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Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

NORML

That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs. even if the business is legal under local or state law.”

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NORML 2019 Legislative Report

Cannabis Law Report

Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. ” Director’s Statement.

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Federal Lawmakers Aim To Legalize Marijuana This Year

MassRoots

link] — Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 8, 2019. 420 was introduced on Friday, February 8 as part of a legislative package consisting of three different proposals being called the Path To Marijuana Reform. It also allows legal cannabis businesses to have access to normal banking services, permits U.S.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. CA resident?

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Federal Employment Protections Demanded In Appropriations Bill

NORML

“Denying responsible adults access to federal employment opportunities for engaging in state legal conduct is counterproductive and it disproportionately impacts the veteran community. ” You can read NORML’s full fact sheet on Marijuana Legalization and its Impact on the Workplace here.

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California Cannabis Bill Roundup for October 2019

Canna Law Blog

Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). And October was no different. ” Vape Cartridges and Pens.

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California’s Cannabis Businesses Continue to Struggle Under Federal Limitations

Veriheal

“Financial institutions providing banking services to legitimate and licensed cannabis businesses under state laws are subject to criminal prosecution under several federal statutes,” reads a statement from the office of Perlmutter. CA SB 1326 (21R) was introduced by state Sen. Packaging and labeling requirements.