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On the 2018 Farm Act: Can I Start Growing Hemp?

MJ Business Attorneys

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The long-anticipated 2018 Farm Bill finally made its way to the President’s desk and Trump made hemp fans ecstatic when he signed it into law on December 20. With a provision legalizing the cultivation and distribution of hemp on the federal level, many are left wondering what the Act means for cannabis industry operators.

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Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing segment of hemp-derived products. Other states fail to differentiate THC derived from hemp and marijuana. And a handful of states expressly include Delta-8 THC on their list of controlled substances. Delta-8 THC.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. 5 The so-called “hemp” market is no longer predominantly a wellness market.

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The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

It’s been a busy week for the Golden State. Assembly Bill 1525 allows cannabis banking under California state law. A bill which would have set new rules for the hemp industry, was not passed. Since it faced opposition from hemp farmers and others in the cannabis industry, that may be for the best.

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DEA Banking CBD Edibles

United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC.

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California Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

A California company specializing in hemp-derived delta-8 THC products has notched a fourth straight victory in copyright battles with competitors that it claimed were illegally using its protected brand. Limitless does business as Cali Kulture. What about state laws banning delta-8? In the case, U.S. Delta-9 THC.

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NationalLink Inc. Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary in Providing Complete ATM Solutions and Serving Cannabis Businesses

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. . View original article. The post NationalLink Inc.

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). A little CBD history. The 2018 Farm Bill didn’t regulate CBD though. So, stay tuned!

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New Kid on the Block: States Reform Act

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Here are the other main business and regulatory highlights as we see them: Role of the FDA and USDA. State prohibition is OK. If states want to prohibit commercial cannabis activity within their borders, they are free to do so. The enforcement role moves from DEA to ATF. That part isn’t surprising in the least.

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DEA Business Banking Food

Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. practicing law in the U.S. practicing law in the U.S.

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DEA Banking Agriculture Law

McGuire Woods: In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges

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. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, out-of-state medical marijuana patients may access Arkansas’ program to purchase cannabis for up to 90 days. Happy 2022!

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Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients

Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Yes, also be worried if you engage in business in the U.S.

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DEA Banking Agriculture Supply Chain

Delta-8 pirates are scamming consumers and legit brands—and the feds don’t care

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

How can businesses protect their brands? Delta 8 Oils is now pursuing state trademark protection, Slosburg said, but the company’s legal team has told him a federal trademark is likely not possible. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is now handling delta-8 products the same way it’s dealt with state-licensed cannabis for years.

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Following Los Angeles’ $1.2 Billion Illegal Cannabis Bust, Monterey County Cracks Down on Enforcement Operations

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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Banking Programs Decriminalization Legislation

Industry Experts, Stakeholders Offer Their Takes on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. in the Watermelon Pot Rocks from Hemp Living – right through to a massive 23.17% in the Blueberry Muffin disposable vape pen from Dope. And a senior chemist at PharmLabs said: “It’s the hemp black market.

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Advanced Container Technologies Offers Customized Packaging for Companies Looking to Launch or Build Brands in the Cannabis and CBD Sectors

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

In addition, the presidentiables should talk about the potential economic benefits of cannabis from job creation to taxes that businesses pay to boost the economy. Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities. Let us take a look at some California state laws.

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Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: Rear Battalion, Part 9

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Congress : “ Cannabis has gone from the butt of jokes on Capitol Hill to milestone hearings and the introduction of landmark legalization reform packages that offer the potential to pave the way for billions of dollars in new business opportunities nationwide.

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Marijuana Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Education

Buzzes & Bummers: 2018 Was a Wild Ride in the World of Cannabis

SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

And then you scroll a little further down and discover that the new Farm Bill is going to legalize hemp farming in the United States for the first time in eighty years ( huzzah!). billion dollars in the weed business ( f**k!). All because federal law still sees him as a wonton criminal.

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Medical Cannabis Brief

On the 2018 Farm Act: Can I Start Growing Hemp?

Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

How long will delta-8 remain legal?

California Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

NationalLink Inc. Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary in Providing Complete ATM Solutions and Serving Cannabis Businesses

FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

New Kid on the Block: States Reform Act

Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

McGuire Woods: In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges

Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

Delta-8 pirates are scamming consumers and legit brands—and the feds don’t care

Following Los Angeles’ $1.2 Billion Illegal Cannabis Bust, Monterey County Cracks Down on Enforcement Operations

Industry Experts, Stakeholders Offer Their Takes on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit

Advanced Container Technologies Offers Customized Packaging for Companies Looking to Launch or Build Brands in the Cannabis and CBD Sectors

Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: Rear Battalion, Part 9

Buzzes & Bummers: 2018 Was a Wild Ride in the World of Cannabis

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