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Legislation and Regulation

California Offers License Fee Deferrals to Cannabis Businesses, Massachusetts Adult-Use Dispensaries Prepare to Reopen with Curbside Pickup: Week in Review

This week, California regulators unveiled a plan to defer license fee payments for 60 days to provide financial assistance to cannabis licensees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 23, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Introduces Revised Cannabis Legalization Bill

The new version of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s legislation is based on public consultations and meetings with lawmakers.

May 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Passes SAFE Banking Act as Part of New Coronavirus Relief Bill: UPDATE

The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, which has never before passed cannabis banking legislation.

May 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Includes SAFE Banking Act in New COVID-19 Relief Bill, Montana Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive: Week in Review

This week, House lawmakers included legislative language from the SAFE Banking Act in new legislation aimed at economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 16, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Former Reagan Administration Official Calls War on Drugs ‘a Terrible Mistake’

District Cannabis co-founder Edward L. Weidenfeld served under six presidential administrations. Here, he shares his views on the past, present and future of cannabis legislation.

May 13, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Newly Released Memo Advises DEA to Change Cannabis Research Regulations, Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, a 2018 memo surfaced, indicating that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s practices have been non-compliant with international drug laws for decades.

May 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Policy Advocates Urge Congress to Include Banking Reform in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Advocates argue that the lack of banking access hinders social distancing efforts, increases risk of contagion, creates unnecessary financial hardship and presents other safety risks for essential businesses and patients.

May 8, 2020

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor Says Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis Won’t Help State’s Budget Shortfall

Gov. Kevin Stitt said the state’s medical cannabis program “looks a lot like recreational,” and that a taxed and regulated adult-use program wouldn’t do much to boost tax revenue.

April 27, 2020

Finance

Lawmakers Introduce House Bill to Extend Federal Aid to Cannabis Industry, Stay-at-Home Orders Keep 4/20 Sales Down: Week in Review

This week, Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Ed Perlmutter unveiled legislation that would allow cannabis businesses to access federal COVID-19 relief.

April 25, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

The Cannabis Industry Finds Newfound Legitimacy Amid COVID-19 Crisis: Q&A with NORML’s Erik Altieri

NORML’s executive director discusses how the political climate has shifted in response to the pandemic, as well as how the coronavirus might help shape future cannabis policy.

April 22, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: Time for the Feds to Treat Cannabis Fairly

Dave Rodman of Rodman Law argues that the cannabis industry’s size and contributions warrant equal treatment in the eyes of the law (and the IRS).

April 20, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Lawmakers Look to Include Cannabis Banking Reform in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

Industry stakeholders weigh in on Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s push to get a revised version of the SAFE Banking Act included in an economic relief package.

April 20, 2020