ERIN MOFFET for NATIONAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Discussed potential cannabis-related appropriations provisions, including those specific to medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, rescheduling, and IRC Section 280E.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN MOFFET | FL Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, March 2019-Oct 2022; Charlie Crist, Jan 2017-Feb 2019; Patrick E. Murphy, Jan 2013-Jan 2017; Lois Frankel, Feb 2015-Sept 2015; Alcee Hastings, July 2010-Dec 2013 |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Discussed the need for comprehensive cannabis reform, clarity needed with rescheduling by the DOJ, and legislation to deschedule/reschedule cannabis and to give states the authority to set their own cannabis laws and policies, including the STATES 2.0 Act (H.R.2934).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN MOFFET | FL Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, March 2019-Oct 2022; Charlie Crist, Jan 2017-Feb 2019; Patrick E. Murphy, Jan 2013-Jan 2017; Lois Frankel, Feb 2015-Sept 2015; Alcee Hastings, July 2010-Dec 2013 |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Opposed the No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act (S.471/H.R.1447) and discussed IRC Section 280E and retroactivity for the provision and the need for updated IRS guidance in light of cannabis rescheduling.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN MOFFET | FL Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, March 2019-Oct 2022; Charlie Crist, Jan 2017-Feb 2019; Patrick E. Murphy, Jan 2013-Jan 2017; Lois Frankel, Feb 2015-Sept 2015; Alcee Hastings, July 2010-Dec 2013 |
Banking BAN
Discussed the need for legal cannabis businesses to have access to financial resources and policies to protect financial institutions and other business assistance providers who service state-regulated cannabis businesses, including support for the SAFE Banking Act (S.4942/H.R.9471) before and after its reintroduction in the 119th Congress and the CLIMB Act (H.R.7987). Also discussed the need for updated FinCEN guidance from Treasury with rescheduling.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN MOFFET | FL Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, March 2019-Oct 2022; Charlie Crist, Jan 2017-Feb 2019; Patrick E. Murphy, Jan 2013-Jan 2017; Lois Frankel, Feb 2015-Sept 2015; Alcee Hastings, July 2010-Dec 2013 |
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