Sheriff Slaughter supports the SAFE Banking Act Slaughter supports SAFE banking act and last updated 2021-05-06 19:55:21-04 GREAT FALLS â Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter says he supports federal legislation to allow banks to handle money from marijuana businesses. The Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Act) would prevent federal regulators from taking action against banks if they work with legal marijuana businesses.It would also allow banks to keep the right to refuse to work with businesses. Both of Montanaâs U.S. Senators are among the billâs 27 co-sponsors. Recreational marijuana use was approved by Montana voters in November 2020 and sales could start as early as January 1, 2022.