This introductory segment reviews the current state of regulations across the United States. After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Compare key states with regulated cannabis markets: understand their legalization process, licensing structure, and regulatory regimes.
- Understand the status and success of equity licensing programs across the United States.
- Analyze an overview of federal tax issues for cannabis companies (280E) and what it looks like at the state level.
- Understand the advantages and obstacles for multi-state operators v “mom and pops” and play a round of “who does this state serve?”