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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Welcome to The Week in Weed’s look back at the news of 2019; whether the year has flown by or seemed to last forever, it’s (almost) over now. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2019. History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: California

Canna Law Blog

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. Each Sunday we will summarize a new state in alphabetical order. Hemp Cultivation.

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Is weed legal in Turkey?

The Cannigma

History of weed in Turkey. With its bustling largest city of Istanbul at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Turkey has a long history of travel and trade. In 2019, Turkish President Erdogan called for a renewal of industrial hemp cultivation , citing its many benefits. They can only use the fibers, seeds, and stems.

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Clearing the Air: Florida Condensed Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

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. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Allman.

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USDA Announces Details of Insurance Programs for USA Hemp Producers

Cannabis Law Report

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Among other requirements, to be eligible for the pilot program, a hemp producer must have at least one year of history producing the crop and have a contract for the sale of the insured hemp.

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Oregon Cannabis Proposals Could Dramatically Reshape Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Members of the task force include state legislators; representatives of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission and Oregon Department of Agriculture; state and local law enforcement personnel; and advocates representing Oregon’s hemp and marijuana industries. The task force was created in 2021 by Oregon H.B.

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What Going Green Means for the Golden State and the Rest of the World

CannaTech

The bill, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2019, allows California farmers to enter the rapidly-growing hemp industry on a wide scale, raising industrial hemp to produce hemp seed, oil, fiber, and extract for a variety of uses. California Hemp History. A Natural Fit.

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