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This fall, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) held four Stakeholder Summits across the United States, gathering cannabis industry operators, regulators, investors, and advocates to tackle the unique regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges facing cannabis businesses today. Held in Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Southern California, these Summits offered actionable insights into the evolving landscape…

On November 19, the DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney issued a ruling granting the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) full standing to participate in the upcoming hearings on the agency’s proposed rule to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to III in the federal Controlled Substances Act. NCIA was the only party granted standing…

The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving—and so are the cannabis security solutions designed  to support it. Cannabis facilities, from cultivation sites to dispensaries, face a range of security  challenges, including compliance with regulations, risk of theft, and the complexities of  managing high-value inventory. Traditional security systems are often ineffective and costly, leaving significant gaps in…

The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and data is the key to staying ahead. If you missed our latest Service Solutions webinar, now’s your chance to catch up on everything shared by leading experts in the field. During this NCIA Industry Essentials session, we explored how cannabis and ancillary businesses can harness data to drive…

The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, and navigating the complexities of compliant marketing has never been more critical. Missed our latest Industry Essentials: Committee Insights webinar, Unlocking Compliance: Understanding Cannabis Marketing Regulations? Don’t worry—the full recording is now available! This session, produced by NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee, featured a dynamic panel of experts who…

As the legal cannabis industry continues to grow, the need for stringent security measures becomes increasingly critical. Among these measures, access controls stand out as a fundamental component for safeguarding premises, protecting inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance.  Cannabis facilities face unique security challenges due to the high value of their products and stringent regulatory requirements….

The cannabis industry is evolving faster than ever, with new markets opening up and existing ones maturing. But how do you know if your state is primed for growth or if you’re navigating an already saturated market? To thrive, it’s essential to understand where your state sits on the legalization journey and what strategic actions…

Ballot initiatives are as OG as it gets: nearly thirty years ago in 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana via Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act. This provision exempted certain patients and their primary caregivers from criminal liability under state law for the possession and cultivation of cannabis…