Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III: What Operators Must Know
By Jeff Cohen on May 29, 2026 11:37:27 AM
In the cannabis industry, federal movement can feel slow — until it suddenly matters. The recent legal shift toward cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III status is one of those moments.
Virginia Recreational Dispensaries: Timelines and Next Steps
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Apr 22, 2026 5:11:30 PM
Virginia is one of the largest untapped cannabis markets in the eastern United States. With nearly 8.9 million residents, legal possession since 2021, and a pre-existing illicit market estimated at $3 billion annually, the demand is there. What has been missing is the legal retail inf …
Cannabis Tracking Labels Explained: RFID, Package IDs, and Metrc Retail ID
By Faai Steuer on Apr 10, 2026 5:03:38 PM
Cannabis tracking labels are primarily an upstream function. Whether it’s an RFID tag, package ID, or Metrc Retail ID, suppliers and distributors apply the label before product ever reaches your dispensary. Your retail team’s job is receiving, scanning, and reconciling against the tra …
How Role-Based Dispensary POS Permissions Keep Staff Compliant
By Aysha McDonald on Mar 16, 2026 6:13:07 PM
In cannabis retail, compliance depends on control. Every price override, inventory adjustment, refund, and void must be traceable, and regulators expect dispensaries to be able to prove that only authorized staff members can perform high-risk actions. When dispensary POS permissions a …
Dispensary SMS Marketing: Laws, Software & Compliance
By Faai Steuer on Mar 5, 2026 12:38:34 PM
Text messaging has become one of the primary ways for cannabis dispensaries to reach customers. Emails can get buried, and social media posts can get suppressed – but an SMS lands on a screen that almost everyone checks within minutes. As convenient as it is, though, dispensary SMS ma …
How to Choose the Best Hemp THC POS System in Minnesota
By Faai Steuer on Jan 26, 2026 9:29:02 AM
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market is evolving quickly, and retailers now have the option to convert their existing registrations into a permanent lower-potency hemp edible retailer (LPHE-R) license. With that shift comes a growing need for technology that can support compliant, reli …
What Marijuana Rescheduling Means for the Cannabis Industry
By Gary Cohen on Jun 14, 2024 5:57:21 PM
The steps now being taken to reschedule marijuana mark a transformative moment for the industry that will allow retailers to make real strides. This shift promises not only to revitalize businesses but also to reshape the regulatory landscape in profound ways. Here’s why the reschedul …
How Much is California Dispensary Sales Tax? (Breakdown)
By Gary Cohen on Sep 7, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Various reports in industry publications have cited cases of “sticker shock” among California cannabis consumers. Between California’s excise tax, regular sales tax, and local business tax, adult-use customers are paying anywhere between 28 and 40 percent cannabis retail taxes on ever …
How Dispensary Software Helps Navigate Cannabis Compliance
By Faai Steuer on Aug 9, 2023 2:25:30 PM
With the significant expansion and legalization of cannabis across the US, the industry’s growth potential has skyrocketed over the past few years. This rapid development has created a patchwork of regulations across different states, each with its specific laws and compliance criteri …
Best Practices in Cash Management for Cannabis Dispensaries
By Gary Cohen on Aug 3, 2023 10:15:14 AM
Running a cannabis dispensary involves handling substantial cash transactions, which makes implementing effective cash management practices critical, especially with the recent crackdown on cashless ATMs and digital payment methods. Neglecting proper cash management exposes your busin …
Cannabis Payment Compliance: Unmasking Cashless ATM Solutions
By Faai Steuer on Jul 19, 2023 9:48:00 AM
As the cannabis retail industry continues to grow, dispensaries are seeking innovative payment solutions to meet the growing demand for cashless transactions. However, the crackdown on cashless ATM solutions by payment processing networks has raised concerns about the legality and com …
How to Succeed as a CAURD Cannabis Dispensary in New York
By Gary Cohen on Jun 12, 2023 11:06:51 PM
The recent legalization of adult-use marijuana sales in New York has opened up exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. As the state prioritizes awarding dispensary licensees to social equity candidates, New York is setting a great precedent for the rest of t …