Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

8-tetrahydrocannibol (Delta-8 THC) and ?10-tetrahydrocannabinol 10-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-10 THC), both of which can cause psychoactive effects similar to ?9-THC Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC is the well-known psychoactive compound in cannabis. Delta-9 THC is the well-known psychoactive compound in cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

When it comes to tetrahydrocannabinol, one typically refers to the better-known THC, Delta-9. It is estimated that Delta-8 has 75% of the potency of Delta-9 THC. This agent exhibits a lower psychotropic potency than delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC), the primary form of THC found in cannabis.

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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. Some states issue licenses to process hemp and may continue to do so under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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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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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Earlier this week, I wrote about how hemp businesses should not yet rely on the 2018 Farm Bill to protect them from their products being seized. As such, the cultivation of hemp is still governed by the 2014 Farm Bill, which allows state departments of agriculture to license the cultivation of industrial hemp.

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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. Apparently, that’s how the state wants to continue to operate.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. delta-9 THC and are derived from hemp itself consisting of less than 0.3% delta-9 THC.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2020

Last year, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Examination Guide 1-19 : Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services After Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Trademark Act.” Cannabis and CBD derived from marijuana (i.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 29, 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. THC; are not adulterated ( e. Today we turn to South Carolina.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 21, 2019

Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Examination Guide 1-19 : Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services After Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Trademark Act.” 801 et seq. 301 et seq (FDCA).

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A Texas appellate court recently upheld a decision to prevent a ban on the sale of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products in the state. Dep’t of State Health Servs. The decision allows cannabis companies to continue selling delta-8 THC goods in Texas and establish a reputation for their brands. delta-9 THC.

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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. Act 68 , which revised the state laws to align with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 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. The state legislature considered House Bill 122 earlier this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Because federal law prohibits the distribution and sale of marijuana, the 2014 Guidance clarified that financial transactions involving marijuana-related businesses (even those properly licensed under state law) would generally involve funds derived from illegal activity, which would typically trigger a SAR filing. 115-334, H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The most recent federal law to address potential legal uses of cannabis/CBDderived goods is the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, colloquially known as the 2018 Farm Bill. Signed into law on December 20, 2018, the 2018 Farm Bill formally acknowledges that hemp, defined as the plant “Cannabis sativa L.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Outside of this framework, any product added to food is regulated by the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH’s) Food and Drug Branch under the Sherman Law – the state version of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The 2018 Farm Bill, however, explicitly preserved FDA’s authority over hemp products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

The subcommittee on cannabinoid products focuses on three issues: (1) new licensing and testing requirements for adult use cannabinoid products, (2) curtailing sales of cannabinoid products to minors, and (3) changes to state laws regulating hemp products.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. This is a major step in the full implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. State and Tribal Plans. The 2018 Farm Bill requires states and Indian Tribes to submit hemp cultivation plans to the USDA. Total THC Testing.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

Hemp growth programs took root in four different states, expanded in two states, and legislation awaits the governor’s signature in another state in the month of May. Below is a review of the latest changes in the hemp listed by state. CONNECTICUT. Established a hemp growth program. Established a hemp growing program.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

In the United States, the level of THC defines the difference between agricultural grade hemp and marijuana, Velazquez said. THC is the substance that contains psychoactive properties. “In 2018, the U.S. of THC,” she said. ” Plants exceeding the 0.3% ” Plants exceeding the 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In the December 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed CBD (and industrial hemp and all cannabis derivatives with less than 0.3% THC) from the Controlled Substances Act altogether. On December 20, 2018, the federal government took a further step, removing industrial hemp and all derivatives of cannabis with less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. The 2018 Farm Bill allows for buy-up levels of NAP coverage from 50 to 65 percent of expected production in 5 percent increments, at 100 percent of the average market price. Press Release.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

HB 4089, sponsored by a slew of state representatives and state senators, would provide for the State Department of Agriculture to administer and enforce Oregon’s Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot Program. As expected, the bill explains that industrial hemp must contain less than.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Because of the federal prohibitions described above, these institutions, which receive federal funds, are not able to use cannabis or other plants with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level above 0.3% Hemp, which also contains THC but at lower levels, was previously included on the list of controlled substances.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

After the Agriculture Act of 2018 was reauthorized, hemp, a species of the cannabis plant, has been legalized on the federal level. Generally speaking, CBD oil is legal in the United States with a certain catch. Since CBD is a hemp product, it is required by law to contain no more than 0.3 THC trace content by dry weight.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

While hemp and marijuana are both derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L, they are legally distinguished on both a federal and state level by their THC content. This federal distinction, however, has not prevented more than 40 states from legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational adult use. ABOUT THIS AUTHORS.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

But today’s “hemp” market has moved way beyond CBD, as noted by several commentators who expressed concerns about the unregulated proliferation of high-dose THC consumables and novel synthetic intoxicants thanks to loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill, which is up for revision and renewal in the coming months.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. The FDA’s position on Hemp-CBD in cosmetics and smokable hemp is not as hostile but some states have enacted laws or regulations prohibiting smokable hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. See 37 C.F.R.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. The governor also signed Senate Bill 1700 to protect the privacy of doctors recommending low-THC marijuana and their patients. .’ Who is eligible for medical marijuana?

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Since the passage of the Farm Bill in December of 2018 , there has been a marked uptick in interest in the cannabidiol (CBD) space from businesses and users alike. Current federal law expressly allows for the distribution of hemp-derived CBD products that contain 0.3% The FDA needs to act.”

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Following the enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), there has been a huge interest in the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) for our furry friends. STATE LAWS. percent total THC. While there are many Hemp-CBD pet products on the U.S. FEDERAL POLICIES.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Indeed, the leaps in logic and rush to judgment have led to law enforcement erroneously sweeping up entirely non-criminal and even completely legal hemp growers as well as a full-frontal attack on agriculture in general by county land use regulators. percent or less THC content is not marijuana. Hemp Is Legal.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. The plans must incorporate procedures for sample and testing hemp to ensure that the cannabis grown and harvested does not exceed the acceptable hemp THC level.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

The leaders of our farm and our team have been watching hemp in other states and have been following the legislation in Alabama, and when the legislation finally passed and of course the 2018 Farm Bill passed at the federal level, we were ready to go and we’re all in. ‍ Amanda Guerrero: I love it.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In June, Leafly published an article on delta-8 THC products purchased at a smoke shop in Oxnard, CA. The featured image included a bag of copycat Flamin’ Hot Cheetos infused with delta-8 THC. He recognized a small sticker slapped onto the package of supposedly delta-8 THC-infused Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. . Here’s what we found.

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