Veriheal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following the announcement of Velieva’s eligibility, Richardson took to Twitter to call out the Olympic Committee’s uneven enforcement of its drug policy. According to Tom Bout, founder of the Cannabis Professionals Network, over 30 Washington dispensary robberies have occurred since November 2021. ” Richardson wrote.

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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. This will certainly open up a world of opportunity, safety and convenience to beleaguered dispensaries everywhere. This leaves the SAFE Banking Act standing on its own.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 10, 2019

If passed, this bipartisan bill would demolish an obstacle that has plagued banks and dispensaries alike. Due to the clashes between laws in legal states and federal laws – which maintain that marijuana is illegal – banks fear federal prosecution if they handle money from otherwise legal dispensaries. Banking Policies.

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Banking Dispensary Legislation Decriminalization 49

WeedAdvisor

MAY 22, 2019

Banking and the cannabis industry have a somewhat hands-off relationship. banks are skittish about doing business with dispensaries in legal states. Even taxes cannot be paid electronically through a bank, forcing owners to literally hand massive amounts of cash to the IRS every year. New Legislation. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. If appropriate for their business models, registered medical cannabis caregivers may choose to convert their registration type to dispensaries.

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Marijuana Dispensary Programs Retail 105

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Six years after introducing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a cannabis banking reform measure, co-author Denny Heck finally saw it enjoy its first committee hearing in Congress on Wednesday. Here’s How Cannabis Companies Are Banking Legally on the Down Low. “We are all late,” Rep. .”

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Banking Dispensary Safety Seed-To-Sale 53

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. No word yet on any change in policy. SBA funds, however, are not. and finally.

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Banking Research and Development Programs Advocacy 106

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.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 241

MassRoots

AUGUST 17, 2020

Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. After successfully defeating Hallinan, Harris did just that. While at the helm, her office oversaw a 6 percent rise in marijuana convictions.

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Marijuana Banking Decriminalization History 142

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2021

With banking options still difficult for cannabis businesses to access – including the ability to accept debit and credit cards – cannabis companies are still searching for ways to facilitate their merchant processing needs. The issues with cashless ATMs. Two accomplices were eventually fined and were sentenced to prison.

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Banking Programs Dispensary Business 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL HEARING HELD ON CANNABIS BANKING. Today the House Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held the first-ever congressional hearing on the issue of cannabis banking. . I fear dispensary employees being at great risk. From Rep Heck’s Office. Feb 13, 2019 .

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Connor & Connor PLLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Across the country, retail stores and medical dispensaries are seeing large revenues, despite the even larger burden of regulations and the persistent federal prohibition of the practice. Many of the dispensaries, especially in Nevada, are seeing their efforts pay off. How do I start a dispensary? 1] [link] ; [link]. [2]

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Below are comments from various stakeholders and policy experts regarding the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Hawkins. “It Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. The introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis would have implications far beyond banking.

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Dispensary Banking Legislation Cannabis 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary spoke to several executives at prominent U.S. firms to get their thoughts on performance this year, the prospects of banking reform, social equity and the future of American cannabis after a record-setting first half of 2021. Banking Still a Wild Card . Curaleaf, a leading U.S.

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Seed-To-Sale Banking Legislation Education 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary spoke to several executives at prominent U.S. firms to get their thoughts on performance this year, the prospects of banking reform, social equity and the future of American cannabis after a record-setting first half of 2021. Banking Still a Wild Card . Curaleaf, a leading U.S.

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Seed-To-Sale Banking Legislation Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. At-large board member Andrew Turnage, Executive Director at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. Banking, Finance, and Taxation. Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising. Cannabinoid Hemp.

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CannaMD

APRIL 15, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has issued marijuana policy guidance for lawmakers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, along with a statement regarding the designation of medical cannabis facilities as “essential.” NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

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Policy Patients Dispensary Banking 55

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Despite a busy year on the state level and multiple bills announced and introduced into Congress, not much legislative progress has been made on federal cannabis policy in 2021. . Could the acceptance of standalone banking regulations sap momentum for full scale reform? Reconciling standalone banking with descheduling .

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Banking Marijuana Legislation Packaging 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 20, 2021

Despite a busy year on the state level and multiple bills announced and introduced into Congress, not much legislative progress has been made on federal cannabis policy in 2021. . Could the acceptance of standalone banking regulations sap momentum for full scale reform? Reconciling standalone banking with descheduling .

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Banking Legislation Packaging Business 52

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Increasingly, cannabis businesses, particularly dispensaries, are targets for robbery or other criminal activity. Federal law still treats cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, which means businesses have limited access to banking. The reason that cannabis businesses are being hit particularly hard is not hard to fathom.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Despite a busy year on the state level and multiple bills announced and introduced into Congress, not much legislative progress has been made on federal cannabis policy in 2021. . Could the acceptance of standalone banking regulations sap momentum for full scale reform? Reconciling standalone banking with descheduling .

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Banking Legislation Packaging Business 52

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. CO resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 165

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

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 expanded medical access. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident? DE resident?

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 182

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Opportunities for Marijuana Establishments to Access Financial Services: Recent Advancements at the State and Federal Level. The result is that these businesses are cash-only businesses whose only access to capital is through private-equity. Authored By: Hannah King. Proposed Legislation in Maine.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

and becoming legal, regulated, and accepted in more states, one thing the cannabis industry struggles with is having access to services that most businesses have access to, including banking and insurance. While the legal cannabis industry is slowly spreading across the U.S. The insurance broker M.J. The insurance broker M.J.

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Business Banking Programs Access 52

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 277

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? CT resident? Update : S.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 160

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.

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Legislation Access Banking Hemp 109

SpeedWeed

JULY 25, 2021

It is already nearly impossible for TANF recipients to use their government-issued debit cards at legal weed establishments, because federal banking restrictions force these businesses to operate on a cash-only basis. View original article.

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Patients Policy Banking Dispensary 59

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary spoke to several executives at prominent U.S. firms to get their thoughts on performance this year, the prospects of banking reform, social equity and the future of American cannabis after a record-setting first half of 2021. Banking Still a Wild Card . Curaleaf, a leading U.S.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Banking Legislation Education 52

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. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. GA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 157

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 170

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Hardware stores and dispensaries alike, business operators who work out of commercial properties have been ensnared in a recent theft trend. cannabis industry is of course locked out of American banking. Broadly known as cash-only operations, the nation’s dispensaries have been targets since legalization’s dawn.

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Dispensary Supply Chain Business Cannabis 98

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.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 161

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. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. DE resident? HI resident? IL resident? IL resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 132

Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted. What’s more, sales between dispensaries and patients accumulated $1.7

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Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98