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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions.

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Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values

NORML

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Municipalities need to embrace this reality and provide the necessary oversight in order to hold these businesses accountable and to make this marketplace safe, transparent and profitable for the community.”. The post Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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NORML Joins Civil Rights and Criminal Justice Groups To Support Small Cannabis Businesses

NORML

APRIL 27, 2020

The Coalition letter focuses on the need for small business access to the SBA relief funds as an avenue to protect the progress that has been made by minority entrepreneurs in the emerging legal cannabis marketplaces. RE: Protect Minority-Owned Marijuana Businesses and their Workers. You can read the full letter below.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. The ancillary businesses surrounding these industries where people and businesses are profiting.

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280E is Harming Legal Cannabis Businesses; These States are Legislating Change

NORML

JUNE 20, 2023

Excess tax burdens imposed on state-legal cannabis businesses are destroying their profitability. The post 280E is Harming Legal Cannabis Businesses; These States are Legislating Change appeared first on NORML. These states are legislating change.

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New Legislation Would Permit Marijuana Businesses to Access COVID-19 Relief

NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization.

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Bipartisan Bill to Normalize Federal Taxation for Legal Cannabis Businesses Introduced in House of Representatives

NORML

APRIL 17, 2023

The Small Business Tax Equity Act provides an exemption for state-licensed cannabis businesses from federal tax code 280E, which prevents anyone engaged in the trade of certain federally prohibited substances from deducting business expenses.

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Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses

NORML

APRIL 8, 2022

The post Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses appeared first on NORML.

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House COVID Package Includes Cannabis Banking Relief, But Not Small Business Support

NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Included in the language of the bill is HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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House Small Business Committee Moves Marijuana Bill Forward

NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

As first reported by Politico, the House Small Business Committee is waiving jurisdiction over the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act ( HR 3884 ), making it the second House committee in the 116th Congress to advance legislation to end federal marijuana prohibition.

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Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. Moreover, an estimated 73 million Americans now reside in the ten states where anyone over the age of 21 may possess cannabis legally. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R.

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Action Alert: Tell Congressional Leadership To Support Small Cannabis Businesses

NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

Two of our greatest champions in Congress, Representative Earl Blumenauer and Senator Jacky Rosen, are circulating bipartisan sign-on letters to Congressional Leadership demanding that state-licensed cannabis businesses are able to access the Small Business Administration. Together, we’re going to legalize cannabis nationwide.

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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for.

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Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization

NORML

APRIL 30, 2021

“HB150 will reduce arrests and create much needed jobs and business opportunities for our city and state to help reduce the unemployment rate, especially post-pandemic.”. The post Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

“The refusal [of the federal government] to acknowledge the existence of legal cannabis jobs is a powerful act of shaming and stigmatization,” the report concludes. … If cannabis industry jobs were tallied like other jobs, … legal cannabis would be acknowledged as the fastest growing industry in America.”

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Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” Commenting on the findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “These findings come as little surprise.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon? Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation.

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Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services

NORML

MARCH 8, 2022

Sixty-eight percent of Americans say that Congress should pass legislation so that marijuana businesses can "access banking services and products in states" where it is legal. The post Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services appeared first on NORML.

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Your Cannabis Business Structure or Transaction: Planning > Doing

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I would add that, as applied to legal matters, an hour of planning can save ten hours of doing, as well as undoing. Some of these callers havent yet taken any formal steps; others are partway down the road, amid some episode with legal atmospherics; and a third group is similar to the second group, but dealing with self-inflicted wounds.

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Rep. Nadler: You and I are going to legalize marijuana

NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

Allows the existing state-legal marijuana industry to access financial services and enjoy the standard tax treatment available to all legal businesses. This also will pave the way for more scientific and medical research.

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Maryland: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Tax Hike in Budget Bill

NORML

APRIL 2, 2025

They will also hurt state-licensed businesses, many of which have already invested millions of dollars in up-front costs and are still struggling to break even." "Marylanders already pay a premium tax on retail cannabis products. Raising these taxes even higher will undoubtedly drive prices out of reach for some consumers.

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Pennsylvania: NORML Praises Governor’s Call to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Market, Restore Justice to Those with Past Convictions

NORML

AUGUST 25, 2020

"I'm calling on the legislature to to legalize recreational marijuana, with the revenue going to: small business grant funding [and] restorative justice programs.".

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 200,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

MARCH 5, 2019

Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry.

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NORML Canada Launches Post-Legalization Platform on One Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization

NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. Our goal is to ensure consumers have ease of access to legal cannabis products, access to medical dispensaries, access to world-class product options, as well as access to affordable legal options.

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Washington: New Rule Expands the Pool of Those Eligible for Marijuana Business Licenses

NORML

OCTOBER 4, 2021

be creating undue barriers of entry for those seeking to participate in the legal adult use marketplace," she said. The post Washington: New Rule Expands the Pool of Those Eligible for Marijuana Business Licenses appeared first on NORML.

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

Its provocative kicker states: Much of whats sold as hemp today isnt hemp at all its a mix of synthetic intoxicants and illicit THC masquerading as a legal, natural product. There’s also THCP, THCO, HHC, and others that can’t be made from CBD starter material and thus are outside the legal definition of “hemp.”

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Why Legal Marijuana Does Not End The Illegal Market

MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

Areas that have approved the sale of cannabis still deal with a “gray market” where legal and illegal marijuana markets coexist. It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike.

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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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New Model Ordinance’s Envisioned To Promote Small Businesses and Inclusivity

NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

This week, the Minority Cannabis Business Association unveiled their Municipal Ordinance model on how localities can administer new business licenses in a fashion that promote minority entrepreneurs and ensure that the emerging industry will not be dominated by a flood on new investors who have not been harmed by the consequences of prohibition.

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10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business

Leafly

MARCH 9, 2021

Thinking about starting a cannabis business but don't know where to begin? Good Tree Capital helps us learn how to open a legal weed business. The post 10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business appeared first on Leafly.

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.

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Cities Across Michigan Ban Legal Marijuana Sales

NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

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State-Legal Marijuana Industry to Employ Nearly 300,000 Workers by Year’s End

NORML

JULY 29, 2020

The post State-Legal Marijuana Industry to Employ Nearly 300,000 Workers by Year’s End appeared first on NORML. The analysis projects as many as 295,000 marijuana-related jobs by the close of 2020 – a total that is slightly higher than the total number of computer programmers working in the United States.

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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Cannabis businesses must comply with several laws, including: Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 regulates cannabis cultivation and manufacture for medicinal or scientific purposes. Cannabis Business Licensing & Compliance 6.

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Congress To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week

NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer on Friday announced that members of the House are anticipated to hold a floor vote next week on The SAFE Banking Act (HR1595), which explicitly permits banks and other financial institutions to work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses.

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The CLIMB Act: Is Federal Cannabis Business Reform Coming?

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). What Business Services Would the CLIMB Act Protect? 8200 intends for a broad interpretation so that cannabis and cannabis-related companies are put on an even playing field with traditional business operations.

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What the Extreme Drop in Wholesale Prices Means for the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 23, 2023

Additionally, in states that were early legalization adopters like Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon, production capacity has caught up to the needs of the mature market and supply continues to outpace demand. What’s the Best Move for a Cannabis Business License Holder?

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What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus

NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

Urge Congress to Provide Small Business Relief to State-Licensed Cannabis Companies. Representatives with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) recently reaffirmed that state-licensed cannabis businesses are ineligible for financial aid opportunities because marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance.

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What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Potential implications of rescheduling cannabis It’s important to keep in mind that rescheduling does not legalize cannabis outright for recreational use. Rescheduling would stand to have the largest impact on cannabis research and business taxes. What does rescheduling cannabis mean for medical cannabis patients?

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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There are loopholes written into the language that will allow individual municipalities to reject the law and keep medical cannabis illegal in their jurisdictions, and the bill limits cannabis businesses to operate in industrial or agricultural zones, which limits patient access. ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police

Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 29, 2019

PORTLAND — Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. But now, a few months after Congress placed the marijuana look-alike squarely in safe legal territory, the hemp industry has been unsettled by an unexpected development. Hemp remains illegal under Idaho law, and lawmakers there are scrambling to pass a legalization bill.

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Addressing Shareholder Disputes in the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 11, 2023

As the legal cannabis industry suffers through a period of distress brought on by global economic woes, along with punitive taxation structures and an oversaturation of products, and plummeting prices, there has naturally been an uptick in internal cannabis business disputes. Cannabis Business Agreements and Structures.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

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Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values

NORML Joins Civil Rights and Criminal Justice Groups To Support Small Cannabis Businesses

Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

280E is Harming Legal Cannabis Businesses; These States are Legislating Change

New Legislation Would Permit Marijuana Businesses to Access COVID-19 Relief

Bipartisan Bill to Normalize Federal Taxation for Legal Cannabis Businesses Introduced in House of Representatives

Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses

House COVID Package Includes Cannabis Banking Relief, But Not Small Business Support

House Small Business Committee Moves Marijuana Bill Forward

Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

Action Alert: Tell Congressional Leadership To Support Small Cannabis Businesses

New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services

Your Cannabis Business Structure or Transaction: Planning > Doing

Rep. Nadler: You and I are going to legalize marijuana

Maryland: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Tax Hike in Budget Bill

Pennsylvania: NORML Praises Governor’s Call to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Market, Restore Justice to Those with Past Convictions

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 200,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML Canada Launches Post-Legalization Platform on One Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization

Washington: New Rule Expands the Pool of Those Eligible for Marijuana Business Licenses

Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Why Legal Marijuana Does Not End The Illegal Market

New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

New Model Ordinance’s Envisioned To Promote Small Businesses and Inclusivity

10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business

Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

Cities Across Michigan Ban Legal Marijuana Sales

State-Legal Marijuana Industry to Employ Nearly 300,000 Workers by Year’s End

Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

Australia Cannabis Q&A

Congress To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week

The CLIMB Act: Is Federal Cannabis Business Reform Coming?

What the Extreme Drop in Wholesale Prices Means for the Cannabis Industry

What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus

What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police

Addressing Shareholder Disputes in the Cannabis Industry

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