Category: News
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Virginia Cannabis Community Alert
Governor Spanberger’s substitute amendments to Virginia’s cannabis bill introduce major changes that could significantly impact the future of legalization, small business participation, and criminal justice reform. Key Elements of the Governor’s Substitute: • Retail sales delayed until July 1, 2027• Possession limit reduced from 2.5 ounces to 2 ounces• Cannabis tax remains 6%, increasing to…
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Social Media Policy – Employee Acknowledgment
The hits just keep hitting. This part sure makes it seem like someone could have pictures of diversion or unsafe practices. Read the whole policy below.Photos or videos taken at work require explicit approval and must never depict consumption, diversion, unsafe practices, or regulated processes. Disclaimer:The views, opinions, and statements expressed in this post are…
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When Compliance Becomes a Shield: Red Flags Regulators Should Watch for in Cannabis Cultivation Facilities
A Case Study Lens on Large MSO Operations in Virginia Disclaimer:The views, opinions, and statements expressed in this post are solely my own and are made in my personal capacity. I do not speak on behalf of, represent, or act as a spokesperson for this or any other company, organization, or entity referenced herein unless…
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HOUSE BILL NO. 642
THE BILL What the bill does not specify No statutory dollar amounts for: All of these are explicitly left to CCA rulemaking under § 4.1-606. What this means in practice Detailed Notes Below This proposal lays out a comprehensive framework to launch Virginia’s adult-use retail cannabis market, with a strong emphasis on equity, decentralization, transparency,…
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Protected: Virginia Cannabis Microbusiness Survival Guide
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The Cold-leaf Index
How will your cannabis store score? 1. Product Quality and Provenance 2. Curation and Selection 3. Customer Experience 4. Integrity and Transparency 5. Value for Quality 6. Innovation and Contribution to the Culture
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Sample letters
Use the Find your Legislator tool to get the emails to send to.Write your own or Pick a letter: General Letter, Opposing Corporate Power Giveaways, licensed Virginia hemp growerEdit your letter and add your personal touchSend the email, or mail the letter to your legislators. General Letter Dear Members of the Virginia General Assembly, I…
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Virginia Cannabis Legislation Information and Links
I like to keep things clean and simple. On this page I will share links and updates as much as possible. We only have a limited time to make our voices heard and I encourage everyone to submit a written public statement in support of the changes you want to see in the Virginia retail…
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Virginia’s Regulatory favoritism through fee-gated access in cannabis
Regulatory favoritism through fee-gated access, or as I like to call it, discrimination through regulation. Joint_Commission-proposed_legislative_changes.pdf When it comes to Enactment Clause 47, I believe 1. Government selling special access is ethically suspect Clause 47 allows: Ethically, this raises all the same red flags that anti-corruption and good governance advocates warn about: The political science…
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Risk analysis of the code and enactments
Below is a clear, item-by-item risk scan of the full enactment list. I split it into three buckets: A. Pro-corporate or exploitable by MSOs / large operatorsB. Anti-competitive or harmful to small businessC. Strongly pro-small-business or protective reforms A. Pro-corporate or likely exploitable by large operators 1. $10 million conversion fee for pharmaceutical processors Item…