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In order to start a delivery service in California, you must first obtain a delivery license from the state. This can be a challenging process, as there are many different types of licenses available and each has its own set of requirements.
However, with careful planning and execution, it is possible to obtain the delivery license you need to start your business. In this article, we will discuss the steps you need to take in order to get a delivery license in the state of California.
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    Can you want to open a Cannabis dispensary in Minnesota?
    No. Medical cannabis dispensaries are legal in the state, but you can’t get one unless you by it.  However, MN is making strides to completely legalize adult use cannabis.  As of May 13, 2021, when the House of Representatives voted to approve a bill legalizing the use of recreational cannabis. However, the Senate needs to pass it and the governor needs to sign it into law – and that does not look promising for 2022.  Here’s what you need to know about how to start a dispensary in Minnesota.
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    To apply for an adult-use establishment license, an entity must make an account in the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s (CCC) regulatory management system. The first step is to create an account and log in. After logging in, the applicant will be prompted to select which type of license they are applying. The entire process can take up to a year because of how many steps are required to open the business and gain local approvals.  
    There are eleven types of licenses for recreational cannabis businesses in Massachusetts.  We will be discussing a marijuana dispensary business license. The laws have changed…
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    New York adults can legally possess and use cannabis starting March 31, 2021. Public smoking of cannabis is not allowed and it remains illegal to drive while under the influence of cannabis. New Yorkers 21 and older can possess up to three ounces of cannabis flower or its equivalent in concentrated form, as well as up to 24 grams of cannabis edibles. Cannabis consumption is only allowed in private residences or at state-licensed on-site consumption sites.Cannabis businesses in New York will be licensed by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The OCM is still developing regulations for how businesses…
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    On November 8, 2016, Massachusetts legalized the adult use cannabis industry.  Massachusetts marijuana laws allow residents can apply for a cultivation license to start a cannabis business. Such license also allows the entity to transfer cannabis to other licensed establishments, but not to consumers.
    Massachusetts cannabis Cultivators are limited to three licenses that are tied to one location. Licensees may not have more than 100,000 square feet of canopy. This canopy may span across no more than three licenses.Cultivators must select their cultivation tier which determines the square footage of the canopy that can be cultivated and the associated licensing…
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    NCNDA stands for Non-Circumvention Non-Disclosure Agreement. It is a written agreement that protects the rights of occasional intermediaries in international business transactions. The NCNDA safeguards confidential information and prevents the circumvention of commission or fee agreements.

     
    What is an NCNDA?
    NCNDA is an agreement between two or more parties not to disclose confidential information Need Professional Help? Talk to a Business Law Attorney or to circumvent commission or fee agreements. Non circumvention agreement are often used in business transactions where there is a potential for the disclosure of sensitive information, such as the sale…
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    Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves just signed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act into law, making it the 37th state to do so. The law is 445 pages long and can be found here.

    Now that what appeared like a dream in Mississippi has become a reality, you might wonder what individuals and companies interested in entering this booming industry should do to best position themselves for success when applications open. Below, we go over some of the provisions of the new law that you should be aware of at this early point if you want to open a dispensary.
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    The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, as it is now known, is headed to Gov. Tate Reeves with supermajority approval in both the House and Senate. The House enacted a version of the act that slightly modified the altered version that the House sent back to the Senate on January 19, 2022, by a vote of 103-13. Gov. Reeves has the option of signing the bill into law, allowing it to sit for five days, after which it would become law, or vetoing the bill, which will almost certainly be overturned by the act’s supermajority support in both chambers of the…
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    Connecticut statutes include favorable conditions for social equity applicants. The following are some of the advantages offered to social equity applicants: (1) expedited or priority licensing; (2) 50 percent of all licenses will be awarded to social equity applicants; (3) reduced licensing fees for the first three renewal cycles; and (4) tax credits for certain investments in social equity businesses.

    A social equity applicant, according to Connecticut’s Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (RERACA), is one that is at least 65 percent owned and controlled by an individual or individuals who (1) had an average household income of…
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    The prospect of a legal adult-use marijuana industry is generating significant excitement among Connecticut’s business community. Entrepreneurs, producers, and investors are starting to plan their businesses and looking for more information on how to open a dispensary in Connecticut.

    The license application for retailer licenses is coming at the start of February, so it is wise to start getting guidance.
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    The law divides applicants into two categories: Social Equity Applicants and General Applicants. A “Social Equity Applicant” is an individual or individuals who own and control at least 65 percent of the company, or is…
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    Many cannabis business owners are confused if they qualify for trademark protection because the medical marijuana, hemp, and CBD markets are still relatively young. The 2018 Farm Bill clarified the legal distinction between hemp and marijuana, as well as the status of commonly used cannabinoids and derivatives like CBD. As a result, favorable developments in hemp-based trademarks have emerged, as detailed in an Examination Guide published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in May of 2019. The foundations of trademarking are outlined here, with an emphasis on cannabis and hemp products at the federal and state levels.
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    What is social equity in New Jersey
    Social Equity is a legal term of art that means a person applying for a cannabis business license in New Jersey that has either been convicted of a marijuana related offense anywhere in the United States, or has resided in a disproportionately impacted area of New Jersey for 5 out of the last 10 years, with additional income limits.  Social Equity business applicants are granted priority 1 status under the Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s regulations. 
    How do you prove that you are a social equity applicant?
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    Finally, the New Jersey CRC rules and regulations, as well as the Final Notice of Application Acceptance, have been released. We now know a lot more about how the cannabis license application and licensing processes in New Jersey will operate.

    Here is a quick overview of how the New Jersey cannabis license application will pan out.
    Types of New Jersey cannabis licenses
    There are essentially 6 license types and one conditional license, which is one of the particularities of the state.

    Below you will find a chart with all the types of licenses available in the New Jersey…
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    One of the main things to consider when trying to open a cultivation facility is which cultivation method will be used.And with this comes the question: what’s better? indoor, greenhouse, or outdoor?Cannabis has been grown outdoors for generations. However, p rohibition compelled cultivators to keep their plants hidden indoors. Outdoor cannabis cultivation had come to be regarded as “junk cannabis” among growers. Some believe that outdoor cannabis crops are only useful for producing low-cost cannabis extracts and have little retail market potential.This, however, has changed since legalization. There is no such thing as the “best” growing environment; it all depends…
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    Throughout much of human history and until the early twentieth century, marijuana usage was lawful. Between 1916 and 1931, 29 states in the United States outlawed marijuana usage. The 1937 Marihuana Tax Act effectively rendered cannabis illegal throughout the United States.

    While cannabis is still illegal on the federal level, most states have authorized the use and sale of medicinal marijuana, and a growing number are considering legalizing the plant for recreational use. Here’s all you need to know about marijuana legalization in the United States.
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