Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2020

With respect to the trade deal, certain commentators have highlighted the appearance of hemp in the agreement. One prominent marijuana publication published an article the day after the trade agreement was made public, on January 16, claiming that, “ China Must Import More Hemp From U.S. hemp as a result of the trade deal.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

However, SBA’s current policy excludes small businesses with “direct” or “indirect” products or services that aid the use, growth, enhancement, or other development of cannabis from SBA-backed financing. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it is aiming to release its “Interim Final Rule” for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in August of 2019. According to the notice, “This action will initiate a new part 990 establishing rules and regulations for the domestic production of hemp.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 10, 2020

On January 13, 2020, the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. It also requires the US Department of Agriculture to complete a study and report on the regulatory and market barriers for hemp farmers. Peterson has said the bill would “provid[e] a pathway forward for hemp-derived products.

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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. Today we turn to Oregon. total THC and are free of certain chemicals.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 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. Today we head to New Mexico.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 21, 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 USDA approved Wyoming’s hemp production plan on February 20, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2022

Lebanon’s Minister of Agriculture said that the regulatory mechanism to start growing legal hemp was being expedited. Lebanon ‘s parliament has passed a law allowing for the cultivation of hemp, the Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Hajj Hassan, said on Monday, though implementation mechanisms had yet to be specified.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

When the 2018 Farm Bill was inked, one of the biggest perceived wins was a provision prohibiting states from interfering with interstate transport or shipment of hemp. Many hemp transporters today face just as much risk when transporting hemp as they did before the 2018 Farm Bill was signed—and in some cases, even more risk.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

We are heading into the first decade of scaled commercial hemp production in the United States since the 1920s. Hemp is legal. But the USDA’s interim rules governing the production of hemp threaten significantly this economic juggernaut. First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 21, 2020

On May 20, 2020, Marijuana Moment reported on a new development on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) position on hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD). FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) May 15, 2020. Over the last two years the FDA has only really focused on warning the public about Hemp CBD products generally.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Wier tossed a hemp farm’s $9-million contract dispute suit against an Ore. 2020, asking the court to void its contract with Pure Valley after it was hit with a $9-million bill. Judge tosses $9M CBD oil suit saying Ky. is wrong venue.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

23, 2019 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new crop insurance option for hemp growers in select counties of 21 states in 2020. The MPCI coverage is for hemp grown for fiber, grain or CBD oil for the 2020 crop year. The Farm Bill defines hemp as containing 0.3 WASHINGTON, D.C.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Below is our list of six things we think every pet parent (or pet product manufacturer) needs to know about CBD and other hemp-containing pet products as well as the challenges facing regulators, veterinarians and industry stakeholders. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. Warning Letters Issued for CBD-containing Products.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any political candidate or their policies. 2020 and cannabis have made for some interesting news. It’s high time that the next US President openly supports a positive change to outdated cannabis policy. The US Cannabis Market Today in 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. The prospects for a productive session may also be lower than usual in 2020, given that House and Senate Republicans are threatening to flee the Capitol again (just like in 2019, to stop a carbon cap-and-trade bill). It’s a vape ban bill. Should be fun to watch.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

research, the company states that the average percentage of plants that are considered hot in hemp harvests throughout the U.S. percent (based on data between 2018-2020). 2018: 111,912 acres of hemp licensed, 78,176 acres planted, (harvest data unavailable for 2018). If a hemp crop was tested to have more than 1.0

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

— SBA Pacific NW (@SBAPacificNW) March 23, 2020. This is a significant burden on the marijuana industry but as you can see from the response above, hemp producers are not disqualified from federal relief thanks to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 aka the 2018 Farm Bill. That appears to be changing.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Hemp Industry Daily Report. Here’s a breakdown of seven federal bills on the docket – plus one state measure – and a look at why they’re important to hemp farmers and business owners. Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act. Hemp champion Sen. Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021.

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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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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. Today we turn to Vermont.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

A representative from the Small Business Administration previously acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

It stipulates that in 2020 China must purchase $12.5 agricultural commodities, and then $19.5 The agreement defines this as, “True hemp (cannabis sativa l.) raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).”. industrial hemp industry? billion more in 2021.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon change its tune on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) thanks to a bill recently filed by chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. The FDA’s view is that Hemp CBD was not marketed as such prior to the investigation of CBD as a drug.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried has always been pro-cannabis, and that isn’t going to change as she gains momentum in politics. . Her pro-pot policies would take shape in college during the ’90s and early 2000s. In August 2020, Florida had reportedly lost $2.1

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 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. States are (mostly) consistent when it comes to hemp production.

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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. Crop Insurance: No coverage for hemp crops above.3% 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC. when planted in a different State.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) held a public meeting during which hemp stakeholders shared their opinion on the promulgation of rules to regulate the crop. Specifically, the federal agency is to review and approve “plans” submitted by states and Indian tribes that choose to hold primary regulatory authority over hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2019

China HEMP Association is composed of industrial cannabis cultivation, processing enterprises,equipment manufacturing, food and beverage, cosmetics, financial institutions, marketing agencies of industrial cannabis products, technological research and development and technical services. In 2018, Heilongjiang Province introduced the policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

Cannabiz Africa reports… The Cannabis Trade Association Africa (CTAA) is seeking an urgent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently set up a Cannabis Desk in the presidency to co-ordinate policy. Cannabis reform in South Africa requires policy to be co-ordinated between the following key government departments: Agriculture.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

February 6, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We We are pleased to offer these coverages to hemp producers.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

On February 27, 2019 both the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) provided new insights and guidance related to their proposed regulatory processes for hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. but I will tell you this is not a straightforward process.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances. Activists in Nebraska working to qualify a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative are almost 10,000 signatures deep. Update : S. NC resident? New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Congress has not given a Texas hemp producer the ability to sue the Denver Police Department for confiscating 32 of his plants at Denver International Airport earlier this year, a federal judge determined in dismissing the lawsuit. threshold is the difference under the law between hemp and marijuana. In June, U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. The new practice leverages the firm’s in-depth cannabis and hemp industry knowledge and expertise of the tax implications, regulatory environment, as well as critical operating and financial procedures.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Before 1937, industrial hemp was legal and used for clothing, paper, rope, and fuel. Hemp was grown by our forefathers—even required of early colonists. plant illegal, including hemp, a sturdy low THC variety. Hemp was briefly re-legalized in World War II to make canvas and other items requiring the strength hemp provides.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

February 6, 2020. Editor’s note: In this article, Kight Law attorney Kamran Aryah discusses two new USDA risk management programs for hemp producers to protect their crops from natural disasters. Given the current uncertainty and risk that hemp producers currently face these new programs provide some much needed assurance.

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