SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. We are grateful for the leadership of Sens.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. These dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with safe and legal access to medical cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

It’s noteworthy because our sector faces roadblocks in gaining equal access to the kind of government programs typically available to regionally diverse, new growth sectors. Excise Act Amendments.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. But how do California’s cannabis businesses conduct day-to-day operations in a world of contradictory laws? Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky. Billion Annually.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. 1) Increased Access. 1) Increased Access. Removal of any unnecessary international banking/travel barriers for legal business and cannabis entrepreneurs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Red Fan Communications (Red Fan), a full-service communications agency for high-growth B2B brands, announced today it has won gold and silver 2021 Bulldog PR Awards for “Best Cause/Advocacy Campaign” and “Best Diversity/Inclusion Campaign,” respectively. in New York City and Asia-Pacific.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML and its national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance on how they can take emergency actions to better promote public health and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download memo. View the up-to-date list.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

Roundtable was dismayed when the Veterans Affairs’ Center for Verification and Evaluation denied verification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to Holistic Serendipity LLC dba Native Ceuticals Tampa, a business that sells legal hemp products. percent THC — defined as hemp under federal statutes.”. “By

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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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. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level. Organized a virtual lobbying mission on Veterans’ Day.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 23, 2021

Twitter is still an important channel for cannabis businesses and cannabis-related businesses to indirectly market their products and services. adults who use Twitter access it at least once per day, making it an active platform to showcase your brand. adults in 2021 than WhatsApp, TikTok, and Reddit. Post Original Content.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Understanding these trends is vital for businesses to effectively meet consumer needs and stay competitive in the market. Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

A 2017 survey from Marijuana Business Daily found that 81% of American cannabis business owners and founders were white and 10% of cannabis business founders identified as Hispanic/Latino or Black. of business owners in the industry, per Leafly’s Jobs Report 2021. Many Black cannabis businesses can’t secure funding.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Established by cannabis trade associations, advocacy groups, and cooperatives across the country—including Origins Council (CA), F.A.R.M.S. The NCCC is a coalition of state-level advocacy organizations representing over 1,000 small and independent commercial cannabis producers across the United States. 14, 2022 by Rep. About NCCC.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Heim, who also works at Cookies Bloomington , plans more advocacies for the plant and cannabis cardholders in the area. Heim and Cannabis Club Redbirds plan to host more events and to “educate, destigmatize, and explore career opportunities in the cannabis industry.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In addition to his support of advocacy for regenerative organic agriculture, David directs Dr. Bronner’s resources to support animal advocacy, wage equality, and drug policy reform. is the Founder and CEO of Green Horizons, a large-scale cannabis business in Coachella, California. Carlos “Los” Arias, J.D.,

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

Ensuring diversity in New York’s marijuana industry by removing barriers to access like capital requirements and building inclusivity by allowing licensing to people with prior drug convictions. Only people with business-related convictions (such as fraud or tax evasion) will be explicitly barred from receiving licenses.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 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. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano submitted written congressional testimony, which you can read here.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These challenges include discriminatory policies, limited access to resources and markets, and ongoing racial inequality. Despite facing numerous challenges, including systemic racism and limited access to resources, Black farmers demonstrated resilience and ingenuity in their pursuit of success in the hemp industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Commercialization & Patient Access · Any City, Any State, California. We are a diverse team that shares a deep belief in the critical need for innovation and expanded access in the treatment of mental health conditions. MAPS PBC strives to establish a supportive, equitable and accessible work environment. Executive Summary.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Its members include small and medium-sized businesses. “We’re able to tell Congress that we represent tens of thousands of employees from across the country, not just the top 50 businesses that make up groups like USCC, or these others that come and go and rebrand,” said Aaron Smith, the NCIA’s executive director.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Cannabis Business Executive reports that people (read countries) are getting heartedly sick and tired of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and their Stasi-like approach to being public about any decisions never mind the one that matters, the issue of re-scheduling. CBE write.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced the debut of new top-shelf concentrate and flower product lines at the Cookies Tacoma retail location, with statewide availability coming soon through an exclusive partnership with expert extraction company Edgemont Group , maker of Full Spec and Leafwerx products. .–(BUSINESS

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Las Vegas NORML has once again found themselves busy with many types of advocacy for patient and consumer rights, both statewide and federally. Following a rapidly successful Nevada legislative session where the historic AB 132 and AB 192 were passed, Las Vegas NORML has kept the legislative momentum moving.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Widely respected by the Arcview team and among members of the investment community, Finkle brings extensive experience in business operations, investment management, and fundraising from seed to growth capital. Most recently, Finkle led Arcview Ventures as CEO and co-founded The Arcview Collective Fund in 2018.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

2020 also saw state legislation that prevented financial institutions from being penalized for housing the funds of cannabis businesses. Edwards signed a bill in June allowing medical patients access to cannabis flower rather than just concentrates, which will go into effect in January 2022. Signs of New Times. Starting Aug.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One of the better aspects of this legislation is the explicit ban on vertical integration of the “adult-use” industry for all market participants, aside from those businesses licensed as a cooperative and currently vertically integrated registered organizations. development and hiring programs.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Here’s how.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bills would also allow for the expungement of certain prior convictions, delivery of medical marijuana to qualified patients, and restructures the medical marijuana licensure process to eliminate the requirement that business be vertically integrated. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC. Monrovia-Based Lab Acquisition Strengthens Cannabis Testing In California.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. New businesses have emerged, and existing companies have expanded to support the industry’s various needs. This economic boost goes beyond the industry itself.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

While I’m proud of so much of the work we have done to increase access to cannabis for tens of millions of people across the country, in hindsight, it’s clear that Parallel has not handled the social responsibility that came with being in such a privileged position in the markets we serve. Hindsight is unfortunately 20/20.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

The strains are grown by Top Shelf Cultivation , a family-owned and operated cannabis cultivation business based in Long Beach, California, renowned for its award-winning cannabis. Sublime’s cannabis line is more than just a commercial venture, with the line of cannabis products also promoting a more solemn mission.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Local Cannabis Organizations Unite to Educate, Support and Provide Access to Cannabis-Related Services and Opportunities for BIPOC Communities. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Columbia Care Inc. To learn more about our services, to get involved in advocacy and to support our work, please visit www.nolefturns.org.

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