NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 188

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 195

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. IL resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 193

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2022

Yesterday, the Cannabis Control Board approved 52 adult-use conditional cultivation licenses , which means the approved businesses can start growing cannabis for the upcoming adult-use market. An adult-use conditional cultivator license is valid for no more than two years, expiring at the latest on June 30, 2024. Advisory Board.

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Conditions Cultivation Banking Business 52

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 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. The measure would allow adults 21 and over to possess up to 224 grams of marijuana and cultivate up to 24 mature plants in their home.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 166

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Six years after introducing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a cannabis banking reform measure, co-author Denny Heck finally saw it enjoy its first committee hearing in Congress on Wednesday. Here’s How Cannabis Companies Are Banking Legally on the Down Low. “We are all late,” Rep. .”

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Banking Dispensary Safety Seed-To-Sale 53

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

The international market is taking form and access to banking services is expanding. The industry consensus is that the total THC requirement is impractical and likely devastating to cultivators and, therefore, to every business in the hemp supply chain. And for good reason: the recreational market is expanding. Hemp is legal.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

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. Department of Treasury and FinCEN.

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Banking Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

He’s demanding more studies and much tighter rules around banking and the crop. Chairman Crapo Outlines Concerns with Cannabis Banking Legislation. WASHINGTON – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) is inviting public feedback on ways to address public health and money laundering concerns with cannabis banking.

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Banking Legalization Safety Research and Development 71

Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2024

Common and recurring themes in the report that stand out are the Racial and/or ethnic Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) that continue to voice concerns and challenges for accessing capital and financial support, as well complex cannabis regulations and policies burdens.

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Data Policy Banking Business 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Top Federal Financial Regulator Slams Congress Over Marijuana Inaction And Calls For Interagency Banking Workgroup. Hood Remarks at the PBC Conference 2021: Payments, Banking, Compliance in the Cannabis Industry. He also said that he feels legalization at the federal level is an inevitability. Here’s his full presentation.

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Banking Law Legalization Hemp 89

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Commercial marijuana activity remains a federal crime, and the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) generally prohibits financial institutions from accepting marijuana-generated dollars. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

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Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 86

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. CA resident? DE resident?

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Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 117

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

First of Its Kind Under Apple’s New Policy, Eaze Customers Will Be Able to Buy Cannabis Directly In-App. Apple recently changed that policy, enabling Eaze to create a shopping experience that is easier, more fun, and reflects how many people actually shop today. Available For Download Now. Eaze delivers good with the goods.

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Policy Access Banking Cannabis 85

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Both sides of the aisle support cannabis reform, with multiple federal bills seeking to address everything from banking to social justice. AB 45: California hemp legalization. Federal Cannabis Reform (or not).

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Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Whatever the merits of Raich when it was decided, federal policies of the past 16 years have greatly undermined its reasoning,” Thomas wrote. He also pointed out inconsistencies in banking practices due to federal prohibition. 20-645_9p6b. Thomas was among the judges who dissented in that case.

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Cultivation Legalization Marijuana Law 59

Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted. On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect.

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Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, to regulate the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of adult use marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded patient access. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

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Legislation Banking Access Hemp 123

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Senate Bill 893 would establish a pilot program for the purpose of studying the growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 179

SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. The post Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York appeared first on SpeedWeed. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cultivation Legislation Dispensary Packaging 52

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In the absence of federal banking standards for the cannabis industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has grant and loan programs to support small businesses, but its not sufficient to support needed growth. While the number of women and minority owners has increased in recent years, more can be done.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The following year, Greek lawmakers approved a law to allow the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis with up to 0.2% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which was followed in 2021 by the approval of a bill to legalize the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana with more than 0.2% A survey carried out in 2004 found that 8.6%

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Legalization Seed-To-Sale Cultivation Patients 88

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident? IL resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

providing Cannara the ability to reach an annual cultivation capacity of 125,000 kg of premium-grade cannabis. providing Cannara the ability to reach an annual cultivation capacity of 125,000 kg of premium-grade cannabis. providing the Company with 125,000kg of potential annualized cultivation output. Related Links.

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Cultivation Events Banking Collective 59

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. His corporate practice focuses primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital raising (debt and equity), and bank regulatory compliance.

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Banking Law Compliance Compliance 40

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

To wrangle and control a new industry unlike any other is incredibly difficult and many challenging policy and legal decisions have to be made by these regulatory bodies without any assistance (or budget) from other branches of state and federal governments. Lack of access to banking. Being a cannabis regulator is no easy task.

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Banking Cannabis Vaping Business 93

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. Brie Kralick, Director of Cultivation Operations, Hava Gardens.

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Media Research and Development Pets Medicine 99

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting. Will Banks get a Hit of the Cannabis Industry? Home » Blogs » Will Banks get a Hit of the Cannabis Industry?

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Hemp Business Banking Concentrates 71

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. . million cultivated cannabis plants last year – a 20 percent increase over 2020’s totals. Federal law enforcement agents and their partners seized over 5.5

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DEA Marijuana Programs Data 52

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Recently I spoke with a client in the California cannabis industry who had invested several million dollars into an integrated cannabis operation (cultivation, processing/manufacturing, and distribution). dollars, so China’s central bank needs to keep foreign exchange reserves on hand to facilitate those transactions.

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Business Banking Cannabis Law 64

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2019

All expressed concerns regarding testing procedures, interstate transportation of the crop, access to banking, and guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). Several state Departments of Agriculture, including Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, expressed great concerns regarding testing and access to banking.

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Hemp Supply Chain Agriculture Banking 77

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2019

In addition to the gaps between state and federal law, an obstacle course of regulatory hoops to jump through, banking barriers, branding, and countless other headaches. Senior Policy Consultant. Thankfully, that’s where the women from Manzuri Law come in. Meital Manzuri, Esq. Managing Partner. Alexa Steinberg, Esq. An-Chi Tsou.

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Law Advocacy Banking Compliance 14

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Most Temporary Cultivation licenses Expired. Many Cultivation operators slid in their applications before the Jan 1, 2019 deadline which resulted in an April expiration date. July 2019 – Hemp Cultivation Registration. . Then, in April 2019. November 2019 -USDA issued interim final hemp production regulations. .

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Law Banking Hemp Retail 59

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Congressional Democrats Plan Hearing And Vote On Marijuana Business Banking. Party leaders are also laying the groundwork to vote on a marijuana banking bill soon, Marijuana Moment has learned. Congressional Democrats Plan Hearing And Vote On Marijuana Business Banking. Mississippi lawmakers reject move to let farmers grow hemp.

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Digestion Banking Hemp Retail 53