Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 4, 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. percent on a dry weight basis.

Hemp 64

Hemp Agriculture CBD Cultivation 64

Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 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. million square feet indoors to the cultivation of hemp.

Hemp 90

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 90

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will continue to oversee hemp cultivation in the state. The majority of Michigan’s licensed hemp processors perform cannabinoid extraction and have no route to handle temporarily concentrated THC and residual THC.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Marijuana Hemp Agriculture 52

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. Emphasis added).

Hemp 79

Hemp Seed-To-Sale CBD Law 79

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In addition, HB4161 would: Permit the wholesale and retail sale of cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or any other intermediate hemp cannabinoid products. Provide that the Department of Agriculture may not limit the number of hemp farm licenses. Provide that hemp farms may not create hemp extractions without a processor license.

Hemp 84

Hemp Cannabinoids Safety Retail 84

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

The industrial hemp producer possesses a license issued by the Department of Agriculture, for the state where the Post Office/acceptance unit is located, which includes documentation identifying the producer by name and showing the mailer is authorized by the registered producer to market products manufactured by that producer.

Hemp 105

Hemp CBD Concentrates Agriculture 105

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. The USDA has started to gather information to begin the process of rulemaking.

Hemp 98

Hemp CBD Programs Food 98

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 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. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.”

Hemp 61

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 61

Canna Law Blog

JULY 28, 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. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). Section 1 of S.S.B.

Hemp 62

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 62

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 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. 195.010 , and legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp.

Hemp 57

Hemp CBD Agriculture Extraction 57

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Last week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began collecting data for its first ever Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. NASS conducts hundreds of surveys each year as well as the Census of Agriculture , which is done every five years. Here’s what they say. WASHINGTON, Oct. on a dry weight basis.

Hemp 52

Hemp Agriculture Data Collective 52

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 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. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

Hemp 64

Hemp CBD Extraction Food 64

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. Total THC concentration and meet other specific testing requirements.

Hemp 96

Hemp CBD Food Agriculture 96

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

HB4035 Put Forward by Representative Lively – This bill directs the OLCC, Oregon Health Authority, State Department of Agriculture and Governor’s office to develop a plan to address issues related to regulatory authority over marijuana. Ensure the efficacy of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.

Legislation 58

Legislation Agriculture Programs Hemp 58

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Update: SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, but no action has been taken yet.

Legislation 168

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 168

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

The statute: Legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and cultivation of up to three mature and three immature cannabis plants per dwelling for personal use. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator License. MDARD will continue to regulate hemp cultivation.

Law 111

Law Marijuana Legislation Retail 111

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. The stated purpose of SB 5719 is as follows: Authorize the growing of hemp as a legal, agricultural activity in this state. completely. However, SB 5719 does come with some ambiguity.

Hemp 71

Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture Food 71

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

New York’s legalization law stipulates cannabis flower will be taxed at a rate of five-tenths of 1 cent per milligram of the amount of total THC, concentrates at eight-tenths of 1 cent per milligram and edibles at 3 cents per milligram. 1 New York Cultivators First. NYCGPA lists the state potency tax as a major concern. Read more at .

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Agriculture Cultivation Hemp 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

… and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 Department of Agriculture. 5940), which allows hemp to be cultivated for research (as opposed to commercial) purposes. ” See 7 U.S.C.

THC 105

THC Hemp CBD Cannabinoids 105

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 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. Today we turn to Illinois. Under the rules, “Industrial Hemp” means.

Hemp 68

Hemp Seed-To-Sale CBD Agriculture 68

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.

Hemp 63

Hemp Agriculture Compliance Compliance 63

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 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 Hemp Growth Act was enacted in 2016 under the 2014 Farm Bill.

Hemp 53

Hemp Seed-To-Sale CBD Cultivation 53

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 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. percent delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.” Grower registration.

Hemp 69

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Retail 69

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

In addition, on December 20, 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) was signed into law. The 2018 Farm Bill defined “hemp” as any part of the cannabis plant “with a [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 4 See Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, § 297A, Pub. Background.

Hemp 59

Hemp Business Banking Agriculture 59

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”). That’s what Washington has done with hemp cultivated for food.

Hemp 90

Hemp Food Compliance Compliance 90

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Update : SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee on 3/4, and then by the Senate Public Health, Welfare And Labor Committee on 3/5, but no action has been taken yet. The measure allows registered patients to use, possess, and cultivate specified quantities of medical marijuana.

Legislation 166

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 166

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

The pending measure permits adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and/or up to five grams of concentrate, and to grow up to six marijuana plants (up to 3 can be mature). Legislation is pending, House Bill 1648, to remove all criminal and civil penalties for the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana by adults.

Legislation 154

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 154

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

The statute: Legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and cultivation of up to three mature and three immature cannabis plants per dwelling for personal use. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator License. MDARD will continue to regulate hemp cultivation.

Law 52

Law Marijuana Legislation Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

The new publication states: “Hemp and hemp-based products, including cannabidiol (CBD) with the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of such hemp (or its derivatives) not exceeding a 0.3

Hemp 40

Hemp Compliance Compliance Extraction 40

SpeedWeed

MARCH 14, 2021

In their letter, the HCGA cited a 2019 article that said about 8% of Oregon’s cannabis crop had been lost to pollination due to increased hemp cultivation. If hemp was allowed like it is being allowed in other places that don’t have this concentrated of cannabis growth, it could be detrimental to the success of a lot of farmers.”.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Hemp Agriculture CBD 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The potential for new business ventures in the temporary event space is huge: cannabis producers and processors could, potentially, be gaining exposure by selling and showcasing their products at concerts and other live shows in addition to other industry events like Cultivation Classic, or other cannabis showcases.

Law 58

Law Agriculture Consumption Events 58

SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. Cannabis concentrates, including vape cartridge oils and dabbing products like wax, shatter, and distillate typically contain THC levels from 70% to 90%.

THC 52

THC Patients Law Chronic Pain 52

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

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.

Hemp 66

Hemp Agriculture THC Cultivation 66

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2019

The cultivation, distribution and sale of cannabis will remain highly regulated. Residents of the state of Illinois will be permitted to possess up to 30 grams of flower, 500 milligrams of cannabis-infused products or 5 grams of cannabis concentrate. grams of cannabis concentrate. Personal Use. Employer Rights.

Concentrates 40

Concentrates Policy Programs Dispensary 40

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The bill clarifies that products made from the resin of the cannabis plant are legal for medical purposes under state law, including extracts, concentrates, oils, tinctures, and edible products, amongst others. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights. NH resident? NH resident? OK resident? TN resident?

Legislation 176

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 176

The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2021

Today, Max Simon is the founder and CEO of Green Flower , a cannabis education company that offers training programs for employees for some of the biggest companies in the industry, online courses for people who want to work in cannabis, and programs in partnerships with 10 colleges and universities across the United States.

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Education Programs Research and Development Cannabis 130