The cannabis industry is flourishing. As it grows and develops, businesses and entrepreneurs have many opportunities to become involved in a relatively new industry, and much to gain from doing so. However, involvement in the cannabis industry also comes with a unique set of challenges.
Restrictive federal laws and ever-changing state regulations make the cannabis industry a dynamic environment for business owners; individuals who are considering starting cannabis-related businesses have a lot to consider. Knowing as much as possible about starting and operating a cannabis-related business within a particular state could be the difference between a new business's success and failure.
If you intend to start a cannabis-related business or are simply curious about how you would start such a business, FindLaw's Cannabis Law section is a valuable resource.
Cannabis business owners must be prepared to face unique roadblocks when starting their businesses such as trouble finding a traditional bank to work with. Learn why.
Starting a marijuana business is a serious undertaking. Begin here with the basic steps to take and legal issues to consider before getting involved in the cannabis industry.
Taxation on cannabis businesses is complex. Learn about the tax issues that apply at the state and federal level, and make sure your business is compliant.