Breaking into the New Jersey Cannabis Industry

Breaking into the Cannabis Industry: New Jersey

With New Jersey set to release the Adult-Use cannabis applications in the upcoming weeks, many are curious about how to enter the cannabis industry. It’s important to note New Jersey has prohibited “Full Vertical Operations” which is a common industry term used to identify a company who hold multiple license types. Therefore, the “Full Vertical” is used to describe an …

What New Jersey Cities Have Chosen to Opt-In For Cannabis Retail Sales?

What New Jersey Cities have chosen to Opt-In for Cannabis Retail Sales?

We have all been wondering which New Jersey cities would opt-in for cannabis retail sales. Ever since the November 2020 elections and New Jersey legalized adult-use cannabis throughout the state. Municipalities were provided an opportunity to decide whether or not they would accept cannabis businesses within their borders. The municipalities had the deadline of August, 21, 2021. At this time …

A Break Down on New Jersey Cannabis License Laws

A Break Down on New Jersey Cannabis License Laws

New Jersey has released their cannabis laws for the license application process. You may be wondering how to decipher these complex requirements. For instance, which license should you apply for? Conditional, Annual, or Conversion? What is an Annual Application? The annual license is the primary which demands all information required by §17:30-7.10 and the desired municipality. In addition, annual licenses …

An Overview of New Jersey's Cannabis Laws

An Overview of New Jersey’s Cannabis Laws

New Jersey has legalized cannabis. Now what? Today, New Jersey cannabis laws allow for the possession and use of six ounces or less of cannabis on private property, which is now decriminalized in New Jersey for adults 21 and older. Though, it still is not technically legal to buy or sell recreational cannabis and won’t be until New Jersey state …

sustainable cannabis

The Importance of Sustainability in Cannabis

As regulated cannabis markets and licensed businesses emerge and mature, refining operations to focus on sustainability is necessary. Cannabis businesses must pay attention to environmental factors when measuring their performance and success. Additionally, licensure application prompts are requesting an explanation of (1) protocols for reduction of resource consumption; (2) efficient and conservative equipment; and (3) energy usage plans the business …

The New Jersey Cannabis Market - Clinical Registrants and Microbusinesses

The New Jersey Cannabis Market – Clinical Registrants and Microbusinesses

As we wait for New Jersey to drop more information on cannabis applications, those interested in starting their business should be aware of some key definitions in the process. New Jersey’s Legalization History:  On February 22, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed cannabis legalization bills into law. The Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act established the …

Adult-Use Cannabis in California

5 Quick Facts About Adult-Use Cannabis in California

On January 1, 2018, it became legal for adults at least 21 years of age to purchase cannabis in the state of California without a physician’s recommendation. Nearly three months since this milestone, the rules surrounding cannabis, and especially cannabis business licensing, remain unclear. To help you understand the complexities of the cannabis market, we’ve put together a list of …

6 Tips for Expanding Your Cannabis or Hemp Business

6 Tips for Expanding Your Cannabis or Hemp Business

In any highly regulated industry, expansion techniques may be difficult to develop, but in the ever-changing regulatory landscape of cannabis and hemp businesses, compliance and organization become even more integral to successfully growing your business. Additionally, with mass legalization efforts taking place across the country, business owners should always look for new ways to approach emerging markets. This article will …

Virtual Panel Discussion Replay: The East Coast - The New Frontier in Cannabis

Virtual Panel Discussion Replay: The East Coast – The New Frontier in Cannabis

A panel of industry leaders provide an informative exchange on the expected future and growth of Cannabis on the East Coast. Discussions included an update on legal and regulatory developments as well as what legalization will mean to the Cannabis Industry and the East Coast market. Webinar Replay Here  Panelists:Andrew Davison, CEO, GCH, Inc.Vikas Desai, Founder, Partner, Achari VenturesArnaud Dumas …