Cannabis Law Report

MAY 11, 2022

The First Circuit gave strong indications Thursday that it would strike down a Maine law that says only in-state residents can own for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries. The 2018 Maine law says that officers and directors of for-profit medical dispensaries must live in the state. Courthouse News Service reports. So it filed suit.

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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. AL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

This month, cannabis operators closed their doors on more than ten dispensary locations in Michigan and Colorado. As cannabis remains illegal at the federal level pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act, operators still struggle to find adequate banking services.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With the decriminalization of cannabis in Canda, as well as the United States of America, the world is about to witness a new world order. In fact, more than anything else, the legalization of cannabis has led to a boom in financial reserves for the countries and states that have decriminalized its use. . The Change In Tax Generation.

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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. And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. GA resident? HI resident?

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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. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. New Hampshire.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Kevin Hart, CEO and Founder of Green Check Verified , a leading provider of cannabis banking solutions and expert advisory services for financial institutions. Press the Play button below to listen to the podcast. ? You did not know it was available.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2019

When major states of the United States started decriminalized marijuana, Illinois did not stand back. In 2016, Illinois decriminalized possession of pot. In the form, you have to mention the licensed physician you want to be treated by along with their complete address and the registered dispensary you want to buy marijuana from.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2019

That lets us dispense, to use another pun, with all the areas where cannabis enjoys not-quite-official status – no-enforcement zones, decriminalized areas, and so on. So, we’re really talking about states, in particular, where marijuana dispensaries are all aboveboard, legal, and recognized by the U.S. government. This is important.

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 5, 2021

Right now the businesses are unable to use banks and are paying cash to the federal government. This means lawyers could get in trouble for helping dispensaries, growing facilities, and even patients. A bill to decriminalize all drugs has already passed a legislative committee last month. Washington.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Documentation of expenses can be difficult since banks do not want to be seen aiding and abetting federally illegal activity, but it is not impossible to keep good records. As drafted, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. A website could also be constructed in a way that shows this as well.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. An Arkansas House committee defeated a decriminalization bill this week to send it to study. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

viii Other states have decriminalized the first-time possession of small quantities of marijuana or legalized the limited sale and use of low-THC CBD oil, a non-psychoactive product from the cannabis plant often used for medical purposes. xli The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act) was approved by the U.S.

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SMPL

JANUARY 2, 2020

Kaya is no ordinary, sterile-looking, pharmacy-inspired dispensary, it is a destination. Incidentally, the CJO “Chief Ganja Officer” of the dispensary chain, Jamaican-born Balram “Bali” Vaswani, 43, is also the CEO of Rohan Marley’s heritage Blue Mountain coffee brand, Marley Coffee.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Poll after poll reveals that support for the legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana keeps increasing. This past April, Senate Majority Leader (for now) Chuck Schumer could not even garner enough support in his own party to advance a decriminalization bill. They do buy loads and loads of it from Oregon border dispensaries.)

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

A lot of the adult use, legalization has built upon the medical dispensary infrastructure, logistical infrastructure, the inspections and laboratory requirements in some states, and I imagine that also the political power of massive industries plays a role in pushing for further advancement. So, for example, payment systems.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The allegation is that they illegally seized cash from legal cannabis dispensaries being transported by a company called Empyreal Logistics, and we’re not just talking about a few grand. Dispensary Cash Seized by Deputies. Empyreal operates in 28 states, acting as a cash courier for cannabis businesses and their banks.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. 1200 , The SAFE Banking Act, awaits a vote. The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. work here, or apply for a green card.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

For example, in Texas, a state which continues to resist the decriminalization and regulation of marijuana, possessing two ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. A Tale of Two States.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. 1200 , The SAFE Banking Act, awaits a vote. By Angelo A. Paparelli on October 22, 2019. work here, or apply for a green card.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

US Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) , chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, expressed interest in addressing banking issues facing cannabis businesses operating legally in their states. The SAFE Banking Act (H.R. The SAFE Banking Act (H.R.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 2, 2020

FinCen released new guidance on hemp banking. New Jersey medical marijuana dispensaries may now deliver cannabis to their patients’ homes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dispensaries need to submit a plan to the Department of Health before beginning deliveries. hemp banking. There was federal news as well.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

Although the federal government has largely stopped prosecuting violators of these laws so long as they are in compliance with state laws, the federal restrictions still throw a huge wrench in the logistics of things like banking, transport of goods and taxes – even in places like California, where it’s legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. He has developed partnerships for companies like Costco, Fisher Media, and the biotechnology space.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Happily, one Michigan troop was able to keep selling outside a marijuana dispensary. The dog days of August brought us Louisiana decriminalizing marijuana. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced his opposition to the SAFE Banking Act. There had been some thought of delay or additional review, but all went forward as planned.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 13, 2022

The SAFE Banking Act has languished in Congress since early 2017, a victim of political gridlock and division, as well as political wrangling over broad approaches to cannabis legalization. We last covered the SAFE Banking Act in February , when it looked as though 2022 would be the sixth year in which this bill would die.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

Do you guys have any predictions or hopes for the future as it relates to federal legalization or decriminalization? We want decisions to be well thought out before they’re codified into law, but at the same time, we do need some movement, especially on the banking and criminal justice reform for cannabis. It makes no sense.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. Legislation is pending to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. A subcommittee of the U.S. IA resident? IN resident?

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

Hawaii is already somewhat decriminalized, as 2019 laws reduced the criminal penalties for cannabis possession, but only up to three grams. It would increase decriminalization from three grams to 30 grams and help expunge past cannabis cases. I really think the dispensaries really need to be given a chance to really perform.” .

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“This is really a Los Angeles phenomenon … I can’t tell you where there would be an unlicensed dispensary operating in Oakland or San Francisco.” “A dispensary is needed for anyone who can’t grow their own. Follow Nevada NORML on Facebook and become a member today ! But there are bad actors.”

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) said that an impeachment trial could delay consideration of cannabis financial services legislation, but no moreso than anything else that requires floor time. The state licenses are unlimited, although municipalities can establish a cap or outright ban on dispensaries.

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Cannabis Info

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In January 2018, Vermont grew to become the ninth state to legalize cannabis and the first to take action by laws — however their regulation included no stipulations for establishing authorized dispensaries. New Mexico legislators did, nevertheless, vote to decriminalize cannabis. The invoice now strikes on to the Senate.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2019

These days, the industry in Nevada faces some steep challenges, including the lack of banking services and some serious questions — raised in numerous lawsuits — that the state’s process for distributing conditional licenses was unfair. Pilot program for banking.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

working at a state-licensed dispensary). Massachusetts regulators announced that starting on July 1 medical cannabis patients will be permitted to enter dispensaries and obtain medical cannabis while the state is processing their formal registration cards. Florida Gov.

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CannaTech

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

So did Canada, (the entire country) and adults can now walk into a dispensary and buy cannabis products in Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg, and drive it across the provinces without fear of arrest. In North America, Arkansas, Florida, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and West Virginia recently passed medical marijuana legislation.

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