Despite a Cannabis Boom, Real Estate and Banking Challenges Remain

Posted on November 13, 2019

By Jonathan Havens and Anamika Roy

Conflicting local and federal laws, along with NIMBYism, could be slowing investment in marijuana-related facilities.

At last count, 33 states have authorized cannabis for medical use, with 11 also permitting recreational use. Recent public opinion surveys suggest historically high support for continued and expanded cannabis access. For example, a March 2019 Quinnipiac University poll found that American voters believe, almost two to one, that “the use of [all] marijuana should be made legal in the U.S.” Support for medical access comes in even higher, at more than 18 to one, if a doctor recommends it.

While the public’s attitude toward medical and adult-use cannabis appears to be evolving, the opinions of many municipal governments haven’t changed much. They continue to restrict cannabis businesses in their communities through zoning ordinances, moratoriums and other measures.

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