Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

It’s a fact: CBD is increasingly becoming a central component in people’s lives. Renowned for its powerful medical benefits, CBD is one of the most powerful substances for dealing with chronic conditions and diseases. Some of the diseases and conditions CBD can heal include ADHD , cancer, anxiety, depression, among others.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Legality of Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Products Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and hemp products can be a tricky subject due to the varying legal regulations. While some states have legalized the use and distribution of Cannabis and CBD products, it is still considered illegal at the federal level. Can you mail CBD?

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that CBD-infused foods and dietary supplements cannot be lawfully sold or marketed in the United States, we’re left with a patchwork of often inconsistent state laws. One of the areas where there can be the biggest differences is in CBD product labels.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MARCH 28, 2023

Glenn Youngkin is recommending changes to a pending state law that would exempt some non-intoxicating CBD products from strict. Read More

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

There has been so much talk from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) around cannabidiol (“CBD”) regulations that it makes one’s head spin. For years everyone has wondered when, or even if , the FDA would propose and adopt CBD regulations. A little CBD history. The future of FDA CBD regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

However, Google recently has decided to relax its advertising policies– at least around hemp and hemp CBD products. CBD advertising changes at Google. or less in California, Colorado, and Puerto Rico” Additionally, CBD will be removed from Google’s Unapproved Pharmaceuticals and Supplements List. Think again.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably heard about cannabidiol, more commonly referred to as CBD. CBD is a cannabinoid that occurs in the cannabis plant. There is an undeniable market for CBD products but manufacturing and selling these products is no cakewalk.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Lately, cannabidiol (CBD) products have been flooding the market. There’s a CBD product for just about everything, from oils and tinctures to gummies and creams. The benefits of CBD include relief from anxiety, pain, and inflammation, among other things. With all of the recent hype around CBD, you may consider it a try.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. FDA has approved one drug, Epidiolex®, which contains CBD. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MARCH 29, 2023

Glenn Youngkin is recommending revisions to a forthcoming state law that would exempt certain non-intoxicating CBD products from. Virginia Gov. Read More

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Not much thought is given to ancillary CBD liability. Probably because the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) hasn’t taken any serious enforcement action against any company or individual that aids and abets violations of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (the “Act”) when it comes to CBD. Why is that?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Commercial drivers who use CBD products are doing so “at their own risk,” a federal agency says in a draft handbook for medical examiners who are responsible for issuing U.S. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) handbook says that drivers aren’t prohibited from using federally legal CBD products that contain up to 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2020

At this point, everyone has heard about cannabidiol (“CBD”), a marquee cannabinoid present in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating, but many consumers and businesses are abuzz with the promise of CBD nonetheless. As such, manufacturing and selling CBD products is no cakewalk.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It is well known by now that CBD-infused cosmetics represent the lowest level of risk for businesses. Adopting these good business practices will not only shield the CBD companies from falling under the scrutiny of the FDA, it will also protect them from strict liability and other types of consumer lawsuits. Risk-Free, No.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

With the increasing demand for CBD products , there is also a growing need to educate consumers on its properties, medicinal values, and side effects. What’s the difference between CBD and THC? We already know that CBDs are a non-intoxicating extract of marijuana and are believed to treat pain, anxiety, and seizures.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 2-501 et seq.),

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

Industrial Hemp: Don’t Forget About State Law! Five Key Documents Necessary to Understand Industrial Hemp Law. It also allows the USDA to set federal standards for hemp cultivation to be used in states that do not have an approved plan but also have not prohibited hemp cultivation under state law.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 15, 2024

State law mandates hemp THC levels be under 0.3%, but the new proposal suggests imprisonment for levels above 1%. Kansas Proposes Harsh Penalties For Hemp THC Levels In Kansas, a proposed amendment could significantly impact hemp farmers by introducing severe penalties for THC content exceeding 1%. Critics argue this. Read More

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). When it comes to Hemp CBD products, North Carolina lacks robust regulation.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. hemp grower, CBD producer moves into high THC space. Bravo Botanicals offers a line of organically-certified CBD products made with CBD extracted from their harvest, including cold-pressed drops and creams. Law 360 (sub.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products. Related story.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The number one question we have received lately is: “do you know a bank or credit union that will bank my hemp-CBD business?” And if a financial institution is indeed banking your hemp-CBD business, they’re certainly doing it at their own risk in the face of the Bank Secrecy Act and federal anti-money laundering laws.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update. CBD Products and False Advertising Under the Lanham Act.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

A year ago, we discussed a shift in nomenclature for hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) products. Many CBD companies have swapped the word “CBD” for the terms “hemp extract” and “full spectrum hemp” in hope of mitigating the risk of FDA and local enforcement actions.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2020

For the past eighteen months, hemp stakeholders have been begging the federal government to regulate the hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) industry. B corporations are creatures of state law. The Hemp CBD economy may be different, however, in that FDA has often depicted Hemp CBD businesses as dangerous and deceiving.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2020

Since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill , a wide range of hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp CBD”) products have sparked the interest of American consumers, including CBD vaping devices. Despite the growing popularity of CBD smokable products , the FDA has yet to issue regulations for these products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2022

Despite the popularity, and the spread of CBD usage across the states, and many other countries, there are still many questions being raised. America is confusing in this area because there are the federal level and state level when it comes to laws. Does it differ between the states, or is there a countrywide ruling?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. Epidiolex contains CBD. According to the WSDA, Hemp-CBD is not approved as a food ingredient.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In Georgia, employees risk being penalized by their employers for their legal use of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil while performing their jobs. State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it. Legislators will have to categorize CBD oil.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

CBD is “thriving” in the current regulatory environment, but is it doing so illegally? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb opined last week , “the CBD craze is getting out of hand. Current federal law expressly allows for the distribution of hemp-derived CBD products that contain 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

d/b/a Diamond CBD Ltd., OTC Pink: POTN ), announced that it has spearheaded the concerted effort with Nevada counsel, Mincin Law, PLLC , , and special counsel, Global Legal Law Firm , Solana Beach, California, in filing legal proceedings against T1 Payments, LLC, et. d/b/a Diamond CBD , Ltd. SUNRISE, Fla.–(

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The Joint Blog

JULY 29, 2021

Cannabidiol, s popularly known as CBD, is a naturally occurring compound accredited to heal pain and several other ailments, including anxiety and depression. Unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is not psychoactive. What is CBD oil? CBD is a short name for “cannabinoid.” CBD oil maintains Serotonin Levels.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Every week, clients ask us to review their hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products to ensure “full compliance.” a) the product certificate of analysis tested by an independent testing laboratory to show the product (i) contains hemp that was lawfully cultivated under a state program, and (ii) meets the 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

20, 2021)) found insurance coverage for a fire arising from the preparation of CBD salve, notwithstanding the policy’s Controlled Substance exclusion. The fire occurred in January 2019, while Mr. Bogard was making a batch of CBD salve in his garage. A new opinion from the District of Oregon ( Bogard v. The timing of a loss matters.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

In 2020, both medical marijuana (MMJ) and cannabidiol (CBD) are being mentioned in the media, in advertising, and in everyday conversation more than ever before. Both MMJ and CBD have become treatments du jour for a wide range of ailments from glaucoma to insomnia, to chronic pain and even depression. What Is CBD?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2019

According to recent reports, the hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) market is expected to grow by 700 percent by 2020 and grow to $2.1 Given this significant growth forecast, sensitive business information (also known as trade secrets) has become an incredibly valuable asset for Hemp-CBD stakeholders. billion by 2020.

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