Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Washington is essentially implementing the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) policy on Hemp-CBD as a food ingredient. Additionally, the WSDA has stated that some parts of the hemp plant, specifically hulled hemp seeds, hemp seed protein powder and hemp seed oil are allowed for use in food.

Food 85

Food Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale 85

SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

The Alabama medical marijuana legalization measure goes into effect immediately, although providers will have to be licensed by the state before legal medicinal cannabis sales begin. The measure, Senate Bill 46, was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives earlier this month after being approved by the state Senate in February.

Legalization 52

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2022

Importantly, the Court left the injunction in place preventing the enforcement of the smokable hemp ban on retail sales! The news that is attached I replicate below, and I include as well a couple of newsletters from the American Bar Association Cannabis Law & Policy Committee that I Chair. But retail is OK!

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Hemp Retail Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

It also includes comprehensive restorative justice provisions, including grants, loans, and other funding programs for disadvantaged and minority businesses, record expungement, petitions for resentencing, and other measures intended to repair the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs. Cannabis above 0.3%

Hemp 105

Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

SpeedWeed

MARCH 15, 2021

Many states levy a marijuana excise tax in addition to the regular state sales tax. Adult-use retail sales: Purchases are not subject to any statewide cannabis tax, although some municipalities do charge a cannabis excise tax. There is no statewide retail sales tax in Alaska. Local municipalities may impose a local sales tax.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 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.

Hemp 59

Hemp Programs Seed-To-Sale Cultivation 59

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance Policy 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

There will also be state control of prices to ensure that customers do not return to illicit sales channels. The first interesting aspect of all of this is that Israel will again step ahead – this time on the recreational front – just as two European countries (Luxembourg and Switzerland) gear up for their own recreational programs next year.

Recreational 52

Recreational Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Cannabinoids 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?

Law 52

Law Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?

Business 52

Business Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance Policy 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 5, 2021

When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. Our leadership has done an extraordinary job of creating policies and building the reputation of the organization,” Littlejohn said of MCBA’s work.

Legalization 52

Legalization Supply Chain Policy Programs 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. Our leadership has done an extraordinary job of creating policies and building the reputation of the organization,” Littlejohn said of MCBA’s work.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Policy Programs Hemp 52

SpeedWeed

APRIL 24, 2021

We listen and share with Cary Shepherd, former policy director for the Illinois Environmental Council , and Jason Nelson, senior vice president of horticulture at Cresco Labs , to learn a little bit about how Illinois legislation got to be so green—and what it all means for a budding industry in these challenging times.

Environment 52

Environment Agriculture Seed-To-Sale Legislation 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 8, 2021

Alabama’s Senate Bill 46 , which was amended and cleared by two House committees last month, would allow registered patients diagnosed with a qualifying condition to access cannabis, making it the 37th medical cannabis state if passed, according to Marijuana Policy Project. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 8 a.m. Tim Melson, S.B.

Business 52

Business Seed-To-Sale Chronic Pain Patients 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 6, 2021

Alabama’s Senate Bill 46 , which was amended and cleared by two House committees last month, would allow registered patients diagnosed with a qualifying condition to access cannabis, making it the 37th medical cannabis state if passed, according to Marijuana Policy Project. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 8 a.m. Tim Melson, S.B.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Chronic Pain Patients Legislation 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. Our leadership has done an extraordinary job of creating policies and building the reputation of the organization,” Littlejohn said of MCBA’s work.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Policy Programs Hemp 52

Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Over the last year, we have written about hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD) policies in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and on Tribal land. Links to each of these posts are available below.

Hemp 66

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 66

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?

Environment 52

Environment Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In the world of hemp, marijuana’s straight-arrow cousin, the Department of Agriculture released guidelines for importing hemp seeds. 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. See the hearing’s webpage , for the details.

Banking 71

Banking Hemp Agriculture Seed-To-Sale 71

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Selinger cites software, point-of-sale systems, and packaging as areas that are thriving in the state.

Law 40

Law Seed-To-Sale Hemp Recreational 40

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss speak with Lews Koski, Chief Operating Officer of Metrc , a leading seed-to-sale track-and-trace technology company for the cannabis and hemp industries. Press the Play button below to watch and listen to the podcast. ?

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Environment Supply Chain Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

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.

Dispensary 76

Dispensary Patients Agriculture Conditions 76

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Kathy Hochul (D) opened applications for hemp farmers looking to obtain a license to grow adult-use cannabis in the state through the state’s Seeding Opportunity Initiative. 23 March 2022. Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Law 360 (sub. Delta 9 THC.

Hemp 52

Hemp CBD Legalization Research and Development 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

We rarely see informed and investigative articles either from the Florida press or law firms so we’re very pleased indeed to have Heather onboard to guide us through the complexities of what’s happening in the state. CLR is pleased to announce we have a new correspondent reporting regularly from the front lines in Florida.

Marijuana 65

Marijuana Agriculture Research and Development Education 65

SpeedWeed

MAY 10, 2021

If Ivey provides the ink, Alabama will become the 37th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). 46 proposes implementing a medical program that would open the application process for potential patients by Sept.

Recreational 52

Recreational Marijuana Legislation Seed-To-Sale 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 8, 2021

If Ivey provides the ink, Alabama will become the 37th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). 46 proposes implementing a medical program that would open the application process for potential patients by Sept.

Legislation 52

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients Chronic Pain 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

If Ivey provides the ink, Alabama will become the 37th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). 46 proposes implementing a medical program that would open the application process for potential patients by Sept.

Legislation 52

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients Chronic Pain 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

If Ivey provides the ink, Alabama will become the 37th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). 46 proposes implementing a medical program that would open the application process for potential patients by Sept.

Legislation 52

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients Chronic Pain 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I’ve been attempting to light up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times. This summer brought daily cannabis-related news and the hits just keep on coming.

Seed-To-Sale 65

Seed-To-Sale Supply Chain Business Programs 65

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. 1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older. 1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Happy 2022!

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

A timeline of Florida’s battle for solid ground has been outlined in depth throughout my previous articles. A timeline of Florida’s battle for solid ground has been outlined in depth throughout my previous articles. ” However, the state is slowly earning back some much-needed ground with tactical policy advancements.

Marijuana 49

Marijuana Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Education 49

SpeedWeed

MAY 19, 2021

The Republican executive provided her ink to the bill Monday, making Alabama unofficially the 36th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida and Louisiana, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). At first, Alabama Gov. Ivey did just that Monday afternoon. “I I would like to thank Sen.

Legislation 52

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients Conditions 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 18, 2021

The Republican executive provided her ink to the bill Monday, making Alabama unofficially the 36th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida and Louisiana, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). At first, Alabama Gov. Ivey did just that Monday afternoon. “I I would like to thank Sen.

THC 52

THC Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

The Republican executive provided her ink to the bill Monday, making Alabama unofficially the 36th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida and Louisiana, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). At first, Alabama Gov. Ivey did just that Monday afternoon. “I I would like to thank Sen.

Legislation 52

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients Conditions 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

The Republican executive provided her ink to the bill Monday, making Alabama unofficially the 36th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida and Louisiana, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). At first, Alabama Gov. Ivey did just that Monday afternoon. “I I would like to thank Sen.

Legislation 52

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Patients Conditions 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Department of Food and Agriculture (the “USDA”) authority to oversee state hemp regulatory programs. Before getting into California Hemp CBD laws, it’s important to discuss what the new Farm Bill even changes. If you follow us here at the Canna Law Blog, you know we’ve written pretty comprehensively on this topic. Now, on to California.

Hemp 85

Hemp CBD Food Seed-To-Sale 85