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Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer Feels SAFE Banking Act is Not Enough

WeedAdvisor

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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. IN resident?

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The Week in Weed: July 3, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Los Angeles will change its cannabis licensing program. FinCen released new guidance on hemp banking. The Los Angeles City Council approved changes to its marijuana licensing program, in an effort to expand opportunities for victims of the war on drugs. hemp banking. State and local news dominates this week. los angeles.

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The Year in Weed: 2020 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). In many states, cannabis stores and dispensaries were considered essential businesses. Massachusetts decided that medical dispensaries could remain open, but recreational shops had to close. Virginia decriminalized marijuana.

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The Week in Weed: June 12, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. New Jersey considers decriminalization. The Iowa Senate passed a bill making changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. The dispensary formerly known as the Dank of Oklahoma will choose a new moniker. There’s plenty of state news also. new jersey.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

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. House Judiciary Committee.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.