The possibility of fires and other property damage brought on by the production and cultivation operations is a challenge for insurers. Most of these incidents occur due to extensive electrical lighting and large quantities of water involved in grow operations. The possibility of fires and other property damage brought on by the production and cultivation operations is a challenge for insurers. Most of these incidents occur due to extensive electrical lighting and large quantities of water involved in grow operations. Photo: Canna Obscura/Shutterstock.com

Medical cannabis is currently legal in thirty-eight states in the United States. This legalization has changed the landscape of several industries, including insurance.

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