Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

The international market is taking form and access to banking services is expanding. First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2 This was done despite a 2016 article Small published with a colleague in the journal Agronomy in which described 0.3% Hemp is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

The Toronto-Dominion Bank. Drilling down into the cannabis trademark landscape in 2018 uncovered a heavy focus on goods in Classes 34 (smokers’ articles) and 5 (medicines/pharmaceuticals), as well as Nice classes relating to food and drink products. Smokers’ articles. Smokers’ articles. Brandster Branding Ltd.

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Oil Agriculture Cannabis Food 71

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 20, 2019

For Steve Hawkins, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, fighting for representation in the cannabis industry is about both recognizing the injustices of the past and investing in a better future. Read the full article at [link]. Here’s the abstract. How Weed Became White.

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Banking Policy Education Business 9

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

An excellent article by Angela Bilbow for Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) draws attention to the potential pitfalls of the fiscal elements of the investment and ongoing legitimization process around the cannabis industry. federal and the UK’s national banking systems. Martin Kenney. November 15, 2019.

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Banking Legalization Research and Development Cannabis 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2021

Their article argues that the judgement is in fact about federalism. More importantly to Thomas, addressing the gulf between the country’s de facto and de jure marijuana policy fits within a larger project of his (and other conservatives) that would see a reduced role for the federal government in many areas of the law. MSNBC write.

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Banking Strains Law State Laws 78

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. His corporate practice focuses primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital raising (debt and equity), and bank regulatory compliance.

Banking 40

Banking Law Compliance Compliance 40

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

Article by Ann L. The world of marijuana banking has been rife with compliance risks for years. Bank Secrecy Act Compliance. The Bank Secrecy Act is a very important regulation that financial institutions will adhere to when offering products and services to hemp-related businesses. July 1 2019. Rockswold , Linda A.

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Banking Hemp Marijuana Compliance 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Times of CBD reports…… Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), who is presently working to secure the Democratic nomination for president, issued a letter to the financial authorities, requesting information on banking services for hemp businesses. She added that she has “personally discussed” these differences within Washington, D.C.,

Banking 40

Banking Hemp Policy Business 40

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Read full article. Top Federal Financial Regulator Slams Congress Over Marijuana Inaction And Calls For Interagency Banking Workgroup. Hood Remarks at the PBC Conference 2021: Payments, Banking, Compliance in the Cannabis Industry. He also said that he feels legalization at the federal level is an inevitability. September 2021.

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Banking Law Legalization Hemp 89

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15). On to July, when the Senate Banking Committee had a hearing on cannabanking. The Senate failed to take action on the banking bill.

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Banking Hemp Agriculture Seed-To-Sale 71

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

What has evolved in the policy gap with federal law over the past decade is a patchwork of state-sanctioned fiefdoms where cannabis markets have largely developed locally and extend just to the border. Two in three Americans live in a state that has approved the sale of recreational weed.

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Legalization Decriminalization Banking Policy 52

SMPL

MAY 21, 2020

Louisiana lawmakers advanced three marijuana reform bills on Wednesday, and that includes legislation that would dramatically expand the state’s medical cannabis program and offer protections for banks that service marijuana businesses. View the entire article here. Another bill introduced by Rep. John Bel Edwards (D).

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Banking Marijuana Legislation Patients 40

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Bush’s national drug control strategy, Congress passed legislation to require schools, colleges and universities to implement and enforce drug and alcohol prevention programs and policies as a condition of eligibility to receive federal funds and assistance. See, for example, the Career Services Policy at Colorado State University.

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Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. This is what they are saying. Cannabis looks promising for wellness tourism. In 2020, 8.6% million by 2022, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%

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Legislation Agriculture Research and Development Banking 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2019

The industry is spending millions on lobbying at the federal level, mostly on the banking issue,” said Dan Riffle, a former lobbyist with the Marijuana Policy Project who now serves as a senior policy advisor to New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Vice write.

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Banking Advocacy Policy Cannabis 45

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

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. In short, federal anti-drug laws continue to define the state-authorized cannabis industry, and those who work in it, as drug felons.

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Business Legislation Access Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Is the company in compliance with its own articles of incorporation and bylaws? Questions to ask include: What banking arrangements, if any, does the company have in place? While some disorganization can be accommodated, a company ready for investment or acquisition should have some level of basic corporate housekeeping.

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Compliance Compliance Business Cannabis 51

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

We decided to publish our thoughts as a consequence of Jeff Daniels article on AB 286, “California Proposes Slashing Cannabis Taxes to Help Regulated Industry Compete With Black Market.” We write to correct numerous errors in the article, although the issues AB 286 seeks to address are real. “We need to do better.”

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Collective Banking Business Cultivation 45

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2022

Milton Romani, the ex-secretary general of the National Drug Board, the government agency tasked with implementing Uruguay’s drug policies, said several myths hovered over the law regulating cannabis sales, which then-President Jose Mujica signed in December 2013 as an anti-drug trafficking measure. None of that happened,” he said.

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Legalization Consumption Banking Research and Development 52

SpeedWeed

JUNE 5, 2021

When some of the most prominent business leaders in the world show an interest in cannabis reform, people take notice, including those who legislate our public policies in Congress. ” Read more. ]]> View original article. ” Read more. ” Read more.

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Policy Banking Medicine Consumption 40

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s a recently published article in “The Print” Cannabis is integral to India. Rarely can you visit the banks of the Ganga without coming across a sadhu and his chillum , a conical smoking pipe made of clay. The discussion is beginning to start in India. Bhang is even found in pakoras, halwa, and pedas!

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Law Seed-To-Sale Consumption Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2019

Requiring cannabis businesses to prove capital assets in order to gain licensure is an economically ineffective and potentially damaging policy that several states have unfortunately adopted. In those cases, they may not have the bank records to prove they can meet capitalization requirements.

Business 40

Business Banking Marijuana Policy 40

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting. Here’s a selection of articles they’ve written already. Will Banks get a Hit of the Cannabis Industry?

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Hemp Business Banking Concentrates 71

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Both sides of the aisle support cannabis reform, with multiple federal bills seeking to address everything from banking to social justice. AB 45: California hemp legalization. Federal Cannabis Reform (or not).

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Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

18 missive to Congress, the CANNRA outlined its policy priorities, including: Reinstituting the Cole Memorandum. Facilitating access to banking and other traditional financial services. Supporting policies and programs that promote social equity in the industry. View original article.

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Research and Development Marijuana Banking Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The article adds. State budget forecasters are banking on a robust kickoff, however, estimating $5 million in sales by the end of the month. Maine is “very close” to issuing the first round of conditional recreational business licenses, said Erik Gundersen, the director of the Office of Marijuana Policy. Says the Press Herald.

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Dispensary Safety Conditions Banking 59

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cannabis businesses struggle to obtain and maintain banking while facing the dangers of having major cash on hand. Due to cannabis’ status as an illicit substance in the United States , many banks don’t want to run the risk of accepting weed dollars and facing extreme penalties or even closure. The cost of banking in cannabis.

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Business Banking Policy Media 50

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Senators Crapo and Graham are chairmen of the Senate Banking and Senate Judiciary committees, respectively — the two committees that have the highest chance of seeing standalone cannabis legislation in this congress. Take, for example, the SAFE Banking Act, which is expected to pass the House by a strong margin.

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Banking Legislation Recreational Policy 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

Article by Kelly K. On June 11, 2019, the House Appropriations Committee passed spending legislation which provides new protection to financial institutions that provide banking services to marijuana businesses. There also is a parallel banking bill currently pending in the Senate that has 30 co-sponsors. June 26 2019.

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Legislation Banking State Laws Business 40

SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

This article is the fifth in a series called, “So you want to start a canna biz?” This article focuses on getting money to start your cannabis business. We’ll continue to focus on how new or existing cannabis businesses should think about raising debt or equity or both, and return to profitable businesses at the end of this article.

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Business Banking Cannabis Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Importantly, they are not made in isolation but alongside similar judgement calls by banks and others in the regulated sector, who have their own responsibilities to consider. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. What are the legal routes for the cannabis industry in the UK?

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Legalization Medicine CBD Banking 40

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

She was quoted as saying the following regarding cannabis in a recent article by Forbes : “It’s American, it’s uniting. Opens doors for cannabis banking services. There are three things that really bring people together—animals, Britney Spears, and cannabis. At this time, the retail giant also began lobbying for cannabis legalization.

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Legalization Legislation Cannabis Retail 98

SpeedWeed

MARCH 16, 2021

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Illinois / New cannabis stores, marijuana tours, and protecting pets from pot on Illinois legislative agenda, but social equity remains a big issue. View original article. March 16, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment. La Shawn Ford of Chicago said. La Shawn Ford.

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Pets Legislation Business Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

A comprehensive article on the state of play for passage of legislation in the States was recently published in the Politico and is linked here and worth reviewing as well. Some advocates are still pushing to pass the SAFE Banking Act, allowing banks insured by the FDIC to serve cannabis businesses without fear of violating federal law.

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Legalization Banking Legislation Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 22, 2021

Menendez is a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee and chairman of a subcommittee underneath the Banking Committee that oversees insurance, so he knows specifically how important insurance can be. View original article. The post U.S.

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Business Banking Access Legislation 52

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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Policy Patients Banking Dispensary 59