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SAFE Banking Language Not Included In Final NDAA Package

NORML

It is unfortunate that Congress chose to not affirm the legitimacy of state-level marijuana legalization and instead chose to deny this emerging legal industry access to basic financial tools and services. The post SAFE Banking Language Not Included In Final NDAA Package appeared first on NORML.

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Why Medical Cannabis Packaging Poses Accessibility Challenges

SpeedWeed

Opening medical cannabis packaging is complicated and difficult for many patients, and this is intentional. The Cannabis Act was developed with the purpose of preventing youth access, protecting public health, curbing the illicit market and ensuring the medical stream is not misused. Read the entire article at Vancouver Sun.

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House COVID Package Includes Cannabis Banking Relief, But Not Small Business Support

NORML

NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “The inclusion of the SAFE Banking Act in the CARES 2 package is a positive development, but one that’s akin to applying a band-aid to a gaping wound. Nonetheless, language to amend SBA eligibility was not included in the bill.

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House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment

NORML

The post House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment appeared first on NORML.

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House Members Once Again Advance SAFE Banking Reform in Must-Pass NDAA Package, Include Cannabis Protections for Veterans

NORML

The post House Members Once Again Advance SAFE Banking Reform in Must-Pass NDAA Package, Include Cannabis Protections for Veterans appeared first on NORML. The vote marks the seventh time that House members have advanced this language to the Senate as either an amendment or as a stand-alone bill.

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Why child-resistant cannabis packaging is so important

The Cannigma

2 3 Why is packaging so important? An example of infused snacks available for purchase online in California In the US, thanks to prohibition , every legal state – medical or recreational or both – has its own packaging rules and regulations. 7 8 What happens when children accidentally eat edibles?

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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