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armored vehicles and trained agents at this level, ensur-
ing the safety of our client’s assets. cancer, and chronic pain, there is massive swing in
public perception as to the use of cannabis.
How has the Cannabis Industry Changed
in the Last Several Years? What Changes do you See Happening
in the Cannabis Industry in the Next
Several?
The cannabis industry is ever changing as new states
legalize its use, new businesses come on board and
regulations change. With the addition of numerous
states going either medicinally and/or recreationally
legal since 2014, public safety, banking, and other
factors are forcing the federal government to take a
serious look at legalization. Once federally legal we
will see massive growth in a number of areas and more
regulations coming on board. In addition, now that
case studies are being released on the use of cannabis
for physical and mental symptoms like PTSD, autism,
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The cannabis industry is booming and there’s no slow-
ing it down. We’re talking about an industry that if fully
legalized by 2030 could reach $75B in the US (Cowen
& Co) and by 2025 could reach $147B internationally
(Grand View Research). Public safety will continue to
be a concern as new states become legal and the black
market slowly dissipates, so from our standpoint the
safe and secure transport of both cash and product will
be very important
July/August 2019