As more states legalize the use of cannabis
1, the
market value of the U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach
$30 billion annually by 2025. Fifteen states currently allow the
recreational use of cannabis and 36 states allow for the use of
cannabis for medicinal purposes. In addition, there is increasing
pressure at the federal level to legalize cannabis for both
medicinal and recreational uses. In order to sustain this rapid
growth, ensuring consistent compliance with applicable
environmental, health and safety rules and regulations cannot be
underestimated.
As further discussed below, each stage of the cannabis
manufacturing process presents its own environmental, health and
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 1:56pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif.- After months of waiting, the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department has released the results of its Meyers Commercial Cannabis Retail Selection merit based scoring.
After receiving input from the County’s Sheriff’s Department, Air Quality Management District and the Planning Division, the Planning and Building Department announced the finalist from a short list of three applications.
The three- Embarc, Charles Boldwyn and Tahoe Honey Company - are vying for the single cannabis retail business being allowed in the Meyers town center. With 20 points, Embarc, who has a cannabis business in South Lake Tahoe, lead the group, followed by Boldwyn with 19 points and Tahoe Honey with 16. Embarc has proposed going into the current gym location. Boldwyn was purchasing the old wedding chapel for his business, and Tahoe Honey Company was planning on going into the pizza business. All three are