In this two part series, we take a look at New Jersey’s legalization of cannabis. Part one examines the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part two will delve into all things taxes.
While Rhode Island has legalized adult use cannabis and the market is beginning to blossom, the state is still enforcing 280E on state tax returns along with a hefty sales tax rate.
ASTM subcommittee on cannabis, D37, announced the development of two new proposed standards, one on employee safety with respect to air quality and another focused on providing an intoxication measurement similar to ABV for alcoholic beverages.
Four years after the Farm Bill was signed into law, the FDA announced they want Congress to develop a new regulatory framework, citing their existing regulatory pathways as inappropriate for the plant and its products.
The standards organization AOAC International has named Dr. Katerina (Kate) Mastovska as their new deputy executive director and chief science officer.
As a business owner, insurance is always a must. If you are interested in entering into the cannabis industry or you already have, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to insuring your cannabis-related business.
Traditionally, compliance is viewed as a cost center, but in reality, it’s a revenue protection center. As the old saying goes; “an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Compliance is that prevention.
On January 10, 2023, seven dispensaries in Connecticut opened their doors to people over the age of 21, opening up the state’s new adult use cannabis market. The state legalized adult use cannabis back in June of 2021.
In this piece, we share some thoughts on progress made in 2022 and what’s in store for the year ahead. This includes a breakdown of legislation on the federal and state levels, a discussion of scheduling, Biden’s efforts and more.
In this six-part series of articles, the folks from AEssenseGrows introduce the 3-legged stool of successful cannabis cultivation: climate, cultivation & genetics. Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 covered environmental controls, water quality, critical housing requirements, integrated pest management and genetics, respectively. In Part 6, the final chapter, we cover consistency and repeatability through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
