Tech Helping Change the Game for Cannabis Marketplaces

As COVID-19 has overwhelmed the medical community, medical cannabis regulators are using technology to streamline contactless access for patients.

In the 34 states (including the District of Columbia) with medicinal cannabis markets, 31 regulatory agencies changed their rules to allow telehealth visits for medical cannabis recommendation renewals and 19 agencies allowed for first-time medical cannabis appointments.

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And the shift to virtual and use of technology did not stop there. Since states temporarily suspended in-person compliance inspections at cannabis facilities, Ohio implemented virtual inspections by plugging into CCTV feeds and using FaceTime.

Maryland and Minnesota have also instituted virtual inspections during the pandemic to keep both state and industry employees safe.

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