On May 12, nearly a quarter of the U.S. Senate signed onto a letter to Congressional leaders, urging them to attach The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act to a large-scale manufacturing bill that is expected to pass the Senate in the coming months, according to Worcester Magazine. While it was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on April 19, 2021, it has not been passed in the U.S. … [Read more...] about SAFE Act Needs Senate Push
regulations
Why Legal Cannabis is Not Killing the Illegal Market
While there are many added benefits to legalizing marijuana, one of the biggest perks is to eliminate the black market — or, at least that was the plan. A new survey that was taken in Canada and the U.S. found that some cannabis users continue to buy the drug from illegal sources, even years after it is possible to purchase from regulated, legal shops. This is due mainly in part to the fact that … [Read more...] about Why Legal Cannabis is Not Killing the Illegal Market
Schumer’s Marijuana Legalization Bill Delayed to Finalize Provisions
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has been working to finalize a bill that will end federal cannabis prohibition. This long-anticipated Senate bill was supposed to be introduced back in April, but Democratic leadership said the timeline is being extended as they continue to work out various provisions “with the assistance of nearly a dozen Senate committees and input from numerous … [Read more...] about Schumer’s Marijuana Legalization Bill Delayed to Finalize Provisions
Tips for Setting Up a Cannabis Business
There are so many things you need in order to start a business that it can seem a little daunting, especially if you want to start your own cannabis business. With all of the different regulations, restrictions, and laws out there, it is imperative that entrepreneurs do their research beforehand, and Leaf Retailer is here to help you with that process. Creating an Operating … [Read more...] about Tips for Setting Up a Cannabis Business
Banking Options for Cannabis Companies
In the US, Medical and recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 19 states including the District of Columbia, while an additional 26 states have decriminalized its use. However, any bank that is federally insured remains restricted by federal laws, a prohibition that has made banking a challenge for marijuana businesses. Without access to banking services, … [Read more...] about Banking Options for Cannabis Companies