CAN2301. Welcome Remarks | Keynote: National Cannabis Policy Reform: An Insider's View

CEO and Co-founder of the nation's largest cannabis industry trade association, Aaron Smith, will provide an overview on progress to advance cannabis terms at the federal level. This session will cover the political challenges the industry faces as well as an outlook on possible hope for progress in the 118th Congress on topics such as banking access, 280E reform, rescheduling vs de-scheduling, and the Biden Administration's stance on cannabis.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key federal policy issues and political factors impacting the industry.
• Recognize the trends in state marijuana policy reform and shifting public opinion on the topic.