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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

NORML

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. Actions to Take.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15). On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15).

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Financing Options for Starting a Weed Business

Otherside Farms

and decriminalized in many others. This trend of decriminalization means the market is prime for those looking to start weed businesses. Banks typically don’t provide loans to cannabis ventures especially, those directly involved with the plant or its derivatives. Financing Options for Weed Businesses.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. AZ resident?

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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 36 with Kevin Hart of Green Check Verified

SpeedWeed

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. They were actually on their third point of sale at that point in time. Kevin Hart: Thanks, Ed.

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Cannabis Group Weekly Alert – November 2019 #2

Cannabis Law Report

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. In this week’s edition: Federal e-cigarette ban on flavored products may be in the offing.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

Cannabis Law Report

They write… As the global COVID-19 pandemic drags on around the world, the damaging effects to mental health are becoming more and more apparent. With a 25% increase in suicide rates in young adults and over 50% of all adults reporting some type of mental health issue (depression, anxiety, stress, etc.), Source: [link].