Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2021

The initiative is part of Project Change Lives; Clever Leaves’ $25M product pledge to aid cannabis research in the U.S. today announced a joint partnership with the intent to study the DNA sequence variation of three Clever Leaves’ cannabis cultivars as part of their Project Change Lives campaign.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. by eating or smoking cannabis) are unknown. Accordingly, state pesticide programs have tried to provide some clarity to fill the gap left by EPA.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The USDA has just released a draft version of the interim final rule for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program. Laboratory must be DEA-registered. After it is published, it will be effective for two years. Plants that have a greater than 0.3% Because 0.3% Because 0.3% THC (concentrations of less than 0.5%

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Hemp DEA Compliance Compliance 45

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”). The future of FDA CBD regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

percent delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or opportunities for remediation or alternative uses; the feasibility of producer compliance with sampling timetables; the feasibility of producer compliance with reporting requirements; and. 2020 is likely going to be another big year for cannabis, especially at the federal level.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy.

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Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (“NCDA”) provides a useful summary of the state’s law regarding hemp cultivation: Hemp production has been legalized in North Carolina, but only as part of the state’s pilot program as allowed under federal law. The Commission’s letter is worth reading.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. With the recent passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — the 2018 Farm Bill — these are exciting times for many in the cannabis industry. Department of Agriculture (USDA), not the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). AUTHOR: DARREN KAPLAN & GARRETT GRAFF – Hoban Law Group.

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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, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Maine Appeals Out-of-State Cannabis Dispensary Ruling. McGuireWoods LLP. Happy 2022!

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Samples must be taken to a DEA-registered laboratory for THC testing. States are expected to continuing operating pilot programs established under the 2014 Farm Bill (after reaching compliance with the IFR). USDA is also considering requiring all laboratories testing hemp to have ISO 17025 accreditation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

is an industry innovator who has been involved in the growth of many companies in the cannabis industry, and started his relationship with Medical Marijuana Inc. Titus has been involved in the development and investment of several industry-leading cannabis and industrial hemp businesses during his most recent career.

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Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Cannabinoids THC 105

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the lawsuit filed by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) against Vertical Bliss, Inc. , a company which the BCC alleged had manufactured cannabis products and sold them unlawfully in the illicit market. One thing we hear all the time is how expensive compliance can be.

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Otherside Farms

AUGUST 4, 2020

Any entrepreneur looking to get onto something big should look at the opportunities that the cannabis industry offers. Concrete extraction technicians, researchers, marijuana cultivators, marketers, marijuana processors, cannabis branding, and developers will all have a place in the industry. Fund your Business.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The HHS news means that the country’s top health agency has finally conceded that cannabis has medical value, and isn’t a drug of abuse on par with fentanyl or heroin. If cannabis goes from a Schedule I to a Schedule III, the cannabis industry as we know it will forever change. if the plant is moved to Schedule III.

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Research and Development DEA Marijuana Pharmaceutical 116

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The website Weedmaps bills itself as “a community where businesses and consumers can search and discover cannabis products, become educated on all things cannabis, review cannabis businesses and connect with other like-minded users,” but is more succinctly described as Yelp for pot.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. What is the legal difference between cannabis and low-THC cannabis? Regular cannabis does not have to meet the same requirements.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

A new state regime for legal cannabis brings with it a new group of investigators and enforcers. Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. How do you do that?

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Law Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

A new state regime for legal cannabis brings with it a new group of investigators and enforcers. Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. How do you do that?

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Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance Policy 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

A new state regime for legal cannabis brings with it a new group of investigators and enforcers. Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. How do you do that?

Business 52

Business Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

A new state regime for legal cannabis brings with it a new group of investigators and enforcers. Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. How do you do that?

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Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Achieves 37% revenue growth in FY 2021 with strong double-digit growth across both cannabis and other consumer products businesses. Net revenue increased 37% during FY 2021 over the prior year driven by double-digit growth across Canadian cannabis, international cannabis and other consumer products businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Delta-8 THC is making big waves in the cannabis industry at the minute, but with warnings from the FDA and CDC , not to mention harrowing accounts from users , it’s clear there’s more going on with the novel cannabinoid than meets the eye. And that was just the beginning. But it can’t really be as bad as it sounds, can it?

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THC CBD Legalization Vaping 96

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

You are an experienced cannabis operator. If you’ve been reading the Canna Law Blog for the last year or so, you’ll have no doubt seen a ton of our posts on the ketamine industry, all of which make crystal clear that the ketamine industry is literally nothing like cannabis. You have dealt with nonsensical regulations.

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DEA Cannabis Business Law 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Speakers will describe how the DEA has handled these granted exemptions, such as filing a permit to import sacrament from another country and bringing back sacrament and going through customs. The panel will also address the DEA’s guidelines for applying for an exemption, and the potential costs, risks, and rewards of going ‘above ground’.

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Law DEA Medicine Policy 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

A new state regime for legal cannabis brings with it a new group of investigators and enforcers. Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. How do you do that?

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Environment Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 52

Meadow

JULY 13, 2018

Questions for the Local Regulators panel, moderated by Isa Perez, were sourced from a survey we sent to licensed California operators, as well as Meadow partners, community members, and Meadlowands attendees, representing concerns from across the California cannabis industry and community. Photo Credit: Kandid Kush.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

Achieved 23% revenue growth in Q1 2022 versus Q1 2021 driven by strong double-digit growth in both cannabis and other consumer products businesses. Maintained #1 market share 1 in tracked Canadian recreational cannabis market amid a highly competitive landscape. presence through broad portfolio of innovative CBD and CPG brands.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Noncompliant hemp used to require its disposal or remediation be conducted by a government official from an agency like the DEA. Hemp must be tested at DEA-registered laboratories, as previous rules state. Brenda Verghese, vice president of research and development for Colorado cannabis brand Stratos , supported the timeline as well.

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Hemp DEA Research and Development Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

of the global population uses cannabis annually, making it the most commonly used drug worldwide. It should be noted that cannabis and marijuana are not interchangeable terms. In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. Call to Action. Background. 1 In the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. – It is fascinating to step back and observe how the mindset of many in the cannabis industry seems to work. 280E is effectively repealed and cannabis businesses are no longer subject to the broad disallowance of expenses. Federal Legalization – Then What?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Cannabis and business immigration don’t mix. That’s not because a particular investment may not be sound, rather because federal law creates inherent conflicts between immigration eligibility and participating in a cannabis venture. EB-5 program. Cannabis and immigration U.S. Bright Green Corp., Not necessarily.

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DEA Research and Development Programs Cannabis 72

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

I feel like we’re living in an upside down world when it comes to cannabis legalization at the federal level. The main reason being that Dems, despite in being in full control of Congress and the White House, just can’t get the ball across the line on a number of cannabis reform bills. Why is Rep.

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DEA Business Banking Food 91

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)’s narcotic drug schedule as defined by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The need to cover their bases only increases when dealing with any company involved with hemp or cannabis. Cannabidiol (CBD) products derived from industrial hemp exist in a unique market here in the U.S.

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Banking CBD Hemp Seed-To-Sale 66

The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

According to a report from Marijuana Moment, President Trump has proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference. Trump’s last two budgets omitted the medical cannabis protections language, and President Obama similarly asked for the policy to be removed.

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SMPL

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

President Trump proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference as part of his fiscal year 2021 budget plan released on Monday. Trump’s last two budgets omitted the medical cannabis protections language, and President Obama similarly asked for the policy to be removed.

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Research and Development Legalization Marijuana Programs 40

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2019

CPA’s” PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Numerous attempts to introduce legislation to relax the provisions that placed cannabis on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act [“CSA”] have been made beginning in 1981 [i]. State-compliant cannabis activity would no longer violate federal criminal law.

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