Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In order to really understand the speciousness of these arguments, it is important to evaluate the water use of other agricultural activities in California. Instead, agricultural water use is often measured in acre feet. Cannabis cultivation, like almost all other agricultural activities, consumes water.

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Agriculture Law Cultivation Legalization 52

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 27, 2023

Hemp Today reports the following Food safety officials in the Czech Republic say they will ban the marketing of products that contain CBD and other cannabinoids from hemp, citing EU regulations and a lack of research on the compounds’ health effects.

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Cannabinoids Hemp CBD Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

recognize that there are significant tensions among residents, cannabis growers, and some elements of other agricultural industries. The County’s compliance and enforcement teams have been enforcing our regulations and those required by the State of California to put a stop to illegal cannabis activity and operations across the county.

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Environment Compliance Compliance 40

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Here are the details care of Sunshine State News.

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Marijuana Research and Development Policy 40

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There are now separate (and slightly different) definitions for hemp generally under the California Health and Safety Code, and now under the Food and Agriculture Code relative just to hemp cultivation. Department of Agriculture by May 2020. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more California hemp cultivation updates.

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Hemp Law Agriculture Compliance 81

Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

By shedding light on the efficacy, safety, and full benefits offered by cannabis and related cannabinoids, its aim is to ensure that medical interventions are rooted in sound scientific evidence. Exploring the cultivation and science of cannabis plants, the Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture Certificate offers invaluable insights.

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Education Therapy Patients Research and Development 113

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Eidson began working at Department of Food and Agriculture as a Student Assistant in the Human Resources Branch. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Food 105

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 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 Oklahoma. A license is not required to manufacture Hemp CBD products.

Hemp 89

Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 89

Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products. As a direct effect of cannabis’ federally illegal status, states that have enacted legalization are continuously scampering to find a way of amplifying safety procedures for the marijuana being sold inside their borders. .

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Research and Development Agriculture Data Extraction 92

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC).

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Programs Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Veriheal

AUGUST 17, 2023

Despite being in compliance, this batch was tested under an audit, and based on the findings, OLCC issued a recall. Although we commend the OLCC on pursuing public safety, there were many details surrounding the recall that should be clarified.

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Extraction Safety Concentrates Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Portland, OR — At a special commission meeting on July 19, 2021, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved temporary rules allowing the agency to work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to begin field testing of hemp fields across Oregon; these tests are to determine if the grows are legitimate or illegal.

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Hemp Compliance Compliance THC 98

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. grower and/or processor), provide a copy of its license registration with the state department of agriculture in which the hemp is grown and/or processed.

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Hemp Agriculture Compliance Compliance 62

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L.

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Food Hemp CBD Extraction 100

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

The intent was to have this safety improvement implemented without delay. In considering a reasonable timeline for transition, while maintaining the importance of consumer safety improvement, the LCB provided six months for the transition. of Agriculture (WSDA) laboratory for analysis. 30, 2022 testing deadline.

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Safety Retail Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Licensed Research Facilities are also subject to similar requirements as other Marijuana Establishments, such as: registering individuals engaged in research as Marijuana Establishment Agents, compliance with transportation regulations for Marijuana Establishments (935 CMR 500.105(13), and tracking cannabis in the Commission’s seed-to-sale system.

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Seed-To-Sale Safety Agriculture Compliance 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

However, challenges such as regulatory compliance costs and market saturation may affect the profitability of cannabis businesses. However, there are worries about increased cannabis use, particularly among young people, and potential impacts on mental health and road safety.

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Legalization Access Programs Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The purpose of SB 5372 is to allow Washington hemp companies to sell ingestible hemp products, like hemp-CBD, in other states that require certain safety standards. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will register hemp processors who elect apply for such registration. SB 5372 Section 2.) Section 1 (8) and (9).

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Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. And the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food related use cases. The table summarizes the compliance and requirements a business must comply with, to kick their medicinal hemp business off the ground.

Medicine 52

Medicine Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Department of Agriculture is improving crop insurance for hemp. To ensure consistency across USDA, RMA updated references to regulations, including the Agriculture Marketing Service final rule, which took effect March 22, 2021. Hemp having THC above the federal statutory compliance level of 0.3% Here’s the USDA update.

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Hemp Agriculture Policy History 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. Connecticut. CT resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 176

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Jennifer Mora is senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Los Angeles office and a key member of the firm’s Workplace Compliance Solutions Group. It remains unacceptable for any safety?sensitive The bulletin states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Jennifer L.

CBD 59

CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 59

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Meanwhile, The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment killed SB 1335. Update : The House Committee on Judiciary approved HB 131 with amendments.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 159

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. The bill was amended to lower the fine from $200 to $30.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 162

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. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq., Today we turn to Texas.

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Hemp CBD Retail Agriculture 53

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

11:00-12:00 PM: Interstate Commerce: Impacts on markets, licensing, and consumer safety. 3:15-4:15 PM: Preventing Youth Access, Promoting Consumer Safety, & Protecting Public Health in State Markets. Panelists: Darrin Grondel, EdD, Vice President of Traffic Safety & Government Relations, Responsibility.org.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Seed-To-Sale Data 52

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

On February 20, 2020, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released its proposed regulations for the Cannabis Appellations Program, something that many cultivators have been anticipating since the inception of the Medicinal and Adult Use Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA). of this chapter.”.

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Cultivation Agriculture Food Cannabis 96

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). This post will provide an overview of Washington’s hemp plan.

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Hemp Food Compliance Compliance 90

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Congress should intervene to protect public health and safety.

Environment 55

Environment Safety Medicine Policy 55

Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Department of Agriculture a hemp production plan. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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Cultivation Hemp Law Agriculture 69

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA. The federal hemp framework was established by the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The FDA is currently in an ongoing process evaluating the science and safety of CBD and hemp derivatives in order to determine potential regulatory pathways for hemp.

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Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. The bill was amended to lower the fine from $200 to $30.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 133

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Oregon lawmakers approved a series of bills that will continue the transformation of the OLCC’s regulatory responsibilities from an agency focused on oversight of the alcohol industry to a regulator engaged in consumer protection of alcohol and cannabis products, control of adult intoxicants, and upholding public health and safety laws.

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Recreational Compliance Compliance Hemp 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2019

First, AB 97 gives licensing authorities more teeth by allowing them to issue citations to licensees or unlicensed persons for any act or omission that violates or has violated any provision of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). to 11:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m.,

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Programs Food Compliance 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

This regulative environment also promotes economic growth and significant medical benefits, boosting consumer safety and accessibility. Introducing cross-border electronic prescriptions could enhance patient safety and increase tracking, as the system would be used domestically and internationally.

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Legalization Pharmaceutical Safety Extraction 59