It’s no secret that America is a highly litigious society. Much like our precursors, the Romans, one of our top economic activities appears to be inventing new and creative ways to wage legal warfare against one another.
As a new business owner, what you might not realize is that a huge number of resources need to be dedicated to either avoiding being sued or creating defenses against potential lawsuits. Insurance policies need to be comprehensive, your property needs constant maintenance, and complex procedures need to be created in order to make sure that you either avoid the dreaded lawsuit or have some kind of protection when the day finally comes.
This is especially true for new or developing markets that haven’t yet established themselves as a normal part of life and operate in the greyer parts of the law. As politicians continue to debate about the future of cannabis, for example, business owners and operators must struggle against a tide of criminality and legal hurdles just to keep their heads above water.
In states like California, legal cannabis retailers are unfortunately finding that the boom in business comes with a dark side, as criminal elements find them to be a highly desirable target. The product maintains a healthy black market value thanks to governmental interference, and cannabis businesses are often forced to transact entirely in cash thanks to banks shying away from the quasi-legal status of their enterprise.
This has led to a large number of violent and tragic incidences where armed criminals injure or kill workers and customers to get to the goods. This puts the owners in a tight spot, as not only do they lose out on the stolen property, but they are now in the crosshairs of the legal system.
So, this begs the question: what can legal cannabis business owners do to protect themselves from both the criminal element and the lawyers smacking their lips at the prospect of holding them legally liable for damages to their clients? The answer begins and ends with one word: security.
Proper marijuana security solutions provide a dual purpose to business owners. On the one hand, they help dissuade criminals from targeting their establishment in the first place, and on the other, they provide legal cover for the business in the event that they are targeted by more determined miscreants.
Security systems are more complicated than throwing up some cameras and hiring a guard, however. The system must comply with state and local regulations, as well as follow the stipulations made in your insurance policy.
Creating an effective and compliant security system can get very complex, which is why it’s heavily recommended that you contract out the work to specialists like Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions. Security contractors like CCSS are highly experienced with creating compliant systems that will protect you from both criminals and the legal system, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.
There is money to be made in the legal cannabis industry, which means all kinds of opportunistic vultures are circling businesses operating in the space, waiting for their moment to strike. To protect your finances, your employees, and your customers, get in touch with CCSS today to get a comprehensive security plan started today.
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