Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act
Here we cross our fingers again and hope the Senate approves the bill. Safe and fair enforcement banking law (SAFE Banking Act). The law provides banks with regulatory protections, allowing…
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Psilocybin Research Approved in Arizona Appropriations Act Budget
Arizona Senators voted to approve general appropriation law On May 10th, the appropriations bill for 2023-24 is included. Funding Proposals from the Governor’s OfficeThis includes Alzheimer’s research ($4.1 million), the…
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House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Veterans Equal Access Act
Two lawmakers on Thursday reintroduced a bipartisan bill that would provide veterans with access to medical marijuana. The bill, the Veterans Equal Access Act, was reintroduced in the House by…
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Oregon Health Authority Finalizes Rules for Psilocybin Services Act
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) approved the final rule of the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act on December 27. ballot measure 109 Later codified as ORS 475A in November 2020. OHA’s…
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SAFE Banking Act Left Out of Defense Spending Bill
A bid to include the SAFE Banking Act in the mandatory defense spending bill failed, and proponents are seeking ways to pass legislation that would allow the legal cannabis industry…
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Canada Establishes Expert Panel To Review Cannabis Act
Canadian Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced panel members on 24 November. As an advancement to replace the illegal cannabis market, Duclos said“We welcome the members of our expert panel and…
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New Analysis of SAFE Banking Act Asks for 10 Amendments to Improve Equity
A paper written by the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) states that Ohio State University Moritz College of Law The paper, entitled “Not a Safe Bet: Equitable Access to…
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