Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Therefore, the below information is offered as a primer on how to best be prepared for a federal tax bill for a marijuana business, and includes ideas on how to structure a marijuana business in light of current federal tax policy. As drafted, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Keep careful records.

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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. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. DE resident? IL resident? IN resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. v This coincided with changes in enforcement policy from the U.S. This continues to create challenges for marijuana businesses, including access to the payment and banking systems. Conclusion.

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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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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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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

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. She trained a team including architects, engineers, and other construction professionals on new policy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 173

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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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 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. States Are Moving Forward with Cannabis Legalization?

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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 Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

The Department of Justice intends to continue its longstanding policy of preventing cannabis businesses and workers in the cannabis industry from filing for bankruptcy. working at a state-licensed dispensary). working at a state-licensed dispensary). Florida Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Since the passage of the nation’s first marijuana legalization measures in Colorado and Washington, a lot of inquiries have arisen about how these changes in marijuana policy might impact basic rights during police encounters. Dispensaries are adopting in-store surveillance systems to protect profits. LAW ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

He is the founder of Apeiron Investment Group, his family office and merchant banking business. As the top executive at Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, he has become known for his activism around a range of issues, especially fair trade, sustainable agriculture, animal rights, and drug policy reform. in/christian-angermayer/ [link].

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Decriminalization isn’t really being entertained. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Red Bank) was promising home cultivation for medical patients. Marijuana prohibition is a tragedy of policy. Legalization is on hold. Annette Quijano (D-Hudson) was floating $50 civil fines for possession. Phil Murphy was elected in 2016.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. The sales prices of dispensaries are rising almost daily.”.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Below are comments from various stakeholders and policy experts regarding the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Hawkins. “It Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. The introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis would have implications far beyond banking.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 10, 2019

If passed, this bipartisan bill would demolish an obstacle that has plagued banks and dispensaries alike. Due to the clashes between laws in legal states and federal laws – which maintain that marijuana is illegal – banks fear federal prosecution if they handle money from otherwise legal dispensaries. Banking Policies.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“You’re seeing a lot of comments, which is good, trying to protect people on both sides of interests,” Adam Fayne, partner and co-chair of the cannabis practice at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr , told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. “I So, what can these businesses do now to prepare for the shift in federal policy? “I

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

House Committee to Vote on Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week. Cannabis company (MedMen) sues Miami Beach over restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. Los Angeles-based MedMen is suing the city over new restrictions on how close dispensaries can be to each other. They can’t limit dispensaries to a specific number.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

With cannabis reform sweeping across the country, measures life the SAFE Banking Act are welcome by many financial institutions and members of the cannabis industry. This will certainly open up a world of opportunity, safety and convenience to beleaguered dispensaries everywhere. This leaves the SAFE Banking Act standing on its own.

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Banking Advocacy Dispensary Legislation 49

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. DECRIMINALIZATION. DECRIMINALIZATION.

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Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

Before heading home for its July 4 break, the House added to its string of pro-cannabis measures by passing the 2020 Financial Services and General Government bill with a rider to protect banks serving lawful cannabis businesses. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a bulletin clarifying its cannabis and CBD policy for pilots.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

After this historically successful year, we expect to see public and political support continue to increase in 2020 as more and more states implement sensible cannabis regulatory policies. “Never before in American history has marijuana policy advanced in Congress as far or as fast in one year as 2019. Erik Altieri.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

. “We have been clear from day one that any federal marijuana reform bill must be equally comprehensive to the devastation that has been caused by prohibition, particularly in Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities,” Maritza Perez, Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a public statement.

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Banking Programs Decriminalization Legislation 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

. “We have been clear from day one that any federal marijuana reform bill must be equally comprehensive to the devastation that has been caused by prohibition, particularly in Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities,” Maritza Perez, Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a public statement.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

. “We have been clear from day one that any federal marijuana reform bill must be equally comprehensive to the devastation that has been caused by prohibition, particularly in Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities,” Maritza Perez, Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a public statement.

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Banking Programs Decriminalization Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

In this week’s edition: Oregon Legislative Assembly passes bill allowing interstate transfers of cannabis, subject to certain limitations, in the event of a federal policy change. Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has called for legalizing cannabis , starting with decriminalizing possession. Arizona enacted S.B.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

. “We have been clear from day one that any federal marijuana reform bill must be equally comprehensive to the devastation that has been caused by prohibition, particularly in Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities,” Maritza Perez, Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a public statement.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 17, 2020

Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. After successfully defeating Hallinan, Harris did just that. While at the helm, her office oversaw a 6 percent rise in marijuana convictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

It also marks a gradual shift in focus from state legislatures, where a raft of measures legalizing the sale of recreational and medicinal use have put more pressure on Congress to reclassify the drug and remove federal restrictions on banking and research.” Marijuana Policy Project ($75,000). Surterra ($240,000) trail only.

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Banking Recreational Medicine Patients 63

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

House Panel Approves Cannabis Tax, Decriminalization Bill. The House Judiciary Committee cleared legislation Wednesday that would decriminalize cannabis and allow a 5% federal excise tax to be imposed on cannabis products. Department of Justice’s ostensible reversal on cannabis policy under the Trump administration.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Only a licensed marijuana dispensary may sell cannabis products. Cory Gardner (R) of Colorado and Elizabeth Warren (D) of Massachusetts, that would allow states to write their own marijuana policies, remove marijuana from the list in the CSA, and decriminalize it federally. That is the federal policy.”

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