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FinCEN Reports on Cannabis Banking and the SAFER Act

Veriheal

Every day, hundreds and thousands of people walk into cannabis dispensaries in legal states to purchase cannabis. Many financial institutions seek to be a part of the cannabis banking movement. In the past year, 553 banks and 202 credit unions provided their services to cannabis-related businesses. However, change is coming.

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Banks Get Exposed by New York’s Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries

Canna Law Blog

Major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, as well as landlords such as BentallGreenOak and Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., have found themselves indirectly involved with New York City’s unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, potentially exposing them to legal issues. Signature Bank, Bank of America Corp.,

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Banking for Cannabis Growers

Canna Law Blog

Though many business owners may find banking to be a headache regardless of industry, few business owners have more hurdles to deal with than cannabis growers and dispensaries. The current state of cannabis banking can have a significant impact on where cannabis business owners keep their money and whether they obtain cannabis loans.

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Cannabis Banking Today

Canna Law Blog

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. That’s banking. Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors and testing facilities all fall under this definition.

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House COVID Package Includes Cannabis Banking Relief, But Not Small Business Support

NORML

Included in the language of the bill is HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Reform advocates , including NORML, had lobbied leadership to include banking reform in the latest COVID relief measure.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Star Buds Riverside

Illinois News Joint

For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Star Buds Riverside. In addition to the dispensary, Star Buds is the first in the state to go live with its craft grow facilities and has launched its Kaviar and Blaze brands in Illinois. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Dispensary Spotlight: nuEra Urbana

Illinois News Joint

Check our Dispensary Directory for more information. The retail store donates to various food banks and local charities throughout the year and was 2022 C-U Pride Parade Winner. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. The post Dispensary Spotlight: nuEra Urbana appeared first on Illinois News Joint.