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Florida's Medical Marijuana Registry Login Changes September 28. How Many of Your Regulars Will Find Out at the Counter?
Starting September 28, 2026, Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry will require multifactor authentication — via an authenticator application or email notification — to access it. Patients renew cards, pay fees, and check orders there; dispensary staff record dispensations there. It's the second registry change in nine weeks, and the patient who hits it cold is the one whose card is about to lapse. Here's the three-week plan.
The Federal Hemp Deadline Is Now December 11. Your Dispensary Has 14 Weeks — Here's the Countdown Playbook [2026]
It's law: the President signed the funding bill on September 2, setting most of the new federal restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoid products for December 11, 2026 — with products containing cannabinoids the plant can't naturally produce losing hemp status November 12. Here's the week-by-week playbook for Florida dispensaries, from the patient-education funnel you start this month to the day-after plan for December 12.
Two Dispensary Brands You've Never Heard of Are Entering Florida's Weekly Numbers. Who's Next? [2026]
Florida's dispensary map is adding brands that had no approved retail locations a year ago — Fino Cannabis is dispensing from its first store, and Wildflower Cannabis just had its first location approved — and they arrived through two completely different doors while the state's 22 pending MMTC applications still wait on final agency action. Here's who the new entrants are, what their paths say about opening store one in a 778-store market, and why the next wave is already visible in the state's weekly tables.
Congress Might Delay the Hemp Ban. Square Isn't Waiting. What the October 15 Shutoff Means for Florida Stores [2026]
On August 7, Square told its sellers to pull every CBD and hemp item from their catalogs by October 15 — weeks before the federal ban takes effect, and regardless of whether Congress moves the date to December. The hemp disruption now has a start date no funding bill can slip. Here's why the payments layer moved first, and what it means for Florida dispensaries expecting the customer migration.
Nov 12, Dec 11, or Neither? Every Date on Your Florida Dispensary's Q4 Compliance Calendar [2026]
Five compliance triggers land between now and New Year's — the hemp ban's moving date, a rescheduling recommendation, 22 pending licenses, permanent rulemaking, and Tallahassee's next move. Here's the operator's calendar. What each date changes in your store, and what to decide before the news lands.
The Hemp Ban Date Just Moved (Probably). What Should Your Dispensary Do With the Extra Month? [2026]
In a 3am vote on August 8, the Senate passed a funding bill that pushes most of the federal hemp-THC ban from November 12 to December 11. But the House hasn't agreed, synthetic cannabinoids still lose protection in November, and 35 attorneys general want the delay killed. Here's how Florida dispensaries plan a Q4 menu around a compliance date that keeps moving.
A Quarter of Your Shelf Value Is Walking Out as Discounts. Is That a Strategy or a Leak?
New point-of-sale data says the average cannabis discount rate hit 26% of shelf value in June 2026 — up from 22.8% a year ago. Most stores can't say where that quarter goes. Here's how to audit your discounting, which promos actually earn their keep, and why Florida operators should fix this before the 22 new licenses land.
Florida's Card Renewal Rule Changed July 27. How Many of Your Regulars Are About to Lapse?
As of July 27, 2026, Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry blocks card applications — initial or renewal — unless a current or scheduled physician certification with open orders is on file. Patients will find out the hard way. Here's why that's silent churn for dispensaries, and the cheapest way to get ahead of it.
The Dispensary Grand-Opening Playbook: What Should Your Screens Show on Day One?
Day one is your highest-traffic, lowest-loyalty day. Here's what the biggest operators put in front of first-time customers at a grand opening — and how to run the same playbook on your screens without an MSO's marketing department.
Marijuana Is (Partly) Schedule III Now: What Actually Changes for Dispensary Operations? [2026]
The DEA's rescheduling hearing wrapped up July 15 — but for medical dispensaries, the big change already happened in April. Here's what's law today, what 280E relief is actually worth, what's still pending, and the operator to-do list.
The Hemp THC Ban Hits November 12: Is Your Florida Dispensary Ready for the Customers Coming Back? [2026]
On November 12, 2026, federal law effectively bans hemp products above 0.4 mg total THC per container — pulling delta-8, THCA flower, and today's THC drinks off gas-station and smoke-shop shelves. Here's how Florida dispensaries should merchandise for the customers headed their way.
Florida Dispensary Marketing Rules: What Can You Display In-Store? [2026]
Florida's dispensary marketing rules (2026) are among the strictest in retail — one exterior sign, interior-only marketing, and tightly controlled content under MMTC advertising rule 64ER25-6. Here's what you can and can't display in-store.
Cannabis Is Going Mainstream in 2026 — Here's What That Means for Your Dispensary's In-Store Experience
Schedule III, a Supreme Court gun-rights win, and a rewritten ATF form all point the same way — cannabis is becoming normal retail. Here's what that shift means for how your store looks and communicates, and what it doesn't change.
Florida's 22 New MMTC Licenses: What Does Your Dispensary Tech Stack Need Before Opening Day? [2026]
Florida is nearly doubling its licensed operators. If you're one of the 22 new MMTC winners, here's the in-store tech checklist to finish before opening day.
Boost Your Cannabis Retail Sales with These Free Online Tools
Five free tools — Canva, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, and Trello — that help dispensaries market, manage, and sell better.
How Digital Screen Solutions Can Help
How digital screens improve cannabis inventory management — fewer errors, better visibility, and a stronger customer experience.
Starting A New York Dispensary — Part 3
Running your dispensary day to day — POS and software selections, in-store screens, and cannabis-compliant marketing.
Starting A New York Dispensary — Part 2
New York dispensary licensing and security — application costs, the full range of adult-use license types, and the state's security requirements.
Starting A New York Dispensary — Part 1
A playbook for opening a dispensary in New York, starting with brick-and-mortar real estate and where you can (and can't) operate.
GreenScreens Develops an Industry-First Console: A Data-Driven Visual Insights Platform for Cannabis Retailers
GreenScreens introduces the Console — a dashboard-style platform that gives dispensary operators a rich, real-time view into their data.
Talking to Kids About Underage Cannabis Use
Five ways parents can talk to their kids about responsible, legal-age cannabis use — set rules, listen, and keep the conversation going.
Leading in Crisis: An Interview with Shawn Cutter, CEO
GreenScreens CEO Shawn Cutter on company culture and leading a cannabis tech startup through a global pandemic.
Top 5 Ways To Find Dispensaries
A quick guide to finding a quality dispensary — from mobile maps and cannabis platforms to word of mouth, deals, and print.
Where's Waldo? The Real History and Origination of "420"
The real story behind 420 — not Bob Marley or a police code, but five California teens known as the Waldos.
Top 5 Ways Cannabis Can Help You Cope
Anxiety, pain, focus, creativity, and boredom — five everyday quandaries cannabis can help with, with a knowledgeable and responsible approach.