Imagine the U.S. fully legalizing cannabis at the federal level. Such a shift would revolutionize the industry, transforming cannabis shipping and distribution from today’s fragmented, state-limited system into a streamlined, nationwide network. Licensed cultivators could send their products coast-to-coast, opening new opportunities for businesses and improving access for consumers across the country. Today, cannabis cannot…

In the legal cannabis industry, two critical processes keep the market moving: distribution and consumer delivery. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they play distinct roles within the cannabis supply chain. Understanding their similarities, differences, and where their functions overlap can help businesses, regulators, and consumers navigate the complexities of getting cannabis from cultivators…

For over a century, the U.S. mail system has been both a symbol of connection and a battleground of enforcement. As cannabis laws evolved, so did the lengths people took to ship it through the postal service—sometimes illicitly, sometimes semi-legally, often with dramatic consequences. Early Days: Smuggling by Mail Even before cannabis was federally banned…