NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 210

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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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 196

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. CBD brands: Altwell, Charlotte’s Web, Columbia Care, Healer, Lord Jones, Maven Hemp, MD Farma, Peels, Prospect Farms, Puraura Naturals from Enhanced Botanicals, Rae Wellness, Trokie and Verséa Wellness. CStore Decisions. Agri Pulse.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. 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. AZ resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 193

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Citing growth in hemp-related commerce, the NCUA emphasized the need for credit unions to understand the gamut of regulation across jurisdictions in order to lend lawfully to hemp-related businesses. First , as of December 20, 2018, hemp is no longer designated as a federally controlled substance.

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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. AR resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 194

Veriheal

JULY 2, 2020

Louisiana has had a medical cannabis program for many years. In late May, Louisiana lawmakers discussed a bill that would significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program and offer access to thousands of more patients in the state that may benefit from cannabinoid therapies. The Bill as Passed.

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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.

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Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 86

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 7, 2019

Larry Smart, professor in the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, in a greenhouse examining industrial hemp. industrial hemp germplasm repository, or seed bank, was recently announced by New York State Senator Charles Schumer. Photo Credit: Justin Muir/Cornell University.

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Banking Hemp Research and Development Supply Chain 53

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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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 166

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. 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. CA resident? CA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 186

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. After Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota vetoed a bill to regulate industrial hemp production last month, the legislature is set to study the topic during the interim session.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 179

The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

The big news this week is that cannabis banking is included in the latest federal relief bill. Maine made changes to their marijuana program. cannabis banking. Whether the Senate will retain this language, considering that they have taken no action on the SAFE Banking Act, is not certain. SBA funds, however, are not.

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Banking Research and Development Programs Advocacy 106

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The “Roadmap to Cannabis Banking & Financial Services”, aims to increase the number of financial service providers in Colorado who serve the state’s legal marijuana and industrial hemp industries. 1595, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act of 2019 (SAFE Banking Act). Roadmap to cannabis banking_January 2020. “As

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Banking Safety Business Cannabis 69

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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Legislation Hemp Access Patients 193

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2019

Will hemp taint your banking relationship? . Farmers across the country have started growing hemp under the 2014 farm bill while the regulations for the 2018 farm bill are sorted out by the USDA and state departments of agriculture. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. THC when it is harvested and tested? .

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Banking Hemp Business Agriculture 45

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production. This was a big week for marijuana in Congress.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 190

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

On March 13, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Specialty Crops Program held the first planned listening webinar to solicit public comment on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as it pertains to hemp. The post USDA Hemp Webinar Summary appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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Hemp Agriculture Programs Banking 64

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Governor Kim Reynolds (R) of Iowa signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 167

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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Banking Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued interim guidance stating that federally insured credit unions may provide certain financial services to legally operating hemp businesses. The need for cannabis businesses to have access to banking services continues to gain federal support.

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Banking Hemp Marijuana Events 40

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. JD Supra Release. Background. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Hemp Business Banking Agriculture 59

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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Banking Access Research and Development Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Charles Gazette-Mail report… State Treasurer John Perdue is hiring an attorney to assist with his office’s handling of banking services for West Virginia’s medical cannabis program, a show of escalating tension with the district’s federal prosecutor. He brought civil action against hemp farms. However, the U.S.

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Programs Banking Business Law 55

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

Cannabidiol (CBD) products derived from industrial hemp exist in a unique market here in the U.S. While these products are no longer illegal (notably a different definition than “legal”), most banks have been hesitant to jump in, citing the lack of framework from the compound’s new agencies of oversight: the USDA and the FDA.

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Banking CBD Hemp Seed-To-Sale 51

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 30, 2021

On the federal level, the USDA issued its final rule on hemp. Which brings us to March , when that federal hemp rule took effect. Merry, that is, for supporters of medical cannabis in Alabama, where the Governor signed a program into law. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced his opposition to the SAFE Banking Act.

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Banking Hemp Decriminalization Legalization 131

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Governor Eric Holcomb (R) of Indiana and Governor Ned Lamont (D) of Connecticut signed industrial hemp legislation into law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Click here to email your governor in support of industrial hemp production. CO resident? Connecticut. IA resident? LA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While South Dakota is still stalled when it comes to making legal cannabis a reality within state borders, the state is already working on legislation that allows banks to decide whether or not to do business with the legal cannabis and hemp industry. . HB1203 just passed the House 64-4, and the next step is for it to clear the senate.

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Banking Business Legislation History 52

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. Governors Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

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Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 117

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

CBAI listed five key points, including increasing diversity, regulating intoxicating hemp, lowering taxes, regulatory changes, and expanding access. INCREASING DIVERSITY Illinois cannabis program is unique in that it centers diversity and equity. A major hurdle is securing capital, especially for social equity license holders.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Times of CBD reports…… Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), who is presently working to secure the Democratic nomination for president, issued a letter to the financial authorities, requesting information on banking services for hemp businesses. as well as across the country.

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Banking Hemp Policy Business 40

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 5, 2020

In Minnesota, regulators have suggested that one office should oversee all aspects of both hemp and medical marijuana. They see legalization as a solution to problems with the medical cannabis program. The Department of Agriculture delayed a requirement that the DEA conduct all THC testing on hemp crops. FEDERAL NEWS.

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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. He has developed community outreach programs, created impact plans, and negotiated host community agreements with over 60 cities and towns across Massachusetts.

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Banking Compliance Compliance Law 96

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

In a July 24, 2019 dated guidance, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) announced it will be randomly collecting and testing hemp variety samples from 25% of licensed hemp growers for tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) content. Results that are returned with a THC% of less than 0.3%

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THC Hemp Seed-To-Sale Collective 61

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2022

monetary banking protocols among cannabis and hemp operators as well as those who are meeting good manufacturing practices. monetary banking protocols among cannabis and hemp operators as well as those who are meeting good manufacturing practices. It also determines both outstanding U.S. Helping our world work better.

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Hemp Banking Safety Compliance 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15). In the world of hemp, marijuana’s straight-arrow cousin, the Department of Agriculture released guidelines for importing hemp seeds.

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Banking Hemp Agriculture Seed-To-Sale 71