As marijuana delivery services continue to rise in popularity, the state of New York recently released guidance for adult-use retailers that are interested in providing delivery services. This sets the stage for the first sales even before licensees have storefronts — allowing for deliveries via bikes and scooters, as well as motor vehicles. Expand Your Cannabusiness Beyond Recreational … [Read more...] about New York Releases New Rules for Marijuana Delivery Services
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Weed From Illegal NYC Shops Found to Contain Harmful Contaminants
About 40 percent of cannabis products purchased from 20 illicit stores in New York City were found to contain harmful contaminants such as E. coli, lead, and salmonella, according to a report commissioned by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association. One of the products purchased also included double the amount of advertised THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. “Allowing … [Read more...] about Weed From Illegal NYC Shops Found to Contain Harmful Contaminants
NY Dispensary Insurance 101: How to Protect Your Cannabusiness
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving, especially in New York. Back in July, the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved the initial conditional adult-use licensing rules and accepted a mockup of the application form — a significant milestone for the industry. On August 25, the New York marijuana regulators office began accepting applications for a month’s trial of the state’s first … [Read more...] about NY Dispensary Insurance 101: How to Protect Your Cannabusiness
New York Approved Rules for Recreational Cannabis Applications
Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License (CAURD) licensees will be the first retail dispensaries to open for legal adult-use cannabis sales in the state.Applicants can choose to apply under the qualifying business criteria or the qualifying non profit criteria.Having a significant presence in New York just means that at least 30 percent of the owner must have residency (live in), assets … [Read more...] about New York Approved Rules for Recreational Cannabis Applications
New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention
Since New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act on March 30, 2021, the state has become a booming marketplace for the cannabis industry. The New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention is not only a prime opportunity for dispensaries within the state, but also for marijuana businesses in the surrounding area to experience new products and meet with professionals. A … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary
With marijuana legalization continuing to sweep the nation, cannabis dispensaries are popping up like weeds. Recreational cannabis is currently legal in 20 states, and if federal legalization actually passes, there will be a plethora of opportunities to open up your very own dispensary and cash in on the weed boom. The fact of the matter is that entering the legal cannabis industry can be … [Read more...] about How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary
Best States to Start a Cannabis Business
With the proposed Marijuana Legalization Bill on the horizon, this could unlock many opportunities for small business owners. In order to help aspiring entrepreneurs maximize their chances for long-term prosperity, we analyzed the pros and cons of starting a cannabis business in multiple different cities across the U.S. Here are the top cities based on location and rental prices: California … [Read more...] about Best States to Start a Cannabis Business
How New York Regulations Are Shaping Up
Regulations are an important aspect of owning your own cannabis business, but unfortunately, they do not make this knowledge easy to attain. Since cannabis is not federally legal, each state has their own requirements and regulations. Especially for New York, it has been a slow and not-so-steady process for regulations, getting a cannabis business license, and being able to sell recreational … [Read more...] about How New York Regulations Are Shaping Up
Trending CBD Products
As more retailers start selling CBD products, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that any business extracting or manufacturing cannabinoid hemp in New York State must obtain a Cannabinoid Hemp Processor license. Likewise, any business selling cannabinoid hemp products to consumers in the state of New York must be licensed as a Cannabinoid Hemp Retailer. So if you are a retailer located in New York … [Read more...] about Trending CBD Products