Banking Compliance Tiers
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 4, 2021
In 2017, Fincann pioneered publication of recommended guidelines and protocols for compliantly and sustainable banking cannabis industry business customers, and… Read More.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19
NORML
JANUARY 11, 2019
Lawmakers decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2017. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am.
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Former UN drug policy chief joins Thai cannabis company as president
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
A former head of the United Nations body responsible for international drug treaty compliance has been hired as president of Thailand’s leading medical cannabis company, lending a significant voice to the global credibility of the industry, especially in Asia, according to experts. MJ Biz reports. effective immediately.
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Cracking Down On Compliance
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2019
Operational compliance has become paramount to the success of many cannabis businesses following new state regulations that went into effect earlier this year. For others, non-compliance has been a great downfall. In recent months, a rapid number of compliance enforcement agencies have emerged at both the local and state level.
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Simplifya Expands Footprint to 23 States with Launch of New Compliance Solutions for West Virginia Cannabis Owners and Operators
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Help Cannabis Operators in the. On April 19, 2017, Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 386 into law, creating the state’s Medical Cannabis Act. Emerging Medical Marijuana Market Stay Compliant.
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Cannabis grower Helios Dayspring has lengthy list of violations Says Santa Maria Times
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 12, 2021
A glowing promotional video from 2017, posted on YouTube, showed footage of Dayspring as a baby and called him “The Sun King.”. It’s a high-risk business,” Dayspring says in the video, which features his “grows” in Los Padres and Tepusquet Canyon, east of Santa Maria.
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Former Winston & Strawn Partner Joins Green Thumb As “interim chief legal and compliance officer”
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
31 that it had hired Beth Burk as interim chief legal and compliance officer. She had most recently spent four years as global chief compliance officer at professional services firm Aon Corp., I am thrilled to join the GTI team and to lead the company’s best-in-class compliance and governance practices,” Burk said in a statement.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/17/19
NORML
MAY 17, 2019
Similar legislation in 2017 was voted out of Committee but then stalled as lawmakers elected to approve a resolution establishing a marijuana legalization task force, of which Delaware NORRML Director Cyn Ferguson was appointed to. CA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. MO resident? NH resident?
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Operational Security Solutions (OSS) Board of Directors Appoints New CEO
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 22, 2021
Solomon has held a senior role with OSS since corporate inception in 2017 and looks forward to shepherding the Company through its strategic growth and key initiatives. As Solomon begins his new role as CEO, previous managing partner Robert Simpson will be moving into an advisory role on the Company’s Board.
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Evergreen Medical Supply Penalized by Health Canada for Non-Compliance
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Evergreen was caught off-guard during a surprise inspection, which led to a label of non-compliance in August. In October and December of 2017, it was the subject of “major observations,” but was ultimately deemed compliant in both cases. Surprisingly, this is not Evergreen’s “first run-in” with Health Canada – or its second.
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Charles Feldmann to Speak at Canna Tech Global
MJ Business Attorneys
MARCH 1, 2018
January 2017 — Inauguration Day. As the emerging legal cannabis industry quickly evolves and federal risks have decreased, Mr. Feldmann’s focus has shifted to advising his marijuana business clients on achieving and maintaining strict compliance with state-by-state rules and regulations.
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Sticky’s pot shop owner to pay county $112,500
Cannabis Chronicles
MARCH 15, 2019
Emerald Enterprises had already paid a $205,000 penalty in 2017 in compliance with a series of judicial rulings that found the company in violation of the county’s prohibition. That was increased to $205,000 in June 2017. A Clark County Superior Court judge affirmed the hearing examiner’s decision in August 2016.
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Ex JP Morgan Dude Ben Langley founder & chief executive of Grow Group says in interview he’s fighting for fairer access for UK patients
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 2, 2021
I founded Grow in 2017, having left JP Morgan to become a socially conscious entrepreneur. Is he being altruistic? Or is it about market share? Only time will tell. How and when did the business start?
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What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?
The Cannigma
MAY 20, 2021
In 2017, then-Meican President Enrique Pena Nieto issued a mandate to legalize medical cannabis in the country following a Senate vote in December, 2016 to legalize medical cannabis. A police officer in Mexico City (Shutterstock). Who can get medical cannabis in Mexico? ProtoplasmaKid).
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Navigating cGMP For Hemp & Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 3, 2021
Because they are held to consistent standards and must prove compliance with these standards, companies which obtain GMP certifications can often present stronger acquisition targets. Kim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting , a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide.
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Tax Foundation Comments On Schumer Bill
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 15, 2021
Repeal of 280E was estimated in 2017 to lower federal receipts as much as $5 billion over 10 years according to the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT). In 2021, with significantly more businesses than in 2017, that number is likely to be higher.
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Teen pot use hasn’t risen amid legalization, researchers conclude
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Building on a prior study that analyzed YRBS data from 1993-2017, this updated effort offers an expanded view on the subject by adding in results from 2018 and 2019 as well. A slide from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s compliance program. In a new Research Letter published Sept. WSLCB, 2021).
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UK’s Prohibition Partners Buys Canadian Publishing Outfit, Business of Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 4, 2021
Business of Cannabis, founded in 2017, is a premium media platform that has become one of the definitive news, analysis and data sources for the North American cannabis industry. It is now part of a global portfolio of data, technology and media brands that includes Prohibition Partners, Cannabis Europa, Atalis and BusinessCann.
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105 NV Lawyer Brian Padgett suspended from practicing law in the state for 5 years
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 14, 2021
In July, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board voted to strip more than a dozen licenses from the business plagued with accusations of fraud and unpaid taxes. And, in September, an investigation by the Las Vegas Review-Journal showed Padgett used cocaine with a woman in 2017 who died from a drug overdose.
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Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 3, 2021
42 of July 9, 2017, also known as the Act to Manage the Study, Development and Research of Cannabis for Innovation, Applicable Standards and Limits (Medicinal Cannabis Act). Got the Green Light: New Puerto Rico Law Expands Employment Protections for Registered and Licensed Medical Cannabis Patients. 15-2021 (Act 15). Act 15 amends Act No.
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Puerto Rico: Got The Green Light: New Puerto Rico Law Expands Employment Protections For Registered And Licensed Medical Cannabis Patients
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 2, 2021
42 of July 9, 2017, also known as the Act to Manage the Study, Development and Research of Cannabis for Innovation, Applicable Standards and Limits (Medicinal Cannabis Act). Your LinkedIn Connections. with the authors. On July 29, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed into law Act No. 15-2021 (Act 15). Act 15 amends Act No.
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Washington Lawmakers Poised to Redefine the WSLCB’s Role in Washington Marijuana
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 19, 2019
SB 5318 is titled, “An Act Relating to reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” Compliance emphasis. The LCB must adopt rules to “perfect and expand existing programs for compliance education” for licensees. Employee violations. Impact on Administrative Hearings.
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Releases Applications for 73 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
During the previous 2017-18 application period, a third-party consultant scored each application based on the quality of detailed narrative responses to application questions. Next, the Board will evaluate each winning application for compliance with the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code.
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Panacea Life Acquired by Exactus Inc.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2021
Unlike other companies, we set out to set the industry standard for compliance and reporting, which has been rewarded with our successful partnership and investment in joint technology with 22nd Century.”
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Greenest Cannabis Must Start Now
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 7, 2020
Eaze’s 2017 State of Cannabis report claims: “ According to BDS analytics, in April of 2018, $52.3MM in vape products were sold in California, representing 25% of overall cannabis market sales. The only way to achieve this scale is to use dispensaries as the collection points, much like some were already doing back in 2017.”
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Another Cannabis Farm Another Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Russell, a 60-year-old Duvall resident, is accused of using Green Acre Pharms in an elaborate Ponzi scheme that, from 2015 to 2017, took in $4.85 The SEC’s complaint alleges that between August 2015 and December 2017, Griffithe, of California, used Renewable Technologies Solution, Inc., Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Illinois: Impact of marijuana legalization important lesson for employers
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
In a 2017 case in Rhode Island, Callaghan v. And, in the 2017, case Barbuto v. It is key for employers in Illinois to stay up to date with this new and complex law and to develop strategies for compliance. Source: [link].
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Mass Texts: How the Cannabis Industry Must Deal with the Surge of TCPA Class Actions During Covid-19
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 18, 2020
But it doesn’t take a seismologist to know the Big One(s) are right around the corner for the Cannabis industry, who should have noticed last week as an established cruise line company looked to consummate a $76 Million TCPA settlement from 2017, only to have the Plaintiffs’ counsel ask the court to bump its initial $15 million fee by another $3.49
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95 Water Rights Are Still a Major Concern for California Cannabis Operators
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Last week, the California Water Boards requested on Twitter to commercial cannabis cultivators in Mendocino, Trinity, and Humboldt Counties (the “Emerald Triangle”) that, “if you are among the 270 folks who receive a certified letter stating you lack appropriate permits, please respond to our Cannabis Compliance Response Portal.”
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LCB Board Action: Specific Cannabis Interim Policies Withdrawn
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Rules to implement this policy went into effect September 9, 2017, therefore this BIP is no longer necessary. Rescinded Board Interim Policy 02-2017 on private label spirits. Rule to implement this policy became effective May 5, 2017, and this BIP is no longer necessary. Marijuana (Cannabis) Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn).
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SPARC Expands Consumer Brand Portfolio with Acquisition of besito
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2021
SPARC’s dedication to the customer experience extends to excellence in compliance and retail operations. The company operates under the strictest compliance standards and protocols in the industry.
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Article: 5 cannabis banking options — plus 4 alternatives
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2021
Inquire about the bank’s compliance standards, requirements and reporting procedures. The lengthy procedure includes submitting detailed records, a face-to-face interview, a site visit to your business and a third-party compliance audit. And be ready to do your due diligence by producing all the necessary documents.
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Over 800 Companies Appeal Missouri Granting Of Cannabis Business Licences Saying Nevada Appointed Licensing Management Company Failed In Fair Assessment Of Applications.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 2, 2020
Wise Health Solutions, a Missouri -based company, is a new joint venture between Oaksterdam University (“Oaksterdam”) and Veracious Investigative & Compliance Solutions LLC (“Veracious”), two long-standing organizations and practitioners in the cannabis, education, and regulatory compliance fields.
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Press Release: G2 Acquires Lophos Pharma, a peyote focused psychedelics company
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 23, 2022
Claire gained substantial pharmaceutical experience from her work in the biotechnology industry before transferring to cannabis in 2017. a business management and regulatory consulting firm, she led numerous Licensed Producers in achieving regulatory compliance and streamlining business operations.
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An Overview of the Biggest Marijuana Players in South America
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 16, 2019
In 2017, the government approved the medical use of non-intoxicating CBD oil. WeedAdvisor, as always, aims to be at the centre of this multilayered event, offering a single platform to cover critical functions like point-of-sale, compliance, real-time data tracking and more.
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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: North Carolina
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
The Industrial Hemp Commission adopted temporary rules for review in February 2017; these were approved by the Rules Review Commission of the Office of Administrative Hearings. The Commission believes this “narrow timeframe” is an “unnecessary obstacle for compliance.”
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Abrigo Partners with Green Check Verified for End-to-End Support for Cannabis Banking
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Abrigo, the leader of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, today announced its partnership with Green Check Verified (GCV), the top provider of cannabis banking solutions for financial institutions. Abrigo partners with Green Check Verified to expand cannabis banking support to financial institutions.
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52 Germany is now producing state sponsored medical cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 9, 2021
The prescription of medical marijuana has been legal in Germany since 2017, however, pharmacies have been getting their supply from imports, leading to unpredictable fluctuations in prices and variety of the product. The Institute will later distribute it to pharmacies for 4.30 euros per gram. The Cannabis Agency.
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Amy Steinfeld Recognized as Top Cannabis Lawyer by Los Angeles Daily Journal
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2022
She supports greenhouse and outdoor sun-grown cannabis and hemp cultivators on the Central Coast through the permitting and licensing process to ensure compliance with California’s complex land use, zoning, environmental and water laws.
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Cannabis-Related Arrests in Virginia Decrease By 90 Percent After Legalization
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The devil is in the details, as they say… and like all laws passed by our legislature, it is our charge to encourage compliance and enforce violations. According to New Frontier Data , cannabis-related arrests have been decreasing steadily since 2017. Katz isn’t a supporter of the law as it currently stands. View original article.
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66 Nevada’s First Cannabis Tasting Room is Open for Business
WeedAdvisor
OCTOBER 5, 2019
Senate Bill 375, passed during the 2017 legislative session, allows tribes to negotiate directly with the Nevada governor’s office on the use and sale of cannabis on tribal lands. WeedAdvisor’s selection of services include POS, reward systems, employee/regulatory compliance, reporting and more.
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Las Vegas Officially Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
So we’re blazing some new ground here,” said Tyler Klimas, executive director of the Cannabis Compliance Board, to Eater Las Vegas. The Cannabis Compliance Board is working hard to ensure that the rollout of consumption lounges is done fairly. We’ve legalized marijuana back in 2017. It’s taken another seven years to get here.
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Argentina Congress passed the law regulating the industry of medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2022
27.350 of 2017 that set a regulatory framework for scientific and medicinal research of cannabis and approved its medicinal use in the Argentine Republic. The ARICCAME may create regional or provincial delegations to ensure swift and broad compliance with this new Law. The Law complements the act No.
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The Carbon Footprint of Legal Cannabis
CannaTech
AUGUST 27, 2019
Countries and corporations around the globe are making efforts to stabilize GHG levels with compliance conventions like the Kyoto Protocol. million of carbon offsets were purchased in the voluntary market in 2017. Cars and taxis and electricity-hungry hotels also contribute to the carbon footprint at conferences. This represents 63.4
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