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Cannabis Banking Today

Canna Law Blog

My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. MRB defined The term “MRB” is used pervasively in cannabis banking, yet this term is not defined in the moldering 2014 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCEN” Guidance. Indirect Marijuana Business.”

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How to Keep up with Cannabis Industry News

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So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. It’s easy to find recent content about specific states, regions, and topics. Something went wrong while submitting the form. Ganjapreneur. Cannabiz Media Blog.

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Is Transporting Hemp Really Worth the Risk?

Canna Law Blog

To be fair, the USDA did issue an opinion in mid-2019 that stated that states/tribes could not prohibit the interstate transport of hemp produced under the 2014 Farm Bill. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance. laws, regulations, and policies everywhere they go.

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Banking Woes and Wins for Hemp-CBD

Canna Law Blog

Our firm represents a number of financial institutions and even a federal agency on banking state-legal cannabis. We have practiced in the space ever since the 2014 FinCEN guidelines were issued and it’s been slow going for the most part.

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How to Get a Credit Union Account for Your Hemp Business

Canna Law Blog

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. If a state doesn’t require a license to process or manufacture hemp, hemp cultivators should be prepared to explain that as well.

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New York Medical Marijuana Guide

Cannabis Law Report

His first foray into marijuana policy took place in 2014 when he instructed the NYPD to issue tickets to (instead of arresting) people caught with possession of less than 25 grams of cannabis (this following police contravention of the 1977 law). The Department of Health conducted a formal study on this topic in 2018.

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Special Report: Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation – Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

The Department of Defense makes no exceptions for active or reserve duty personnel for medical marijuana use, even if such use is legal under applicable state laws. Veterans remain caught in the middle ground between states expanding medical marijuana programs and the regulatory inertia of the federal government. [38].

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