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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

Canna Law Blog

Unfortunately, state-legal U.S. marijuana policy: stuck in the past Despite growing state-level legalization, federal marijuana policy in the United States still tracks closer to authoritarian regimes like Russia and China than to progressive jurisdictions like Europe and Canada. In contrast, the U.S. hemp operators.

DEA
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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation. From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. Cultivators play a crucial role in nurturing the plant from seed to maturity.

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American Banker Article: BankThink A tech solution to the pot banking problem

Cannabis Law Report

Many legal cannabis suppliers and retailers are being forced to operate in a cash-intensive market due to federal laws that limit access to traditional banking. And this is particularly concerning for the legal cannabis market that’s expanding to $12 billion in sales this year, with projections to reach $30 billion in four years.

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Cost of Compliance Tips to Get a Cannabis Business off the Ground – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

The complicated tax landscape, obstructive rules and regulations, federal illegality of the plant, societal stigma and the everchanging regulations across each state make for a difficult, but immensely rewarding, business venture. One commonality among all states is cost. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be navigated it alone.

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3 Compliance Risks Cannabis Dispensary Owners Can Eliminate Right Now

Cannabis Law Report

is a billion-dollar industry, but high overhead and the complex requirements to stay compliant with state laws and regulations make it hard for small business owners to succeed. Opinions expressed by Green Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Legal cannabis in the U.S. Sometimes even simple mistakes are big mistakes.

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Financing Options for Starting a Weed Business

Otherside Farms

Generally, the FDIC will not insure a bank that takes on “existential” risks, which include loans to companies in violation of federal law. It is very challenging to manage finances in any business, especially when it comes to small businesses. Despite all these difficulties, many owners have found circumventions.

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Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: Rear Battalion, Part 9

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Through late July, the 2019 Cannabis Crusade saw daily cannabis-related news and a literal state of medical marijuana commotion. Vertical integration allows a company to control all factors of production, from seed to sale in terms of the cannabis trade. AUTHOR: Heather Allman.