New Mexico Cannabis Microbusiness License
New Mexico Integrated Cannabis Microbusiness License A New Mexico Cannabis Microbusiness License application is not something to do by yourself. The Cannabis Control Division (CCD) will be regulating cannabis businesses in the state. The cannabis regulation act created the cannabis regulatory advisory committee that became the new control division regulating recreational marijuana in New Mexico, […]
Decriminalization of Cannabis in Louisiana
Decriminalization of Cannabis in Louisiana History has recently been made after the state’s legislature voted for the decriminalization of cannabis in Louisiana. The senate voted 20-17 in favor of House Bill 652, introduced by State Rep. Cedric Glover, the bill aim is to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use in […]
How to get a Marijuana Business License in Maine
How to get a Marijuana Business License in Maine How to get a marijuana business license in Maine is a key question for any cannabis entrepreneur in the pine tree state. Maine voted to legalize adult-use marijuana as early as 2016. However, there were significant setbacks along the way, mostly because of the former Governor […]
Marijuana Business License in Virginia – 7 Essential Steps (2026)
How to Get a Marijuana Business License in Virginia (2026 Update) Virginia finally has a pathway toward real adult-use cannabis sales, but the rules and timelines look very different from what lawmakers passed in 2021. Virginia legalized adult possession and limited home cultivation back in 2021, but retail sales never launched in 2024 as […]
How to get a Cannabis Business License in New York
On late March 2021, New York legalized cannabis sales for adults over 21 years old. However, sales won’t go into effect until -at least- next year, with estimates expecting the market to capture more than $1.2 billion in sales on its first year. In this sense, if you live in the Empire State, and want […]
How to Get a Cannabis Business License in New Mexico | JUNE 2022 UPDATE
Updated in June 2022 How to Get a Cannabis Business License in New Mexico Do you want to know the process of getting a cannabis business license in New Mexico? Through House Bill 2, passed on April 12, 2021, New Mexico legalized recreational marijuana, allowing the possession and consumption of individuals 21 years or older. Since […]
Arizona Social Equity Ownership Program
The Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207) became effective on November 30, 2020. This act governs the adult-use marijuana program of the state of Arizona. Proposition 207 included the establishment of the Social Equity Ownership Program (“SEOP”) which will issue 26 licenses to entities whose owners are “from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement […]
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in Virginia in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide
In this expert guide, we walk through how to open a dispensary in Virginia, how the 2026 adult-use framework is expected to work, what “impact” microbusinesses are, and what you actually need in place before the Cannabis Control Authority (“CCA”) opens the application portal. Virginia has managed to legalize cannabis, shut down cannabis, and promise […]
Virginia Cannabis Cultivation License: 2026 Complete Application Guide
If you want a Virginia Cannabis Cultivation License, you are stuck in the same holding pattern as everyone else. Adult-use sales have been legalized on paper, but the General Assembly still has to finish the real work: passing the retail framework and telling the Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) exactly how to open the market. The […]
Operating a Dispensary in Ohio: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Open a Dispensary in Ohio: An Expert Guide Ohio’s cannabis industry offers significant opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Learning how to open a dispensary in Ohio and Understanding the licensing process is crucial for navigating this evolving market successfully. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of obtaining a cannabis license in Ohio, tailored […]