🎙️In this episode of Under The Microscope with Jenny, host Jenny Germano sits down with Henry Crisler, Executive Director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association to discuss Mississippi's medical cannabis program, DEA inspections, and what cannabis operators can learn from the state's experience. The conversation examines the challenges Mississippi cannabis operators are facing as federal requirements evolve, including DEA inspections and what inspectors are looking at, such as documentation, security plans, ownership records, inventory controls, felony disqualification standards, and questions surrounding Schedule III compliance. Jenny and Henry also discuss what operators should be thinking about as federal oversight develops, including SOPs, inventory controls, documentation, ownership records, and preparing for increased federal scrutiny. They explore potential implications of international treaty requirements, DEA registration, distribution models, fees, production limits, and interstate commerce, along with questions operators are asking about the future of medical cannabis under federal rescheduling. This episode delivers practical insight for cannabis operators navigating DEA inspections, cannabis compliance, federal rescheduling, medical cannabis regulations, inventory controls, SOPs, and changing federal requirements. 🌿𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁: Jenny Germano, Founder of ICS Consulting 🌎 𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://www.icsconsultingservice.com 🌿𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Henry Crisler, Executive Director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association 🌎𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.3mams.org ⏰𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀⏰ 00:45 Henry Crisler Introduction 06:11 Mississippi Cannabis Market Snapshot 09:50 Market Saturation & Operator Pain Points 16:21 DEA Inspections Begin 21:26 Schedule III Compliance Questions 27:48 What DEA Looks For 29:07 DEA Security Plan Scrutiny 30:19 Felony Lookback Requirements 34:54 Will DEA Rewrite Cannabis Rules? 37:06 UN Treaty & Cannabis Distribution 39:58 Why Register With DEA? 42:25 Interstate Cannabis Commerce Questions 45:09 October Deadline Reality 47:36 Pharmaceutical Framework 50:36 Cannabis Operator Tips 55:18 Compliance & Market Consolidation 56:40 3MA Resources and Wrap-Up 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: The content shared on this channel - including all videos, podcasts, interviews, and discussions is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, compliance, or business consulting advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Laws and regulations surrounding cannabis and related industries vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Always consult with a qualified attorney or licensed professional before making decisions that could have legal or regulatory consequences for your business. Listening to or viewing this content does not create a client relationship between you and ICS Consulting, Under the Microscope with Jenny, Jenny Germano, or any of the podcast’s guests. Any opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of ICS Consulting or its affiliates.
