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Newly Published Paper: Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act

Cannabis Law Report

According to its sponsors and supporters, the Safe and Fair Enforcement (‘SAFE’) Banking Act would help address the challenges faced by small cannabis businesses that cannot currently access banking services or loans. Promote compliance with state and local regulatory requirements regarding business ownership.

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Paper: “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”

Cannabis Law Report

CRCC’s paper, published by the Ohio State University (OSU) Moritz College of Law, is titled “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”. But unfortunately, SAFE, as written, is unlikely to result in equitable access to financial services. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022.

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Seattle: Cannabis banking startup Shield Compliance announces key hires

Cannabis Law Report

Seattle-based cannabis banking startup Shield Compliance is beefing up its staff. Before her role at Shield, Cantrell spent more than 12 years at the Republic Bank of Chicago. She has 20 years of banking experience, the company said. The company offers services in anti-money laundering compliance and client onboarding.

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Pennsylvania Says Yes to Banking for Cannabis Businesses

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Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. While the federal SAFE Banking Act —which seeks to provide banking protections for cannabis businesses—continues to hit road bump after road bump in the U.S. The Cole Memo, however, did not require banks to serve cannabis-related companies.

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Unique Banking Challenges MSOs Encounter

Cannabis Law Report

These multi state operators (MSOs) need to take the specific requirements of each state into account in every aspect of their business, from product types offered to how they bank. What are some of the issues that impact an MSO’s ability to access banking? Why MSOs face unique banking challenges.

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Article: 5 cannabis banking options — plus 4 alternatives

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis banking options are still quite limited for marijuana entrepreneurs, despite 36 states legalizing medical marijuana and 17 states permitting recreational adult use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Are there cannabis-friendly banks? Compare 5 cannabis-friendly banks and credit unions.

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Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Banking and Insurance Bill Is Signed Into Law

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Marijuana banking options are limited for many entrepreneurs despite the fact that several thirty-six states legalize medical marijuana use. Thanks to a recent cannabis banking bill that has passed in Pennsylvania, cannabis-related businesses now have the right to use financial institutions and insurance for their businesses.

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