Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

We represent a handful of banks (and a larger handful of credit unions), and we give those outfits advice on banking hemp and marijuana. A few of these clients are relatively nimble and bold, but at the end of the day they are still banks. We are optimistic that the hemp industry will have ample banking options.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. House Judiciary Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

provide free electronic payments within-network, powerful integrated banking capabilities, and automated compliance. I started my professional career in finance, at an investment banking firm but quickly launched my own venture capital fund. Confia enables cannabis supply chains to flow efficiently.We Mark Lozzi.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 8, as well as Senate Bill 598, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Update : H.333

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident? CA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. This was a big week for marijuana in Congress. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical CBD access. MO resident?

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 2, 2021

Shield Compliance is a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. The company’s focus is on transforming the way cannabis banks and legal marijuana financial institutions manage risk, comply with regulations, and satisfy operational demands across the United States.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

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.”. Cannabis Program Manager, City of Portland, Oregon; Chair, Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition; and Adjunct Professor, LIM College.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2021

Solomon’s primary contributions to date include the development and rollout of an industry-leading compliance program and the optimization of staff and assets to support rapid market expansion. 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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The alliance showcases the strengths of both organizations: Shield Compliance offers a purpose-built AML/BSA compliance management software solution that enables financial institutions to unlock new revenue and scale cannabis banking operations. POSaBIT puts compliance at the center of everything it does. About POSaBIT.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #cannabisbanking –NatureTrak, the leading compliance and risk management solution for financial institutions serving the cannabis industry, today announces its newest customer, Southwest Capital Bank.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Within its memorandum to members, the NCUA provided: 1) a summary of repercussions generated by the 2018 Farm Bill, 2) specific compliance program concerns with regard to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML), and 3) considerations under existing NCUA regulations for lending.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sahar Ayinehsazian is based in VS’s Los Angeles office, where she focuses her practice on cannabis banking, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. Jerrico Perez is based in VS’s Denver office, where she focuses her practice on administrative law, regulatory compliance, and licensing. View her full bio at [link].

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 18, 2021

This is notable because it is thought to be the first time US regulators have publicly called out a financial institution for compliance issues connected to the cannabis industry. Cannabis and Banking. This serves as a warning to the banks and credit unions who do already work with the cannabis industry. All over the U.S.,

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Law Firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP writes… The Cannabis Banking Guidance from California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO) offers California-chartered financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses assurances that the DBO will not bring enforcement actions based solely on such relationships. What happened.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This is what they say… The Green Flower Cannabis Compliance & Regulations Certificate Program will familiarize you with the laws and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States, so you’ll be able to keep your organization, your team, and yourself out of trouble as your business matures.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

LegitScript, the global leader in merchant and product certification and monitoring in the e-commerce and payment sectors, has launched a new certification program for legally compliant CBD products and websites. LegitScript’s CEO, John Horton, said the program will bring transparency and structure to the CBD industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. Andrew Brisbo. “I

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

monetary banking protocols in banking cannabis and hemp operations. This honor is part of a financial services certification program overseen by the Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) in collaboration with state attorneys general. . ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Wayne-based Valley National Bank, a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, is creating a new digital payment platform designed specifically for cannabis-related businesses. Valley is one of the largest national banks serving multi-state cannabis-related business operators. NJB News reports. ON OCT 27, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Regulatory and Operational Compliance Software Company as It Prepares to Launch the Cannabis Industry’s Most Compliant, Cyber-Secure B2B and Retail Consumer Payment Solution. Katz Brings 20 Years of POS, Fintech, Technology, Investment and Leadership Expertise to the.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 2, 2021

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2019

Will hemp taint your banking relationship? . Many have setup legal entities and registered under their states’ regulatory programs as permitted growers but have hit a hurdle that most new businesses hop right over: opening a bank account. . PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. THC when it is harvested and tested? .

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. This week, U.S. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

Every loyalty program you see is all about trying to get the customer loyal to the business but we built Liberty Wallet so we can be loyal to the customer as well.”. Liberty customers can download the Liberty Wallet app for free and connect it to their bank to purchase credits. Use credits in Liberty Wallet.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Social equity programs are a relatively new phenomenon in the U.S. That makes it worthwhile for industry insiders and activists to examine how some of the programs have done – particularly as more states, and perhaps Congress, consider legalizing marijuana and incorporating social equity in some form. The Oakland and L.A.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

The guidance offers reassurance to credit unions following the 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp, but failed to address banking in the hemp industry, leaving the banking industry uncertain as to their capacity to legally serve the industry. I’ve seen dispensary employees have their bank accounts shut down.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate panels on cannabis and commercial real estate at programs held in Los Angeles and Chicago. It was interesting to compare the programs and the audiences in the two cities. Another panelists runs a full service creative and compliance agency for the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Valley National Bank , a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), announced today that it is creating a new digital payment platform designed specifically for cannabis-related businesses. Valley is one of the largest national banks serving multi-state cannabis-related business operators.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

DENVER – June 23, 2022 – Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has launched a targeted entrepreneurial assistance program for aspiring cannabis business owners that is specifically designed to boost ownership among individuals disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement.

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