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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

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. In fact, we’re just getting started.

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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. Applications for a producer license – whether submitted to the USDA, a State, or a Tribe – must be accompanied by a completed criminal history report for each key participant. Who is a key participant?

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Papa’s Herb® Enters the Oregon Market Through Halo Collective

Cannabis Law Report

TORONTO , July 19, 2021 /CNW/ – Halo Collective Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO) (OTCQX: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN), a vertically integrated cannabis company, announced today that it has entered into a brand licensing arrangement (the “Licensing Agreement”) with Brezwald Corp. Related Links.

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It is Time to Acknowledge Reality and End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Today, we stood with Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young as they introduced the Ending Federal Prohibition Act and Marijuana Data Collection Act. This tension between state and federal laws is and remains untenable. This legislation is about accepting political reality. This is not just good policy, but good politics.

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

For the past 50 years, we have worked together to combat our nation’s unjust marijuana laws. Avoid direct sharing and continually keep your personal collection clean, using 90%+ Isopropyl Alcohol is an effective and affordable way to clear any germs or pathogens off your pieces. By doing so, we have also fostered a community.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

NORML

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. An additional fifteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes.

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

In cities like San Francisco, where the virus hit hardest, gay activists and caregivers defied laws and societal stigma to ease suffering. Love that broke the law to save lives. It wasn’t the result of corporate lobbying but the collective efforts of queer activists, nurses, caregivers, and community members. Brownie Mary].