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How Much Does It Really Cost to Start A Grow Operation? – News

According to data from the last three years recently published in the 2017 Marijuana Business Factbook, the average startup cost for a large-scale wholesale cannabis grow-op is $42 per square foot.  However, the actual startup costs also end up varying based on a number of factors. Outdoor and combination methods of cultivation tend to cost between $10 and $17 per square foot, and greenhouse grow setups average at $50 per square foot.

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Nevada Lawmakers Want to Give Police Access to Medical Marijuana Dispensary Security Feeds – News

To give law enforcement the upper hand when combating hooligans, thugs and other unsavory products of uncivil society, Nevada lawmakers are pushing for a policy that would give police departments emergency access to the live surveillance feeds of medical marijuana dispensaries.

On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee heard a proposal (Senate Bill 329) that aims to strengthen the state’s medical marijuana program by offering more security for the businesses most exposed to criminal activity.

However, the bill is somewhat controversial, as industry leaders are concerned that it might open up the possibility for police to conduct clandestine investigations without permission.

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Colorado Governor Signs Bill Protecting Hemp Growers’ Rights to Water – News

This weekend, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill to protect hemp farmers who are using water from federal reservoirs. Hemp cultivation has been legal in the state since 2014, but is still federally prohibited, which could pose serious problems for hemp farmers using water from federal lands.

Republican state Senator Don Coram introduced Senate Bill 117, titled “Recognize Industrial Hemp Agricultural Product for Agricultural Water Right,” which grants Colorado water-right holders the right to use water from federal reservoirs as long as they are registered by the state to grow hemp for commercial or research purposes.

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As Deadline Looms, Vermont’s Governor Remains Undecided on Historic Recreational Cannabis Bill – News

Best known for its majestic natural scenery, beloved U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, the state of Vermont has grown into one of the most progressive strongholds on the East Coast. Over the next few days, Republican Governor Phil Scott will either make a historic or disappointing decision regarding cannabis legalization. 

Although neighboring states like Massachusetts and Maine have already approved recreational marijuana through the will of their constituents, Vermont has the opportunity to become the first- state to legalize cannabis through legislative action.

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