Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

That’s according to data from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Hemp growers and processors are required to register annually with DATCP as part of the state’s Hemp Research Program, which will continue through the 2021 growing season. “That’s a scary thought. Source: [link].

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MJ Business Attorneys

DECEMBER 27, 2018

3% THC or less from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) entirely and designates such as the definition of hemp. The specific provisions also create an exception to THC derived from hemp plants—meaning THC derived from hemp is also no longer a federally controlled substance pursuant to the CSA. What It Means.

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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. total THC and are free of certain chemicals. total THC is strictly prohibited.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Last month, Nathalie Bougenies and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. In tomorrow’s post, Nathalie will respond to questions relating to THC testing. We got some great questions from our viewers but were unable to answer all of them in real-time. As of Nov.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

The new law creates a regulatory scheme for industrial hemp that should allow Michigan to obtain approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) of its plan to administer an industrial hemp program under the 2018 Farm Bill. of delta-9-THC acid reported on a dry weight basis. MCL 333.28313. MCL 333.28601(1)(c).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

having no more than three-tenths of 1 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in the dried flowering tops, whether growing or not; the seeds of the plant; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin produced therefrom.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) didn’t create hemp regulations until late 2019 and only approved its first hemp plans at the very end of 2019, so the protections on interstate transport arguably didn’t kick in until the first harvests by cultivators operating under those plans.

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Veriheal

JUNE 17, 2020

Since hemp was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, it is now considered an agricultural commodity like any other crop. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has even taken several steps to sync the market with its various programs and services. A recent memo provides clarity for lenders.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Perhaps as soon as this week, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is expected to issue its long-awaited regulations, finally implementing the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”). Types of genetics to be used (given the prevalent use of non-certified genetics to date).

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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

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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Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Most importantly for federal legislators, hemp contains negligible amounts of the psychoactive constituent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The federal government’s decision to the legalized hemp is part of a longer, more comprehensive process that stretches back four years, when President Obama signed the 2014 farm bill.

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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. percent on a dry weight basis.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 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. delta-9-THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The OLCC reports consumers using the mislabeled product could get high and “become unexpectedly impaired” because of its “undisclosed levels of THC.” States debate whether to hand over authority to USDA as 2014 Farm Bill pilot programs expire. The Province. CBD company hits another with TM infringement suit. Law 360 (sub.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Plenty of farmers added hemp to their existing farms, while other entrepreneurs with little experience in agriculture also crowded into the market. . At the same time, the United States Department of Agriculture is still figuring out how to regulate hemp growers. . A General Assembly bill to raise allowable THC from 0.3%

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 10, 2021

This was part of their “Hemp for Victory Program.” Then in 2014, Obama signed the Farm Bill, which would then allow pilot programs for growing hemp, but it still wasn’t supposed to be used commercially. The program first started in 2014, and there were only 33 acres when it first started.

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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.”. percent or less tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry-weight basis. WASHINGTON, D.C.,

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. Florida first legalized the limited use of medical cannabis through the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. Most cannabis flower in America’s legal regulated markets ranges between 18% and 23% THC. Cannabis Voter Project (@Cannabis_Voter) March 3, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 7, 2021

This was part of their “Hemp for Victory Program.” Then in 2014, Obama signed the Farm Bill, which would then allow pilot programs for growing hemp, but it still wasn’t supposed to be used commercially. The program first started in 2014, and there were only 33 acres when it first started.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. 2018 Farm Bill Plan.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. The stated purpose of SB 5719 is as follows: Authorize the growing of hemp as a legal, agricultural activity in this state. completely. However, SB 5719 does come with some ambiguity.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Strict new state THC limits have also been dropped, but new federal guidelines will still go into effect on Oct. Using the proposed potency formula, about 27 percent of farmers who grew hemp in Maine last summer would have had too much total THC. Reports The Press Herald. The national farming lobby has been pushing the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 28, 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. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”).

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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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SMPL

JUNE 4, 2019

Louisiana lawmakers have agreed to legalize the growth of hemp and allow the sale of some CBD products, sending two pieces of legislation to the governor’s desk that would lay out a highly-regulated program in line with the federal farm bill. Unlike marijuana, however, hemp does not have enough THC to get users high. 1, 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Last month, Daniel Shortt and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. Today, I will focus on questions related to THC testing. Has the USDA provided any list of seeds that have satisfied total THC testing? Must labs be 17025 certified?

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

It started in June of 2014, when Florida became the 22nd state to partially legalize access to medical marijuana through the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. Low-THC cannabis is defined by Florida law as containing.8% 8% or less THC – and more than 10% CBD.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 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. Accordingly, the MDA has yet to issue licenses under the 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. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC. But THC levels can fluctuate because of numerous factors beyond the control of any farmer.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

3] Patients, over the age of 18, may only be qualified under the State’s medicinal marijuana program if they are diagnosed as having one of 36 recognized “debilitating Medical Conditions.” [4] CBD is a non-psychoactive compound derived from industrial hemp or Cannabis sativa L containing a THC concentration level of less than 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 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. For an overview, AAFM provides a presentation on its hemp program online.

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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. Samples must be taken to a DEA-registered laboratory for THC testing. Samples must be tested using post-decarboxylation or other similarly reliable methods for total THC concentration.

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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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