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Posts tagged “Cannabis Compliance”

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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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
This image features a split-screen design, with Jane's logo on the left side against a bright yellow background and Dutchie's logo on the right side set against a bold red background. A prominent "VS" in white text is positioned in the center, dividing the two sides with a diagonal line, symbolizing a direct comparison between the two companies.

Jane vs Dutchie: 2026 Dispensary POS Comparison

Jane vs Dutchie compared for 2026: e-commerce menus, POS maturity, 4/20 reliability records, payment flexibility, and total cost, plus where Meadow fits.
Which dispensary software is best for your business? Learn about their features, challenges, and the hidden costs you need to know.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
California cannabis excise tax calculation, shown at a dispensary counter where a budtender builds an order on Meadow POS running on an iPad, with product shelves in the background.

California Cannabis Excise Tax: How to Calculate It in 2026

California's cannabis excise tax is 15% of gross receipts. Here's the current rate, what counts as gross receipts, and a worked calculation.
Adding 15% and 9.25% gives you the wrong number. Here's how to get the right one.
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David Hua
CEO and Co-Founder
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
How SWED Built a Fast, Customer-First Cannabis Experience with Meadow POS

How SWED Built a Fast, Customer-First Dispensary with Meadow POS

See how SWED built one of LA’s fastest cannabis retail operations on Meadow POS with 1–2 minute checkouts, built-in audit logs, and Weedmaps menu sync.
Explore the tools SWED relies on to keep inventory moving, teams aligned, and customers happy.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis DeliveryDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceCase Study
With cannabis recalls on the rise, dispensaries must ensure inventory accuracy to prevent costly compliance violations and regulatory fines.

Cannabis Recalls Are Rising: Avoid Six-Figure Fines with Cycle Counts

How dispensaries handle cannabis recalls and run cycle counts to keep Metrc accurate — blind counts, reconciliation, and audit-ready inventory. A practical guide.
Discover how accurate inventory tracking keeps your business protected.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Dispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
Compliance Audit from the Department of Cannabis Control at Off the Charts San Francisco

What to Expect during a DCC Inspection: Insights from Off the Charts San Francisco

What to expect during a California DCC dispensary inspection: what inspectors check, including labels, Metrc, security, and badge.
Three inspectors. No warning. Here's everything the DCC checked at Off the Charts SF, and how to be ready.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory Management
Unlock the potential of your cannabis business with advanced dispensary POS technology designed for seamless retail management.

Why Heritage Mendocino Chose Meadow: A Dispensary POS Success Story

See how Heritage Mendocino overcame operational hurdles by switching POS systems with Meadow’s support.
Uncover the story behind their innovative cannabis retail experience.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis RetailCannabis Compliance
Budtender scanning a product with a handheld scanner in a dispensary, next to the Metrc Retail ID logo and the title "What You Need to Know About Metrc Retail ID in Meadow."

Metrc Retail ID: What Dispensaries Need to Know in 2026

Learn how dispensaries scan Retail ID QR codes in Meadow to speed up POS, packing, and inventory counts.
Here's what Metrc Retail ID actually does, and how to start scanning it in Meadow.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
Graphic that reads "How to Master Multi-Channel Cannabis Retail: Lessons from the Michigan CRA Education Session" with a photo of a dispensary.

How to Master Multi-Channel Cannabis Retail: Lessons from the Michigan CRA Education Session

Learn how to streamline in-store, pickup, and delivery workflows with insights from Meadow COO, Max Esdale.
Watch the full webinar or quick clips here.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
- Carefully Select Team Permissions to take better control of your Cannabis Dispensary

Team Permissions: Streamlining Dispensary Operations with Meadow

Effectively customize and manage your dispensary operations with Meadow's Team Permissions Guide.
By carefully assigning permissions based on staff roles, dispensaries can minimize risks, optimize operations, and enhance customer service.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis RetailCannabis Delivery