How do I Start a Cannabis Dispensary? Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to enter the cannabis industry may be wondering how they can start a dispensary? Although the process of opening a dispensary can vary somewhat from state-to-state, there are some common steps that all entrepreneurs should take. Make Sure Opening a Dispensary is … [Read more...] about Starting A Dispensary
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Unlicensed Dispensary Donations
Why illegal cannabis dispensaries call transactions ‘donations’ Have you ever wondered why unlicensed cannabis dispensaries call transactions 'donations?' Or why your purchase may come with a ‘gift?’ Well, there's actually a pretty simple explanation. By the dispenser calling it a donation, or saying they’re gifting cannabis, they’re able to circumvent the … [Read more...] about Unlicensed Dispensary Donations
Can Felons Have a Dispensary
If you have a criminal record, you may be wondering if you're still eligible to open a dispensary? While having a felony conviction does limit your options, felons who were convicted of a cannabis-related crime are still allowed to obtain licenses to open dispensaries. In most states, they even have first priority. Businesses that Sell Controlled Substances States … [Read more...] about Can Felons Have a Dispensary
How Dispensaries Get Cannabis
Image by wosunan The Process of Getting Cannabis into the Stores As a consumer, you might be wondering how dispensaries get cannabis into their stores? The answer might surprise you since it’s not as simple as just growing and selling the product. Dispensaries have to go through a rigorous process to ensure that the products they stock on their shelves are safe … [Read more...] about How Dispensaries Get Cannabis
Michigan Man’s Suit Blocks Licenses for NY Dispensaries
By Joanne Cachapero Variscite’s attorney said the injunction could be over tomorrow, but the state would rather litigate. In September, a Michigan man filed suit against the state of New York alleging the state’s licensing requirements for cannabis retail businesses discriminate against out-of-state applicants, based on an obscure piece of constitutional interstate … [Read more...] about Michigan Man’s Suit Blocks Licenses for NY Dispensaries
