Michigan is pulling in more than $1 million a month in tax revenue from medical marijuana businesses — and most of it is coming in the form of cold, hard cash. With legal recreational sales on the horizon, state regulators and business groups are working to address one of the most vexing issues facing the budding industry: Banks remain wary of working with cannabis companies because the drug remains illegal at the federal level.
The lack of banking options leaves cash-only businesses susceptible to crime, complicates state tax collections and limits opportunities for legal companies to expand, according to government and industry officials.
Licensed producers —and businesses that are legally entitled to sell medical marijuana—must follow rules set out by state regulators. This includes the physical security regulations that licensees must abide by.
Sonitrol Great Lakes provides the robust physical security needed by dispensaries and licensed producers to meet these regulations. With our fire protection, alarm systems, and video security for dispensaries, you know that you’re adhering to security requirements for your business.
Our access control systems come with a variety of options that fit different security levels in your facility. If an employee stops working for your business, it’s easy to remove their security access electronically. No need to change locks and get new keys!
Our intrusion systems come with our Verified Audio Response technology. When an alarm is triggered, our monitoring professionals immediately listen in to verify if the trigger is a false alarm or a real threat. This is what gives us the fastest police response time in the industry – the authorities know that when we contact them for a break-in, it’s a verified threat.
In addition, we provide video monitoring, which is a necessary asset for recreational and medical marijuana security. Our monitoring professionals can see when an intrusion is occurring, or an unverified person is accessing sensitive areas and alert the proper authorities. This means you get a fast response to any threats to your business may experience.
Lastly, Sonitrol is UL Listed for fire protection. This means that when you choose Sonitrol Great Lakes for fire protection and temperature monitoring, you’re working with a regulated company that must meet the standards of the Underwriters Laboratories. We provide fire detection system installation and monitoring to ensure the most robust security for growers and dispensaries.
Contact us to learn more about compliance and security options for your cannabis facility.