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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA.

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U.S. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Classification Cannabis Practice Update

Cannabis Law Report

Relying on the plain language of the statute, the Ninth Circuit rejected arguments that Delta-8 THC was synthetic and illegal under DEA’s interpretation, or that substances legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill had to be for industrial use and not human consumption. plant, it is not synthetic.

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That Ninth Circuit Delta-8 Opinion and What’s Followed – It’s Not a Green Light for Intoxicating Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

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. Under the Controlled Substances Act and the 2018 Farm Bill, any part of the Cannabis Sativa L. Distro, LLC , No.

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Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

Cannabis Law Report

In December 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, changed how certain types of cannabis are scheduled by removing hemp, defined as cannabis and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low concentrations of THC (less than 0.3% The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

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A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. Current Market Dynamics Loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill The 2018 Farm Bill defines “hemp” as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. percent on a dry weight basis.” But the opposite is true.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5%

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Minnesota Hemp Assoc is Now Minnesota Cannabis Assoc

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis sativa L. Cannabis sativa L. As the largest cannabis nonprofit in the state, it provides a network of farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers, distributors and service providers with vital industry news, valuable business-to-business opportunities and influence to shape the regulatory and public policy decisions.

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