Cannasure Blog

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a package of bills into law February 22 that will create a legal adult-use cannabis market in New Jersey. Several other states — from Montana, to Virginia, to New York — are either implementing or appear poised to enact similar legislation. Each of these jurisdictions is unique and complex, and so […]

Cannabinoid science and medicine are maturing contemporaneously with the cannabis products that have quickly gained traction with millions of consumers, and it is all happening while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) silently waits on the sidelines ‒ at least for now. This may be a recipe for potential tort liability that is presently unseen […]

One of the cornerstones of our American democratic system is to peacefully protest our dissenting opinion. However, emotions can sometimes escalate into riot, vandalism or looting and these events can result in significant property damage for individuals and businesses. Cannasure’s Retail Loss Control Checklist helps dispensaries take extra precaution and manage risk during uncertain times. […]

As an insurance agent in the cannabis industry, it’s important to keep up with where marijuana legalization stands in 2020, on a state by state basis. 11—The number of states where recreational marijuana is legal for adults over the age of 21. Those states are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Vermont […]

With the recent increase of public exposure, there has been great confusion surrounding cannabidiol. The Patient’s Guide to CBD is an Americans for Safe Access resource aimed to provide education on a wide range of CBD-related topics. These topics include, but are not limited to: Available forms for use Indicated uses Speaking with your doctor […]

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated that, in 2013, there were 1,240,000 fires, resulting in 3,240 civilian fire fatalities, 15,925 civilian fire injuries, and $11.5 billion in direct property loss. These fire losses demonstrate the need for proper fire prevention procedures. While all fires start small, they can quickly spread out of control when […]

As the weather changes, so do the hazards you should be prepared for. An incident, such as a burst pipe, can cost your company hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Proper preparation can not only help to prevent this type of incident, but can also reduce injuries and minimize additional costly risks to the facility […]

The success of your marijuana dispensary will, to a certain extent, hinge upon who you hire. Having knowledgeable and friendly budtenders and staff may set you apart from the competition in this highly competitive field. It may also help you to avoid dangerous situations, comply with legal regulations and improve the overall success of your […]

An Emergency Preparedness Plan is important to establish and review before it becomes necessary to use. Having well-thought-out procedures in place can save lives, reduce property damage, and lessen the resulting disruption of daily business operations if an emergency occurs. Creating Your Plan According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a plan should begin […]

To best protect your business against possible fire and resulting losses, it is necessary to understand how the combustion process works. What is the Fire Triangle? The combustion process, better known as the Fire Triangle, has three components: heat, fuel, and oxygen. In order for fire to occur, all three need to be present. Since […]