MassRoots

AUGUST 4, 2020

The California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) is calling for cannabis businesses to join them in imploring Speaker Pelosi to prioritize the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act). What is the SAFE Banking Act? The cutoff time of today, August 4 at 5 pm is quickly approaching.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Welcome to The Week in Weed’s look back at the news of 2019; whether the year has flown by or seemed to last forever, it’s (almost) over now. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2019. In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 28, 2019

Connecticut has voted a legalization bill out of a House committee; a bi-partisan group of Alabama legislators is sponsoring a medical cannabis bill and North Dakota is making progress on expanding its quite restrictive medical marijuana program. And in West Virginia , the governor has signed a medical marijuana banking bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Law Firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP writes… The Cannabis Banking Guidance from California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO) offers California-chartered financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses assurances that the DBO will not bring enforcement actions based solely on such relationships.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

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. Why this clarification is important.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . To kick us off, hemp was legalized at the federal level, and we entered into unchartered territory, navigating uncertain waters of the newest arm of the cannabis industry with a lack of regulation or guidance. TOP Defining Moments in Los Angeles Cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The big news on Capitol Hill this week was the Senate’s lack of action on the banking bill. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), the chairman of the Senate banking committee, opposes legalization and seemed disinclined to move on the issue. Protections for recreational programs were not.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 25, 2019

On Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee had a hearing on cannabanking. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has introduced a bill allowing cannabis businesses (operating in states where it is legal) to obtain insurance services. What the SAFE Act would do for banking, the CLAIM act would do for insurance. Jerry Nadler (D-NJ) and Sen.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2019

Unfortunately still the position for most banks and hemp. Shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing industrial hemp, we predicted that banking services for hemp businesses would be slow going. Although some of our hemp clients are banked (and even have crop insurance) many others are still underserved. Senators, Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. On January 9, 2019 the Board approved a motion to make the effective date for all marijuana product, packaging and labeling requirements Jan 1, 2020. Have lost their bank. The bank has denied their application.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

Marijuana companies face mounting pressure from advocates, consumers and regulators to address the lack of diversity within the cannabis industry. In response, some companies have launched their own programs aimed at providing women and people of color with more opportunities to succeed in the space. Mentorship Programs.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In other state news, Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on Sunday, amid long lines of customers. And in Wisconsin , Governor Tony Evers signed legislation making the state’s pilot hemp program permanent. Turning to overseas news, Barbados is moving towards legalizing medical cannabis. So is Brazil.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

21 State Attorneys General Urge Congress Protect State Marijuana Programs From Federal Interference. AG Racine Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 21 States In Urging Congress To Pass Cannabis Banking Bill. AG Racine Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 21 States In Urging Congress To Pass Cannabis Banking Bill.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 1, 2019

It would remove restrictions on federal research into cannabis and expand studies on the potential benefits and harms from cannabis use. Meanwhile, the state of Arizona is experimenting with a new procedure to get around the lack of banking services for marijuana companies. So be on the lookout for weed beer.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

The Oregon legislature has been grappling with cannabis for five consecutive years. At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Talking with those in Salem trenches, one senses some fatigue.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 30, 2019

The state Senate has passed an adult-use cannabis bill, which now moves on to the state House. As for medical marijuana, the Texas legislature has approved an expansion to the state’s program. The news was less good in Alabama , where a bill to legalize medical cannabis seems to have stalled in the state House.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Possibly the biggest news this week was the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. And the City of Baltimore has decriminalized marijuana possession, even though recreational cannabis is not legal in the state of Maryland. In New York , those in favor of legalization are pushing for changes to Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2021

The 14-member board is now fully staffed and ready to oversee the state’s forthcoming medical cannabis program. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission received its final appointments this week, and the 14-member board is now fully staffed and ready to oversee the state’s forthcoming medical cannabis program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 24, 2019

Regular readers will doubtless recall that Arkansas’ medical marijuana program was off to a sluggish start. New England is rapidly giving the West Coast a run for its money as a leader in cannabis legalization. New England is rapidly giving the West Coast a run for its money as a leader in cannabis legalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Click here to email your lawmakers in support of allowing patients to smoke medical cannabis. California.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

It’s been four years since West Virginia legalized medical cannabis, and until now, they have not had an actual program in place for patients to get relief. Now, eligible patients can finally register and officially become a part of the program. A Promising Start For Medical Cannabis In West Virginia.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Social equity is a critical component in every cannabis market, new and old. First published in 2017, and updated in 2019, the new 2021 Women & Minorities in the Cannabis Industry , is now available for download here. As the cannabis industry expands, more women are getting involved. They write. We hold up the mirror.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Actions to Take.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. JD Supra Release. percent on a dry weight basis.” The Joint Statement.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. ” Allocation of $100 Million Cannabis Social Equity Fund. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Following last year’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a regulatory update in August of 2019 to federally insured credit unions. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, this pilot program will be terminated one year after the issuance of final hemp regulations and guidelines from the USDA.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on the challenges and opportunities small businesses face in the cannabis industry. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry. The South is well positioned to be a leader in the cannabis industry, and in some ways, it should be expected. Existing Cannabis Regimes. Hunter Robinson. Slates Veazey.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 1, 2020

Now, it appears, that cannabis content could be on the same trajectory as new data is shows a 42.7 percent increase in total streamed hours for cannabis-related shows in 2019. Maybe in 2020 it’ll be safer to put your money into a cannabis show rather than the product itself? Data shows 42.7

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

On March 13, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Specialty Crops Program held the first planned listening webinar to solicit public comment on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as it pertains to hemp. The post USDA Hemp Webinar Summary appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Starting off in the international sphere, the European Parliament has passed a resolution recommending the descheduling of cannabis. Lawmakers from Maryland have formed a bipartisan group to study l egalizing recreational cannabis in 2020. The hope is that this could lead to the establishment of bloc-wide medical marijuana laws.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

April 2018: “Setting the Record Straight” Program. We will continue to provide education on record sealing in Nevada throughout 2019 and help clients find financial assistance to do so when qualified! can be an intimidating place, but we are loving the chance to navigate it again in 2019. May 2018: Primary Voting Rally.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

When Cannabis Business Times reached out to Curaleaf following the final vote and asked in what ways the company prioritizes taking care of its employees and meeting their needs, the spokesperson said, “We welcome everyone to join our employee resource groups focused on fostering inclusion.” WCC (Women’s Cannabis Collective) .

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

This article focuses on getting money to start your cannabis business. Financing is the primary barrier to entry into the cannabis industry, so it is important to structure your approach to overcoming it as a challenge. With the federal prohibition of cannabis, the supply of both debt and equity is severely restricted.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination.

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