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.

Banking 279

Banking Marijuana Policy Safety 279

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. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Programs Legislation Marijuana Legalization 261

NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. “The majority of states now regulate either the medical use or the adult use of marijuana.

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Policy Business Marijuana Research and Development 200

Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 12, 2025

Starting a cannabis business can be both exciting and challenging. Lawyers specializing in cannabis law are well-equipped to handle the specific challenges of obtaining a business license and growing your operation.

Business 52

Business Compliance Compliance Retail 52

NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

. “In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety. By implementing these common-sense reforms, we can ensure a safer environment for those who work in this essential industry and those who they provide for,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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Policy Advocacy Safety Patients 309

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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Banking Marijuana Safety Policy 232

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field.

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Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 103

NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Our outdated marijuana laws also target communities of color. The contradiction between state and federal laws on marijuana has created a serious problem for small businesses and stunted further economic growth.

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Legislation Marijuana Banking Safety 238

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 Is the Time to Demand Congress Do MORE.

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Legislation Retail Banking Advocacy 279

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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Banking Business Access Safety 221

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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Law Environment Conditions Safety 97

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. It also did not normalize federal taxation for businesses within the sector.

Banking 119

Banking Business Cannabis Access 119

NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

The members were joined by NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri as well as representatives from the Minority Cannabis Business Association, The Veterans Cannabis Coalition, and individuals impacted by criminalization. An additional fifteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes.

Legislation 254

Legislation Marijuana Policy Research and Development 254

NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Currently, almost none of the businesses operating in the cannabis space can legally obtain a bank account, process a credit card, or take a standard business deduction on their federal taxes. “And when these businesses are forced to operate exclusively in cash, they create serious public safety concerns.”

Banking 174

Banking Policy Business Safety 174

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. A month later, it held another work session on changes to the county’s land-use and planning code that would make way for legal cannabis and specify where pot businesses can be located. to match the city of Vancouver’s ordinance.

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Law Retail State Laws Business 113

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2022

We must prioritize the safety of the 11,330 workers directly employed by the regulated cannabis industry,” Brooke Davies of the Washington CannaBusiness Association said. Over 1,000 dispensaries have opened for business in Washington since recreational use of cannabis was legalized in 2012. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, said as of Feb.

Legislation 98

Legislation Business Banking Dispensary 98

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.

Supply Chain 83

Supply Chain Compliance Compliance Dispensary 83

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

We try to cover cannabis-related trademark issues thoroughly on this blog, because branding and trademark protection form the most basic foundation for most businesses. The crux of the analysis for any cannabis company’s federal trademark eligibility is whether or not the company sells goods or offers services that comply with federal law.

Business 120

Business Food Hemp Cannabis 120

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. As I’ve written before , the bill is a major change for California hemp laws for the following reasons: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”.

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Hemp Law Agriculture Compliance 104

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Further, the MRA’s administrative rules, Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(4)(c), 4)(c), 420.14(5), Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(6),

Compliance 95

Compliance Compliance Safety Programs 95

NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. Witnesses will be: Matthew J. You can contact your lawmakers in support of the MORE Act in less than 30 seconds by clicking here.

Legislation 201

Legislation Marijuana Policy DEA 201

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Green Light Law Group: OLCC Finalizes New Rules on Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids. The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, … Read More.

Law 98

Law Cannabinoids Policy Legislation 98

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

The new rule prohibits: Marketing that appeals to children, including certain wording and imagery (as defined by Florida law). These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. Branding that mimics illicit substances or drug paraphernalia.

Hemp 69

Hemp Extraction Packaging Legislation 69

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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident?

Legislation 252

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 252

Veriheal

MAY 9, 2025

If you live in or around DC, you may have noticed some recent changes to the business landscapespecifically if you enjoy cannabis. There has been a sequence of closures of cannabis businesses over the past year, which potentially means less access to cannabis as well as changes to the cannabis industry. Wondering why?

Business 52

Business Safety Cannabis Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2021

The Food Safety authority of Ireland (FSAI) has invited the owners and managers of small food businesses to attend a free webinar addressing the legalities of selling cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis.

Food 81

Food Safety Education CBD 81

Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 29, 2025

The CCBs focus is on ensuring the protection of public health and safety and it has created and implemented a strict and rigorous regulatory system. If you are operating a legal cannabis business in Nevada, your company must follow the state regulations, enforced by the CCB as well as any applicable local jurisdiction ordinances.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Packaging Programs 52

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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Connecticut. New Mexico. New Jersey.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 2, 2023

’s Community Safety Unit (CSU)? ’s Community Safety Unit is a British Columbia law enforcement agency. .’s ’s Community Safety Unit is a British Columbia law enforcement agency. ’s Community Safety Unit? How many actions have they taken against cannabis shops? What is the CSU?

Safety 62

Safety Law Marijuana Cannabis 62

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The 2021-2022 State Budget Bill consolidated the three cannabis agencies – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis, and Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – into the DCC to try and streamline application processes. California cannabis businesses can now legally offer trade samples – free of charge. Trade Samples.

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Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Businesses looking to enter Australia’s medicinal cannabis market must understand how these jurisdictions overlap.

Law 76

Law Medicine Cultivation Research and Development 76

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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Law Policy Cannabis History 111

Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

territory sent a joint letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Monday, to urge advancement of bipartisan legislation that would protect financial institutions that service marijuana businesses. The banking associations from all 50 states and 1 U.S.

Banking 111

Banking Marijuana Safety Legislation 111

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

It also includes comprehensive restorative justice provisions, including grants, loans, and other funding programs for disadvantaged and minority businesses, record expungement, petitions for resentencing, and other measures intended to repair the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

Hemp 105

Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Arkansas Business reports… A medical marijuana card holder is suing a northwest Arkansas hospital system for withdrawing a job offer after he tested positive for pot, and he says he’s not alone. Burks of WH Law of North Little Rock. Burks of WH Law of North Little Rock. Read more [link].

Safety 111

Safety Patients Law Marijuana 111

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While the employment-related provisions of the state’s newly adopted marijuana legalization law do not take effect until July 1, 2022, employers should understand the impact on their workplaces. They pretty much allow us to do the same things that you were able to do previous to the passage of this law.”. 28 webinar.

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Policy Business Marijuana Law 98

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. It is ASA’s hope that the report will inspire a renewed commitment to patients by policymakers to improve state laws and end the federal prohibition once and for all.”. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy.

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Access Law Patients Programs 98