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Patrons Connor Cacciottolo, left, and friend Tim Hitpas, right, enjoy a joint at Lowell Cafe, a new restaurant and cannabis bar in West Hollywood that allows diners to smoke marijuana inside and out thanks to a new license issued by the city in West Hollywood, Calif., on Oct. 1, 2019.
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Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes await California governor's approval

Sept. 18, 2023
Lawmakers say It's a culture shift that will allow dispensaries to increase revenue
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Establishing realistic expectations based on fair pay rates and emphasizing internal oversight and ongoing training are fundamental to optimizing the role of security guards.
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The enhanced role of security guards in cannabis operations

July 20, 2023
Owner/operators must be realistic in their expectations and create strong oversight for personnel
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Relying solely on technology can lead to a false sense of security. Excessive security equipment might make cannabis businesses overlook potential vulnerabilities or threats that require human observation, intuition, or intervention.
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More isn't always better when it comes to cannabis security technology

July 20, 2023
Complex security technologies without proper staff training and system familiarity creates confusion and decreases systems effectiveness
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Blockchain technology can even help alleviate some issues associated with payment processing, with the use of cryptocurrencies allowing for fewer cash transactions (which can help to prevent theft).
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How blockchain technologies are changing the cannabis industry

The lack of significant banking options has been a challenge to operations across the spectrum
Based in Lapeer, Michigan, Highlands Grow provides consumable cannabis products to U.S.-based retailers.
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Highlands grow facility installs Paxton access control solution

July 19, 2023
Prior to the new Net2 security installation, the Highlands Grow facility was secured by traditional locks and keys
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3 myths about NM Marijuana and the financial services industry

July 19, 2023
The SAFE Banking Act is currently under federal review with the hope banking and merchant services very soon for cannabis companies will ease
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When the new Minnesota law takes effect, adults aged 21 and up will be able to possess and transport up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower, up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis and edible products with up to 800 milligrams of THC. Minnesota residents also are allowed to possess up to 2 pounds of pot at their homes.
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Law enforcement officials in Western Wisconsin wait to see impact of legal marijuana in Minnesota

July 19, 2023
When enacted, the Minnesota law makes marijuana legal in all states bordering Wisconsin except Iowa
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Hemp combine harvester on the farm field collecting cannabis CBD plants for further production and market.
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For farmers, pot growers market plan is another disappointment

July 19, 2023
New York's state Office of Cannabis Management plan to let pot growers sell their glut of products at cannabis farmers' markets hits snag
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A crowd of interested attendees gathers at the Hanwha Vision booth.
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Assessing the industry after MJBizCon 2022

March 16, 2023
Security solutions providers shouted loud and proud at the cannabis industry’s largest event
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Video analytics can also deliver far more functionality than simply alerting organizations to potential intruders and are frequently integrated today with other security technologies and business systems.
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Why cannabis businesses need video analytics

March 16, 2023
As states continue to legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana use, cannabis cultivators and retailers will need intelligent video solutions to meet their growing security...