An insurance agency in the northern California community of Eureka says it now offers cannabis insurance.

The John Ford Insurance Agency, a full-service company said policies are available for indoor and outdoor grow operations, dispensaries, physicians who prescribe medical marijuana, testing operations, and landlords whose tenants cultivate, test, process and/or sell cannabis.

Owner John Ford says he fielded numerous requests for cannabis insurance prior to the decision to make it available through his own agency. With experience in both the insurance and real estate industries, he is well-positioned to provide this service locally.

“The people who insure their cannabis businesses are doing business right,” said Ford. “Medical marijuana grows are already legal in California, and I think it’s only a matter of time before anyone who grows responsibly will be able to do so legally.”