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Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

NORML

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. In short, federal anti-drug laws continue to define the state-authorized cannabis industry, and those who work in it, as drug felons. even if the business is legal under local or state law.”

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

NORML

John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer. Democratic Gov.

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Buyer Beware: Five Key Due Diligence Items When Buying a Cannabis Business

Canna Law Blog

Our cannabis business attorneys regularly handle transactions involving the purchase and sale of licensed cannabis businesses. State and local law and compliance This is the number one priority. Laws and compliance obligations for cannabis businesses can vary widely by state, county, and city.

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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. The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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NORML Urges Congress to Provide Small Business Relief to State-Licensed Cannabis Companies

NORML

Representatives with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) have reaffirmed that state-licensed cannabis businesses are ineligible for financial aid opportunities because marijuana remains classified as a schedule I controlled substance. The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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Nevada: New Law Bars Employers from Discriminating Against Cannabis Consumers

NORML

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law prohibiting certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. Democratic Gov. For more information on pending legislation, visit NORML’s Take Action Center.

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