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SAFE BANKING ACT INCLUDED IN LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF BILL

Cannabis Law Report

The SAFE Banking Act is perhaps the most important piece of federal marijuana legislation outside of bills for full legalization or decriminalization. It has also … Read More.

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The Week in Weed: September 29, 2023

The Blunt Truth

The big news this week is that, for the first time ever, a cannabis bill, the SAFER Banking Act, got a markup in the Senate. Not everyone on Capitol Hill is in favor of federal cannabis legalization; there’s also a new bill that would give Congress the opportunity to prevent the rescheduling of cannabis.

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

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In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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Delegates at the 114th NAACP National Convention unanimously voted to adopt an amendment reiterating its support for cannabis reform. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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The Week in Weed: May 29, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Virginia decriminalized marijuana. Ohio may not put cannabis on the ballot this November. In federal news, the marijuana banking provisions in the latest relief bill may not be dead on arrival. So if you need to buy cannabis in Massachusetts, bring your patience with you. Oklahoma is having some medical marijuana issues.

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The Week in Weed: March 13, 2020

The Blunt Truth

One allows doctors at VA hospitals to prescribe medical cannabis in states where it is legal. As for banking, banking associations around the country sent a letter to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), asking that the Senate Banking Committee vote on a cannabis banking bill. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Sen.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of employment protections.