Posts tagged “Cannabis Compliance”

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How to Switch Dispensary POS Without Downtime

A dispensary POS migration playbook: prep, overnight cutover, Metrc cleanup, and go-live with zero downtime. See how operators switch in days, not months.
Here's exactly how to migrate your cannabis point of sale — and keep the doors open.
Cannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis ComplianceCannabis DeliveryCannabis Industry Leadership
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How to Open a Dispensary in Minnesota

How to open a dispensary in Minnesota in 2026: license types, the lottery, social equity, costs, and compliance. A first-mover guide for new operators.
Explore how to build a compliant, high-performing dispensary from day one.
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
Metrc reporting for dispensaries: what you need to know — dispensary employee checking inventory on stockroom shelves

Metrc reporting for dispensaries: what you need to know

Everything dispensaries need to know about Metrc reporting: what gets reported, how a POS integration changes the equation, and what you still need to manage manually.
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DCC Deputy Director Christina Dempsey and Director Clint Kellum during a cannabis strategy session at Meadow HQ.

Rescheduling, Hemp & Getting Paid: A Listening Session with the DCC

DCC leadership took operators' hardest questions on rescheduling, hemp, batch tagging, and getting paid. Here's what matters for your shop.
Get the full recap →
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Copy paste prompts for Dispensary Operators who want to level up with AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude

7 Ways Dispensaries Are Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Claude to Work Smarter

Here are 7 practical use cases — with copy-paste prompts built for dispensaries.
Cannabis operators are using AI tools to cut hours of work. Learn how to save time here.
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Dispensary staff pulling a Gelato cartridge from labeled inventory bins — banner for the METRC reconciliation retail guide

Metrc Reconciliation for Dispensaries: Retail Guide

Everything dispensary operators need to know about Metrc reconciliations: when to run them, how to do them correctly in Meadow, the adjustment reasons, and how to reduce how often you need them.
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A smiling customer and a friendly budtender complete a cashless transaction inside a modern dispensary. The budtender, wearing a dark green "Green Earth Co." hoodie, hands a small product to the customer, who is dressed in a black faux fur coat. They engage in a warm, casual interaction at a sleek wooden checkout counter, where a tablet-based point-of-sale system is visible. In the background, a vibrant green plant wall features a neon sign reading "Inhale, Exhale" with a lit joint illustration. The dispensary has a clean, welcoming ambiance with framed certificates on the walls, potted plants, and natural lighting.

How to Accept Cashless Payments at Your Dispensary

How dispensaries accept payment today: PIN debit, ACH, dual pricing, and where cashless ATMs fit. What rescheduling did and didn't change.
See which payment setup fits your dispensary →
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Cannabis 280E tax guide: what dispensary owners need to know,

Cannabis 280E Tax: What Every Dispensary Owner Should Know

280E taxes dispensaries on gross profit, not net. Learn the one legal lever that lowers your bill, plus what 2026 rescheduling actually changes.
What 280E really costs dispensaries, and how to manage it.
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The event marked the launch of PEACE BY PAX, PAX's new impact platform that supports social reform, safe access, and sustainability. The Dennis Peron and Brownie Mary Act (SB-34) permitted the tax-free donation of cannabis to low-income patients. Steven Jung, PAX's COO and a former Captain in the United States Army, emphasizes the need for patients to have access to safe, regulated, and affordable cannabis. This is one of the core pillars of PEACE BY PAX. PAX partnered with compassionate community leaders across the Bay Area to make this event a success for patients who depend on cannabis for medicinal purposes.

SB-34 Cannabis Donations in California: PAX Compassion Case Study

How PAX teamed up with NorCal dispensaries to run a Day of Peace compassion event, and how your dispensary can organize SB-34 cannabis donations too.
Discover how PAX collaborated with local dispensaries in NorCal to organize a Day of Peace compassion cannabis event. Learn how you can do the same at your dispensary.
Cannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceCannabis Industry Leadership
Elevate Woodland Hills Dispensary Inventory Software

Driving Growth with Meadow’s Dispensary Software: Elevate’s Success Story

See how Elevate unified in-store, delivery, and pickup across its California dispensaries on Meadow POS with accurate inventory, trusted data, and faster service.
Unlock the story behind Elevate’s growth and their trusted partnership with Meadow.
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