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What You Need to Know About Marijuana Operations and Cannabis Facility Security

Posted by Mark Mariotti on Jul 11, 2019

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Between 2010 and 2017, 17 states legalized marijuana use for medical reasons and eight states and Washington, D.C. approved it for recreational use. In October of 2018, Canada became only the second nation in the world to allow legal consumption of recreational marijuana.

The marijuana industry will continue to grow in North America. With it comes greater opportunities for theft and an even greater need for security regulations. According to The Cannabis Business Times, the biggest threat to a cannabis facility doesn’t come from external factors. It comes from employee theft. Even more reason to implement an effective security solution.

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Marijuana Industry Challenges – U.S.

The marijuana industry is cash heavy. That alone makes it a security challenge. To muddy the waters even more, regulations vary by state, as well as within each state. For example, California does not have a single ordinance for dispensary security that applies to the entire state. It’s all regulated by local laws.

Marijuana Industry Challenges – Canada

Like the U.S., Canada’s cannabis industry is cash heavy. Health Canada and the Access to Cannabis for Medicinal Purposes Regulations created detailed laws to help regulate the nation’s strict requirements, including those dealing with both physical and digital security requirements.

Cannabis Security Solutions That Work and Comply with Regulations takes a more in-depth look at the various requirements and explores a comprehensive security solution. In this guide you’ll learn about the keys to a comprehensive security system and how it can help:

  • Achieve regulatory compliance
  • Maximize security
  • Cut overall expenses
  • Increase your bottom line
  • Mitigate property damage and liability

You’ll also read about the importance of working with a company who has experience in the marijuana industry and how the right security solution helped one Canadian dispensary comply with every government regulation.

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