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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Legislation is pending, A2210, to create a state bank to provide financial services to licensed marijuana business operating in accordance with state law. FL resident? IN resident? NJ resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

This week, history was made. 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 banking access.

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South Dakota May Let Banks Choose Whether To Work with Cannabis

SpeedWeed

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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Maine Cannabis Regulator Unveils New Medical Marijuana Applications

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUSTA – Today, the Office of Marijuana Policy announced the introduction of new applications intended to assist business owners operating within the State of Maine’s Medical Use of Marijuana Program. This milestone marks the first time in the medical program’s history that applications have been available electronically.

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Veriheal Co-Founders Named in The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020 List

Veriheal

The list, curated by The Root annually, honors Black leaders and trailblazers making history across industries and communities within arts, entertainment, media, politics, STEM, sports, and more. . At Veriheal, we are truly honored and privileged to have two Black leaders. .

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

Veriheal

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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Cannabis and banking vets launch credit card for dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

Since the United States classifies cannabis as a Title IV drug, the banking industry is unwilling and unable to provide services to cannabis operations. There’s even a loyalty program. Wedding stayed with Harborside for 13 years, where he oversaw the dispensary’s operations, inventory management, and banking relationships.

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