About this episode

The episode discusses the intensifying cannabis legalization battle across various states and federal agencies.

Send us Fan Mail The cannabis legalization battle is accelerating on multiple fronts—and every apparent victory is triggering another legal, political, or regulatory fight. Virginia is finally moving from legal adult possession to a regulated retail cannabis market. Meanwhile, the DEA’s Schedule III hearing is approaching its conclusion, cannabis operators are fighting the IRS over Section 280E refunds, and the banking industry is again pressing Congress to pass SAFE Banking legislation. Bu...

Topics covered

• cannabis legalization
• regulatory battles
• retail cannabis market
• IRS Section 280E
• SAFE Banking legislation

Keywords

• cannabis
• legalization
• Virginia
• DEA
• IRS
• SAFE Banking
• regulations
• retail market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DEA, IRS, Congress, SAFE Banking

Places: Virginia, Massachusetts

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