“Drug Policy Alliance could not throw its weight behind the strategy of including SAFE Banking in the NDAA because it really falls short of what we need.” -Maritza Perez, Drug Policy Alliance
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“We are thankful that the House continues to pursue sensible cannabis policy reforms and is once again moving on this important bill,” said Aaron Smith, co-founder and chief executive officer of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). “While the MORE Act lacks the robust regulatory structure we would like to see in a comprehensive descheduling bill, it represents the increasing support for ending prohibition among both lawmakers and the American public, not to mention the current policies of dozens of states around the country.”
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