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Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Bank on SAFER Cannabis Reform

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A bipartisan coalition of state and territorial AGs sent a letter to Congress urging the passage of the SAFER Banking Act of 2025, which would create federal safe harbor protections for financial institutions that serve...more

Perkins Coie

CLIMB Act Introduced in Congress

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Late last week, a bi-partisan pair of federal lawmakers introduced a new bill to expand cannabis companies’ access to financial resources and opportunities. Introduced by Reps. Troy Carter (D-La.) and Guy Reschenthaler...more

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A Step Away From the Cash Carrying Days for Cannabis Businesses

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Now Financial Businesses can provide their services to licensed cannabis businesses without penalty under California law. As of February 1, 2021, licensed cannabis businesses in California gained another avenue, albeit...more

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SAFE Banking Act Passes House, Extends Cannabis Safe Harbor Protections

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First introduced in 2013, the SAFE Banking Act passed the House 321-103 Wednesday, September 25th, 2019. This bill provides safe harbor to banks and financial institutions doing business with state-legal cannabis businesses,...more

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