Evelyn Chase, 36, is a PR specialist with over 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, she watched the market grow up — from the first licensed dispensaries to publicly traded IPOs. Today she is based in Los Angeles, helping brands tell their story in a way that earns trust from both regulators and consumers. Her approach is simple: cannabis isn't counterculture and it isn't Big Pharma — it's an industry finally learning to talk about itself like a grown-up
Ever since Oklahoma legalized medical marijuana there has been an unimaginable boom for the cannabis industry in the Sooner State. No cap on cannabis business licenses has given way to…
In December of last year, CBD manufacturers were seemingly dealt a a huge victory when the Farm Bill was signed into law legalizing hemp production and sales. However the FDA…
In March 2019, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control published two fact sheets for storefront marijuana retailers and non-storefront marijuana delivery services. These documents are a helpful reference for dispensaries…
As the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, Colorado has attracted a wealth of cannabis inquisitive tourists. The city of Denver has embraced this aspect of the cannabis industry and…
Currently, almost 7,000 cannabis cultivators are producing flower under temporary licenses in California. However many of these temporary licenses are set to expire in the coming months which could quickly…
Recently, the European Parliament voted in favor of a resolution to increase access to medical marijuana in countries who are part of the European Union. This move comes not long…
The Garden State is in the home stretch of legalizing recreational marijuana, but many New Jersey residents are still skeptical due to broken promises in the past. After Chris Christie,…
Recently, the Oregon Secretary of State released the findings of marijuana audit of the current state of cannabis regulations statewide. Extensive research was conducted and included in the 37 page…
The newly appointed Governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers, has big plans to include the formation of a medical marijuana program and decriminalization in the upcoming state budget. The proposal would…
Now that California has legalized recreational cannabis, many retailers are reaping the benefits of this newly expanded consumer base. In order to open a dispensary that can sell recreational cannabis,…
Maryland legislators proposed the first bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis statewide. Delegate Eric Luedtke introduced the new adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the House and is confident that it…
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently issued the first marijuana license to a woman owned independent dispensary, Caroline’s Cannabis. Before Thursday, all of the business licenses issued were to affiliated…
The city of Boston is strongly considering a proposal that would prioritize local residents when reviewing applications for marijuana business licenses. The new plan was drafted by City Councilor Kim…
Back in 2017, Florida lawmakers decided to cap the number of medical marijuana dispensaries that a licensee could open to 25. Due to the overwhelming amount of medical patients that…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo promised that legalizing adult-use cannabis would be a high priority for 2019 but lawmakers in Albany continue to debate the budgetary costs of legalization. However…
On Monday, two Minnesota Senators, Senator Scott Jensen and Senator Melisa Franzen, proposed a recreational marijuana legalization bill that would lay the groundwork for adult-use cannabis. If the bill were…
Ever since recreational marijuana was legalized in California, licensed marijuana dispensaries have struggled to compete with the black market due to the exorbitant state cannabis taxes. Lawmakers are finally taking…
Last week, New Mexico House Representative Javier Martinez proposed House Bill 356 that would legalize recreational marijuana if it makes it past the House, Senate, and Governor. The midterm elections…
Tax season can be especially stressful for marijuana dispensaries who are constantly trying to avoid an audit. Filing cannabis taxes requires extensive knowledge of the tax laws, meticulous bookkeeping and…
Recently, the BCC released the permanent cannabis regulations that clarified the state laws in regards to marijuana delivery service, however it seems like some law enforcement agencies haven’t gotten the…
Arkansas legalized medical marijuana in 2016 after citizens voted overwhelmingly in favor of Issue 6. However, it’s taken a little while for them to establish a regulatory framework. On Friday,…
On Wednesday, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) completed their review of the California permanent cannabis regulations and approved the current proposal for all three licensing agencies. The permanent regulations…
Florida’s medical marijuana program has always been somewhat limited in scope with a cap on cannabis licenses and a ban on smoking as a means of consumption. In early 2019,…
Recently, the Ontario provincial government placed a cap on the number of cannabis licenses that would be available to private retailers and decided to choose the recipients via lottery. Ontario officials…
In January 2019, the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board’s public safety sub-committee convened to vote on whether or not to allow cannabis cafes and home marijuana delivery. The sub-committee voted in…
The City of Vancouver is taking serious steps to legitimize cannabis sales by warning all unlicensed cannabis dispensaries that they will be subject to both civil and criminal charges if…
Today marks the end of the grace period for California medical marijuana collectives leaving those without a business license no option but to shutdown or face the consequences. After recreational…
Michigan’s emergency cannabis rules expired at the end of 2018 forcing all unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries to close while they await their business licenses. As of December 1st, the permanent…
One of the best ways to raise customer satisfaction and keep them coming back is to have a dispensary return policy that won’t frustrate your clientele. While product returns are…
The City of West Hollywood recently announced the names of eight social cannabis cafes that are approved for licenses and will open in early 2019. There were over 120 applicants…
The Ontario provincial government is now backtracking on their promise to provide unlimited cannabis licenses for private dispensaries before April 2019. Last Thursday, officials released a statement announcing that they…
Colorado Senator Cory Gardner is working diligently to pass cannabis banking reform this week that could have a major impact on how marijuana dispensaries do business. Today, Gardner proposed an…
The first Ohio medical marijuana dispensary was approved to make sales to qualifying patients in December 2018. The only problem was that it was still waiting on cannabis products tested…
The U.S. Congress voted to pass the $867 billion Farm Bill that contains provisions that will legalize hemp cultivation on the federal level. Allowing farmers to grow hemp for industrial…
Last Friday, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control finally released a draft of the proposed permanent cannabis regulations. One of the most notable changes from the emergency regulations is that…
It has only been three months since Oklahoma officially legalized medical marijuana sales but the green rush phenomena is continuing to grow with unlimited licensing and fairly loose qualifications for…
Building a reliable and efficient team of marijuana delivery drivers can be challenging. If you can find people who are detail oriented and connect with customers you’ll have solid team…
California marijuana retailers could be facing a massive cannabis recall after a well-known testing facility surrendered their license due to falsified records and faulty equipment. Sequoia Labs out of Sacramento…
Earlier this week, the Utah medical marijuana compromise was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert. There were a few changes made to Proposition…
Marijuana businesses across California have been waiting patiently for the Bureau of Cannabis Control to release the new permanent cannabis regulations, but it looks like they will be waiting a…
A recent study conducted by Statistics Canada is making some waves regarding which Canadian city is ranked first for cannabis consumption. Vancouver has historically been known as the cannabis capital…
The residents of Michigan voted to approve recreational cannabis in the midterm elections giving Michigan marijuana dispensaries high hopes for the future. Meanwhile, medical marijuana retailers in Michigan have been…
Eastern Asia has always been known to be very strict enforcing cannabis violations but South Korea could be a pioneer in accepting the benefits of medical marijuana. Last week, the…
As each Canadian province established their own regulatory system, marijuana dispensaries will be required to provide track and trace information on sales and inventory. Saskatchewan cannabis reporting is fairly detailed…
By the end of 2018, California marijuana retailers had seen a significant spike in sales during the third quarter of the year. The projections for the first half of 2018…
Last week, the current commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb, was interviewed on CNBC and made some very interesting remarks regarding federal cannabis legalization. While he was…
Today, two Massachusetts marijuana dispensaries will open their doors and begin selling adult-use cannabis. Last Friday, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission signed off on a dispensary in Northampton and another…
Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that he would resign at the request of President Trump. The President has frequently taken issue with Sessions over his recusal from the FBI…
This week, British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch approved the first business license for Canadian dispensaries across the nation. The first medical marijuana retailer in Canada, Tamarack Cannabis Boutique,…
The State of California is beginning to issue some of the first annual cannabis business licenses to marijuana retailers and cultivators. The first recipients were a recreational cultivation business out…
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