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August cannabis news

Biggest August Legalization News Ever

The Marihuana Tax Act Was Signed Into Law 82 Years Ago The Marihuana Tax Act was signed into law on August 2, 1937. This tax act essentially gave feds complete control of the plant, imposed excessive taxes on it, and held high repercussions on those who went around the government. A judge who sentenced one …

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Blumenauer-McClintock amendment

Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment

What is the Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment? The Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment is a expansion of the defunding of the Department of Justice from interfering with any state that has passed its own marijuana laws. It expands on the current defunding for the Department of Justice from interfering with any state that has passed its own medical marijuana laws.  …

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Safe Banking Act lawyer

The SAFE Banking Act of 2019

A Bill introduced to Congress and dubbed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019 includes big changes to federal marijuana policy.  The SAFE Act does the following: Safe harbor for Depsository Institutions Federal Bank regulators cannot prohibit “cannabis-related legitimate businesses” (CRLB) no bad acts against employees of CRLB real estate related to …

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Illinois Cannabis Legalization Update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWOYhqoV1V8 Illinois is one of the fastest moving cannabis legalization states in the country. So a lawyer from Peoria Illinois offers this video and blog post rundown. This post is going to cover its big three. Adult use, hemp & medical marijuana. Illinois Cannabis Update – Medical Marijuana Since it passage in 2015, Illinois has …

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HR 420

HR -420 – Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol Bill

What does HR 420 do? Answer: Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol by: Move Cannabis out of Controlled Substances Act Expand the ATF to include Cannabis Fix numerous federal crimes related to cannabis House Resolution – 420 On January 9, 2019, Oregon Congressman, Earl Blumenauer, introduced the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act.  If passed, it will end …

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