NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Therefore, the law prohibited the utilization of even medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Therefore, the law prohibited the utilization of even medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Drug Enforcement Administration or State or local law enforcement that deal with or address the interception, destruction, or seizure of ayahuasca in year 2020. On March 16, 2021, lawyers for CEC and Chacruna simultaneously filed Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests on U.S. 562 [2011]).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

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. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

From their blog… Q&A with Mason Marks on New Psychedelics Law and Regulation Initiative. On June 30th, the Petrie-Flom Center announced the launch of a three-year research initiative , the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) , which is supported by a generous grant from the Saisei Foundation.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But despite increasing acceptance by the public, and commercial investment in psychedelic therapies, aging federal laws stem the flow of vital research. Research was permitted in the mid-20th century, until the law stepped in. Psilocybin, a compound produced by many species of fungi, is one of the most well-studied psychedelics.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. From a policy standpoint, there are pros and cons to this approach. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of psychedelic news. consistent and accurate dosing).

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. To learn more about telehealth appointments and CannaMD ‘s COVID-19 safety measures, see: Coronavirus Policies.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 23, 2023

A disputable new social media drug reporting bill believes that social media companies should screen client posts and report any drug-related exercises to the DEA. It is critical that the perspectives of groups who are most affected by drug enforcement policies are centered in these conversations around reform.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .” percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Lucid News reports that the compound has been removed from the bill as it has been portrayed as a date rape drug.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This bill also directs the DEA to register manufacturers and distributors of CBD or marijuana for commercial production of an approved drug that contains marijuana or its derivative. This also would ensure that federal regulation protects public health and safety and prioritize restorative and economic justice. States Reform Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2022

For immigration matters, it is a federal law that controls, and it remains a federal offense to possess marijuana. (DEA). How Does Federal Law Affect Immigration? For this reason, the FDA and DEA have concluded that marijuana has no federally approved medical use in the U.S. Gonzales v. Raich , 545 U.S. INA § 101(f)(3).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Show More According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule I drugs have “no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse.” In 2017, the FDA designated MDMA a breakthrough therapy for PTSD. Feduccia et al., 21 × 21.

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SMPL

MAY 6, 2020

The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) manages the University of Mississippi program while Obama’s plan would run through the DEA. Furthermore, both NIDA and DEA have split oversight responsibilities of federally licensed marijuana spanning back several decades. It puts America First and promotes public health and safety.”.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

But, there’s a huge controversy about whether it can be controlled, with agencies like the DEA saying it is. FTC Policy Statement on Deception, 103 F.T.C. For now, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates on FDA and FTC cannabinoid policies and delta-8 products. 174, 176 n.9

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

There are questions about the logistics of opening and running one of these types of businesses, given the complex interplay of laws and regulations promulgated by bodies from the U.S. Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws don’t specifically address it. Due to ambiguities in the 2018 farm bill, which legalized hemp and hemp products, delta-8 is currently not prohibited by federal law. delta-9 THC.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

We reported last week on the DOJ’s memo finding that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s cannabis research program is non-compliant with international drug laws. The National Cannabis Industry Association would like to get the DEA out of research entirely, and state-level research could be a substitute for the federal program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Senators) who joined the group in a spirited, interactive discussion on hemp public policy. The national media took notice of some of the highlights: Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.)

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

8] Spravato is derived from ketamine and categorized by DEA as a Schedule III controlled substance. To mitigate safety risks, FDA implemented a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) with elements to assure safe use (ETASU) whereby patients self-administer the spray in their healthcare provider’s office under medical supervision.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Later that year, Doblin sued the DEA for the first time. The FDA formally decided to open the door to psychedelic research in human participants, and later accepted MAPS’ Phase 1 MDMA safety and tolerance study protocol. submitted his first DEA application to manufacture marijuana for use in medical research.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A permit will be denied if an applicant: (i) has been convicted of a disqualifying offense, (ii) by reason of business experience, financial standing, or trade connections, not likely to commence operations within a reasonable period or to maintain such operations in conformity with Federal law; or (iii). Age limits (21).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

In the December 22, 2020 News Release of Warning Letters for CBD, Dr. Abernethy said, “We [FDA] remain focused on exploring potential pathways for CBD products to be lawfully marketed while also educating the public about these outstanding questions of CBD’s safety.”. How are CBD and other hemp-containing pet products being marketed today?

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

Issue: Does the Controlled Substance Act, which is a federal law that prohibits the manufacturing and distribution of marijuana, exclude medical necessity as a defense? Under federal law, the Controlled Substances Act implies that marijuana has no acceptable medical use, implicitly prohibiting the use of medical necessity as a defense.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Now, a psychedelic-focused bill aimed at reforming laws surrounding psychedelics further in the state has successfully qualified for the November ballot. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. There are remaining concerns as to the state health department’s treatment policy towards these products as well. Darren Kaplan is an associate attorney at Hoban Law Group in Denver, Colorado. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation.

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Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

as prohibited by international law, and seeds for all hemp products , whether industrial or commercial, must be sourced from the Approved European Hemp Seed Catalogue. According to the blog post, AECOSAN was instructed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to notify industry stakeholders about the new directives.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

Starting today, US manufacturers and merchants can apply through LegitScript to certify CBD products and websites that are in compliance with USDA, FDA, FTC, and DEA regulations, as well as state-specific laws. LegitScript’s CEO, John Horton, said the program will bring transparency and structure to the CBD industry.

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PrestoDoctor

JULY 16, 2019

Today, groups with a decade or less of experience advance policy and conversations alongside the veteran alliances of the movement. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). NORML acts as a resource for media on cannabis, as well as informs lawmakers, lobbies and other top officials regarding policy.

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PrestoDoctor

JULY 16, 2019

Today, groups with a decade or less of experience advance policy and conversations alongside the veteran alliances of the movement. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). NORML acts as a resource for media on cannabis, as well as informs lawmakers, lobbies and other top officials regarding policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2020

Senior Policy Advisor, Diversion Control Division. Additionally, it would open up medical marijuana policies with “directives to conduct research on the impact of marijuana on the brain, the efficacy of medical marijuana, identification of additional medical benefits and uses of cannabis, and support highway safety research.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

having served most recently as Co-Lead of the 60-lawyer Cannabis Practice Group for an AmLaw 100 law firm. State opt-out- States’ rights would be preserved with the authority of states to set their own marijuana policies and keep it illegal, but states would not be able to stop product from being transported through their state.

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