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Urgent Call for Equitable Cannabis Policy: Senators Warren & Markey Address Congress

Veriheal

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.

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Is Congress Closer to Reforming the Cannabis Industry’s Access to Financial Services?

Veriheal

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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Protect Your Cannabis Business from Crime Risks

Canna Law Blog

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

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Ayr Wellness Announces Changing Legacies, A Series of Expungement Events

Cannabis Law Report

We thank our partnering organizations for making an event like this possible.”. Ayr will host these expungement events in conjunction with local community partners in multiple states across the country. If you are interested in collaborating with Ayr, please reach out to socialimpact@ayrwellness.com. Partnering Organization.

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Washington Marijuana Businesses: Watch Out for Cyber Attacks!

Canna Law Blog

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. By way of example, compare a restaurant to a marijuana business. That was not the case!

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Ready to Lobby?

NORML

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. 2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before.

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Cannabis Companies Need Security

Otherside Farms

Additionally, many dispensaries operate as cash-only businesses, which makes them vulnerable to robbery. The footage should be stored in a secure location and only accessed by authorized personnel. In the event that a crime does occur, security cameras can provide valuable evidence for law enforcement.