NC - Responsible Cannabis Retailers of NC

Retailers Pledge

Responsible Cannabis Retailers of North Carolina Pledge is a commitment made by individuals or organizations involved in the cannabis/hemp industry, to uphold a set of ethical and responsible business practices.

The pledge is taken to ensure that the sale and distribution of cannabis/hemp products are conducted in a way that prioritizes safety, legal compliance, and the well-being of both consumers and the broader community.

Such a pledge may include various principles and guidelines…

10 Rules of Responsible Cannabis

The 10 Rules of Responsible Cannabis

1. Age Verification and Access

Require a state or federally issued form of identification to verify that all customers are of age.

6. Trademarked products/ properties

To refrain from the sale of any products that infringe upon trademarked properties.

2. Compliance with laws

Adhere to all relevant laws and regulations at all levels of government.

7. Social Responsibility

Giving back. Sourcing from responsible farms that employ sustainable practices and community engagement.

3. Product Safety/Testing

Ensure that all products have been tested, by an independent, third party testing laboratory, to verify compliance and consistency that is stated on the product’s label.

8. Ethical Business Practices

Agree to conduct business ethically, including fair labor practices, sustainable environmental measures, and good corporate citizenship.

4. Responsible Marketing and Advertising

To engage in responsible marketing and advertising practices that do not target or appeal to minors and avoid making unproven health claims about cannabis products.

9. Employee Training

Invest in employee training and education to ensure they are knowledgeable about cannabis products and their responsible sale.

5. Promoting Responsible Use

Encourage responsible and informed cannabis consumption, which may include providing educational resources and information on safe usage.

10. Reporting/Accountability

Establish procedures/processes to document and report issues pertaining to non-compliance and maintaining chains of custody and accountability within the company.

Promoting Safe and Legal Consumption

Compliance with Legal Regulations

Members of RCRW pledge to adhere to all applicable national and local regulations. However, North Carolina does not currently have a regulatory body to oversee the hemp industry,…

Educating Customers

RCRW members pledge to make a good faith effort to educate their customers about responsible use of cannabis products. This includes information about dosing, potential risks, and…

Age Verification

Preventing underage access to cannabis products is paramount and is RCRW’s highest priority. Nobody wins when minors access products intended for adults. RCRW requires all members…

Supporting Responsible Consumption

RCRW members will encourage the responsible consumption of cannabis products. Ensuring consumers have a clear understanding of the potency of the product(s) they are purchasing, highlighting…

Quality Control

RCRW retailers have a responsibility to sell only safe, high-quality products. This means working with reputable suppliers, conducting quality control checks, and other practices…

Safe Product Handling

Cannabis products vary in potency and form, which requires responsible handling. Dispensaries should provide clear and accurate product information, including THC and CBD content,…

NC Responsible Retailers

We are a group of North Carolina retailers of hemp and hemp-derived products that pledge to abide by standards we have agreed upon until such time as a regulatory body is formed in NC to oversee our industry. Our goal is to employ best practices to ensure that sales of hemp products are conducted in a manner that prioritizes safety, compliance with any relevant laws and regulations at local, state and Federal levels and the well-being of our customers and the broader community.

Wilmington's 1st THC-A Dispensary focuses on quality, locally made products.

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