Cannabis Business Resources


In an effort to assist all cannabis businesses, we provide free and paid resources that cover all aspects of business operations.

Below are categories for business resources. Under the categories, is a directory of cannabis regulatory agencies, and industry associations and non-profits.

If your business has a specific resource need that is not currently available on this website, or if you want to contribute a resource for the cannabis community, please let us know by sending an email to: resources@cannabisbusinesstoday.com. Our team will work with you to get this page updated as quickly as possible.

DIRECTORY OF CANNABIS LAWS, REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND ASSOCIATIONS

Alabama

Law and citation that governs cannabis.

State regulatory authority that oversees cannabis.

Arizona

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State regulatory authority that oversees cannabis.

California

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alabama

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Alaska

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Arkansas

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Colorado

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Arizona

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Prince Edward Island

On January 16, 2018, the Government of PEI signed supply Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with three Licensed Producers (LPs): Canopy Growth Corp., Organigram Inc., and Canada’s Island Garden Inc.. These MOUs will ensure PEI customers have access to an adequate selection of safe, diverse, and high-quality cannabis products upon legalization. The province will continue to engage with additional LPs moving forward, and an LP registration process has been developed to initiate these discussions. LPs interested in having their products sold through PEI’s cannabis distribution framework should contact the PEILCC at businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC is evaluating all of its options/capabilities related to integrating its new business processes, system requirements, and reporting obligations related to cannabis operations with its existing infrastructure (e.g. existing POS system, existing accounting/financial suite, existing expertise, existing website, etc.). As this work continues, and if gaps are encountered, the PEILCC will evaluate offers/correspondence received from external solution providers and follow-up accordingly. Firms should indicated their interest to partner with the PEILCC by emailing businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC)

Website: http://liquorpei.com/peilcc-cannabis-updates/

The PEILCC has yet to finalize its plans as it relates to cannabis retail store operations, inclusive of those related to recruitment, staffing, and training. It is anticipated that more details on these factors will be released to the public in the coming months. In the interim, if you’d like to express interest in being considered for employment in the retailing of cannabis, please complete the Cannabis Retail Application Form, and drop off to the PEILCC’s corporate office at 3 Garfield Street in Charlottetown, or, email it to hrcannabis@liquorpei.com.

Media questions related to the cannabis distribution model in PEI should be submitted to mediacannabis@liquorpei.com.

We welcome you to contact us at cannabisupdates@liquorpei.com if you have any additional questions.

Prince Edward Island

On January 16, 2018, the Government of PEI signed supply Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with three Licensed Producers (LPs): Canopy Growth Corp., Organigram Inc., and Canada’s Island Garden Inc.. These MOUs will ensure PEI customers have access to an adequate selection of safe, diverse, and high-quality cannabis products upon legalization. The province will continue to engage with additional LPs moving forward, and an LP registration process has been developed to initiate these discussions. LPs interested in having their products sold through PEI’s cannabis distribution framework should contact the PEILCC at businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC is evaluating all of its options/capabilities related to integrating its new business processes, system requirements, and reporting obligations related to cannabis operations with its existing infrastructure (e.g. existing POS system, existing accounting/financial suite, existing expertise, existing website, etc.). As this work continues, and if gaps are encountered, the PEILCC will evaluate offers/correspondence received from external solution providers and follow-up accordingly. Firms should indicated their interest to partner with the PEILCC by emailing businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC has yet to finalize its plans as it relates to cannabis retail store operations, inclusive of those related to recruitment, staffing, and training. It is anticipated that more details on these factors will be released to the public in the coming months. In the interim, if you’d like to express interest in being considered for employment in the retailing of cannabis, please complete the Cannabis Retail Application Form, and drop off to the PEILCC’s corporate office at 3 Garfield Street in Charlottetown, or, email it to hrcannabis@liquorpei.com.

Media questions related to the cannabis distribution model in PEI should be submitted to mediacannabis@liquorpei.com.

We welcome you to contact us at cannabisupdates@liquorpei.com if you have any additional questions.

Prince Edward Island

On January 16, 2018, the Government of PEI signed supply Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with three Licensed Producers (LPs): Canopy Growth Corp., Organigram Inc., and Canada’s Island Garden Inc.. These MOUs will ensure PEI customers have access to an adequate selection of safe, diverse, and high-quality cannabis products upon legalization. The province will continue to engage with additional LPs moving forward, and an LP registration process has been developed to initiate these discussions. LPs interested in having their products sold through PEI’s cannabis distribution framework should contact the PEILCC at businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC is evaluating all of its options/capabilities related to integrating its new business processes, system requirements, and reporting obligations related to cannabis operations with its existing infrastructure (e.g. existing POS system, existing accounting/financial suite, existing expertise, existing website, etc.). As this work continues, and if gaps are encountered, the PEILCC will evaluate offers/correspondence received from external solution providers and follow-up accordingly. Firms should indicated their interest to partner with the PEILCC by emailing businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC has yet to finalize its plans as it relates to cannabis retail store operations, inclusive of those related to recruitment, staffing, and training. It is anticipated that more details on these factors will be released to the public in the coming months. In the interim, if you’d like to express interest in being considered for employment in the retailing of cannabis, please complete the Cannabis Retail Application Form, and drop off to the PEILCC’s corporate office at 3 Garfield Street in Charlottetown, or, email it to hrcannabis@liquorpei.com.

Media questions related to the cannabis distribution model in PEI should be submitted to mediacannabis@liquorpei.com.

We welcome you to contact us at cannabisupdates@liquorpei.com if you have any additional questions.

Prince Edward Island

On January 16, 2018, the Government of PEI signed supply Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with three Licensed Producers (LPs): Canopy Growth Corp., Organigram Inc., and Canada’s Island Garden Inc.. These MOUs will ensure PEI customers have access to an adequate selection of safe, diverse, and high-quality cannabis products upon legalization. The province will continue to engage with additional LPs moving forward, and an LP registration process has been developed to initiate these discussions. LPs interested in having their products sold through PEI’s cannabis distribution framework should contact the PEILCC at businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC is evaluating all of its options/capabilities related to integrating its new business processes, system requirements, and reporting obligations related to cannabis operations with its existing infrastructure (e.g. existing POS system, existing accounting/financial suite, existing expertise, existing website, etc.). As this work continues, and if gaps are encountered, the PEILCC will evaluate offers/correspondence received from external solution providers and follow-up accordingly. Firms should indicated their interest to partner with the PEILCC by emailing businesscannabis@liquorpei.com.

The PEILCC has yet to finalize its plans as it relates to cannabis retail store operations, inclusive of those related to recruitment, staffing, and training. It is anticipated that more details on these factors will be released to the public in the coming months. In the interim, if you’d like to express interest in being considered for employment in the retailing of cannabis, please complete the Cannabis Retail Application Form, and drop off to the PEILCC’s corporate office at 3 Garfield Street in Charlottetown, or, email it to hrcannabis@liquorpei.com.

Media questions related to the cannabis distribution model in PEI should be submitted to mediacannabis@liquorpei.com.

We welcome you to contact us at cannabisupdates@liquorpei.com if you have any additional questions.

Argentina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Argentina

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Austria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Austria

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Bolivia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bolivia

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Chile

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Chile

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Denmark

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Denmark

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Germany

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Israel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Israel

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Jamaica

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Jamaica

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Macedonia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Macedonia

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Mexico

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mexico

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Norway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Norway

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Poland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Poland

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Romania

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Romania

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Spain

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Spain

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Turkey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Turkey

Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Illegal

Australia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Australia

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Belgium

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Belgium

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Brazil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Brazil

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Colombia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Colombia

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Finland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Finland

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Greece

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Greece

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Italy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Italy

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Luxembourg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Malta

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Netherlands

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Panama

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Panama

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Puerto Rico

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Puerto_Rico

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

San Marino

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_San_Marino

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Switzerland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Switzerland

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

Uruguay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay

Recreational: Legal (but buying prohibited for foreigners)

Medical: Legal

Cultivation: Legal (Up to 6 plants)

ALASKA

Website: https://www.alaskamarijuanaindustry.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKMJIndustry/

About

The AMIA mission is simple: We promote and advocate for a vibrant and reasonably regulated Alaska-based marijuana industry. The AMIA serves to strengthen and enhance a network of connected, independent, informed, regionally and community directed Alaska Marijuana organizations.

Website: https://akcannabisinstitute.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AKCannabizInstitute

Twitter: http://twitter.com/AlaskaCannaBiz

Instagram: http://instagram.com/AlaskaCannabisInstitute

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3axBAAEkwUeTTcSlLS8JNg

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The Alaska Cannabis Institute spearheads a variety of educational and outreach activities that advance public understanding of cannabis and cannabis business practices and their impact on the environment. ACI promotes the exchange of that information between and among horticultural education organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, media channels, and the public.

The ACI is widely recognized as one of the states premier professional cannabis education programs. Through it’s interdisciplinary approach, the program draws on the experience of participating professionals to create a curriculum whose breadth and depth make the ACI program one-of-a-kind.

Attendees receive an education that centers on and values industry relationships and draws widely on the expertise and networks of engaged alumni and prominent professionals.

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“We seek to establish a coalition of reputable business owners, prominent persons and legalization supporters with the purpose of influencing future Cannabis legislation. Our goal is to work closely with the Alaska Marijuana Control Board as well as state and local legislators to enact Cannabis regulations that serve the best interest of the Alaskan people, the Alaskan economy and consumer groups alike.”

-The Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation

By joining The Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation(CRCL), you are not merely supporting Cannabis legalization, but are taking an active roll in determining how the industry will be regulated. Bill 13PSUM paved the way for a new and exciting industry in Alaska. Now it's up to us to decide how the industry will Alaska and its citizens.

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