Marijuana Business Magazine February 2019

February 2019 | mjbizdaily.com 31 Utah Intermountain Healthcare, the state’s largest provider with 23 hospitals and 170 clinics in its system, told its physicians to hold off recommending medical marijuana until guidelines are developed. University of Utah Health holds a similar position. As has been the case in other MMJ states, the U.S. Department of Veter- ans Affairs prohibits doctors from prescribing marijuana because it’s illegal under federal law. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, signed a compromise MMJ bill into law in early December that allows only up to seven pharmacies statewide. A less restrictive initiative approved by voters in November would have allowed 20. Washington state The state Liquor and Cannabis Board approved new packaging, labeling and product design regulations for edibles. The rules specify approved colors and shapes for edibles products and specify approved font, background and accent colors for pack- aging of edibles. (See related story on page 90.) The new regulations walk back an October order that would have banned cannabis-infused gummies and hard candies. This is the board’s latest attempt to eliminate edibles products or packaging that could appeal to children. The board’s staff is recommending that infused product makers have until Jan. 1, 2020, to become compliant with the new rules. Note: Entries sourced from Marijuana Business Daily , Hemp Industry Daily and other international, national and local news outlets. These developments occurred before this magazine’s publication deadline, so some situations may have changed raiseyour expectations, Raiseyour profits Expect only the best. You need a partner with experience; one that understands all the nuances of indoor cultivation and how to get it right the first time. Mechanical systems have an enormous impact on every layer of your business; initial costs, monthly expenses and recurring revenue associated with the quality and consistency of your crop. When it’s this important, why compromise? engineered solutions for cultivation info@surna.com or call us at 303.993.5271 EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN CULTIVATION FACILITY DESIGN 700+ CULTIVATION PROJECTS COMPLETED OVER A DECADE IN THE INDUSTRY