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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

Since then, states in many diverse areas of the country have begun to enact their medical marijuana programs under the argument of state rights. However, all of the efforts to keep marijuana users in fear of incarceration began to shift once voters in the state of California legalized the medical use of marijuana in 1996a first in the U.S.

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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

Canna Law Blog

Most countries with any type of marijuana program now acknowledge both medical and scientific marijuana. market access, lower regulatory costs, and better tax and banking treatment. Real progress requires strategic policy shifts whether through export-only programs, legislative fixes like STATES 2.0, In contrast, the U.S.

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Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

Canna Law Blog

Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. SBA policy timeline: A whiplash-inducing history The SBAs latest update to its 7(a) and 504 loan programs represents a return to the more restrictive, 2020 policy.

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Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee

NORML

In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. So I would urge all of my colleagues so support H.R.

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Unmasking Fake News That Casinos Are Required by UN Charter to Promote World Peace Through Gaming

The Joint Blog

The Bank Secrecy Act mandates reporting of transactions exceeding $10,000, while state-specific guidelines establish minimum payout percentages and responsible gaming protocols. These authorities implement strict protocols for licensing, compliance monitoring, and regulatory enforcement.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup

NORML

In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. With 97.7% of the U.S. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C.

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Businesses Need Bank Accounts; Marijuana Shops Included

NORML

Imagine operating a business without a bank account. Imagine being forbidden from letting your customers pay for purchases with a credit card, or being able to ask a bank for a small business loan. Furthermore, a total of 33 states have enacted policies to establish a regulated medical cannabis program.

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