SAFE Banking Act fails for third time – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
The proponents weren’t seeking a hat-trick, but that’s exactly what they got when the SAFE Banking Act failed in the US Senate for a third time. The SAFE Banking Act is
The US cannabis industry takes another punch in the stomach as Kaiser McConnell scraps the SAFE Banking Act again.
On Tuesday, US cannabis stocks fell sharply after hopes of cannabis regulation reform were dashed in Congress. In particular, acceptance of a cannabis-focused proposal in the Natio
Analysts try to remain hopeful on SAFE Act
This article originally appeared in Green Market Report and has been republished with permission. The Cannabis Banking Act, the SAFE Act, failed to make it into the Defense Act des
SAFE Banking Act exempted from Defense Expenditure Act
An attempt to get the SAFE Banking Act into a much-needed defense spending bill has failed, leaving proponents looking for a way to pass legislation that would give the legal canna
After a week of hope, the SAFE Banking Act dies again in the Senate
Proponents of cannabis legalization have learned over the years not to get our hopes up for federal changes. But damn, this one seemed really close. As of last week, the internet b
CBD is safe even if you’ve tried to overdose, says new study
New research suggests that CBD is safe even in high doses – high doses are more effective than low doses Cannabidiol (CBD) is a therapeutic compound found in marijuana that&#
Is it safe to use cannabis before or after surgery?
If you plan to use marijuana before surgery, it’s important to do so safely. First, talk to your doctor about whether it’s a good idea for you to use marijuana before s
NAACP Calls For The ‘Immediate Passage’ Of SAFE Banking Legislation
By NORML Members of the NAACP’s Board of Directors have approved a resolution calling upon Congress to enact legislation that explicitly allows banks to provide financial
What are CRC extracts? Are they safe for consumption?
CRC (Color Remediation Column) is a type of cannabis extract made using a process called “column chromatography.” It first began to remove dark colored substances left
Is the SAFE Banking Act nearing passage? Senators agree that this problem is at play
Through Johanna Skopl Supporters of the Safe and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE) recently discussed the urgency of passing cannabis reform in this session, reiterating the publ
How to make sure your vape is safe
Vaping is popularly regarded as the lesser of all evils for all cannabis users around the world. However, nothing can be 100% secure. Today the market is littered with different ty
California’s governor has vetoed a law authorizing safe injection sites
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have authorized a limited number of safe injection sites, ditching harm reduction advocates trying to increase the n
New analysis of SAFE Banking Act calls for 10 amendments to improve equity
A paper from the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) was released August 12 by Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. The paper, entitled Not a SAFE Bet: Eq
Health Canada: CBD Safe and Tolerable – Cannabis News, Lifestyle
Health Canada has reviewed cannabidiol (CBD) and found it “safe and tolerable” for short-term use. Health Canada’s report looked at dosages ranging from 20 millig
California Legislators Approve Safe Consumption Site Permitting Bill
California’s Senate took new steps this week to control the precipitous rise in drug overdose deaths by passing legislation approving safe locations of use across the state.
The SAFE Advertising Act could bring cannabis advertising to TV and radio
Here’s how the proposed law could impact cannabis companies, advertisers, and consumers. A new bill has been introduced in the US Senate that would allow cannabis companies t
Study: Safe places for drug use prevent overdoses and public use
A new study shows some of the benefits of safe drug consumption points, a controversial method of treating and preventing overdoses. The study was published on the JAMA Network and
Viridis Laboratories continues to fight to keep cannabis users safe in Michigan
Todd W. Welch, Chief Operations Officer and founder of Viridis, emailed on June 17th with a statement of the company’s values and the latest information that has come t
SAFE Banking Act removed from Chinese competition law
Federal laws that would allow financial institutions to offer banking services to legal cannabis companies have been scraped from a bill intended to encourage competition with Chin
Senate rejects SAFE Act for sixth time
Through Nina Zdinjak The marijuana banking legislation will not be included in the final version of the United States’ Innovation and Competition Act (a/k/a The America COMPE