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Medical Marijuana Industry Nationwide Updates

Comments in the Senate Judiciary Committee provided hope that medical marijuana’s banking problems may be ending, California communities continue to tussle over the issue, and a New Jersey bill is signed into law. There’s more, too. Let’s get to it:

Marijuana Business Opportunities And Taxes In 2013 Are The ‘Next Great American Industry’

The Inquisitr Marijuana business opportunities in 2013 are claimed by some investors to be the “next great American industry” due to the wave of marijuana legalization riding over the states. 

WA, CO Governors Seek Bank Access for Marijuana Industry

The governors of both Washington and Colorado sent a letter yesterday to federal bank regulators asking for “inter-agency guidance” that would give state-licensed marijuana businesses access to banks.

Washington State Board Adopts Rules For Marijuana Industry

It’s official. The state of Washington has formally adopted new rules for recreational marijuana — how and where it can be grown, sold and distributed. The state Liquor Control Board predicts a 30-day licensing window for growers and sellers to open on Nov. 18.