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Legislation and Regulation

Senate Follows Suit in Reintroducing SAFE Banking Act

Sens. Merkley and Daines lead bipartisan legislation to ensure state-legal cannabis businesses receive access to financial services.

March 24, 2021

Finance

The Return of the SAFE Banking Act: Week in Review

Optimism abounds, though there are many angles and causes for political debate.

March 20, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Act Refiled on Heels of $17.5 Billion in U.S. Cannabis Sales in 2020

A bipartisan group of House co-sponsors are set to give cannabis-related banking reform another go as the industry still lacks safe harbor for its financial institutions.

March 18, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

California Cannabis Authorities Receive Approval for Regulations to Facilitate Financial Services for Cannabis Businesses

The regulations were filed with the Secretary of State on Feb. 1, and are now in effect.

February 5, 2021

Vendor News

Green Check Verified Joins Forces with Laika to Bolster Compliance in Cannabis Banking

The partnership reaffirms an ongoing commitment to providing financial institutions with best-in-class security and compliance programs.

January 26, 2021

Finance

California Regulators File Proposed Emergency Regulations to Implement Cannabis Banking Bill

The proposed rules aim to give the state’s licensed cannabis businesses broader access to financial services.

January 25, 2021

Arizona

Adult-Use Legalization Proposals on the Table in New Mexico, Virginia and Connecticut: Week in Review

A medical cannabis legalization bill was also introduced in Nebraska.

January 23, 2021

California

California Cannabis Industry Association Announces Exclusive Partnership with North Bay Credit Union

CCIA members will gain direct access to banking, overcoming a huge barrier for legal cannabis operators.

January 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

What Does a Democrat-Controlled Senate Mean for Federal Cannabis Policy Reform?

Industry stakeholders are optimistic about federal descheduling or legalization after Democrats secure power in Washington.

January 8, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Incoming Senate Banking Committee Chairman Open to Cannabis Banking Reform

Sen. Pat Toomey says cannabis businesses should have access to banking services.

November 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

California Cannabis Banking Bill Becomes Law, Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands of Cannabis Convictions: Week in Review

A new law in California will provide a safe harbor for banking institutions doing business with cannabis companies.

October 3, 2020

Finance

California Cannabis Banking Bill Becomes Law

New rules in California will make it easier to strike up a financial relationship with a bank.

October 1, 2020