The Blunt Truth

MARCH 20, 2020

With respect to cannabis specifically, SBA public affairs specialist Carol Chastang told Cannabis Business Times that “the SBA does not provide financial assistance to businesses that are illegal under federal law… even if the business is legal under local or state law.”.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A few decades ago, you couldn’t open a cannabis dispensary in any state without facing the wrath of the state laws. This is now a thing of the past in most states, thanks to the legalization of the sale and use of cannabis in these states. Your Dispensary Budget. Please read on. The Business Plan.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of banking access. CO resident? IN resident? NJ resident?

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

At a more local level, prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Joaquin Counties, California announced that they’ll begin a process to automatically expunge approximately 54,000 prior cannabis conviction records. Update : AB 286 will be heard by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/9/19 at 9:30am in State Capitol Room 4202.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2020

With respect to cannabis specifically, SBA public affairs specialist Carol Chastang told Cannabis Business Times that “the SBA does not provide financial assistance to businesses that are illegal under federal law… even if the business is legal under local or state law.”.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In denying the motion, the Georgia Supreme Court deferred obsequiously to federal law and the illegality of cannabis. It held that passage of state laws permitting and regulating federal crimes do not alter the 1.2(d) b) in action involved a lawyer retained by two medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

“It’s one of several signs emerging from the virus outbreak of just how far ingrained marijuana has become in mainstream life in several states.” ” Dispensaries are being designated “critical businesses” and are allowed to operate through statewide stay-at-home orders.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

We’ve already reported on Canada, San Francisco, Oregon & Amsterdam and medical cannabis dispensaries getting permission to stay open, the exemptions go wider. PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL TO RATIFY LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION. Palm Springs City Council To Ratify Local Emergency Declaration. CALIFORNIA. MARCH 19, 2020.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

As another example, Michigan’s Prop 1 made it legal for 792 towns and cities to sell cannabis, but 39% of those cities used hyper-local measures (city legislation) to block cannabis businesses. . The real opportunity lies in both physical location and local enthusiasm. Retail dispensaries. Delivery services. Manufacturing (e.g.,

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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. At the state level, activists in Texas, Maryland, and Kentucky gathered in their state capitols alongside state and local NORML chapters to lobby for sensible marijuana policy reform legislation.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At a more local level, county commissioners of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia approved an ordinance that removes the threat of jail time for low-level marijuana possession. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Unlike Florida, Arkansas opted against vertical integration, instead authorizing separate dispensary licenses (up to 40) and cultivation facility licenses (up to eight). Arkansas dispensaries began serving qualified patients in 2019. Like Florida, Arkansas is a limited license regime.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. CA resident? LA resident? ME resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

Knowledge compels most people, organizations, companies and even communities to more actively participate in all levels of the Florida government medical marijuana program at the local, state, and federal levels. What growth and setbacks are happening in our current state program, and ultimately, on the national front?

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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 Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

Statewide delivery services mean that consumers can easily compare quality and prices among all the deliverers instead of being restricted to just their local stores. The laws have said that it’s here in the long-term. A Cash-Only Industry The final California cannabis regulations still haven’t fixed the banking problem.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Specifically, LD 1402 would allow state-chartered credit unions to obtain private deposit insurance, which would in turn make it possible for state credit unions to provide financial services to dispensaries and caregivers that have been registered under Maine’s medical marijuana program. Author Bio.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. Local municipalities in New York have until Dec. Low Percentage of New York Towns Opts Out of Recreational Cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

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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. Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Tony Repanich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shield Compliance , a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. I spent 25 years in community banking and I loved it. So what was that like for you?

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Cannabis dispensaries are where it will start, but we expect to see cannabis roll out in a number of other franchised businesses as well, whether in retail (accessories, core products, ancillary products such as cosmetics and body rubs), or in restaurants , home health care , and pet care , for starters.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Bruce Summers said last week that the agency will aim to complete the hemp production regulations by fall 2019, in time for states to submit plans for the 2020 spring hemp planting season. House Committee to Vote on Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week. MASSACHUSETTS.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At a more local level, the Jefferson County (population: 658,000) Sheriff’s Office announced that local law enforcement will begin citing, rather than arresting, low-level marijuana offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. AZ resident? CA resident? NV resident? OR resident?

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Attorney General said he’d favor a new bill protecting cannabis businesses and users from federal prosecution as long as they were in compliance with federal law. This measure has broad bipartisan support, as does another that would shield banks doing business with these companies from federal money laundering charges.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This conflict between federal and state law has raised concerns among CPAs providing services to the marijuana industry. States Legalizing Marijuana. Barr also noted that Congress needs to make a decision as to whether federal law should be changed or followed. 15, 2019, [link] ).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. The RSF assessment tool is designed to help OCC and a bank determine customer type for large risk analysis.

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The hearing marked the first time in decades that members have entertained debate regarding the need to end the federal criminalization of cannabis and deschedule it from the Controlled Substances Act, which would end federal prohibition and allow states to determine their own policies. Progress on the SAFE Banking Act. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

More and more states across the South are adopting medical marijuana regimes. One such pain for marijuana businesses is the tension between following state laws on a product that is still illegal at the federal level. These businesses may also not deduct for state and local taxes paid or for charitable contributions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The law took effect August 1, 2021. House Bill 1090 : State law previously permitted adults to legally possess up to one ounce of either marijuana flowers or concentrates for recreational purposes without penalty. Patients must obtain cannabis from a licensed dispensary. The law took effect upon passage.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Meanwhile, mergers and acquisitions between cannabis marketers is intensifying as industry players position themselves for expansion beyond their local market. The sales prices of dispensaries are rising almost daily.”. which aspects of the law are determined federally versus locally. stake in Jones Soda.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. Dispensaries are adopting in-store surveillance systems to protect profits.

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