Committee Blog: What is Craft Cannabis? Understanding Small-Batch Cultivation and Artisanal Products
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 15, 2025 0
What is Craft Cannabis? Following state legalization and/or decriminalization, it doesn’t take long for dispensaries to be fully stocked with cannabis brands eager to get their products on shelves. Unfortunately, the flood of flower from cultivators that invest early into the new markets quickly turns into a creek as... Read more
Member Blog: CBD Oracle Launches Consumer Protection Standards to Address Industry-Wide Issues in Hemp Products
HempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 15, 2025 0
CBD Oracle has released a set of objective, expert-backed criteria to help consumers find better hemp products and lay out clear expectations for companies. The hemp industry has been a lifeline for many farmers, but it’s a minefield for consumers. Everyone tells you to check lab reports, but much... Read more
Committee Blog: The Tale of Two Cities – The Complexities of Cannabis vs Hemp
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 15, 2025 0
Hemp is federally legal but now the number of states banning hemp derived products are on the rise. Cannabis is federally illegal, however, we are now at 40 states with legalized cannabis markets. There is also the growing anticipation for the DEA to approve the reclassification of cannabis from... Read more
NCIA’s Statement on Interlocutory Appeal in Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 15, 2025 0
The historic hearing scheduled to examine how marijuana is classified under federal law that could have potentially moved it into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act has been postponed indefinitely. The DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Mulrooney recently granted a request for leave to file an interlocutory... Read more
NCIA Only Pro-Cannabis Organization Granted Standing in DEA Rescheduling Proceedings
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 26, 2024 0
On November 19, the DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney issued a ruling granting the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) full standing to participate in the upcoming hearings on the agency’s proposed rule to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to III in the federal Controlled Substances Act. NCIA... Read more
Be Part of a Movement, Not a Moment: Highlights from NCIA’s Fall Stakeholder Summits
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized November 26, 2024 0
This fall, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) held four Stakeholder Summits across the United States, gathering cannabis industry operators, regulators, investors, and advocates to tackle the unique regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges facing cannabis businesses today. Held in Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Southern California, these Summits offered... Read more
Member Blog: Cannabis Security Solutions – How Security-as-a-Service Delivers Predictable Costs and Reliable Protection
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 20, 2024 0
The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving—and so are the cannabis security solutions designed to support it. Cannabis facilities, from cultivation sites to dispensaries, face a range of security challenges, including compliance with regulations, risk of theft, and the complexities of managing high-value inventory. Traditional security systems are often ineffective... Read more
Unlocking Compliance: Full Webinar Recording Now Available!
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized November 15, 2024 0
The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, and navigating the complexities of compliant marketing has never been more critical. Missed our latest Industry Essentials: Committee Insights webinar, Unlocking Compliance: Understanding Cannabis Marketing Regulations? Don’t worry—the full recording is now available! This session, produced by NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee, featured... Read more
Unlock Data-Driven Success: Watch the Full Recording of Our Latest NCIA Webinar
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized November 15, 2024 0
The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and data is the key to staying ahead. If you missed our latest Service Solutions webinar, now’s your chance to catch up on everything shared by leading experts in the field. During this NCIA Industry Essentials session, we explored how cannabis and ancillary... Read more
Committee Blog: Access Control for Cannabis Businesses – A Complete Guide to the Benefits and How to Get Started
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 13, 2024 0
As the legal cannabis industry continues to grow, the need for stringent security measures becomes increasingly critical. Among these measures, access controls stand out as a fundamental component for safeguarding premises, protecting inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Cannabis facilities face unique security challenges due to the high value of... Read more
