Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

A marijuana app must be geo-restricted to jurisdictions where cannabis is legal, and the program must be “submitted by a legal entity that provides the services, and not by an individual developer.”. Apps that encourage consumption of tobacco and vape products, illegal drugs, or excessive amounts of alcohol are not permitted on the App Store.

Vaping 91

Vaping Consumption Policy Banking 91

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. IL resident?

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident? CA resident?

Legislation 160

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 160

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. This week, U.S. California.

Legislation 114

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 114

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. Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination.

Legislation 159

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 159

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

INCREASING DIVERSITY Illinois cannabis program is unique in that it centers diversity and equity. In the absence of federal banking standards for the cannabis industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has grant and loan programs to support small businesses, but its not sufficient to support needed growth.

Legalization 98

Legalization Dispensary Programs Hemp 98

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As a result, many of the provisions that created the structure for Virginia’s adult-use cannabis program, and the framework for regulations to be issued by the [Cannabis Control] Authority, are no longer effective. Agencies tasked with moving the program forward are currently putting their efforts on hold until after 2023.”

Programs 52

Programs Safety Cannabis Legislation 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

Tom Wolf (D) was quoted as saying in an official press release: “It’s been five years since Pennsylvania legalized medical [cannabis], and in that time the Department of Health has examined the program’s successes and challenges and made important recommendations on improving the law. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Bill: About HB 1024 .

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week. If passed, this bill would establish a comprehensive medical cannabis program that provides qualified patients access to physician-authorized medical cannabis via licensed providers. A subcommittee of the U.S. IA resident?

Legislation 194

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 194

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

For the dad that knows what they’re doing when it comes to cannabis consumption, check out Eyce’s pipes and accessories. It’s currently partnered with the Last Prisoner Project, and directs its profits in support of criminal record expungement, release and reentry programs. . Premium Flower: Jushi Holdings Inc’s The Bank.

Sleep 102

Sleep Strains Banking Wellness and Beauty 102

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. CA resident? Burton Hearing Room. CA resident? DE resident?

Legislation 173

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 173

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Banking and financial restrictions pose challenges for businesses, limiting access to essential services and hindering investment opportunities.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

April 2018: “Setting the Record Straight” Program. We held a press conference with our National NORML Political Director, Justin Strekal, a voter registration event at 7th & Carson in downtown Las Vegas, and even did phone banking to encourage voting in primaries all throughout May. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy.

Education 109

Education Media History Advocacy 109

SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Cuomo’s administration projects that legalization could generate 30,000 to 60,000 jobs across New York and that tax collection from the program could reach $350 million annually, the release states. Local governments are permitted to opt-out of retail dispensaries or on-site consumption licensing by Dec. View original article.

Programs 40

Programs Cultivation Legislation Retail 40

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2019

Navigating the various state compliance regulations – while the consumption of marijuana, regardless of its intended use, is still prohibited at the federal level – can be a daunting task. Department of Treasury issues for banking and financial services clients engaged in the industry, and more. About Fox Rothschild Fox.

Law 55

Law Marijuana Compliance Compliance 55

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

The bill contains several reforms to the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, including provisions that provide job search assistance and others that require benefit recipients to work or actively seek employment. 2381 ), which he introduced in the upper chamber of Congress on July 19.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Legislation Banking Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Thereafter, Dr. Imani Brown joined DCR as City’s First Social Equity Program Manager working to develop the program further and lend support to its platform. . The FDA thereafter reaffirmed its long-standing position that CBD products intended for human consumption are illegal unless part of an approved pharmaceutical.

Law 59

Law Banking Hemp Retail 59

NORML

JULY 3, 2019

In order to register for Virginia’s medical cannabis program, patients must first receive a written certification from a registered physician. Virginia NORML Continues Push to Expand Access Through Education. “Virginia NORML is trying to make this search easier for patients. ” Read more from Chicago Sun Times !

Patients 142

Patients Advocacy Dispensary Access 142

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Remove all federal criminal penalties related to marijuana consumption and possession as well as expunge most nonviolent MJ criminal convictions. SAFE Banking Act. The banking initiative had been amended into the defense bill in September by the House. Establish a 3% federal excise tax. Hemp packaging in New York.

Hemp 52

Hemp Packaging Banking Food 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The RSF assessment tool is designed to help OCC and a bank determine customer type for large risk analysis. OCC is asking banks to review any marijuana-related business information and include it on the annual RSF. Only public payor programs would be required to cover medical marijuana. OCC is taking comments through Aug.

Business 52

Business Marijuana Safety Banking 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Each state with a legal cannabis program has their own set compliance standards. Cannabis still does not have FDIC approval with banks.”. Tim Wright, CEO of Shasta Management /Queen of Dragons who is opening the largest consumption lounge in the U.S. There is no interstate commerce.

Vaping 86

Vaping Retail Access Cannabis 86

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Senate Bill 46 : The legislation establishes a medical cannabis access program that permits registered patients to possess up to “70 daily dosages” of medical marijuana at one time, with each dose at a maximum of 50 milligrams. Assembly Bill 341 : This legislation establishes licensing for adult-use, on-site “cannabis consumption lounges.”

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Licenses may apply for a payment waiver if they are able to show good cause by demonstrating they are: In the process of getting a bank account. Have lost their bank. The bank has denied their application. Some other reason why they are unable to get money orders or a bank account. . Payment Methods. Budtender Permit.

Topical 65

Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A federal judge has set a binding precedent by ruling that intent does not matter when it comes to cannabis consumption — accidentally consuming cannabis is still a fireable offense. House Financial Services Committee Will Hear Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week. House power dynamic. The bill, sponsored by Reps.

Digestion 51

Digestion Banking Food Dispensary 51

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Finger Lakes Hosts Nation’s First Hemp Seed Bank. Christine Smart, professor in the Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology section of the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS), said the seed bank will allow plant breeders to develop more resistant varieties. Opens Medical Program to Cardholders from Eight States.

Seed-To-Sale 40

Seed-To-Sale Research and Development Hemp Banking 40

Veriheal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Local taxes are special taxes imposed by counties or municipalities to fund specific programs. Adult use sales not legal (adult use consumption is legal). Sales tax is a common line on most receipts (unless you’re in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire or Oregon) and is paid to states for all retail goods and services.

Recreational 98

Recreational Retail Patients Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2019

In Africa three countries — Lesotho, South Africa and Zimbabwe — have cannabis development programs. The Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act would allow companies to operate more freely in legal states, while the SAFE Banking Act would allow banks to accept money from state-legal businesses.

Research and Development 40

Research and Development Banking Pharmaceutical Cannabinoids 40

The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

A Cash-Only Industry The final California cannabis regulations still haven’t fixed the banking problem. Unfortunately, that’s not likely to change soon since the national banks system remains controlled by the US Treasury and as cannabis is still federally illegal nothing will change until cannabis becomes federally legal.

Law 45

Law Marijuana Banking Packaging 45

SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Notably, restorative justice measures in the bill include the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis offense convictions, as well as restorative justice and opportunity trust funds reserved for certain reinvestment programs. We applaud the introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis. Co-founder of Cresco Labs.

Legalization 52

Legalization Banking Legislation Cannabis 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Notably, restorative justice measures in the bill include the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis offense convictions, as well as restorative justice and opportunity trust funds reserved for certain reinvestment programs. We applaud the introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis. Co-founder of Cresco Labs.

Banking 52

Banking Legislation Cannabis Policy 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Notably, restorative justice measures in the bill include the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis offense convictions, as well as restorative justice and opportunity trust funds reserved for certain reinvestment programs. We applaud the introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis. Co-founder of Cresco Labs.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Banking Legislation Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

Florida passed a law providing for an industrial hemp program. West Virginia ’s medical cannabis program will not be ready to launch by the original July 1 deadline. The American Bankers Association sent a letter asking federal financial regulators to issue guidance clarifying how banks can serve hemp and CBD businesses.

Research and Development 40

Research and Development Banking Hemp Legislation 40

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

The Delaware Senate passes legislation making violation of cannabis consumption/possession laws by minors a civil rather than criminal infraction. The tech giant has initiated a trial program that allows select companies in the nascent hemp sub-industry to purchase ads on its platform. International.

Chronic Pain 40

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment Programs 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2019

” In spite of marijuana’s federal illegality, our Florida state medical marijuana program seeds are quite possibly on the verge of fully blossoming. As promised, the state updates to Florida’s medical marijuana program are not identical after a waiting period of any length. Almut Winterstein, Ph.D.,

Marijuana 40

Marijuana Dispensary Programs Patients 40

Cannabis Info

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In 2014, voters in the District of Columbia authorised cannabis consumption, though implementation of the market has been bottlenecked by Congress, which controls the district’s funds. 25, the Home handed the SAFE Banking Act, which might give cannabis companies entry to the federal banking system. have authorized leisure.

Legalization 45

Legalization CBD Decriminalization Banking 45

SpeedWeed

JUNE 5, 2021

Assistant Editor Andriana Ruscitto reports that “cannabis consumption lounges could finally be making their way to Nevada,” after two previous attempts by Las Vegas never became a reality because of “setbacks and political debates from the rival gaming industry.” ” Read more. ” Read more.

Policy 40

Policy Banking Medicine Consumption 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2021

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Events 75

Events Packaging Business Cultivation 75