Insights

Cannabis businesses that are hoping to expand across state lines should absolutely be aware of the triggering levels for regulatory background checks in different states. Just because an investor is a minority owner doesn’t mean they can avoid regulatory scrutiny.

In some states, dispensary applicants must be considered of "good moral character" in order to receive a license to operate a cannabis business. Unfortunately, it’s often unclear what this phrase means in practice, who it applies to, and what the consequences are for an applicant.