Comment by sneak

> Ours was for regualtory compliance -- a legal obligation for cannabis businesses.

Cannabis businesses are illegal to operate in the United States, where Apple resides. Possession and distribution of cannabis is a federal felony in all 50 states and US territories.

This is an issue with the United States, not with Apple.

The lack of side loading is an Apple issue, but if you are going to make that argument (and you should!) then the cannabis app rejection is a red herring.