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Cannabis Banking & Finance Law

Navigating the bank account, lending, and capital markets challenges facing cannabis operators

🕐 75 minutes🏫 4 modules✏️ 1.25 general CLE
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Robert Hoban, Esq.

Cannabis Law Counsel — Hoban Law Group

What you will learn

  • Explain the BSA/AML framework and how it applies to cannabis banking
  • Advise on available banking options for state-licensed cannabis operators
  • Identify alternative financing structures suitable for cannabis companies
  • Analyze the regulatory pathway for cannabis companies seeking public capital

Course Content — 4 Modules

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1

BSA/AML Framework and Why Banks Avoid Cannabis

The Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering law, and FinCEN guidance — why most banks refuse cannabis accounts despite state legalization.

19 min video3 quiz questions
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2

Available Banking Options and the SAFER Banking Act

State-chartered cannabis banking programs, credit unions, fintech solutions, and the legislative landscape for SAFER Banking.

19 min video3 quiz questions
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3

Alternative Financing: Private Equity, Debt, and Creative Structures

Financing cannabis companies without traditional bank loans — private equity, cannabis-dedicated funds, sale-leaseback, royalty financing, and convertible notes.

19 min video3 quiz questions
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4

Cannabis Public Capital Markets: OTC, CSE, and SPAC Pathways

Raising public capital as a cannabis company — OTC markets, Canadian Securities Exchange, SPAC structures, and ongoing reporting obligations.

18 min video3 quiz questions
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$149

1.25 general CLE

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  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • 4 video lessons + quiz
  • Downloadable CLE certificate
  • 1.25 CLE credits

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