Discover How Cova OCS Catalogue Subscription Boosts Your Bottom Line
By Faai Steuer on June 16, 2022
Cannabis retail stores in Ontario, Canada’s largest cannabis consumer market, have never been more concerned with improving their bottom line and enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to complying with AGCO regulations, Ontario now faces the challenge of market saturation and …
Discover How Cova Customers Painlessly Manage Metrc Compliance
By Faai Steuer on June 7, 2022
Operating a cannabis dispensary heavily binds to regulatory compliance, making that the number one priority for cannabis retailers intending to keep their doors open. In most US states, that includes reporting to the mandated traceability system—often Metrc. Currently enforced in 19 s …
Product Update: Keep Your Dispensary Compliant with METRC Reconciliation Reports
By Faai Steuer on May 19, 2022
Most cannabis regulatory authorities in the United States use Metrc as the seed-to-sale tracking system for dispensaries. Metrc’s goal is to create safety and transparency for consumers in the cannabis industry, which benefits dispensary operators as well. While seamless integration b …
AGCO’s 2022 Compliance Reporting Changes for Cannabis Retailers in Ontario
By Faai Steuer on January 26, 2022
In Ontario, currently, the AGCO requires licensed cannabis retail stores to submit their completed monthly compliance reports through their iAGCO account before 11:59 PM on the 5th day of every calendar month. However, these requirements are about to change in 2022, and cannabis retai …
Ontario Cannabis Retail Compliance Explained and Myths Busted (AGCO Q&A)
By Faai Steuer on August 4, 2021
The cannabis retail industry has been growing fast in Ontario, and stores are opening up left, right, and center. Ontario is yet to catch up with Alberta, which has the highest number of stores per capita- but as new regulations are released, cannabis retail store owners must keep ada …
Key Takeaways From Recent Amendments to Illinois Cannabis Regulations 2021
By Gary Cohen on July 29, 2021
Cannabis became legal for recreational consumption in Illinois from Jan 1, 2020. But the implementation of various programs directed towards developing a robust and fair cannabis industry has been marred by delays. The pandemic certainly impacted the whole process, but there has also …
A Quick Start Guide to Cannabis Social Equity Programs in CA, CO & MI
By Faai Steuer on July 2, 2021
The cannabis industry has had a long-troubled history of inequality, and we all are aware that the war on drugs disproportionately impacted communities of color and other minorities. Today, the legal cannabis industry is thriving, but it certainly has a diversity problem. As states li …
Top 5 FAQs About METRC Compliance and Reporting in Oklahoma
By Faai Steuer on March 30, 2021
The METRC compliance system is finally being implemented in Oklahoma and will replace mandatory OMMA monthly reporting for medical marijuana dispensaries from May 26, 2022. Oklahoma dispensary owners have less than 3 months left to comply with new OMMA reporting requirements and sync …
How to Run a Compliant Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oklahoma
By Gary Cohen on March 11, 2021
Over more than a year after voters in Oklahoma legalized medical cannabis, one in 13 adult residents has a patient card. Oklahoma has the highest number of per-capita dispensaries among medical marijuana states in the US, with 56 medical marijuana dispensaries per 100,000 residents. W …
5 Cannabis Organizations and Consultants in Ontario You Should Know
By Faai Steuer on February 22, 2021
Ontario is Canada’s largest recreational cannabis market, and yet, it has only 430 cannabis dispensaries open versus almost 600 cannabis retail stores in Alberta, whose population is less than 1/3rd of Ontario’s. Ontario cannabis retail industry needs to up its game soon to meet the b …
Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Marijuana Dispensaries in Oklahoma
By Dave Emmett on January 18, 2021
As a licensed medical marijuana dispensary owner in Oklahoma, you probably have questions or concerns about getting started with Metrc, the state’s recently chosen cannabis traceability system. OMMA announced a contract with America’s largest cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company, Me …
How Cova Helped Dutch Love Launch Cannabis Delivery Program in 24 Hours
By Faai Steuer on April 29, 2020
*Hobo Cannabis is now Dutch Love COVID-19 is rapidly changing how the cannabis industry does business, sending retailers scrambling for new ways to transact sales. Fortunately, online ordering and delivery services are sustaining their operations and proving to be more manageable — an …