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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 se-
rious 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,
cancer, and chronic pain, there is massive swing in
public perception as to the use of cannabis.
July/August 2019
What Changes do you See Happening
in the Cannabis Industry in the Next
Several?
The cannabis industry is booming and there’s no
slowing 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
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