Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2022

Marijuana has been a hot topic over the last few years as more and more U.S. Dispensaries are becoming more common and this is good news for anyone who is thinking about going into the marijuana business, but for the U.S. If you don’t have any experience in writing business plans, you can use a dispensary business plan template.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she supports allowing legal cannabis dispensaries to access the US banking system — where they’re now largely barred — to make it easier for the government to collect tax revenue. Yes, of course it would,” the Treasury secretary replied.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The Canadian cannabis industry is being treated like its U.S. While the SAFE Banking Act makes its way through the legislative process in the U.S., banks remain nervous about involving themselves in the industry. Yet despite Canada fully legalizing marijuana, U.S. Yet despite Canada fully legalizing marijuana, U.S.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 22, 2019

Banking and the cannabis industry have a somewhat hands-off relationship. Despite the lucrative nature of the budding marijuana market in the U.S., banks are skittish about doing business with dispensaries in legal states. With cannabis still being illegal on a federal level, financial institutions fear reprisals.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

In a recent controversial move, Mastercard issued a directive to United States banks, ordering them to block cannabis purchases on its debit cards. For years, most major credit cards have prohibited cannabis purchases with minimal public outcry. However, this rigid federal stance contrasts starkly with state-level policies.

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MassRoots

JULY 28, 2020

One of the most important pieces of cannabis related legislation, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act ( SAFE Banking Act ), has the chance to be included in the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation in the United States. Tell them to support the inclusion of the SAFE Banking Act. Don’t wait.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. If appropriate for their business models, registered medical cannabis caregivers may choose to convert their registration type to dispensaries.

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NORML

AUGUST 30, 2019

The establishment of regulated cannabis retailers is associated with a decrease in localized criminal activity, according to data published in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics. … Lastly, there is no evidence that increased marijuana use itself results in additional crime.” Not so fast.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MARCH 28, 2019

By: Rachel Gillette , Partner and Cannabis Law Practice Chair. The House Financial Services Committee yesterday approved legislation that would help financial institutions serve cannabis businesses operating in legalized states. The SAFE Banking Act is sponsored by Reps. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) and Denny Heck (D-Wash.)

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

The guidance offers reassurance to credit unions following the 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp, but failed to address banking in the hemp industry, leaving the banking industry uncertain as to their capacity to legally serve the industry. I’ve seen dispensary employees have their bank accounts shut down.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Banks Pushing for Access to Legal Marijuana Industry. In yet another unprecedented leap forward, United States banks are asking Congress to protect them from federal prosecution over dealing with legal marijuana businesses, according to U.S. This creates a problem for banks. Limitations for Cannabis Businesses.

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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. Under current law there are only 14 conditions that qualify patients for marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

Here’s their letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. MERKLEY, DAINES URGE COLLEAGUES TO BUILD PATHWAY FORWARD FOR BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT LEGAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES CAN ACCESS CRUCIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES. Thursday, June 17, 2021. Washington, D.C.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Six years after introducing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a cannabis banking reform measure, co-author Denny Heck finally saw it enjoy its first committee hearing in Congress on Wednesday. Most Americans live in states where marijuana is legally available in some form. Heck and Rep. RELATED STORY.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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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. Our goal is to ensure consumers have ease of access to legal cannabis products, access to medical dispensaries, access to world-class product options, as well as access to affordable legal options.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Every day, the economic and social impacts of marijuana prohibition are having devastating effects on communities across the country. Millions of people have been arrested for the possession or use of marijuana. SEND A MESSAGE NOW.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 6, 2020

TORONTO — Devastated bars and lounges, as well as the country’s hard-hit cannabis sector, will finally have access to $40 billion in new credit being made available via the government’s business bank during the COVID-19 crisis, its CEO said on Sunday.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. The moratorium extends to processing and issuing new licenses for: Dispensaries.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 17, 2020

Included in the language of the bill, according to NORML, is HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor of the Act in September.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 26, 2019

On Tuesday July 23, 2019, the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hosted a hearing to discuss national safety implications relating to federal regulations that force cannabis businesses to operate on a cash basis. This problem doesn’t just affect the cannabis industry.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in legalized marijuana. Cannabis banking hitches a legislative ride on the National Defense Authorization Act. Chicago’s new zoning restrictions allow more dispensaries. Adult-use marijuana could become legal in Italy. Not really.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

The Washington Times reports………Nevada officials are launching the nation’s first banking system for the booming cannabis industry, whose dispensaries increasingly are targeted for burglaries and robberies for the hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash they keep on hand to pay employees, taxes and rent.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act gained serious traction in recent months, recently passing by an overwhelming majority in the House. But while the SAFE Banking Act could be a huge boon for dispensaries in legal states, The Financial Post warns of potential negative effects on the Canadian marijuana industry.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we report (with skepticism) on the chances of SAFE Banking making it into the omnibus bill. SAFE BANKING (SIGH). Ned Lamont (D) will erase low-level cannabis possession convictions as of January 1.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 25, 2022

Whether it’s your first time going to any kind of dispensary or you’re a seasoned professional who’s new to the Arizona cannabis scene, visiting a new dispensary can be intimidating. That’s why our team at Kind Meds set out to make this Arizona dispensary guide for any newcomers looking to purchase cannabis here.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

In an era of Theranos, Fyre Fest, FTX and WeWork, cannabis scams, frauds, and scandals probably pale in comparison. However, cannabis scams (and their evolution) are still worth noting, spotting, and avoiding at all costs. And since the cannabis economy is getting incredibly lean, scams are back on the rise.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

This ultimate guide on weed delivery services lets you find the convenient and closest weed delivery dispensary near you. The Prohibition-era of weed started up a century ago with the criminalization of cannabis. We have curated top points to follow to find the closest weed delivery dispensary close to you. We got you covered!

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see cannabis companies filing a lawsuit over the federal marijuana ban. We prepare to bid farewell to Capitol Hill’s longest-serving cannabis advocate. We check in on the situation in Alabama.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If passed, the bill would add a year to the prison sentence of those convicted of first- or second-degree robbery of a cannabis retailer. Per the bills supporter’s, the measure will help protect Washington’s cannabis retailers, which have been hit by a growing number of robberies. During the hearing, U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The news getting the most attention this week is the reopening of Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana shops, scheduled for May 25. cannabis banking. Recreational shops, however, had to close.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

There’s been a string of robberies affecting Washington State cannabis dispensaries, culminating in three deaths over just four days in March. Those robberies have led to tremendous personal and financial losses, not to mention additional operating hurdles for legitimate cannabis business owners. Hint: it’s not about cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 13, 2021

At Leafly, we believe there’s a first time for everything, including your very first trip to a marijuana dispensary. We also know that a good first-time experience often boils down to expectations, and that many people want to know exactly what to expect before they even think about visiting a dispensary. . Have a cannabis goal.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Oklahoma is having some medical marijuana issues. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. Ohio may not put cannabis on the ballot this November. The news is mostly happening in the states this week. virginia.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine pushes the target date for adult-use marijuana sales back by 3 months, and lowers its projected sales tax revenue for the fiscal year that ends June 30. Maine is planning to have its first recreational marijuana shops open in June, three months later than expected. BEFORE MARIJUANA MARKET OPENS. Says the Press Herald.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate panels on cannabis and commercial real estate at programs held in Los Angeles and Chicago. The audience came prepared to hear about how the cannabis and commercial real estate industries were addressing some of the issues resulting from the intersection of the industries. Stay tuned.

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