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The Northern Mariana Islands Legalize and Regulate Marijuana The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands made history when they legalized marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Governor Ralph Torres signed the bill, which includes home cultivation, on-site consumption, micro-producers and more, into law on September 21, 2018, making it the first time that a […]

The legal marijuana industry is complex, ever-evolving and rapidly growing. If you’re an insurance agent who has recently started offering cannabis insurance to your clients, now is the time to immerse yourself in the industry and truly become an expert. This will set you apart from your competition and will allow you to provide the […]

Have you received inquiries about whether or not you offer insurance to cannabis or cannabis-related businesses? If you’re wondering if you should tap into this growing market, read on to discover the advantages. It’s a growing industry Arcview research firm projects marijuana sales to jump from $6.7 billion in 2016 to $22.6 billion by 2021, […]

Attorney General Sessions Reverses Legal Marijuana Policy Since 2013, the Justice Department policy was to not enforce federal marijuana laws against businesses or individuals in states with medical or recreational marijuana laws with the exception of cases involving minors or gangs, sales across states and the cultivation of marijuana on federal property. On January 4, […]

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 […]

Restricting access to certain areas of your business facility by screening and identifying individuals before entry can significantly reduce incidents of theft, threats of terrorism, and violence in the workplace. Depending on the nature of your operation, some areas that may benefit from access control systems are high-value storage areas, safe/vaults, computer/telephone rooms, warehouses, or […]