and Dispensary licensing requires Standard Operating Procedures be submitted as apart of the initial licensing application. The Department of Consumer Protection Medical Marijuana division issues licenses on behalf of Connecticut.See Our CT Specific SOP’s:
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DelawareDelaware has issued a limited number of cannabis licenses. However, with the increasing medical marijuana market, they could open applications for additional license. Delaware Medical Marijuana Program requires SOPs to be submitted as part of the initial application process.See Our DE Specific SOP’s
FloridaFlorida is not currently accepting licensing applications. Current license holders need standard operating procedures to present to the Florida Department of Health upon request.See Our FL Specific SOP’s
Hawaii Hawaii Department of Health is not accepting dispensary or cultivation applications at this time. Initial applications require the submittal of SOP’s before a license can be granted to an establishment.See Our HI Specific SOP’s
Illinois Illinois Department of Agriculture is currently accepting cultivation and “infusion” or processing licenses. Our standard operating procedures can be used for the initial application as well as for company policies and best practices after licensing approval.See Our IL Specific SOP’s:
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IowaIowa has two marijuana licensing types. Dispensary and manufacturing license applications do not initially require SOP’s be submitted to the Department of Public Health. However, the department does require marijuana establishments to have accurate SOP’s readily available for review.See Our IA Specific SOP’s
LouisianaThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry has only authorized Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and Southern University Agricultural Center to be licensed to grow medical marijuana. Dispensary applications are submitted through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and require SOPs for department review.See Our LA Specific SOP’s
MaineMaine also requires SOP’s be submitted during the initial application process. The Office of Marijuana Policy issues licenses to all three license types; Cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary.See Our ME Specific SOP’s:
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MarylandMaryland Medical Cannabis Commission has a multi-stage application process. One of the last stages require the submission of standard operating procedures to be reviewed.See Our MD Specific SOP’s
MassachusettsMassachusetts law requires the submission of SOP’s during the initial application process.See Our MA Specific SOP’s:
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MichiganMichigan has a two step application process. The first step involves vetting all applicants. During the second and final step, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency requires an inspection which they ask for standard operating procedures for the business.See Our MI Specific SOP’s:
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MinnesotaMinnesota Department of Agriculture is currently accepting applications for 2022. The applications do not require the submission of SOP’s initially. However, the department will ask for this documentation during the first scheduled inspection. Each establishment must have standard operating procedures readily available for review.See Our MN Specific SOP’s
Mississippi
Mississippi has not issued any licenses due to the recent initiative that failed to pass the supreme court. The Mississippi Department of Health is ready to implement a medical marijuana program in the event an initiative does pass. License applications will not initially require the submission of SOP’s but the department will ask for these documents during the review process.
See Our MS Specific SOP’s
MissouriMissouri is currently accepting applications for transportation and seed to sale certifications. They have closed the window for cultivation, manufacturing, dispensary, and testing facilities. The Missouri Department of Health does not require SOP’s be submitted with the initial establishment application. The department will require a review of these procedures during their inspections.See Our MO Specific SOP’s
MontanaMontana will allow the recreational sale of marijuana on January 1, 2022. The Montana Department or Revenue will open applications for additional licenses during 2022. The department requires the initial application and an inspection of the applying facility before an establishment is issued a license. The department will ask for SOP’s during the inspection process.See Our MT Specific SOP’s:
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NevadaThe Nevada Department of Taxation will begin accepting applications in the near future. The department requires an inspection of the establishment before an application is deemed “complete”. The department will request standard operating procedures during the inspection process.See Our NV Specific SOP’s:
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New HampshireNew Hampshire has awarded 3 Alternative Treatment Centers (also known as dispensaries) licenses, allowing 7 total operating establishments. The Department of Health and Human Services will open applications for additional competition in the market when the states patient count increases. Although they have close to 12,000 patients in the state, this is only 1% of the population. They will require SOP’s that reflect knowledge of marijuana laws before issuing new licenses.See Our NH Specific SOP’s
New JerseyNew Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission issues conditional licenses which gives stakeholders a “preapproved” status. The application for a conditional license does not require SOP’s as it does not allow the business to operate. Moreover, while converting a license from a conditional license to a full license SOP’s will be required as the establishment must be ready to operate before approval.See Our NJ Specific SOP’s:
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New MexicoThe New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (NMCCD) has opened applications for adult use. The NMCCD will require a “Water and energy use plan” with an establishments initial application. These are covered in our New Mexico specific Standard Operating Procedure’s.See Our NM Specific SOP’s:
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New YorkNew York will open applications for adult use licensing in 2022. The Cannabis Control Board has adopted rules for the Hemp program and will continue to adopt rules for recreational sales. Medical applications are currently being accepted. The initial application process does not require the submission of SOP’s. However, businesses will want to have these available for review during the operational inspection.See Our NY Specific SOP’s:
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North DakotaNorth Dakota is not currently accepting applications for cultivations or dispensaries. Thus, current license holders need SOP’s to operate compliantly. The North Dakota Department of Health will request these documents during reviews and inspections.See Our ND Specific SOP’s
OhioThe Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program is currently accepting applications for cannabis dispensaries. Standard operating procedures are not required for the initial applications but cannabis establishments should have these on hand in case the department requests access to these documents.See Our OH Specific SOP’s
OklahomaThe Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority currently has open applications for cultivations, manufacturers, and dispensary licensing. Oklahoma rule requires SOP’s be readily available for the departments review after a license is awarded.See Our OK Specific SOP’s
OregonThe Oregon Health Authority is currently accepting applications for dispensaries, processors, and growers. The initial application does not require the submission of standard operating procedures. To obtain a cannabis “Approval to Operate” certificate, Standard Operating Procedures will be required.See Our OR Specific SOP’s:
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PennsylvaniaThe Pennsylvania Department of Health is not currently accepting applications for any type of cannabis establishment. Businesses currently holding licenses will need Standard Operating Procedures to run compliantly and efficiently.See Our PA Specific SOP’s
Rhode IslandThe Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation issues “Compassion Center Licenses” or dispensary licenses based on a lottery drawing. If chosen, a dispensary will undergo an inspection before it can legally operate. During this per-operational inspection, the department will request to review the businesses Standard Operating Procedures.See Our RI Specific SOP’s:
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South DakotaThe South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program is currently accepting licensing applications for all business types. Standard Operating Procedures are required as part of the initial application process.See Our SD Specific SOP’s
UtahThe Utah Medical Cannabis Program is not accepting cultivation or dispensary licensing applications. Although, they are accepting cannabis processor and laboratory applications. The initial application for both license types require the submittal of a business plan. All aspects of this plan are covered in our Utah specific SOP’s.See Our UT Specific SOP’s
VermontThe Vermont Department of Public Safety will accept applications for additional dispensary licensing when the patient count in Vermont reaches 7,000. The application process will require standard operating procedures be submitted before an establishment will be issued a license.See Our VT Specific SOP’s:
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VirginiaVirginia is accepting applications for “pharmaceutical processors” or dispensaries. The Virginia Board of Health Professions requires standard operating procedures be submitted with the initial establishment application.See Our VA Specific SOP’s:
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WashingtonWashington is currently accepting transportation and research licenses. The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board requires an operating plan be submitted with the initial establishment application.See Our WA Specific SOP’s:
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West VirginiaWest Virginia’s Health and Human Resources Medical Cannabis department is not accepting “Permit Applications” at this time. When the application process does open, a plan of operation must be included as part of the initial application. Our standard operating procedures satisfy the plan of operation requirements.See Our WV Specific SOP’s
District of ColumbiaThe District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration is currently accepting applications for testing labs, cultivation centers, and dispensaries. Standard Operating Procedures must be submitted at the time of the initial application.See Our DC Specific SOP’s:
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New York Marijuana Social Equity Program

On March 31, 2021, New York State legalized adult-use cannabis by passing the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will create a marijuana social and economic equity program.

The program will encourage communities disproportionally harmed by disparate drug enforcement to participate in the marijuana industry. MRTA provides three services for the social equity plan. They incentivize participation for individuals disproportionally impacted by cannabis prohibition. Additionally, the Department automatically expunges an individual’s past marijuana convictions. Finally, the department invests 40% of the adult use cannabis tax revenue toward rebuilding communities who suffer disproportionate impact from the war on drugs. The MRTA has a goal to award 50% of all adult-use licenses to social equity applicants.

There are several factors that will increase the probability of winning a license. These factors include the applicant having an income lower than 80% of the median in the county the applicant resides. The applicant must lives in a community disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous cannabis laws, and has been or is related to someone who has been previously convicted of a marijuana crime. Additionally, minority or women owned businesses, veterans, and distressed farmers will get preference in obtaining a license. We will continue to add updates about the licensing timeline as they become available.

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Arizona Marijuana Social Equity Program

Watch out, 26 new Dispensaries are coming to Arizona!

Proposition 207 passed in November 2020 and legalized adult use marijuana in Arizona. Additionally, it requires the Arizona Department of Health Services to promote the ownership of marijuana establishments by individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous laws. Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) is currently accepting applications for the marijuana social equity program. To qualify, applicants need to meet three key requirements. An applicant must own at least 51% of a business which is in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The individual’s income must be below 4 times the poverty level for the year specified. In addition, the individual or a relative of the individual, must have been adversely affected by marijuana laws. This requirement must be proven with a copy of the conviction record issued by a convicting court. Lastly, the candidate must live in an area identified by the department.

The department identified qualifying areas based on the population of Black/African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic. Areas selected have a population of identified races greater than 50% of the total population. This was not the only qualifying factor for areas identifies. The department also considered how much of the total population in the area is currently receiving SNAP assistance.

Those wishing to submit an application must participate in department mandated classes. These classes were provided to educate applicants on different aspects of owning a business in the marijuana industry. Once an individual gains a facility agent login, they are able to view these courses. The courses range from what type of business entity to create, compliance and regulatory aid, fundraising, legal issues in the industry, and advice from fellow industry operators. The classes ended on November 24, 2021.

After Applications

The application window closes on December 14th, 2021. Each application costs $4,000 which is non-refundable. After applications close, the department will review all applications submitted and request more information from candidates as needed. Once applications reviews are complete, the department will randomly draw 26 individuals to award licenses. The department has not set a date for the drawing however, it will be in Spring of 2022 according to AZDHS website. Winners will need to apply for an approval to operate before opening their licensed facility.

Other states are offering similar marijuana social equity licenses. Read more here.

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Cannabis Markets

The interactive maps below will display information about the legal status of cannabis by state or province. Clicking into a specific state or province will provide you with additional market specific regulations, information, products and services.

Interactive map of Cannabis by State in United States:

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Cannabis Consulting By State:

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Interactive map of Cannabis in Canada by Province:

Pick a province to learn more about cannabis businesses in Canada.

Cannabis Consulting By Province:

We offer consultations by experienced marijuana business operators. A business consultant can be a great resource for short-term projects and temporary help. Furthermore, our Cannabis Business Consulting Pro’s can help in implementation or management services solutions.

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Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Regulation Update

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has given insight into a recent regulation update. The update comes in hopes to reduce the illegal activities currently taking place in the market. These updates can be found below.

New Director

To begin, the OMMA appointed a new Executive Director to oversee the marijuana program on August 18, 2021. Adria G. Berry will oversee OMMA operations, focusing on policy, regulations and relationship building. Berry states the importance of hiring additional staff to compose compliance audits. Moreover, the department will hire 76 employees to aid the oversight of compliance on marijuana businesses.

Implementation of METRC

On September 18, 2020 Oklahoma MMA announced that it has awarded the state Seed To Sale tracking contract to METRC. METRC is an inventory tracking system which the state will require to further oversee products in the market. Berry hopes the implementation combined with additional staff for the department will help reduce the illegal activities currently taking place in the market.

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Testing Labs

Further, the new rules prohibits a lab from testing product obtained from a business in which an employee, agent, or owner has any form of ownership or financial gain in the marijuana business. This behavior is certainly considered a conflict of interest under the new ruling.

Batch Size

Of course, growers and processors will now have a limitation on the amount of product included in a “batch”. For this reason, growers are now required to separate batches of flower into 10 pounds. As well as, plant matter to be sold or processed are restricted to 50 pounds per batch. In contrast, Processors will need to ensure batches of liquid marijuana do not exceed 4 liters or 9 pounds for non-liquid cannabis products. Lastly, final product batches may not exceed 1,000 grams.

Samples

In addition to compliance regulations, dispensaries will be able to provide customer “samples”. Not free product, however consumers will now be able to view product put on display as samples before a purchase. The consumer would be able to get a visual inspection of the product, and smell the product while on sample display. The sample must not be for resale, and has a limitation on the weight allowed for consumer sample purposes.

Kief

Kief, or the resinous trichomes or marijuana that have been separated from the marijuana plant is now available for resale and production however, will also have restrictions. Although legal, only growers and processors may collect kief which can be derived from multiple harvest batches. Homogenized Kief must be processed into a new batch. The batch may not exceed 15 pounds and is subject to testing requirements outlined in OAC 310:681-8-1(I).

Pre-rolls

Finally, the OMMA has implemented rules that allow the packaging of pre-rolls at the dispensary level. The rules also prohibit the manufacture and sale of “infused pre-rolls”. In other words, an infused pre-roll as defined by the rule means “pre-rolled medical marijuana into which cannabis concentrate, extracts, derivatives, or other ingredients have been incorporated.” In addition to the infusion stipulation, processors and dispensaries may not produce or sale pre-rolls that exceed 1 gram.

Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Oklahoma specific marijuana SOPs that include pre-roll, kief, and sample processes:

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Push to Open Connecticut Adult Use Dispensaries

At this time, the Connecticut police department is making a hard push to open Connecticut adult use dispensaries by Mid 2022. This would be earlier than previously proposed by The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program (MMP).

Marijuana in Connecticut

Adult use marijuana in Connecticut is legal following Public Act 21-1, An Act Concerning Responsible And Equitable Regulation Of Adult-Use Cannabis. This initiative became effective on October 16, 2021. Although cannabis is legal, the department has not implemented an application process for adult use dispensaries at this time.

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What is Causing this Push to Open Dispensaries?

Presently, the lack of availability in Connecticut has left many marijuana consumers turning to the black market as the source of their product. Consequently, a recent push to open Connecticut adult use dispensaries is directly related to a seize of fentanyl laced marijuana.

“A Connecticut State Lab recently confirmed the presence of fentanyl in a marijuana sample after numerous people reported only using marijuana and overdosing. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid typically used to treat severe pain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, and has been linked to overdoses and death.”

O’Neil, T. (2021, November 22). Fairfield Police Issue Warning for Marijuana Laced with Fentanyl. Retrieved from John GuilFoil Public Relations: https://jgpr.net/2021/11/22/fairfield-police-issue-warning-for-marijuana-laced-with-fentanyl/
 

This issue proves the value of not only legalizing marijuana but also, swiftly establishing an adult use program to protect consumers from the contamination of harmful drugs. In addition, businesses should prepare by testing products before sale, providing products certificate of analysis upon request, and having Standard Operating Procedures that reflect the current process on hand.

Consequently, every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Connecticut specific marijuana SOPs:

In Conclusion

To conclude, the fact that consumers in Connecticut want marijuana available to them has become apparent. However, providing safe products to consumers for consumption is the number one priority for legalization. Above all, Connecticut consumers and law makers must educate themselves on cannabis and its products.

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Marijuana Federally Legal

On January 19, 2021, the House of Representatives were presented with H.R.365 – Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2021. The bill proposes marijuana become federally legal. To become law, the bill has to pass through the House, Senate, and finally the president. Once the bill becomes law, there are several other hurdles business owners in the industry will need addressed.

What would be Legal?

Once approved, marijuana will be removed from Level I of the Controlled Substance Act. A level I substance has no accepted medical use and provides a high potential of abuse. Consequently, marijuana will be classified as a Level III substance. To clarify, a level III substance has medical use, has low potential for dependency, and has less potential to be abused. Essentially, marijuana will be considered legal just like Tylenol with Codeine is currently legal for those prescribed. In contrast, states in which marijuana is recreationally legal, the plant would be decriminalized.

What About Banking?

Business owners in the industry know how hard it is to find a bank to hold revenue, provide funding, or simply pay bills. Because banks are federally regulated, they previously did not accept the marijuana industry. To alleviate this issue for many businesses, Safe and Fair Enforcement Banking Act will provide banking services for the industry. The SAFE Banking Act will prohibit federal regulators from reprimanding banks for providing financial services to legal medical related businesses.

Insurance Issues?

Similarly, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act has been introduced for insurance agencies to provide services to cannabis related businesses who operate legally. This bill would dramatically help employers in the industry who struggle to find insurance coverage for employees, or who have limited offered coverage. Lastly, this change could also decrease the contribution the employer and employee would make to an insurance agency when purchasing coverage.

Those Previously Charged?

The moment we have all waited for, decriminalization! The House has been actively reviewing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (“MORE”) Act of 2020. The act will federally decriminalize marijuana, establish a process to expunge convictions, and finally will conduct sentencing review hearings related to federal cannabis offenses. In 2020 alone, the Bureau of Justice Statistics reported over 350,000 individuals who were incarcerated for a marijuana related offense through out the United States.

In Conclusion

To sum things up, these bills will change the way the our country views marijuana. Of course, the bills address taxing the plant to generate federal funding to invest in oversight of the industry. Many Americans have long awaited the day when cannabis would become legal. Without a doubt, there are several issues that still need to be addressed. However, the current bills in place verify that the marijuana industry is on its way to becoming one of the biggest industries in the country.

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