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Banking Compliance Tiers

Cannabis Law Report

In 2017, Fincann pioneered publication of recommended guidelines and protocols for compliantly and sustainable banking cannabis industry business customers, and… Read More.

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How Important is the SAFE Banking Act, Anyway?

Canna Law Blog

I’m pretty sure that more ink has been spilled on the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act (“SAFE Banking”), than any other proposed cannabis law. Specifically, SAFE Banking was introduced in 2017 and it passed the House seven times (seven times!) SAFE Banking will finally go to mark-up this week in the Senate Banking Committee.

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Article: 5 cannabis banking options — plus 4 alternatives

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis banking options are still quite limited for marijuana entrepreneurs, despite 36 states legalizing medical marijuana and 17 states permitting recreational adult use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Are there cannabis-friendly banks? Compare 5 cannabis-friendly banks and credit unions.

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Abrigo Partners with Green Check Verified for End-to-End Support for Cannabis Banking

Cannabis Law Report

Abrigo, the leader of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, today announced its partnership with Green Check Verified (GCV), the top provider of cannabis banking solutions for financial institutions.

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Simplifya Expands Footprint to 23 States with Launch of New Compliance Solutions for West Virginia Cannabis Owners and Operators

Cannabis Law Report

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Help Cannabis Operators in the. On April 19, 2017, Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 386 into law, creating the state’s Medical Cannabis Act. Emerging Medical Marijuana Market Stay Compliant.

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SAFE Banking Act Cruises to Passage in House

SpeedWeed

Cannabis banking reform deposited another decisive victory in the U.S. In the last Congress, the lower chamber overwhelmingly passed a standalone version of SAFE Banking in 2019, and then House members passed the measure two more times as part of federal coronavirus relief bills in 2020. Helping motor more than $17.5 Billion in U.S.

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SAFE Banking Act Refiled on Heels of $17.5 Billion in U.S. Cannabis Sales in 2020

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in 2020, there were 515 banks and 169 credit unions providing services to cannabis-related businesses at the end of last year, according to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) quarterly cannabis banking update. But those banks are not the “national associations” of the world. Helping motor more than $17.5

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