NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

. “Thanks to the leadership of the House Judiciary chairman, never in history have we been closer to ending the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and providing pathways to opportunity for our brothers and sisters who have suffered under its oppressive reign.” ” Click here to share this alert on Facebook.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

This week, the Minority Cannabis Business Association unveiled their Municipal Ordinance model on how localities can administer new business licenses in a fashion that promote minority entrepreneurs and ensure that the emerging industry will not be dominated by a flood on new investors who have not been harmed by the consequences of prohibition.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

Currently, thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. How do state and federal cannabis laws interact in Australia?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Marijuana Law, Policy, and Authority is a first-of-its-kind law school casebook in a rapidly-emerging and exciting new field. The helpful organization intersperses these issues of substantive law, policy, and authority throughout the discussion of users, suppliers, and third parties. Policy Toward Marijuana Users.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

I’m proud to work with NORML to create a more just national marijuana policy. My bill, The MORE Act, is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced, and it’s backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups. Yours in Reform, Jerry Nadler.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. Click here to send a message to your Representative and tell them to add their name in support!

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of 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. Now we look to the Senate, where we are cautiously optimistic.

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NORML

MAY 30, 2019

Jared Polis has signed multiple bills into law amending the state’s marijuana laws. Hotels, restaurants and other private business would also be permitted to apply for similar licensing. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. Democratic Gov.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. percent THC. Theres no ambiguity or loophole.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

Paul LePage — repeatedly took steps to delay the law’s implementation. Applications may be submitted online to the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy. Licensed stores are anticipated to be operational by spring 2020. As per state rules, retailers will not be permitted to sell adult-use customers more than 2.5

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. Marijuana legalization is here to stay and it is time that federal policy reflect that.” ” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

When you additionally factor in decriminalization and marijuana-specific CBD laws, there is, in fact, only 4 states in this entire country that are actually in compliance with federal law and the controlled substances act. This tension between state and federal laws is and remains untenable.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

It is more important than ever that essential cannabis retailers have equal access to banking and small business financial assistance. In many parts of the country, state and local legislatures are closed indefinitely — making it impossible at this time to lobby for specific legislative changes in state and local laws.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

The language states: The Committee encourages OPM to review its policies and guidelines regarding hiring and firing of individuals who use marijuana in states where that individual’s private use of marijuana is not prohibited under the law of the state. The language was included by Rep. In a release , Rep.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

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. This situation is untenable.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2023

Read the full report & take action at [link] Concerned that big businesses are taking over the cannabis industry? Today, we're launching our Anti-Monopoly Toolkit! This toolkit is for you. It’s easier to tackle this issue when we work together.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed. Background.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike. The surge in cannabis policy reform across the country and world may have caused many to anticipate a heavy blow to illegal operators, and black-market activity did experience an initial decline.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties. ounces of cannabis.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? FL resident? NJ resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 255

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a Cannabis Law Section for attorneys seeking guidance within the emerging market and practice area. NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource. The decision to convert the Committee on Cannabis Law to a section was approved at the Jan. Financial Regulation News Reports.

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NORML

JULY 17, 2019

Members of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs are scheduled to hear testimony next week regarding the need to provide greater access to financial services for state-licensed marijuana-related businesses.

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Banking Marijuana Legislation Access 194

Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. This push led to significant changes, including the introduction of labor laws designed to safeguard worker rights. What is Ballot Measure 119?

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

The Cannabis Caucus was the first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws,” said Rep. I’m proud to join my colleagues in leading the effort to implement responsible, commonsense cannabis policies,” said Rep. Blumenauer.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. The bill now heads to the Governor. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Green Light Law Group: OLCC Finalizes New Rules on Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP: CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies. The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Green Light Law Group Relocates Flagship Office to Downtown Portland. We are pleased to announce that Green Light Law Group has established its flagship office in the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Portland, Oregon. Please note our new address as of November 1, 2021: Green Light Law Group. 1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits taxpayers who are engaged in the business of trafficking certain controlled substances (including, most notably, marijuana) from deducting typical business expenses associated those activities.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

SANTA FE – As New Mexico prepares to allow the commercial sale of marijuana, lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would sharply increase the number of plants that can be grown by a small cannabis-production business. The proposal, Senate Bill 100, cleared the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee on a 7-3 vote Thursday.

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

consumers and businesses, inflation dominates current news headlines because of how much it affects every one of our wallets. Since COVID-19 rocked the economy, cannabis businesses and supply chains claim to have been playing catch-up to get back to business as usual. As perhaps one of the most talked-about topics for U.S.

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