SUNY Adirondack Library: Cannabis Microcredential: Books and More

Cannabis E-books

Below is a sampling of SUNY Adirondack Library's electronic books on the cannabis industry.

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Start your own cannabis business : your step-by-step guide to the marijuana industry by Hasse, Javier
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 1613083912
Publication Date: 2018
Cannabis for Dummies by Joe Kraynak; Kim Ronkin Casey
Call Number: Online - ADD URL WHEN IN PRIMO
ISBN: 9781119550594
Publication Date: 2019
The Business of Cannabis by D. J. Summers
Call Number: Online - ADD URL WHEN IN PRIMO
ISBN: 9781440857867
Publication Date: 2018

New York State Cannabis Laws

N.Y.S. Office of Cannabis Management
"The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) was established upon passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in March 2021 to implement a regulatory framework for medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp in the state of New York."
N.Y.S. Cannabis Control Board
The NYS CCB is the approval and oversight body of the Office of Cannabis Management,...responsible for approving the comprehensive regulatory framework for New York's cannabis industry.
Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)
The Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) "was signed into law on March 31, 2021 legalizing adult-use cannabis (also known as marijuana, or recreational marijuana) in New York State."
Cannabis Law Whitepaper
From NYS Association of Counties. On The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. MRTA "legalizes adult-use cannabis with the stated goal of generating significant new revenue."
Overview Of The Marijuana Regulation And Taxation Act (MRTA)
From NYS Bar Association.
Obtaining a Medical Marijuana Card in New York
"Steps to becoming a certified patient for medical cannabis."
Marijuana Laws by State (NORML)
Also lists laws by subject.

Cannabis Books

Below is a sampling of SUNY Adirondack Library books on the cannabis industry.

To borrow a book, just find it on the shelves in the library, bring it to the library's circulation or reference desk and present your student ID.

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The cannabis business: Understanding law, finance, and governance in America's newest industry by Alovisetti, Charles S; Furman, Cassia.
Call Number: KF3891.M2 A75 2021
ISBN: 0367519941
Publication Date: 2021
"The first to provide a professional legal overview of the American cannabis industry, The Cannabis Business provides actionable guidance on legal and business issues faced by cannabis companies today."
Cannabis: a Handbook for Nurses by Carey S. Clark
Call Number: Circulating ; RC568.C2 C36 202
ISBN: 9781975144265
Publication Date: 2021
Offers a guide addressing nursing skills and responsibilities in cannabis care, including the physiology of the human endocannabinoid system, more.
The Cannabis Grow Bible by Greg Green
Call Number: HV5822.M3 G74 2017
ISBN: 9781937866365
Publication Date: 2017
This book contains over 700 pages, with all new photos and step-by-step guides to every aspect of marijuana horticulture, plant breeding, and hash production.
Branding Bud by David Paleschuck
Call Number: Circulating HD9019.M38 P35 2021
ISBN: 9781936807512
Publication Date: 2021
Branding Bud showcases the exciting range of products that cannabis consumers will be able to buy in a local dispensary once legalization comes to their state.
A Budding Success by C. Restivo; C. Cervantes
Call Number: Circulating HD62.5 .R37 2016
ISBN: 9780997839708
Publication Date: 2016
Chapters include: The law , Opportunities in the cannabis industry, Opening a storefront dispensary of cultivation, Day to day operations, Becoming a medical marijuana patient, more.
The Cannabis Business Book by Michael Zaytsev
Call Number: Circulating HD9019.M382 Z39 2020
ISBN: 9781724671554
Publication Date: 2020
Features interviews and insights from 50 industry leading insiders. Includes: how to raise money for your cannabis business, most common mistakes by cannabis entrepreneurs, and more.

Statistics and Articles about Cannabis

Search for the terms "cannabis" or "marijuana" to find statistics, articles and more in these library databases. Log in with college username/password when prompted.

Statista
International statistics on 60,000+ topics; consumer surveys, industry studies, more. This database is not searched in "Start Your Research Here" search box.

Journal of cannabis research.
Subscription journal from Colorado State University-Pueblo. Institute of Cannabis Research. Log in with college username/password when prompted.

Business Source Complete
Company & industry profiles, market research, SWOTs (some), articles from 3,000 periodicals.
ProQuest Central
Searches 2,200 newspapers, journals, magazines, e-books, on wide range of subjects. Includes Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
WestLawNext
Legal database; search for federal and state laws, cases, overviews, regulations, more.

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Cannabis Industry Organizations

Empire State NORML
NYS chapter of NORML, a nonprofit public-interest advocacy group that is the "oldest and largest marijuana legalization organization in the country."
National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB)
Website under development as of Sept. 2023. Organization works on "identifying, creating, and implementing best practices for the cannabis industry."
New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA)
"Our mission is to protect and serve the patients in New York’s medical cannabis program while working collaboratively to establish a responsible, inclusive and competitive adult-use cannabis program."
New York’s Cannabis Workers Union: Local 338 RWDSU
Union includes "cannabis industry’s entire supply chain, including cultivation, manufacturing and processing, distribution, and in dispensaries."

Marijuana Information and News

Medline Plus: Marijuana
Health information from the National Library of Medicine.
CRx Magazine
Produced by the publisher of several health care trade magazines.
Ganjapreneur Newsletter
News about the cannabis industry, with links to state-by-state news.
Pro Cannabis Media
Offers 24-hour live stream news and talk shows about the cannabis industry.

Videos about Cannabis

PBS: The Business of Cannabis
Half-hour news story from PBS.
Films on Demand: Streaming Documentary Videos on Cannabis
Limited to last 10 years. Sort by relevance, date, or do an Advanced search to add a second subject.
Alexander Street Videos (AVON): Streaming Documentaries on Cannabis
Limit by searching within results, by date, etc.

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Above: Joyce on college's 2017 trip to Ecuador, with live volcano Cotopaxi.
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