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Vertical Integration

Definition: A business model where one company owns cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail within the same state cannabis market. Some states (like Florida) require vertical integration; others (like California and Illinois) prohibit it or permit cross-license ownership only through separate entities.

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MSO (Multi-State Operator) — A US cannabis company that holds licenses in multiple state markets.

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