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Newly Published Paper: Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act

Cannabis Law Report

Moritz College of Law. According to its sponsors and supporters, the Safe and Fair Enforcement (‘SAFE’) Banking Act would help address the challenges faced by small cannabis businesses that cannot currently access banking services or loans. Rafi Aliya Crockett. Independent. Dasheeda Dawson. Independent.

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Paper: “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”

Cannabis Law Report

CRCC’s paper, published by the Ohio State University (OSU) Moritz College of Law, is titled “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”. Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University.

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Federal Agencies Provide New Guidance for Hemp Banking

Canna Law Blog

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts.

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Cannabis and banking vets launch credit card for dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

Since the United States classifies cannabis as a Title IV drug, the banking industry is unwilling and unable to provide services to cannabis operations. Retailers can reduce the amount of money on-site, and collect more data about their customers who are no longer cash transactions. There’s even a loyalty program.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/14/19

NORML

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization.

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Manzuri Law – End Of Year Roundup: Defining Moments in 2019 Cannabis and What They Mean for 2020

Cannabis Law Report

It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Here’s a look back at 2019 and a projection of what’s to come in 2020 Cannabis Law. . 2019 Defining Moments in California Cannabis Law . January 2019.

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The Week in Weed: April 24, 2020

The Blunt Truth

The ACLU released a report on Monday that highlights the racial disparities in enforcement of cannabis laws, both in states were marijuana is legal and in states where it is not. For more on social equity issues, see our post from February that examines programs around the country. marijuana banking. ACLU REPORT. breaking news.

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