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Kelley Drye & Warren: CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – August 2021

Cannabis Law Report

A memo from the Farm Credit Administration to farm credit banks and associations on hemp financing has The National Industrial Hemp Council concerned that growers could have difficulty obtaining loans to expand their operations. s history. Agri Pulse. Texas court overturns ban on distribution, sales of smokable hemp products.

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Canada: Anti-Money Laundering Considerations In Cannabis Finance

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In Canada, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) applies to a prescribed set of entities, including among others, banks, credit unions, life insurance companies, securities dealers and money services businesses. In the U.S., licensing and permit information relating to all levels of government.

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Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Cryptocurrencies are relatively new, if viewed from the thousand-year history of currency, and they do not yet enjoy day-to-day use anywhere outside of a few tech enclaves in Malta, Puerto Rico, and some major cities in the U.S. Most of them popped into being during 2014. Part of this is practical. They are, in a word, unfamiliar.

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U.S. House of Representatives approves an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that protects state cannabis programs against federal interference

Cannabis Law Report

We made history: U.S. This was a truly historic vote, and is the farthest reaching action Congress has ever taken to reform outdated federal marijuana prohibition policies. Protections for state medical cannabis programs have been included in the federal budget since 2014. Thank you for your continued support. Strategic Advisor.

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Federal Appropriations Bills Include Limited Cannabis Protections

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Since 2014, there has been a spending restriction that prevents the Department of Justice from spending one penny or paperclip to take action against state-legal medical cannabis programs. SAFE Banking. This language has been approved by multiple votes yet stripped out during the bicameral conference committees in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

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Behind the Scenes on Cannabis Normalization With JM Pedini

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In our conversation with JM, we discuss their work as Development Director for NORML, how their experiences with cancer led them to NORML, and how NORML supports its affiliate chapters that are doing grassroots work to affect public policy changes both locally and internationally. Codi Peterson: Hello, I’m Dr. Codi Peterson.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

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He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. He is the founder of Apeiron Investment Group, his family office and merchant banking business. Atai Life Sciences, Apeiron Investment Group. Andrew Yang.