Ten Hemp Leaders to Meet at #CannaBizSummit
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized July 11, 2019 0
The hemp community has seen a surge of growth since the signing of the U.S. Farm Bill in December of 2018. Currently hemp leaders and entrepreneurs are laying the groundwork for the future of hemp. They’re building industry supply chains, educating newcomers to the hemp industry, or leveraging their... Read more
WEBINAR: Streamlining Your Packaging Process and Innovating for the Future
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 9, 2019 0
Watch this webinar from NCIA’s Packaging & Labeling Committee: Streamlining Your Packaging Process! Learn from expert panelists: Brian Smith, Satori Wellness; Lisa Hansen, Plaid Cannabiz Marketing; and Karen Bernstein, Bernstein IP.Moderated by Mauria Betts, Potency. Be sure to join us at NCIA’s 6th Annual Cannabis Business Summit &... Read more
Partner Blog: Legal Education – The Cannabis Regulatory Rounds Presented by INCBA
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 9, 2019 0
by Christopher Davis, International Cannabis Bar Association The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is excited to present the fourth iteration of our in-person educational partnership with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit and Expo. This year, INCBA is thrilled to showcase a full day set of educational... Read more
Top Ten Reasons NCIA Supports De-Scheduling Cannabis
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 9, 2019 0
by Andrew Kline, NCIA’s Director of Public Policy Today, the House Judiciary Committee (Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security) is holding a hearing on marijuana policy reform proposals and related social equity provisions. While NCIA supports the STATES Act and other incremental approaches to reform, we strongly prefer... Read more
VIDEO: June Policy Update With Aaron Smith, NCIA’s Executive Director
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 9, 2019 0
There’s been so much progress on cannabis industry issues so far this year. Hear more about the forward movement and victories we’ve seen in Congress on issues like the SAFE Banking Act, which has passed through the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate, and the House... Read more
The history of cannabis and the United States in a tenuous one. The most horrific parts of that history are the injustices that the racist War on Drugs and cannabis prohibition has caused, as well as the millions of lives both have destroyed. However, the dichotomy of history, cannabis,... Read more
Video: Member Spotlight – Anresco Laboratories
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 4, 2019 0
In this month’s video spotlight, learn about how Anresco Laboratories went from an analytical lab serving the baking industry to getting involved in cannabis testing in 2015. At Anresco, they now conduct metals testing, microbiology, chromatography, HPLC, and are heavily involved with cannabis advocacy efforts! Read more
Member Blog: Legal Cannabis in Illinois – Expanded Possibilities For All
IllinoisMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 26, 2019 0
by Payal Shah, Cannabis Insight Collective Today, Governor Jim Pritzker of Illinois signed the historic House Bill 1438, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, into law, ending prohibition for recreational cannabis usage across the state, and making it the 11th state where cannabis is legal. I, along with so... Read more
Cannabis Victories: Small Business Committee Hearing and Appropriations Progress
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 26, 2019 0
by Michelle Rutter, NCIA’s Government Relations Manager Last week was arguably the biggest week for cannabis reform in Washington, D.C. — ever. As we noted last week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled “Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry.” The hearing allowed members... Read more
We Made History: U.S. House votes to protect cannabis businesses!
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 21, 2019 0
Today, the House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, State (CJS) Appropriations Bill that prevents federal interference in state cannabis programs. The NCIA team is beyond excited that we’ve made this incredible progress to protect all state-legal cannabis businesses, including adult-use operators. This... Read more
