The cannabis industry shows potential for massive growth as an in-demand product becomes accessible to millions of consumers, but it also faces the uncertainty common to any growing segment. The North American Marijuana Index, which tracks 45 of the leading cannabis stocks operating in the United States and Canada, is down more than 40 percent since the start of the year.
Regulatory confusion creates another set of issues. For example, a recent court ruling in employment laws found that cannabis companies must comply with federal employment laws even though the businesses themselves are technically illegal under other federal laws. Still, HVAC contractors working in the field see plenty of demand for quality systems.