Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

Impacts include risks to public safety and security, impacts on governmental regulatory agency access to banking and depository services, and impacts on small and minority cannabis businesses. CANNRA+Banking+Letter_FINAL.

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Banking Policy Safety Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

House of Representatives approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act 321-103. It is the first standalone cannabis policy reform bill to ever reach a House floor vote. Neal Levine of the Cannabis Trade Federation states … The bipartisan SAFE Banking Act ( H.R.1595 In a vote Tuesday, the U.S.

Banking 55

Banking Safety Compliance Compliance 55

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL HEARING HELD ON CANNABIS BANKING. Today the House Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held the first-ever congressional hearing on the issue of cannabis banking. . To continue to do nothing to protect public safety would be negligence.”. Feb 13, 2019 .

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Banking Packaging Safety Business 61

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. .

Banking 53

Banking Dispensary Safety Seed-To-Sale 53

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Moreover, the lawmakers are hoping that regulatory certainty will provide stakeholders access to banking services and open up new economic opportunities for the industry while at the same time protect consumers. The spending reports mandates the FDA to clear a path for the lawful marketing of these products within 120 days.

Hemp 90

Hemp Law CBD Banking 90

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. It now awaits consideration by the U.S.

Legislation 180

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 180

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.

Banking 52

Banking Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

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. IA resident?

Legislation 183

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 183

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

Here’s their letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The inability of these state-legal entities to bank their significant cash reserves is an issue of public safety. Thursday, June 17, 2021. Washington, D.C. Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S.

Banking 51

Banking Legislation Safety Dispensary 51

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Banking, Finance, and Taxation. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. 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. AZ resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 188

Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

In a recent controversial move, Mastercard issued a directive to United States banks, ordering them to block cannabis purchases on its debit cards. This new mandate struck a chord because, unlike credit cards, debit cards are linked directly to an individual’s bank account.

Banking 98

Banking Dispensary Recreational Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Portland, OR. – Outdated federal barriers to banking services continue to severely impact the legal cannabis industry in Oregon and nationwide. Cannabis banking should be a priority,” stated OLCC Chair Paul Rosenbaum. He continued, “This is certainly an achievable policy step that will save lives – now.”.

Banking 52

Banking Business Access Safety 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. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19.

Legislation 149

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 149

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2019

The measure, which makes clear that the group “takes no position as to whether cannabis should be legalized under the laws of the United States or of any state,” highlights the public safety issues caused by current federal policy, which makes many financial services providers reluctant to work with the marijuana industry.

Banking 40

Banking Legislation Safety Collective 40

Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 22, 2019

We’ll hand them an iPad, and ask them to fill out a couple quick surveys,” said Michael McDonell, chair of WSU’s Collaboration on Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach. This partnership with WSU and Qwibil will help us research the safety and efficacy of cannabis as medicine for our patients’ use.”.

Medicine 140

Medicine Research and Development Data Collective 140

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project shows that states have collected $7.9 billion in 2020 alone.

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Policy Legislation Cannabis Legalization 92

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following the announcement of Velieva’s eligibility, Richardson took to Twitter to call out the Olympic Committee’s uneven enforcement of its drug policy. In the meantime, the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is communicating the following safety tips with cannabis retailers : Hire armed security guards.

Dispensary 98

Dispensary Policy Retail Safety 98

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? Update : S. FL resident? NH resident?

Legislation 180

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 180

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.

Banking 89

Banking Law Legalization Hemp 89

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2019

When asked about the reasons for the launching the new program, which comes after years of refusing to work with CBD companies, the spokesperson said that the company closely watches evolving public policies and strives to create new opportunities for clients. ” More at.

CBD 60

CBD Banking Legislation Safety 60

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2022

n the wake of a deadly spate of armed robberies at three cannabis retail stores which resulted in three deaths within four days, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will next week host an online roundtable to discuss safety at cannabis retailers. Opportunity to Share and Influence. This surpasses the number of robberies in all of 2021.

Retail 52

Retail Banking Safety Events 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2022

” The Public Health & Safety Cannabis Financial Service Certification helps law enforcement and state regulators distinguish legal cannabis operators from illicit. monetary banking protocols among cannabis and hemp operators as well as those who are meeting good manufacturing practices. Department of Treasury and FinCEN.

Hemp 52

Hemp Banking Safety Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 17, 2019

The Sacramento Bee reports……The survey found that 82 percent of surveyed bank executives support Congress passing a law allowing financial institutions to do business with cannabis companies, a practice that is restricted because marijuana is considered an illegal narcotic at the federal level. would likely open up their services.

Access 55

Access Banking Safety Events 55

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.

Legalization 98

Legalization Dispensary Programs Hemp 98

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. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. NH resident?

Legislation 178

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 178

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

State budget forecasters are banking on a robust kickoff, however, estimating $5 million in sales by the end of the month. Maine is “very close” to issuing the first round of conditional recreational business licenses, said Erik Gundersen, the director of the Office of Marijuana Policy. State licenses health and safety testing labs.

Dispensary 59

Dispensary Safety Conditions Banking 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.

Banking 40

Banking Law Compliance Compliance 40

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. The 2021-2022 State Budget Bill consolidated the three cannabis agencies – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis, and Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – into the DCC to try and streamline application processes.

Law 98

Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

18 missive to Congress, the CANNRA outlined its policy priorities, including: Reinstituting the Cole Memorandum. Facilitating access to banking and other traditional financial services. Facilitating access to banking and other traditional financial services. Coordinating product-safety standards across state jurisdictions.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Marijuana Banking Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. v This coincided with changes in enforcement policy from the U.S. This continues to create challenges for marijuana businesses, including access to the payment and banking systems. Conclusion.

Banking 45

Banking Marijuana Collective Recreational 45

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.

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Today, Maya (Maya PBC) and the National Psychedelics Association (NPA) announced their partnership in support of the implementation of Oregon’s Measure 109, the first state-approved policy to allow the regulated use of psilocybin products in a facilitated setting.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Therapy Clinical Trials Safety 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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

Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

All of these companies, the seeds banks, cultivators, manufacturers, grow shops, distributors, and online vendors operate in a grey market that permits them to sell their products as long as they follow some rules. Irrespective of where the directive came from, policy on CBD has changed. Rumors, Statements and Raids ??

CBD 71

CBD Seed-To-Sale Food Research and Development 71

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

Specifically, they called for the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, a pending bipartisan bill that would allow financial institutions to serve legitimate cannabis businesses in states that have legalized the drug. Congress can solve the cannabis banking conundrum now. By Rob Nichols, Jim Nussle.

Banking 40

Banking Safety Business Legislation 40

CannaMD

APRIL 15, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has issued marijuana policy guidance for lawmakers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, along with a statement regarding the designation of medical cannabis facilities as “essential.” NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

Policy 55

Policy Patients Dispensary Banking 55