Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. According to the USDA website , Oklahoma is currently drafting a hemp cultivation plan.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

In February 2014, FinCEN issued guidance clarifying BSA expectations for financial institutions seeking to provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (the 2014 Guidance). In addition, on December 20, 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) was signed into law. Background.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Department of Agriculture to oversee the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Here are the details care of Sunshine State News.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

A few weeks ago, we addressed the need for hemp sellers and purchaser to enter into agricultural production agreements (“APAs”), and in doing so, avoid unnecessary litigation. Until then (and for a year following the adoption of the USDA regulations), the 2014 Farm Bill remains in effect. 2. Testing Requirements. .

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

My article was written prior to the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”), which expanded federal law to cover a wider range of commercial hemp activity and gave the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over the cultivation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

But if SB-153 is passed, it’ll add a brand new definition of “industrial hemp” to the Food & Agriculture Code, as follows: “Industrial hemp” means an agricultural product, whether growing or not, that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Department of Agriculture a hemp production plan.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

On Tuesday, October 29th the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) dropped its interim hemp rules pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill). Big changes are finally on the horizon for hemp in the United States. What does this mean?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Senate approved spending legislation on Thursday that extends a provision protecting medical marijuana states from federal interference—but the question remains as to whether a House-passed version with broader protections for all state cannabis programs could still be adopted in the final bill that’s sent to the president. Full Story.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. This week we turn to Arizona. Arizona’s hemp laws are still in their infancy.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

We are excited to offer coverage to certain hemp producers in this pilot program,” said RMA Administrator Martin Barbre. Since this is a pilot program, we look forward to feedback from producers on the program in the coming crop year.”. WASHINGTON, D.C., The Farm Bill defines hemp as containing 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Currently, NCDA is operating under the 2014 Farm Bill, not the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

percent limit are permitted to be mailed only when: The mailer complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws (such as the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018) pertaining to hemp production, processing, distribution, and sales; and. June 13, 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At this time, full compliance with Section 10113 is not possible because the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) has yet to approve of any state or tribal plans covering the cultivation of hemp or issue its own plan allowing for the cultivation of hemp in states that do not have an approved plan. Even though Hemp Co.’s

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

On Tuesday, October 29th the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) dropped its interim hemp rules pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill). Big changes are finally on the horizon for hemp in the United States. What does this mean?

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. However “licenses from other programs or departments may be required.”

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

With the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill , CBD derived from hemp — if cultivated pursuant to a state research pilot program — got a little bit of precarious legal cover. Accordingly, the FDA routinely sent out enforcement letters to a variety of CBD retailers. 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Due to the federal illegality of cannabis, cannabis businesses don’t receive normal treatment from the federal government (with maybe one or two exceptions, like the NLRB and the 2014 FinCEN guidance for access to financial institutions). Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) protocols and regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The Hemp Growth Act was enacted in 2016 under the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. SB 6 was passed before the 2018 Farm Bill, in compliance with the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

With the recent passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — the 2018 Farm Bill — these are exciting times for many in the cannabis industry. Department of Agriculture (USDA), not the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). AUTHOR: DARREN KAPLAN & GARRETT GRAFF – Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a draft version of the interim final rule (IFR) for the production of hemp in the United States. This does not apply to a felony for lawfully growing hemp under the 2014 Farm Bill. By: Hemp Industry Team. On October 29, 2019, the U.S. The draft version of the IFR is available here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines. Zachary Kobrin.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He advises on mergers and acquisitions, negotiating complex contracts and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries. Department of Agriculture to create plans regulating the production of hemp, but no such plans have been approved yet.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. The 2014 Farm Bill is still in effect as the U.S. The 2014 Farm Bill is still in effect as the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

The Guidance lays out what credit unions need to incorporate into their Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) compliance programs in order to work with hemp businesses. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue urging the Secretary to extend the public commend period by 60 days. As of this writing you can find some 900 comments published on regulations.gov. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC.

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The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2021

Today, Max Simon is the founder and CEO of Green Flower , a cannabis education company that offers training programs for employees for some of the biggest companies in the industry, online courses for people who want to work in cannabis, and programs in partnerships with 10 colleges and universities across the United States.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2019

Farmers across the country have started growing hemp under the 2014 farm bill while the regulations for the 2018 farm bill are sorted out by the USDA and state departments of agriculture. Will hemp taint your banking relationship? .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In 2014, under the Agricultural Improvement Act, known as the “2014 Farm Bill,” hemp under.3 3 percent THC was finally permitted to be grown again, but only on a limited basis if in conjunction with a state’s industrial hemp program, or with a license by a public university for a research pilot program.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2019

People in the know are arguing that, as written, HB 2740 could put Oregon out of compliance with 2014 Farm bill, while failing to meet federal Department of Agriculture (USDA) strictures under the 2018 Farm Bill — which would be disastrous.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. MORE DETAILS: As medical marijuana physicians ourselves, this one is easy!

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But it’s a heavy agricultural area here in Florida. And Franwell, when it was founded in the early ’90s, was very focused on supply chain solutions that served the agricultural community. They can do targeted recalls if there’s something wrong with the product that could affect public health or compliance issues.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Five of them used an age verification form , which is in compliance with the FDA age requirements and state laws, where the customer has to upload a photo of a government ID, and the other required a signature on delivery of the package. 2014) How Cannabis Causes Paranoia: Using the Intravenous Administration of ? Freeman, D.,

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

THC is considered industrial hemp, and can be used for industrial agriculture cultivation. 5 Substantial funding and capacity is required for researchers to obtain all regulatory approval and remain in compliance while conducting cannabis-related research. However, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 included a U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The Beyond Compliant name comes from the language of Prop 64, which requires cannabis farmers to be “on the pathway to compliance” in abiding by the state’s new environmental regulations governing marijuana cultivation.” Clean Green >> Another third-party certification you can look for is called Clean Green.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 30, 2019

On May 28th, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) issued a non-binding opinion letter regarding hemp production (“ USDA Letter “). Much of the 2018 Farm Bill is contingent on the USDA implementing a program to oversee the cultivation of hemp on the federal level.

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