NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Marijuana Law, Policy, and Authority is a first-of-its-kind law school casebook in a rapidly-emerging and exciting new field. The helpful organization intersperses these issues of substantive law, policy, and authority throughout the discussion of users, suppliers, and third parties. What Is Marijuana? MARIJUANA USERS.

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Veriheal

JULY 20, 2023

The Senators were allowed to address the audience at the Federal Cannabis Policy Crash Course event on Saturday, the 10th of June. This half-day event was organized by Parabola Center for Law and Policy in Massachusetts and aimed to analyze the current political landscape of cannabis reforms. cannabis market to prevent monopolization.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

The use of medical marijuana in Iowa has been a topic of significant debate and change in recent years. From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2020

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a legislative hearing, “ Cannabis Policies for the New Decade ,” during which they considered multiple legislative bills aimed at amending federal cannabis laws. He continued: “The fact of the matter is that legalization and regulation work.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy. The first will be held on Wednesday, June 19th, in the Small Business Committee, entitled Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry. Presently, V.A.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Historically, it has been difficult for cannabis-related businesses to access reliable financial services due to its illegal federal status. The SAFE Banking Act will provide state and federal protection to financial institutes providing services to cannabis-related businesses. CRO Financial Services: The SAFE Banking Act.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

“As individuals and families struggle to cope with the day-to-day challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic, it is inappropriate and irresponsible for state and local governments to continue utilizing precious resources and capacity to arrest, prosecute, and incarcerate Americans for marijuana violations,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

America has a moral responsibility to pass my legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana and take on the oppression at the heart of the War on Drugs. I’m proud to work with NORML to create a more just national marijuana policy. Since then, I have been committed to ending the criminalization of marijuana.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

But, this new reality doesn’t mean that we don’t have the ability to positively influence federal policy. If you want to see a robust consumer-oriented cannabis marketplace, then we must act now to protect these small businesses. We must not allow them to fail so that so-called “big marijuana” can take over.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY) introduced The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. “After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The Senate companion bill is carried by Senator Kamala Harris (CA).

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As you navigate the complex landscape of marijuana legalization, consider this: behind the haze of legalization lies a stark reality of social equity issues deeply intertwined with historical injustices. The intersection of marijuana and social equity raises critical questions that demand thoughtful reflection and proactive solutions.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As you navigate the complex landscape of marijuana legalization, consider this: behind the haze of legalization lies a stark reality of social equity issues deeply intertwined with historical injustices. The intersection of marijuana and social equity raises critical questions that demand thoughtful reflection and proactive solutions.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. According to its sponsors and supporters, the Safe and Fair Enforcement (‘SAFE’) Banking Act would help address the challenges faced by small cannabis businesses that cannot currently access banking services or loans. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Representatives Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Don Young (AK-AL) introduced today two landmark bipartisan marijuana bills. In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support.

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2019

Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. SACRAMENTO, Calif.–( Tweet this. CAcannabis #Map.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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NORML

JULY 17, 2019

Members of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs are scheduled to hear testimony next week regarding the need to provide greater access to financial services for state-licensed marijuana-related businesses. ” (Read NORML’s full testimony here.).

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

This week, the Minority Cannabis Business Association unveiled their Municipal Ordinance model on how localities can administer new business licenses in a fashion that promote minority entrepreneurs and ensure that the emerging industry will not be dominated by a flood on new investors who have not been harmed by the consequences of prohibition.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. Click here to send a message to your Representative and tell them to add their name in support!

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

In 2014, Governor Jay Nixon signed the Missouri Medical Marijuana Bill, making it possible for CBD to be used as medicine for seizures. In 2018, Amendment 2 was passed, making medical marijuana in the state completely legal. Is medical marijuana being sold in Missouri yet? How many dispensaries are licensed in Missouri?

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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.”. Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. But unfortunately, SAFE, as written, is unlikely to result in equitable access to financial services.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. Only people with business-related convictions (such as fraud or tax evasion) will be explicitly barred from receiving licenses.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. Summary: Senator Sanders has a long history of supporting reforming our nation’s drug policy.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2019

In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Our client has asked us to publish this post as a public service announcement to other cannabis businesses. Marijuana businesses in Washington State (and elsewhere) need to be aware of the risk of cyber attacks as we enter a new decade. However, nefarious online fraudsters may see a unique opportunity in the marijuana industry.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Today, we stood with Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young as they introduced the Ending Federal Prohibition Act and Marijuana Data Collection Act. While these two bills are overtly about addressing the failures of marijuana prohibition, what they are truly about is accepting reality.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.”

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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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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak. Urge Congress to Provide Small Business Relief to State-Licensed Cannabis Companies. Download memo. View the up-to-date list.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

But mixing cannabis and psychedelics into one business presents some unique – and serious – risks. This post is not really geared towards businesses operating just in the psychedelics space. Like with banking, access to reputable insurance policies has only relatively recently been possible for cannabis companies.

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