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SAFE Banking Language Not Included In Final NDAA Package

NORML

It is unfortunate that Congress chose to not affirm the legitimacy of state-level marijuana legalization and instead chose to deny this emerging legal industry access to basic financial tools and services. The post SAFE Banking Language Not Included In Final NDAA Package appeared first on NORML.

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Graphic Warnings on Cannabis Packaging 

Cannabis Life Network

Graphic warnings on cannabis packaging have to be the dumbest idea in the world. Canadian legalization already has a problem with the continued existence of the “illicit market.” The plain-packaging rules harm producers trying to differentiate their products from others.

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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. Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor of the Act in September.

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Why child-resistant cannabis packaging is so important

The Cannigma

Pediatric cannabis ingestions are on the rise Legalization has led to an increase in pediatric ingestions. Numerous studies have found an association between legalization and the number of pediatric ingestions of THC-containing products; both intentional and unintentional ingestions are on the rise. 2 3 Why is packaging so important?

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Top 5 Tips for Marijuana Packaging

Cannabis Law Report

With many states legalizing marijuana, there are excellent opportunities for cannabis retailers. However, challenges do not stop at legalization. You also need to consider your marijuana packaging. Weed packaging is not just important for aesthetics. Read on to learn five tips to guarantee successful pot packaging.

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Twitter Updates Ad Policies to Allow Packaged Cannabis Products

Veriheal

However, they were restricted from showing actual packaged products. states to advertise their packaged products on its platform. And the update further explains that cannabis companies that are “certified advertisers” can now display “packaged cannabis products in their Twitter ad creative.”

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Nearly a Quarter of Senate Members Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Keep SAFE Banking in Pending Legislative Package

NORML

A bipartisan group of 24 Senators stood up for public safety and for greater economic opportunities for legal cannabis businesses today by sending a letter to leadership in both chambers of Congress asking them to include cannabis banking reform language in broad legislation currently being debated in conference committee.

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