The document summarizes The CannaBiz Report, which provides information on the emerging cannabis industry and issues surrounding public and private financing of cannabis companies. It covers many industries that support cannabis like real estate, agriculture, and banking. The legal cannabis market is estimated to be worth $1.53 billion currently and projected to reach $10.2 billion by 2018, though estimates vary. While some companies operate in cannabis-related businesses, none have conducted a traditional IPO due to cannabis being illegal federally. The SEC registration process provides disclosure on difficulties completing registration while operating in this industry.