Green Flower – Cannabis Compliance and Regulations Certificate Program

The Compliance & Regulations Certificate Program will familiarize you with the laws and regulations that govern the legal cannabis industry in the United States.

The program was developed alongside leading cannabis lawyers and specialists to help you understand which laws apply to cannabis businesses, so you will be able to ensure your organization stays 100% compliant, even as the laws that regulate the industry evolve. You will learn valuable skills that will enable you to keep your organization, your team, and yourself out of trouble as your business matures.

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Content length: 12h 17m
01. Historical Perspectives
7 Lessons

With the majority of Americans now living in states with medical marijuana laws, several issues related to cannabis use merit further investigation. In this course, you will explore the historical events, legislative timeline, and professional dilemmas of cannabis as a medicine. Next, you will explore the regulatory schemes of cannabis in the United States, including major milestones. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the historical perspectives of cannabis including its entry into U.S. Pharmacopeia
• Explore a brief timeline of cannabis regulation and compliance schemes in the second half of the 20th century
• Examine the balance of federal powers and the issue of states rights changing the legal landscape of medical marijuana
• Discuss the legal advent of medicinal and adult use cannabis across mainstream society

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Historical Perspectives 3m Pre-20th Century 2m The 1930s and Early Prohibition of Cannabis 5m War on Drugs Era (1969-1980s) 10m The Advent Of Medicinal Cannabis (1990s) 10m Adult Use Cannabis (2012-Present) 12m Industrial Hemp 19m

02. Professional Responsibility
5 Lessons

As laws continue to change and allow for the sale of some form of cannabis, the legal landscape has been confronted with a conundrum in the form of the rules of professional conduct. In this course, you will explore the legalization timeline and professional dilemmas of adult use cannabis in the United States. Next, you will learn about the complexity and practical applications of cannabis legalization at the state level and decriminalization at the federal level, as well as, the patchwork of policy regulations related to cannabis business operations. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss cannabis law basics and the legalization timeline of cannabis
• Examine the existing framework for state and local regulations of cannabis businesses
• Identify the rules of professional conduct related to the representation of clients in the cannabis industry
• Explore constitutional provisions and specific standards regarding adult use cannabis

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Professional Responsibility 2m Marijuana Law Basics 3m Legalization Timeline 14m Rules of Professional Conduct 28m Fees 8m

03. Securing State Licenses & Local Permits
7 Lessons

The cannabis industry is heavily regulated, and licensing for cannabis businesses is particularly complicated. In order to operate legally, it is essential that you meet all necessary business license, permit, and registration requirements. In this course, you will learn the basics of securing state licenses and local permits before planning to start up a cannabis business, as well as, the specific licensing and permitting schemes behind choosing the best entity for your cannabis operation. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss cannabis law basics and the types of licensing for cannabis businesses
• Examine the existing framework for choosing the best entity for your cannabis business
• Explore specific cannabis compliance standards regarding the legal representation of clients and adult use cannabis
• Identify licensing permitting schemes that affect cannabis businesses

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Securing State Licenses and Local Permits 2m Types of Businesses You Are Licensing 13m Choice of Entity 9m Putting Together Your Dream Team 14m Licensing Scheme Roadmap 11m State Licensing 37m Local Licensing and Permitting 42m

04. Selecting & Contracting With Vendors In Cannabis
8 Lessons

This course is designed to have you think critically about selecting and contracting vendors within the cannabis industry. In this course, you will learn about selecting a vendor, good contracting practices, and the pitfalls of vendor contracts. Next, we will discuss special considerations for using key terms in vendor contracts, as well as, the liabilities of contracting that exist between vendor and client. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key points on how to select a vendor and their relationship with the client
• Explore good contracting practices for mitigating risk of loss within your cannabis business transaction
• Examine the pitfalls and the signs to look for in establishing a successful vendor relationship
• Discover the balance between over-burdensome contracting and liability concerns

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Selecting and Contracting with Vendors 2m What is a Vendor? 1m How to Select a Vendor 6m What is a Vendor Contract? 10m Key Terms in a Vendor Contract 16m Pitfalls with Vendor Contracts 9m Wrap Up 6m An Industry Roundtable with Stevee Stubblefield and Mathew Auric 18m

05. Banking, Tax, & Accounting
4 Lessons

Cannabis companies require complex, accurate accounting in order to remain compliant and audit ready. In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge about the banking basics you should know before you plan to start up a cannabis business. Next, you will understand how to access banks and pay taxes as a cannabis operator, as well as, how business functioning within state legality can face severe banking restrictions due to federal regulations. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss types of cash management solutions for the cannabis market
• Examine the existing framework for choosing the best business entity for your cannabis operation
• Explore specific standards regarding the profitability and manageable risk of operating a cannabis business
• Identify income tax schemes that affect the cannabis industry at the local, state, and federal level

Lessons included in this course:

Banking 4m Tax 15m Real-Time Problems 27m Roundtable with Jenna Greenfield and Steve Schain 17m

06. Corporate Structure & Legal Protection For Cannabis Businesses
6 Lessons

An essential part of establishing your cannabis business is setting up a corporate structure. In this course, you will explore the legal hurdles of establishing a corporate structure for a cannabis business. You will learn about different types of entities that offer different benefits and costs, as well as, picking the right legal structure for your cannabis company to minimize tax liability and protect your assets. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the most common types of business entities in the cannabis industry
• Understand the 2018 Farm Bill, the Ogden Memo, and the Cole Memo
• Identify the need for protection from personal liability and claims brought against the business
• Explore constitutional provisions on picking the right legal structure for your cannabis company
• Examine the use of multiple business entities and the deductions available for real estate ownership in the cannabis industry

Lessons included in this course:

Introduction to Corporate Structure and Legal Protection 3m Need for Protection 3m Risks 3m CBD “9th Circuit” 6m Current Political Climate 4m Use of Multiple Entities 20m

07. Insurance Options In Cannabis
9 Lessons

In this course, you will be weeding through the unique insurance needs of the cannabis industry and the rapidly evolving regulations that have largely discouraged insurers from participating in the cannabis market. Next, insurance policy language specifically tailored to the cannabis industry is covered, as well as, the many legal uncertainties, unique hazards, and emerging risks involved in cannabis related activities. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss basic terms and definitions for the types of insurance coverage schemes in the cannabis business
• Examine product liability insurance and the existing framework for choosing the best coverage for your cannabis operation
• Explore insurance compliance standards and the challenges ranging from legality issues to coverage deficiencies
• Identify safety protocols and insurance policy language to protect your business

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Insurance 7m Definitions Part 1 11m Definitions Part 2 17m Product Liability Insurance Part 1 14m Product Liability Insurance Part 2 12m Product Recall vs Withdrawal 6m Intellectual Property 7m Consumer Protection 8m Wrap Up 5m

08. Employment Issues In Cannabis
9 Lessons

More states are passing legislation permitting medical and / or recreational marijuana use, which raises the inevitable employment related questions. In this course, you will learn about the scope of employer’s control over employees, the wide and ominous specter of the Controlled Substances Act, as well as, the patchwork of policy regulations and other laws that further complicate this matter. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss cannabis law basics and the employers need to accommodate recreational and medicinal cannabis in the workplace
• Examine the existing framework for state and local regulations for employees and employers
• Explore constitutional provisions and standards regarding the representation of adult use cannabis
• Identify privacy laws and other regulations that affect how employers treat their employees

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Employment-Related Issues 2m Scope of Employer’s Control Over Employees 4m Common Problems 7m Unfair Treatment 4m Presence vs Impairment 2m Relevant Questions 4m CBD 2m Relation to Other Employment Issues 3m Reasons for Workplace Prohibitions 4m

09. Advertising, Labeling & Packaging Requirements & Restrictions
8 Lessons

The patchwork of inconsistent advertisement, packaging and labeling rules across legal cannabis states has been the subject of much debate and frustration among industry and consumers alike. This course chronicles the regulation of advertisement, packaging and labeling requirements, including its role in the emergence of cannabis into mainstream medicine. You will learn about the complexity and practical implications of cannabis advertisement schemes, as well as, product labeling and medical disclaimers as it pertains to food products, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Examine cannabis packaging and labeling regulation schemes that protect consumer health and safety
• Discuss FDA packaging and labeling regulations within the cannabis industry
• Identify uniformity standards for cannabis advertisement, packaging, and labeling
• Explore regulations for the labeling of product disclaimers with shared characteristics

Lessons included in this course:

Child-Resistant Packaging Requirements 3m Outdoor and Public Advertising Requirements 3m Prohibitions on Free Products 3m The Potency Labeling Requirements 4m Marijuana Graphics Requirements 2m FDA Guidance for Labeling Regulations 15m FDA Regulations with Hemp Cosmetics and Hemp Supplements 11m Regulations Regarding Organics 6m

10. Real Estate Transactions & Strategy
7 Lessons

This course chronicles the legal issues that you may encounter in real estate as cannabis becomes legal for both medical and recreational use in many U.S. jurisdictions. You will review key legislation issues in property management, as well as, the potential implications of changing laws related to real estate within the cannabis industry. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Examine the negotiation of real estate contracts in the cannabis context
• Discuss zoning and licensing regulations that influence the cannabis industry
• Identify state statutes and legal requirements for cannabis throughout the real estate industry
• Explore legal controversies between federal law and its intersection within the real estate market

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Real Estate Transactions 4m Due Diligence and Licensure 4m Security – Leases 9m Option Agreements 4m Lack of Bank Financing 3m Federal Illegality 2m Forms (Pro Tips) 7m

11. Environmental Issues
11 Lessons

In this course, you will learn about environmental regulations within cannabis operations, as well as, issues ensuring environmental responsibility within the cannabis marketplace. Finally, you will cover the environmental impacts, requirements, and legal controversies that apply to all cannabis operators along the supply chain. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the role of environmental responsibility and sustainability within cannabis operations
• Explore environmental regulations and how they factor into legal compliance within the cannabis industry
• Understand zoning ordinances and various statutes that interplay with cannabis operations
• Examine the legal atmosphere between cannabis cultivation and packaging sustainability

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Environmental Issues 7m Ensuring Environmental Responsibility Within California 8m California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 16m Local Jurisdictions and CEQA 5m CEQA Litigation to Date 7m State Applications and CEQA Compliance 7m BCC Draft Permanent Regulations 4m The Great Packaging Debate 6m Water, the Coastal Zone, and Cultivation 5m Cannabis Cultivation and Water 18m Wrap Up / Conclusion / Crystal Ball 3m

12. Protecting Your Intellectual Property
4 Lessons

In this course, you will learn about protecting intellectual property in the regulated cannabis industry. Next, we will guide you through the process of protecting the federally permissible aspects of your cannabis business, such as cannabis related paraphernalia and other ancillary products your business may own or develop. Finally, you will learn the benefits of trade secrets, and how to develop a business focused intellectual property strategy in the fast changing cannabis industry. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Provide a general background for intellectual property protection in the cannabis industry
• Explore the benefits of trade secrets that are protectable at the state and federal level
• Discuss how to protect your brand with limitations associated with state and federal trademark law
• Examine IP rights of affiliated entities and third parties that affect cannabis businesses

Lessons included in this course:

Intro to Protecting Intellectual Property 3m Patents 6m Trade Secrets 19m Licensing IP Rights 7m What will be covered
The program will help you develop expertise essential to success in commercial cannabis, including:

• Protecting intellectual property
• Banking & accounting for cannabis businesses
• Obtaining real estate for cannabis venture
• Getting insurance for a cannabis business
• Ethics in cannabis
• Federal, state & local compliance
• Investment law
• Regulatory & licensing law
• Industrial hemp operating compliance
• Tax law
• International trade regulations
• Environmental law
• Labor & employment law
• Dispute resolution
• And more

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Compliance is key.
Legal cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States.The opportunities present in cannabis are apparent to entrepreneurs and investors, but the checks and balances that regulate this booming industry remain a mystery to most. Cannabis businesses are desperate for professionals that understand the rules that oversee the industry.

This program will teach you how to mitigate risk to cannabis businesses. A skillset that will make you an asset to any organization you work with.