Top 5 Regulations Canadian Dispensaries Need to Know
It’s only been a few a weeks since Canada legalized recreational marijuana by passing the Cannabis Act, but government officials are already working on rules for the adult-use marketplace. Prime…
Evelyn Chase
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
Published Posts
5 Reasons to Hire a Cannabis Compliance Manager
Published: July 9, 2018
There are so many facets of compliance when running a marijuana dispensary in a state with regulatory oversight. One small mistake could incur a compliance violation that would result in…
California Cannabis Retailers Facing Product Shortage After Marijuanapocalypse
Published: July 5, 2018
Over the weekend, California cannabis retailers were forced to destroy over $350 million in marijuana products. July 1st marked the end of the transitional exemption period, so dispensaries all across…
FDA Approves First CBD Medication to Treat Epilepsy
Published: July 3, 2018
Last Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first CBD medication to treat two forms of childhood epilepsy. This medication’s technical name is Epidiolex, and is produced by UK…
Oklahoma Passes Medical Cannabis Marking 30 States with Marijuana Legalization
Published: June 28, 2018
Early this week, Oklahoma voted to pass a law legalizing medical cannabis. The voters decided to do so with a considerable margin of 57-43 making the Sooner state the 30th…
New Barcode Scanners will Simplify Metrc Cannabis Inventory
Published: June 27, 2018
There are several changes that cannabis retailers will need to make in order to meet compliance with the transitional period requirements. To accommodate these changes, IndicaOnline will be offering Inateck…
An Easy Guide to Integrating IndicaOnline with Metrc Reporting Software
Published: June 22, 2018
One area that tends to cause confusion among many cannabis retailers is integrating your dispensary point-of-sale system with the Metrc reporting software. We’d like to provide retailers with an easy yet…
Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Cannabis Sales Start October 18th
Published: June 21, 2018
Yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced that adult-use cannabis sales will commence starting October 18th. His comments came during an open floor session in the House of Commons. Initially, lawmakers…
Canadian Lawmakers Vote In Cannabis Act Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Published: June 20, 2018
Earlier this week, the Canadian House of Commons voted 205-82 to approve recreational cannabis sales nationwide. Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, was sent back to the Canadian Senate and on…
5 Regulatory Provisions Cannabis Retailers Should Know Before July 1st
Published: June 18, 2018
California cannabis retailers are nearing the end of the transitional period for cannabis and cannabis goods, effective July 1st, 2018. This means that all marijuana products will be subject to…
Cannabis Banking Bill Struck Down by U.S. House Committee
Published: June 14, 2018
Earlier this week, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted against a cannabis banking bill that would provide protections for financial institutions that allowed marijuana businesses to open an account. Measure…
California Takes Step Back in Fighting Black Market Cannabis Activity
Published: June 14, 2018
One of the biggest concerns for California regulators, law enforcement, and cannabis industry professionals is competing with black market cannabis activity. Some marijuana retailers are charging up to 35% in…
10 Updates to Regulations for CA Dispensaries and Deliveries
Published: June 12, 2018
The California Bureau of Cannabis Control officially re-adopted the emergency regulations as of June 6th which will be in effect for the next 180 days. There have been several amendments…
Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Dispensary Customer Experience
Published: June 7, 2018
Providing a unique dispensary customer experience requires careful planning and a creative strategy to ensure your clientele leave satisfied. There are several ways you can curate what your patrons see, hear,…
Cannabis Dispensary Banking Bill Passes in California Senate
Published: June 5, 2018
As of last week, the California State Senate passed SB 930, a bill that would legalize cannabis dispensary banking. This new bill would create chartered banks and credit unions that…
Attracting Top Dispensary Staff: Cannabis Retail
Published: June 4, 2018
One of the most valuable assets a cannabis retailer has are the dispensary employees that service clientele on a daily basis. Hiring quality staff members will typically require an ample…
Los Angeles Police Target Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries
Published: May 31, 2018
Yesterday the Los Angeles Police Department served search warrants on over 50 illegal marijuana dispensaries taking into custody around 160 employees. The raid ultimately resulted in 36 criminal cases filed…
An Easy Guide to Marijuana Disposal for Cannabis Retailers
Published: May 30, 2018
Almost every state that has legal medical or recreational marijuana has a specific set of regulations pertaining to marijuana disposal. There are a few instances in which cannabis retailers will…
Arizona Supreme Court Approves Medical Cannabis on Campus
Published: May 23, 2018
Today, the Arizona Supreme Court concluded that the state can’t legally prosecute college students who use medical marijuana on campus. As long as the student is in possession of their…
BCC Extends Emergency Cannabis Regulations for 6 Months
Published: May 18, 2018
Today the California Bureau of Cannabis Control announced that they will be extending the time limit on the emergency cannabis regulations. Chief Officer, Lori Ajax stated that, “These proposed changes…
California Establishes Product Liability Program for Marijuana Dispensaries
Published: May 17, 2018
Selling products to consumers always comes with a certain amount of risk as at any point the manufacturer could issue a recall leaving the retailers with significant losses in profit….
Selecting Top Products for Your Dispensary Customers
Published: May 16, 2018
Stocking the shelves of your cannabis retailer is costly but if you know your clientele it is a calculated risk that can really pay off. It’s important to understand how…
Senator Kamala Harris Announces Co-Sponsorship of Marijuana Justice Act
Published: May 14, 2018
California Senator Kamala Harris has announced that she will be co-sponsoring the Marijuana Justice Act alongside other prominent senators including Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders, and Kirsten Gillibrand. Last week, Senator…
Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Anticipate Recreational Marijuana
Published: May 7, 2018
This Summer will mark the beginning of recreational marijuana sales for Massachusetts cannabis retailers. Starting July 1st anyone who is over the age of 21 will be able to legally…
8 Tips for Marijuana Dispensary Merchandising and Product Display
Published: May 4, 2018
Creating eye catching product displays is part of selling strategy to draw customers in and encourage them to buy. Marijuana dispensary merchandising is often overlooked and can really change the…
British Columbia Marijuana Dispensaries Ready for Recreational Cannabis
Published: May 2, 2018
As all of Canada awaits the transition into recreational marijuana, British Columbia marijuana dispensaries are making preparations to meet the increased demand. Legislation has already set the legal age to…
How California Cannabis Dispensaries Can Easily Transition Before July 1st
Published: April 30, 2018
California cannabis dispensaries around the state have been operating under a transitional period to prepare for the regulated marketplace. As the July 1st deadline approaches, there are several ways to…
Sessions Concedes that Medical Marijuana May Have Benefits
Published: April 27, 2018
Earlier this week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke before a Senate budgetary committee and made some comments about medical marijuana that seem to be contradictory to some of his recent actions….
California Congressman to Propose the Cannabis States’ Rights Act
Published: April 18, 2018
Last week, Donald Trump came out in support of State’s rights to decide on legalizing marijuana. The surprising move came after extensive talks with Colorado Senator Cory Gardner who has…
California Cannabis Regulators Send Cease Letters to Unlicensed Dispensaries
Published: April 15, 2018
In an attempt to enforce new laws on the legal marijuana market, California cannabis regulators have issued a cease and desist letter to almost 1,000 unlicensed dispensaries. This is thought…
Easy Guide: CA Dispensary Packaging, Labeling
Published: March 29, 2018
One area of cannabis compliance that continues to confuse retailers is the very specific regulations regarding California marijuana dispensary packaging and labelling. During the early transition to recreational sales, many…
Alberta’s Online Marijuana Sales To Be Developed by American IT Company
Published: March 28, 2018
As the Canada approaches the legalization of recreational cannabis later this year, there have been many questions still lingering about how Alberta’s online marijuana sales would be managed. Earlier this…
Mitch McConnell Promises to Legalize Hemp on the Federal Level
Published: March 27, 2018
Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke with a group of hemp advocates in Kentucky and announced that he’ll be introducing legislation to legalize hemp production by removing…
Congress Passes Spending Bill, Protects Medical Marijuana
Published: March 23, 2018
This week, Congress finally passed a spending bill that will fund the government until the end of September. The omnibus spending package includes the Leahy amendment, formerly known as Rohrabacher-Farr…
Alberta Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare for Recreational Marijuana
Published: March 21, 2018
When Canadian provinces moved toward recreational marijuana legalization, cannabis retailers geared up for a flood of new consumers. At the time, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission announced that close…
California Assembly Proposes Cannabis Tax Reform
Published: March 16, 2018
In 2018, bipartisan members of the California Assembly, Republican Tom Lackey and Democrat Rob Bonta, announced a bill that will cut cannabis taxes to encourage more marijuana businesses to transition…
Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Marijuana Dispensary Budtenders
Published: March 1, 2018
An integral part of any cannabis retailer is the sales team. Marijuana dispensary budtenders are responsible for providing patients with excellent customer service and generating lucrative sales. There are definitely…
IndicaOnline Releases Software Update for Cannabis Taxes
Published: February 20, 2018
Yesterday, IndicaOnline released the latest software update for Indica POS to help California marijuana dispensaries simplify the various cannabis taxes. The new update will allow cannabis retailers to apply different…
4 Changes for California Cannabis Delivery Services
Published: February 16, 2018
The legalization of recreational marijuana in California had some significant effects on the marijuana industry. Operating in a highly regulated marketplace presented several challenges for cannabis delivery services. While the…
LAPD Investigating Unlicensed Marijuana Dispensaries
Published: February 15, 2018
Yesterday the Los Angeles Police Department announced their plan to crackdown on unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County. It's only been a month and a half since recreational marijuana…
Judiciary Demands Hearing on Jeff Sessions Anti-Cannabis Policy
Published: February 6, 2018
House democrats are taking a stand against Attorney General Jeff Sessions recent decision to rescind the Cole Memo protecting state’s right to sell medical and recreational marijuana. Yesterday eleven members…
Georgia Pushing to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Published: February 5, 2018
The State of Georgia is strongly considering legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. The resolution is being sponsored by State Senator Curt Thompson and if approved, voters would decide whether or…
California Representatives Propose Bill in Support of Marijuana Justice Act
Published: January 19, 2018
In January 2018, California representatives put forth a countermeasure to protect states with legal medical and recreational marijuana. Representatives Barbara Lee and Ro Khanna introduced resolution HR 4779 to the…
3 Cannabis Compliant Dispensary Loyalty Programs
Published: January 11, 2018
Implementing dispensary loyalty programs at marijuana retailers has always been an effective way to retain customers. In addition, these programs help grow the clientele database. Recreational cannabis is now legal…
5 Ways Cannabis Retailers Can Combat Federal Interference
Published: January 10, 2018
In January 2018, the cannabis industry was shaken. Attorney General Jeff Sessions moved to rescind the Cole Memo, the policy that had protected states’ right to regulate legal cannabis. The…
Federal Government Aiming to Crackdown on Legal Marijuana States
Published: January 4, 2018
In January 2018, the federal government took a step in the wrong direction on its policy toward legal marijuana. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo, a policy established…
Top 5 Marijuana Marketing Tools for Adult-Use Consumers
Published: January 3, 2018
Adult-use cannabis brings the chance to reach thousands of new customers. Licensed retailers see steady demand, but staying competitive is still a top priority. The right marketing tools help you…
4 Keys to Cannabis Compliance for Marijuana Dispensaries
Published: December 28, 2017
As more and more marijuana dispensaries receive their business license, the focus will shift to cannabis compliance with state and local officials. Blatant violations such as failing to report sales,…
An Easy Guide to Setting Up a Marijuana POS System
Published: December 26, 2017
When a new market opens or your dispensary scales up, many operators install new POS software to handle more customers and stay compliant with local regulations. The right setup helps…
4 Reasons Cannabis Dispensaries Need Legal Marijuana Scales
Published: December 20, 2017
The scale is one of the most frequently used pieces of hardware in any cannabis dispensary. To stay compliant, legal marijuana scales must carry certification from the NTEP (National Conference…
