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Group to begin work on Alabama’s new medical cannabis program

Cannabis Law Report

The 14 people who will oversee Alabama’s new medical marijuana program will gather for the first time Thursday. The panel faces several deadlines to set up the rules to launch what will be a fully intrastate program. The law directs the commission to elect a chair and vice chair. at the State House in Montgomery. Kay Ivey, Lt.

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Cannabis Laws & the Southern States

Cannabis Law Report

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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Southwest Capital Bank Strengthens Its Commitment to Cannabis Businesses with NatureTrak’s State-of-the-Art Compliance & Risk Management Technology

Cannabis Law Report

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #cannabisbanking –NatureTrak, the leading compliance and risk management solution for financial institutions serving the cannabis industry, today announces its newest customer, Southwest Capital Bank.

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Shield Compliance and POSaBIT Bring Compliant Cannabis Banking and Payments to the Industry

Cannabis Law Report

The alliance showcases the strengths of both organizations: Shield Compliance offers a purpose-built AML/BSA compliance management software solution that enables financial institutions to unlock new revenue and scale cannabis banking operations. Each month, POSaBIT processes millions of dollars of transactions for merchants across the U.S.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

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Minnesota Senate Considers Modernizing Medical Cannabis Program; House Pushes for Full Legalization

SpeedWeed

Her father wanted to take the business further than cultivation and turn it into a full seed-to-sale business. Before getting into the industry, Gordon was an attorney with a strong interest in regulatory law. Power entered the cannabis industry in 2013 when there were little to no experts in the space.

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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.