Pam Maucher, CCCE, CAMS

Chief of Staff, The Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts (ACCCE). Connect with me on LinkedIn
How to Prevent Distribution of Cannabis to Minors – Key Similarities Between Canada and the U.S.

How to Prevent Distribution of Cannabis to Minors – Key Similarities Between Canada and the U.S.

by | Aug 18, 2021 | ,

The Cannabis Act has explicit rules for the packaging and labeling of cannabis products to ensure that they do not take on an appearance of something that might be enticing or appealing to young persons. The rules are comparable in the U.S., even if they vary slightly by state law.

One situation where both jurisdictions can learn from each other’s mistakes occurred in 2020. A raffle held at a Canadian youth hockey tournament contained a prize consisting of several cannabis products. The winner was an eight-year-old boy who was participating in the tournament.

Comply or Go Awry: Highlights From a Commercial Cannabis Enforcement Action and How to Protect Your Business

Comply or Go Awry: Highlights From a Commercial Cannabis Enforcement Action and How to Protect Your Business

by | Jul 19, 2021 | , , , ,

Commercial cannabis businesses tend to focus on preserving compliance with regulations in order to satisfy licensing requirements; however, managing risk holistically involves more than looking at the regulations.

Read this real-world case study of a commercial cannabis enforcement action and learn how to protect your business from potential penalties.

3 Key Lessons From the First Cannabis Banking Enforcement Action

3 Key Lessons From the First Cannabis Banking Enforcement Action

by | Apr 7, 2021 |

In what appears to be the first penalty levied against a financial institution banking commercial cannabis businesses, Live Life Federal Credit Union has entered into an administrative order with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) for failures related to its cannabis banking program. As Live Life Federal Credit Union emerges from this administrative order, and more lessons are learned, cannabis bankers will be more empowered to make the appropriate risk-based decisions when it comes to managing their MRB portfolios.

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