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. The summary of NORML’s discussion draft can be read here.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Complying with cannabis business regulations presents a challenge for start-ups and smaller firms. In the United States, many industries lack well thought out regulatory policy. Some industries, like cannabis, suffer from over-regulation, overwhelming smaller businesses with the legal costs of compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

It is more important than ever that essential cannabis retailers have equal access to banking and small business financial assistance. Given this new reality, how do activists effectively make their voices heard and continue to advocate for substantive changes in cannabis policies? Thank you for your continued advocacy and support.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Mark Barnett, Policy Director at the Maine Craft Cannabis Association. Established by cannabis trade associations, advocacy groups, and cooperatives across the country—including Origins Council (CA), F.A.R.M.S. Upon its formation, the NCCC announced its strong support for the SHIP Act , which was introduced on Sept. 14, 2022 by Rep.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. Urge Congress to Provide Small Business Relief to State-Licensed Cannabis Companies. Contact your federal lawmakers in support of this needed change to protect small businesses. Download memo. View the up-to-date list.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. Image by JR Byron from Pixabay Iowa CBD Oil Laws and Cannabis Policy: CBD (cannabidiol) oil, a non-intoxicating cannabis extract, has gained popularity for its potential therapeutic benefits.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The public has a stigmatized view of the product but legitimate business owners can’t reach them; it creates mistrust,” says Kyle Porter, who runs CMW Media, which does marketing and public relations for cannabis companies. But it’s hard to see that happening unless companies can market their wares the way beer and liquor companies do.

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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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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

More than 10 million businesses advertised their products and services on Facebook during the third quarter of 2020. Unfortunately, almost none of those ads were cannabis businesses or cannabis-related businesses. At any moment, Facebook could shut down a cannabis business’ Facebook Page without notice.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As the new CEO at Parallel, I pledge that going forward, Parallel will be a model among all large cannabis operators in bridging the business with the social responsibility of our industry. While I can’t speak for every large cannabis company out there, I can speak for our company when I say, “I’m sorry, it’s past time for us to do better.”

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Meet other sustainable businesses, hear about our new program, and get some questions answered at our in person and virtual application “clinic”! Our opportunity assessments are holistic, covering emissions, water, waste, energy, transportation, and policy. Attend our CGBN launch event to learn more about our program!

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

An update on our advocacy for equitable workplaces. . Together, these principles speak to our responsibility to effect change and are our impetus for both driving for societal change and maintaining the right internal policies to ensure a great workplace with equitable and consistent hiring practices for all candidates.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. This phenomenon is so common that Cannabis Business Executive deemed it “ Little Amsterdam.”

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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. 10 Twitter Marketing Tips for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses. In its latest research , Pew Research Center found that Twitter is used by more U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis business licenses, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday during her State of the State address in Albany.

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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. Removal of any unnecessary international banking/travel barriers for legal business and cannabis entrepreneurs. 1) Increased Access. 4) US relations – border & banking.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

State Panel Endorses 16 Cannabis Businesses as Social Equity Applicants. A state panel approved Tuesday the first batch of applicants seeking to open cannabis cultivation businesses in Connecticut as social equity business owners, given special consideration as members of communities negatively impacted by the war on drugs.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

“After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The MORE Act is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in the US Congress and is backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups.

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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. “Our volunteers look forward to our annual trip to DC each year because it provides the one-on-one opportunity to interact with policy makers.” lasvegasnorml.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the 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.

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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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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. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients.

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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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SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

Those statistics come from a Curalate consumer survey , and they give you an indication of just how important social media marketing is to businesses – including those operating in and with the cannabis industry. POS software companies, marijuana industry career training companies, career recruiters, and more). Advertising.

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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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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

For many, including those who have been in the cannabis business for decades, prohibition still runs strong, even in areas that have legalized or decriminalized cannabis. In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Around 80% of cannabis business owners are white.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

The State Government Affairs Lead will oversee MAPS PBC’s policy efforts at the state level. You will work across all 50 states, starting with ~20 states prioritized for 2022, and lead the advocacy, legislative and regulatory work within each state. Build coalitions with organizations and leaders in the psychedelic advocacy community.

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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

JUNE 17, 2021

The clinics will be hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a long-standing partner of Trulieve, whose mission is focused on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health and wellness in the cannabis industry.

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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.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Mendelson’s bill gives licensing priority to existing medical marijuana businesses and local residents who are social equity applicants – including those convicted of cannabis-related offenses and/or living in impoverished areas of DC. Bowser’s bill does not give any preference to existing marijuana business in the District.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

Capturing ESG metrics is emerging as a business priority across all sectors, as investors, employees, government officials, and consumers increasingly focus on how companies manage, measure, and report their social and environmental impacts. DEI policies and integration across supply chain, vendor, recruitment, and employment practices.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

The language states: The Committee encourages OPM to review its policies and guidelines regarding hiring and firing of individuals who use marijuana in states where that individual’s private use of marijuana is not prohibited under the law of the state. The language was included by Rep. In a release , Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2022

Pericola’s bill of complaints begins in January of 2018, when Donald Trump’s then attorney general, Jeff Sessions, rescinded the Obama administration’s policy of not interfering with states that loosened their marijuana laws. The move riled an industry that had been growing as states across the country ended their bans.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? The competing New York bills are closely aligned in their stated goals; however, they have some key differences in achieving the primary policy objectives of legalization and economic development. Where does this legislation fall short?

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