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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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2022

” The Public Health & Safety Cannabis Financial Service Certification helps law enforcement and state regulators distinguish legal cannabis operators from illicit. monetary banking protocols among cannabis and hemp operators as well as those who are meeting good manufacturing practices. Department of Treasury and FinCEN.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

Starting today, US manufacturers and merchants can apply through LegitScript to certify CBD products and websites that are in compliance with USDA, FDA, FTC, and DEA regulations, as well as state-specific laws. LegitScript’s CEO, John Horton, said the program will bring transparency and structure to the CBD industry. “The

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Banking, Finance, and Taxation. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. Social and Economic Equity.

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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. Today’s cannabis industry encompasses the growth, processing, distribution, and other ancillary services related to both hemp and marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Due to federal restrictions that prohibit banks from providing services to legal cannabis companies, cash and cashless ATM are the only payment options for cannabis consumers and merchants, making the process inconvenient, unreliable and dangerous.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols. Effective supply chain management encompasses inventory management, transportation logistics, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 11, 2022

Internal processes of the Control Board will be significantly sped up upon the hiring of a licensing staff and compliance enforcement team. Incomplete sections include: Good standing documentation from the Tax Department, cultivation site diagrams, information on banking and insurance, background checks, and licensing fee payment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

The confusion over the legality of innovative hemp products, like Delta-8 products, may cause banks to reevaluate the risks of working with the hemp industry. Because “compliant” hemp is federally legal, many more banks are openly serving the hemp industry, but not the retail or medical marijuana industries.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 2, 2021

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

You could be looking at hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for: initial operating licenses, ongoing compliance expenses, property purchases or leases, equipment, advertising, security. Hard Truth 2: Your Business May Not Be Able to Open a Bank Account. Money that flows in will flow back out just as quickly.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 7, 2021

The Importance of Food Safety in the Cannabis Industry. Business / Legal / Finance Seminars: Cannabis Business and Banking Solutions. Reducing Labor Cost and Product Waste Utilizing RFID-based Compliance Solutions. The Importance of Selecting the Right Products and Partner for Your Lab Build. Marijuana Regulation in Michigan.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

Specifically, they called for the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, a pending bipartisan bill that would allow financial institutions to serve legitimate cannabis businesses in states that have legalized the drug. Congress can solve the cannabis banking conundrum now. By Rob Nichols, Jim Nussle.

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This change shouldn’t affect most hemp farmers who have no interest in cultivating psychoactive plants; however, it does remove a safety net. Another potential headache for farmers is that analytical laboratories must be registered with the DEA in order to perform compliance testing. What does this mean for hemp farmers? THC threshold.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Update : H.333

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

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. Here’s his full presentation. September 2021. NCUA Board Member Rodney E. Board Member Rodney E.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The new House of Representatives has announced its first cannabis-related hearing, “Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related Businesses,” which will take place on February 13 before a sub-committee of the House Financial Services Committee. According to lawmakers close to the committee’s process, Rep.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety is scheduled to hold an executive session on HB 481 on 2/21 at 11:00am in LOB 204.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 30, 2019

Interestingly enough, it’s safe to say that the chaos that commenced with initial licensing under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”) has never really abated. No real banking options. California’s regulations for its licensees are not super tough.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

USDA has also established specific compliance requirements for USDA licensees, including the USDA’s ability to conduct random audits and issue corrective action plans for producers’ negligent violations. This provision of the bill varies from the Personal Care Products Safety Act ( S. The SAFE Banking Act May Help CBD Industry.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Shareholders whose 48North Shares are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee should contact their nominee regarding the receipt of the consideration. More specifically, to the knowledge of HEXO’s management, HEXO is in compliance with applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Shareholders whose 48North Shares are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee should contact their nominee regarding the receipt of the consideration. More specifically, to the knowledge of HEXO’s management, HEXO is in compliance with applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Because recreational use of marijuana is increasing, especially as more states legalize it, the CDC believes it’s important for all workplaces to implement and address marijuana policies in their motor vehicle safety programs. Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Takes Action for Tax Payment Failures.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2019

Things like access to loans, daily banking and online payments are off-limits because of the skittish financial industry. When that time comes, a lot of businesses will need to watch their compliance. Interestingly, European CBD producers encounter the same issues faced by American marijuana companies.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Shareholders whose 48North Shares are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee should contact their nominee regarding the receipt of the consideration. More specifically, to the knowledge of HEXO’s management, HEXO is in compliance with applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

federal law, a Schedule I drug or substance has a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use in the United States , and a lack of safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. Strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under U.S. federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Colorado has long been regarded one of the the US’s better state markets for efficient compliance and good regulatory management by state and local authorities. The email did promise Folium would work on safety conditions for staff. The warrant listed over a dozen serious concerns that related to employee safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

Cummins : Because cannabis is still illegal at the federal level in the United States, many cannabis companies cannot open bank accounts and are looking to Canadian Banks to open bank accounts and to the Canadian public markets to raise capital to expand operations, introduce product lines and make acquisitions.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

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. December 2019 – Federal banking regulators take steps to allow for financial services for hemp related businesses. . Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Shareholders whose 48North Shares are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee should contact their nominee regarding the receipt of the consideration. More specifically, to the knowledge of HEXO’s management, HEXO is in compliance with applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

WSLCB Enforcement officers will begin working with marijuana retailers to educate staff, check for violations, and take appropriate action to gain compliance. Please contact your WSLCB Enforcement Officer if you have any questions about implementation and enforcement of this important public safety rule. Have lost their bank.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Attorney General said he’d favor a new bill protecting cannabis businesses and users from federal prosecution as long as they were in compliance with federal law. This measure has broad bipartisan support, as does another that would shield banks doing business with these companies from federal money laundering charges.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. The committee has covered issues that are out of the state’s control like banking, but there is plenty of room for discussion on other controversial issues.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

If the THC % changes over time in storage does that put the warehouse at a legal risk for non-compliance or the grower/owner? Most banks still seem to be on the sidelines and fees are DOUBLE for CBD retailers. THC level on a dry weight basis is at risk of criminal liability. This issue remains unresolved and unregulated.

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