NCIA Committees: Now Accepting Applications For The 2025 Term!
NCIA Committees: Now Accepting Applications For The 2025 Term! | Advocacy / Community / Education If you want to take your industry involvement to the next level, now is the time to get join one of NCIA’s 13 member-driven committees! NCIA is excited to announce that from now until... Read more
Committee Blog: Navigating Cannabis Marketing Regulations – NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee’s Compliance Quick-Reference Guide
As a cannabis industry professional, you know that navigating the maze of marketing regulations is essential for success. This comprehensive guide introduces and explores six key compliance guidelines outlined by Helen Mac Murray, Partner, Mac Murray & Shuster LLP and recommended by the National Cannabis Industry Association ‘s Marketing... Read more
NCIA is now accepting applications for eligible candidates to apply for the board through December 11, 2024. The National Cannabis Industry Association is a nonprofit organization run for and by its membership, so we hope you’ll consider this opportunity to apply for a seat on the NCIA Board. Serving... Read more
Member Blog: What Schedule III Could Bring
The reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III would acknowledge its accepted medical use and lower potential for abuse compared to Schedule I substances. This shift would bring cannabis more in line with other prescription medications, necessitating rigorous standards for quality control and safety. For cannabis testing labs and product... Read more
Member Blog: Retail Dispensary – Vault to Floor Efficiency
Cannabis dispensaries face unique challenges in maintaining security while ensuring a seamless customer experience. Efficiently moving products from the vault to the retail floor is crucial for both operational efficiency and security. According to a report, theft at cannabis dispensaries has surged by over 30% in recent years, underscoring... Read more
Member Blog: A Decade of Data Shows Increasing Support for Cannabis Legalization – CBD Oracle Analysis
CBD Oracle’s combined analysis of 70 polls shows a decade of increasing support for legal cannabis, with 62% of Americans supporting legalization in 2024.    How many Americans support legalizing cannabis? You might think this is easy to answer: you find the most recent poll and look up the number.... Read more
Member Blog: Ensuring Pre-Roll Compliance – Navigating New York’s Stringent Cannabis Testing Regulations
With several states going legal ahead of them, New York State regulators had the benefit of watching other states develop testing programs, which is why New York’s testing regiment goes beyond many of the early adopter states to be one of the most stringent in the nation.  And while... Read more
Member Blog: Understanding Michigan’s Booming Pre-Roll Market and Cannabis Testing Requirements
There is no hotter pre roll market in the country than Michigan.   With an average unit price of $6.16 – one of the lowest in the country, according to cannabis analytics firm Headset – retailers have sold more than 56.7 million units for a total of more than $349.8... Read more
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, businesses face unique challenges, particularly in Human Resources. One critical, yet often overlooked aspect, is the creation and maintenance of clear, effective job descriptions. At Deliberate HR, we understand the well-crafted job descriptions are more than just a formality- they are essential... Read more
Member Blog: Cannabis Risk in Distribution – Navigating the Road of Theft, Auto, and More
Welcome back to the unfolding chapters of our Cannabis Risk Management series. In our preceding blogs, we intricately explored the risks woven into cultivation and the dynamic challenges faced by the retail sector. Now, our compass directs us towards the distribution sector, where the landscape extends far beyond the... Read more
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