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Oregon’s New Industrial Hemp Rules and the 2018 Farm Bill

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Indeed, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more famously known as the “ 2018 Farm Bill, ” became law last month. Specifically, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp by removing the crop from the Controlled Substance Act—this means no more risk of enforcement action by the U.S.

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Did the 2018 Farm Bill Open the Door to Importing Hemp?

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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. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is preparing to regulate the commercial cultivation under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Answer of the Day for May 12, 2023

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The concentration of THC in hemp is not more than 0.3 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, HR2, Subtitle G-Hemp Production, Sec. 297A (Definitions) (2018). [link] See the Answer percent on a dry weight basis.

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Legal loophole allows Madison businesses to sell marijuana-like drug Delta-8 THC

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Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp and cannabis derivatives with low concentrations of delta-8-THC, according to the FDA. The regulations could either be written by the Wisconsin legislature or come from other agencies such as the FDA and the Wisconsin Department of Agricultural Trade and Consumer Protection.

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Bloomberg Law Article: Delta-8 THC Products Legal, Trademark Protectable, 9th Cir. Says

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Delta-8 THC found in e-cigarettes and vape products are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday, finding that companies selling those products can receive trademark protection.

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US: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Issues Memo “addressing financial institutions that are considering whether to extend credit to hemp producers and processors”

Cannabis Law Report

Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under the 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp—a category of cannabis containing a concentration of less than 0.3 percent THC—states are required to submit their regulatory plans to USDA for approval. Read the full report at .

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Meat From Cows That Are Fed Hemp Cake Retain THC and CBD in Safe Levels

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Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA’s ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) detected low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in some parts of the animal, notably in muscles, kidneys, livers, and fat tissues. maximum THC concentration. The team of scientists from the U.S.

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