NCIA Public Comment on Proposed Rule to Reclassify Marijuana to Schedule III
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing July 31, 2024 0
NCIA Public Comment on Proposed Rule to Reclassify Marijuana to Schedule III | The National Cannabis Industry Association Prepared by NCIA After nearly two years of administrative processes, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently proposed a rule to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled... Read more
These Denver neighborhoods have attracted cannabis businesses in a big way, but not much else
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing June 29, 2024 0
Related Articles Roger Cobb has spent his life in Denver, bouncing around different neighborhoods before coming to settle in Northeast Park Hill. When he rides his new motorcycle — named Purple Rain — around the city, he notices how community resources are distributed. “If you cross (Quebec Street), there’s... Read more
Navigating the Future of Cannabinoid Regulation: Balancing Safety, Innovation, and Consumer Access Position Paper
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing May 21, 2024 0
Prepared by NCIA The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) invites industry owners, operators, regulators, and elected officials to download our latest position paper on cannabinoid regulation. With over 100 different cannabinoids found in cannabis, nuanced and thoughtful policy considerations are crucial for shaping a safe and thriving industry. Our... Read more
Brighton to allow marijuana stores for the first time
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & InvestingMedical Marijuana February 11, 2024 0
Related Articles The city of Brighton is about to get a little greener. This week, the Brighton City Council voted 7-2 to allow recreational marijuana shops for the first time. The council-approved ordinance allows for the establishment of four stores, with two of the licenses reserved for social equity... Read more
Letters: What marijuana regulation? We purchased a biscotti-flavored vaporizer with THC potency of 84.9%.
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing January 17, 2024 0
Related Articles Marijuana regulations don’t seem overly complex Re: “Colorado paved the way, and sky didn’t fall,” Dec. 31 news story I read with interest the article about the 10-year wild ride of marijuana legalization and was intrigued by the comment by Truman Bradley, executive director of the Marijuana... Read more
Three Things Regulators and Policymakers Can Do to Undercut Criminal Markets and Support Legal Main Street Cannabis Businesses
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing August 10, 2023 0
Prepared by NCIA The simple truth is that regulated cannabis markets are not working for the vast majority of small businesses, including equity businesses. Regulators increasingly understand that these businesses are struggling, but face the daunting challenge of knowing where to start with the many, many, many voices calling... Read more
IRC Section 280E: An Unjust Burden on State-Legal Cannabis Businesses
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing August 3, 2023 0
Prepared by NCIA Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code forbids businesses from deducting otherwise ordinary business associated with the “trafficking” of Schedule I or II substances, as defined by the Controlled Substances Act. This provision was enacted by Congress in 1982 in order to penalize illegal drug dealers. ... Read more
Denver issues ticket, warning letters to unlicensed cannabis hospitality businesses
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing August 1, 2023 0
Related Articles Eight businesses have recently received warnings for hosting marijuana-related activities in Denver without the required license, with a separate ticket issued to Tetra Lounge. On Saturday, the city investigated multiple locations after receiving complaints of illegal events taking place, said Eric Escudero, spokesperson for Denver Department Of... Read more
Risk Management and Insurance Manual: A Novel Cannabinoid Conundrum – Loopholes, Liability, and Legislation
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing July 27, 2023 0
Risk Management and Insurance Manual: A Novel Cannabinoid Conundrum – Loopholes, Liability, and Legislation | The National Cannabis Industry Association <!– –> Prepared by NCIA The National Cannabis Industry Association’s Risk Management & Insurance Committee is a multidisciplinary group of risk management professionals convened to draw on the expertise... Read more
Colorado’s marijuana industry calls this year’s 4/20 sales “the worst” in recent years
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & InvestingMedical Marijuana July 8, 2023 0
Related Articles Colorado’s marijuana industry dubbed weed sales for this year’s 4/20 “the worst” in five years. The Marijuana Industry Group, a Denver-based trade association, is sounding the alarm bells for the state’s “struggling” industry, as falling sales compound with business closures and layoffs. This year, the market’s entrepreneurs... Read more
