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2 Years Later: Assessing Recreational Marijuana in IllinoisWith public support increasing each year, the pace of marijuana reform in the United States continues to pick up speed. However, even though legal cannabis is surely picking up steam, taking a look back at...

A Closer Look at New York State's Adult-Use Cannabis ProgramRecently, New York legalized adult-use cannabis within the state. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), enacted March 31st, 2021, and sponsored by Senator Liz Krueger, will establish a new office...

Yet to Legalize | Looking at Proposed Cannabis Programs in Non-Legal StatesMarijuana reform has made strong advancements in several state legislatures this year. Chief among them, New York State enacted recreational legalization in March, while Governor Ned Lamont in...

Proponents of Federal Cannabis LegalizationIn recent times, and especially since the introduction of the marijuana legalization bill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has solidified himself as the figurehead of the federal cannabis legalization movement — but he's...

The Cannabis Industry’s Massive Under Insurance Gap and Need for Core CoveragesAccording to a new Reuters article regarding the overwhelming need for insurance in the cannabis industry and dearth of carriers willing to write policies for businesses in the space, “the...

Looking At Connecticut's Recently Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis ProgramConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed legislation that legalizes and aims to safely regulate adult use of cannabis in the state. Continuing the forward momentum for legal cannabis in the U.S.,...

U.S. Senate Democrats Unveil Proposal to Legalize Cannabis at the Federal LevelSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), along with Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), circulated their long-promised marijuana legalization draft several weeks ago, on July...

Our Hopes for Social Equity in the United StatesBack in November of 2020, NACB proudly hosted our first ever Social Equity Conference — For Liberty and Justice for All — conceptualized with the very same  principles upon which this nation was founded. As we get set to...

Legal Cannabis & Individual States: Tracking All That Tax RevenueAs we move further into this new era of legalized cannabis in the United States, it's important to pay attention to and take stock of the growing amount of data that is being collected. From new...

Highlighting Minority-Owned Cannabis Companies & EntrepreneursHere at NACB, we're deeply committed to shining a light on social equity, and supporting the advocates and activists that are working the frontlines to make the legal cannabis sphere a fair and balanced...

The Growing Risk of Product Contamination in Cannabis ManufacturingAt any point during the growing, harvesting, storing or packaging process, cannabis products can be subject to various sources of contamination. When gone unnoticed, these contaminants can end up in...

Here’s What Your Cannabis Business Needs to Know about Product TamperingRegardless of the cannabis industry segment you operate in, product tampering is a critical risk exposure that can cause your company serious financial and reputational harm if gone unchecked....

Federal Legislation UpdateWhen the November 2020 elections shifted political power in Washington, DC to the Democratic Party, there were high hopes that dramatic strides would be possible toward national cannabis legalization. NACB and other industry trade...

Stronger Strains? Ensure Your Cannabis Business has the Right Liability InsuranceAs strains of marijuana grow more and more potent with consumer demand, it’s important to understand the potential liabilities your business may face if one of your patrons isn’t prepared...

Does Your Cannabis Dispensary Offer Delivery? Here’s What You Should Know About Insuring Your Drivers. If your cannabis dispensary offers home or curbside delivery, it is crucial to understand the associated risks and exposures that come with providing such services....

Legalization & Social Equity in 2021: Rec Cannabis in NJ, VA, NY, & NMAs we enter the fourth month of 2021, there are plenty of things to be excited about in the world of legal cannabis and its associated social equity initiatives. And, while 2020 will go down in...

Cannabis Dispensaries in 2021: The Top 4 Compliance Oversights Your cannabis dispensary sales may be booming, but if your business fails to stay in compliance with the strict and ever-evolving regulations required to operate, you could be risking everything. For 2021,...

Legalization & Social Equity in 2021: Rec Cannabis in NJ, VA, NY, & NM The legal cannabis industry has experienced unprecedented growth within the past decade, bringing with it many consequences (both positive and negative) for the industry itself and the...

Product Liability for Cannabis DispensariesReasons Why Product Liability Insurance is Crucial for Cannabis Dispensaries Product liability insurance is an important, yet often-overlooked insurance coverage for cannabis dispensaries. I’ve talked to a number of business...