Marijuana Business Magazine March 2020

March 2020 | mjbizdaily.com 11 associations. These are mainstream, mainline nonpartisan organizations that have clout in the political process. It’s hard to think of something else that has more broad-based support. … I think there’s an opportunity. It’s not a sure thing, but you can see a path going forward. I know you’ve been very concerned about the tax equity issue and sponsored a bill to address 280E. Why hasn’t the bill gotten more traction? It’s an issue I personally care deeply about, and it needs to be corrected. The problem is, it’s expensive to do it, and so, as a practical matter, it needs to be paired with other legalization that allows us to tax cannabis. As we come forward with legalization and a national cannabis tax, we’ll be able to tuck in the (tax) equity issue, and it will be relatively simple. How important is the legalization issue for candidates this year? It’s more important than ever, and candidates who are serious about winning the election will embrace this. For (Democratic presidential candidate) Joe Biden, the notion that he’s not in favor of full legalization is a pretty powerful signal that he’s out of touch. Before we’re done, I think all the major candidates will embrace full legalization and add to the momentum. This is something that’s a winner for every man and woman running for Congress. It was very powerful in the last election. I think over the next couple of months there will be an awareness of the power of the issue and the wisdom of reform. And I think by the time we get to the Democratic National Convention, this is going to be an important plank in the Democratic platform. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jeff Smith covers legal and regulatory issues for Marijuana Business Magazine. You can reach him at jeffs@mjbizdaily.com . 1 (800) 600-3675 · fluidresearch.com Dispense 1,000 one gram cartridges/hour >1% accuracy for one gram shots Ability to handle high viscosity extracts Customizable feed systems PID controlled heat zones CM420 DISPENSING SYSTEM Automated dispensing of oils, extracts, liquids, and more.