14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

As of March 31, 2023, the Company has entered into purchase commitments for additional manufacturing equipment. Of the total remaining purchase commitment of $2.9 million, approximately $0.8 million is accrued but unpaid within Other Current Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the remaining purchase commitment of $2.2 million is due in 2023 as the equipment is manufactured and delivered.

Contingencies

The Company’s operations are subject to a variety of local and state regulation. Failure to comply with one or more of those regulations could result in fines, restrictions on its operations, or losses of permits that could result in the Company ceasing operations. While management of the Company believes that the Company is in compliance with applicable local and state regulation as of March 31, 2023, cannabis regulations continue to evolve and are subject to differing interpretations. As a result, the Company may be subject to regulatory fines, penalties or restrictions in the future.

The Company is being audited by the IRS for years 2019 and 2020 and may be subject to additional taxes, penalties and interest.

Litigation and Claims

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2023, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations. There are also no proceedings in which any of the Company’s directors, officers or affiliates are an adverse party or have a material interest adverse to the Company’s interest.