Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

CRCC’s paper, published by the Ohio State University (OSU) Moritz College of Law, is titled “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”. But unfortunately, SAFE, as written, is unlikely to result in equitable access to financial services. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022.

Banking 52

Banking Access Research and Development Policy 52

The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

The big news this week is that cannabis banking is included in the latest federal relief bill. cannabis banking. Whether the Senate will retain this language, considering that they have taken no action on the SAFE Banking Act, is not certain. SBA funds, however, are not. There’s also lots of state news. ” sba loans.

Banking 106

Banking Research and Development Programs Advocacy 106

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities.

Legislation 171

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 171

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. 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. It now awaits consideration by the U.S.

Legislation 191

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Judiciary Committee on 6/25/19.

Legislation 208

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 208

Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy.

Legalization 122

Legalization Supply Chain Banking Marijuana 122

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

Legislation 188

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 188

Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky. “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.

Business 104

Business Banking Advocacy Cannabis 104

WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

With cannabis reform sweeping across the country, measures life the SAFE Banking Act are welcome by many financial institutions and members of the cannabis industry. However, top Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer feels that the SAFE Banking Act is insufficient and potentially detrimental to legalization. Good Bill, Poor Timing. .

Banking 49

Banking Advocacy Legislation Dispensary 49

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. DE resident? HI resident?

Legislation 156

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 156

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in school. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. A subcommittee of the U.S. FL resident?

Legislation 193

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 193

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis in Connecticut. Legislation is pending, SF 77, to expand access to certain medical cannabis products in Iowa. CA resident? CT resident? HI resident? IA resident?

Legislation 183

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 183

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. GA resident?

Legislation 184

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 184

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1286, to expand patient access to medical cannabis in Arizona.

Legislation 118

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 118

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. AL resident? Burton Hearing Room.

Legislation 170

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 170

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in healthcare facilities.

Legislation 114

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 114

NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” Virginia NORML Continues Push to Expand Access Through Education.

Patients 141

Patients Advocacy Dispensary Access 141

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. CA resident? FL resident? NV resident? New Hampshire. NH resident?

Legislation 177

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 177

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 10, 2019

In Florida as in elsewhere, the cannabis industry and advocates have been frustrated by a lack of access to banking. That dynamic has led several banks to block business with the industry altogether for fear of violating federal law. While some banks have begun opening their doors , others wait for clarity.

Banking 58

Banking Advocacy Legislation Business 58

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. House Bill 243, as well as Senate Bill 236, would provide registered patients with regulated access to medical cannabis via licensed providers. AL resident? AL resident? CA resident?

Legislation 170

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 170

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 6, 2019

.” Cobb has been recognized for his efforts to gain support for the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, which will allow pot businesses to bank freely, like any other legitimate business. Full Report [link]. Here’s his bio on his law firm page. WHO WE ARE. Brady Cobb.

Banking 78

Banking Policy Legislation Compliance 78

NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

Media 106

Media Legislation Events Banking 106

NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

Media 100

Media Legislation Events Banking 100

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

We held a press conference with our National NORML Political Director, Justin Strekal, a voter registration event at 7th & Carson in downtown Las Vegas, and even did phone banking to encourage voting in primaries all throughout May. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy. December 2018: “Access for All” Patient Voucher Program.

Education 109

Education Media History Advocacy 109

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Launched in 2021, the USCC says it “combines the collective resources of many of the largest cannabis companies, prominent advocacy organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals.”

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Banking Collective Events 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Theme 3 involved access to capital. All stated that the cannabis industry is not concerned with correcting African Americans’ historical criminalization and its impact on the current legal industry, the lack of access to resources, and stigmas about cannabis. The color of money, black banks and the racial wealth gap (1st ed).

Policy 105

Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Through this collaboration, the NPA and Maya will offer both the education and the technology infrastructure needed to make this possible, ensuring accessibility and safety to all communities. “We NPA’s mission is to ensure all Americans get the support they need to safely access psychedelic-assisted care. ABOUT MAYA.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Therapy Clinical Trials Safety 52

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. Update : SB 51 was heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on 5/13/19 and 5/16. CA resident?

Legislation 157

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 157

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Changes in regulations can have ripple effects throughout the industry, impacting supply chains, investment strategies, and consumer access to medical cannabis products. By optimizing supply chain management and logistics operations, businesses can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient access to medical marijuana products.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

Indeed, there is a danger that federal legalization, done incorrectly, could produce outcomes even more adverse than the status quo wherein consumers and patients in states where marijuana is legal are generally able to access the marijuana they need.

Policy 92

Policy Legislation Cannabis Legalization 92

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Andy Barr (R-KY) all opined on the progress of the SAFE Banking Act legislation that they’ve been industriously working on; Reps. Marijuana Moment — House And Senate Marijuana Banking Sponsors Discuss Path Ahead While Legalization Debate Looms. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Reps. By Kyle Jaeger.

Hemp 52

Hemp Banking Legislation Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Mr. Coniglio was a Managing Director at JPMorgan, leading three separate investment banking businesses to #1 positions over his 14 year career at the firm. Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Education Advocacy Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

” She further directly advises that cannabis, or marijuana, is a medicine that an overwhelming majority of Floridians voted for and are constitutionally guaranteed access to as a therapeutic medicine. Pain Foundation, a national chronic pain advocacy organization, with their “End Pain. Antoinette Duncan. 15, Peter Barsoom.

Marijuana 65

Marijuana Agriculture Research and Development Education 65

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

These workers, organized and unorganized, deserve to be safe, and to be able to access trainings that enable them to be successful, advance their skills and develop the industry as a whole. That’s who this legislation has always been about and whose voices we have sought to center in our advocacy.”. “We

Legislation 52

Legislation Business Policy Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC —Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization, has released its 2018 U.S. notably by authorizing and encouraging access to federal research funding for hemp, and removing restrictions on banking, water rights, and other regulatory roadblocks the hemp industry currently faces.

Hemp 40

Hemp Cultivation Legislation Digestion 40

The Joint Blog

MAY 2, 2020

A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California Governor Gavin Newsom for temporary tax breaks for the marijuana industry. This is according to a new report by the Associated Press.

Marijuana 32

Marijuana Advocacy Tincture Banking 32

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

Lack of access to banking services and capital, high barriers to entry into legal cannabis markets, and exorbitant tax rates at all levels of government are clearly hampering the ability of licensed cannabis businesses to compete with the unregulated market.

DEA 52

DEA Marijuana Programs Data 52