Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Although DOH launched the Program in November 2020 and began accepting licensing and permit applications for cannabinoid hemp processors, distributors, and retailers, the state agency didn’t initiate the formal rulemaking process until June 2 of this year. Ensuring cannabinoid hemp products meet specific concentration limits.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

Friends and neighbors, Imagine if the federal government built a new highway in Minnesota that had no speed limit and posed a great safety threat to motorists. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. or less THC. or less THC.

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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. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Cannabis above 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to protect consumers.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Last week, Oregon Representative Kurt Schrader (D) and Virginia Representative Morgan Griffith (R) introduced The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2020 (“ H.R. Because Hemp Products were not sold and marketed in the U.S. If, like a consensus of hemp stakeholders, you support H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

As we have been reporting over the past few weeks, the US Hemp Roundtable has been working with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office to fix a devastating provision in SB 591 that would have imposed draconian THC mg limits for hemp products (0.25/serving; package), virtually criminalizing the full spectrum hemp industry.

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Leafwell

JUNE 15, 2018

Hemp oil that contains CBD is often sold as a dietary supplement, and is most commonly packaged in small bottles and and applied with a dropper. These supplements can contain no more than 0.2% THC, or otherwise they are considered “cannabis”. Oils that contain more than 0.2%

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 459 and S.P.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

A few weeks ago, we addressed the need for hemp sellers and purchaser to enter into agricultural production agreements (“APAs”), and in doing so, avoid unnecessary litigation. Accordingly, a hemp agreement should mandate that the seller (i.e., Accordingly, a hemp agreement should mandate that the seller (i.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2022

The author of a Tennessee bill seeking to ban delta-8 has altered the legislation to instead carry language regulating the hemp-derived substance. Hemp industry representatives told the committee that they supported regulations. The amended bill passed the committee unanimously.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

ACS Laboratory Will Grant its Safety Seal to Any Product Testing Beyond the Minimum for a Full Panel of Tests. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ACS Laboratory , the largest state-of-the-art testing facility in cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern U.S., BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

Testing failures highlight the need for national regulations on hemp. As federal and state governments tackle the legalization of hemp as a distinct product from cannabis, the safety of the products produced from hemp isn’t getting the same attention as those produced from THC-based cannabis.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 2, 2019

At the close of the legislative session last week, lawmakers in Albany – led by downstate Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Jen Metzger – successfully passed a bill which aims to regulate the New York state industrial hemp market while providing consumer protections.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

On December 2, Congress introduced the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ), a bipartisan bill that would establish federal standards for food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). Hemp Roundtable. In a press release , U.S. If you follow this blog, you know we share Rep.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Today’s public service announcement is that Congress wants to hear from you on a regulatory fix for cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products. In 2018, the Farm Bill removed hemp (and hemp-derived CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act. Meanwhile, almost no one is growing hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. Does any state have a model law(s) governing the licensing of in-state hemp processors? This is due, in part, to the grey legality of Hemp CBD products.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ) indicates that the Feds might regulate CBD as a food ingredient, and that it may lead to regulation of other cannabinoids. If the Feds regulate CBD as a food ingredient, it could seriously change the game (in a good way) for hemp CBD companies. Hemp Roundtable.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

And if it is derived from hemp, it is not independently scheduled – at least if you read the Controlled Substances Act and 2018 Farm Bill literally. Essentially, because CBD is an approved drug ingredient (in Epidiolex®), it cannot be added to foods or dietary supplements. Delta-8, however, is not an approved drug ingredient.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Five employers who co-own a hemp facility in Murphy, Ore., an unincorporated area outside of Josephine County, have been fined by the state for allegedly housing workers at a vast hemp trimming and packaging facility where there were egregious safety and health violations. Also see KDRV report.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In fact, in August of 2022, the MARS Wrigley company won a lawsuit against three online cannabis retailers who were illegally using the Skittles branding and packaging. The 2018 Farm Bill did more than legalize hemp and CBD – it also created a loophole for other cannabis products. How can illegal edibles be shipped? High potency.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

To date, it’s truly been “buyer beware” outside of states putting together their own protocols on things like recalls, packaging and labeling safety standards, quality assurance reviews, and testing. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

NDIN notifications are submissions intended to satisfy the FDA that the dietary ingredient—full spectrum hemp extract, in this instance—is safe for the intended use, typically based on a demonstrated history of safe use or clinical studies relevant to the ingredient. Still About Safety. 27 of the bill).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. Hemp Roundtable, California Hemp Council, and other California stakeholders. California. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Our main focus is providing quality analyses of cannabis and hemp products to protect consumer and public safety. This is the first time that consumption of an ingredient in cannabis and hemp products has been tied to a potentially fatal illness”. EVIO Labs is the leading provider of cannabis, hemp and CBD testing.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

After three full years of hemp cultivation, Linda Noel was confident 2021 would be a success. She learned along the way, though, and hemp grown for CBD had become her primary crop at Terrapin Farm in Franklin, Mass., Now, a sense of urgency permeates the state’s hemp industry. where she also grows tomatoes. .

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). AB45 is designed to address these consumer protection problems and create the nation’s largest intra-state hemp CMB market. .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs. cannabinoid hemp and hemp extract.”

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

5 Distributor Packaging/Labeling Restrictions. BCC rule 5303 allows retailers to package, label, and re-package/re-label cannabis and pre-rolls, but not manufactured products. Previous emergency rules had allowed distributors to package and label manufactured goods in certain circumstances, but this was removed from the rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Expanding regulatory authority over cannabinoids that may be impairing and providing for enhanced product safety and consumer information disclosure about marijuana products.”. HB 1668 and SB 5547 would expand the WSLCB’s authority to regulate products containing cannabinoids derived from hemp. percent THC on a dry weight basis; and.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

NDIN notifications are submissions intended to satisfy the FDA that the dietary ingredient—full spectrum hemp extract, in this instance—is safe for the intended use, typically based on a demonstrated history of safe use or clinical studies relevant to the ingredient. Still About Safety. 27 of the bill).

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

NDIN notifications are submissions intended to satisfy the FDA that the dietary ingredient—full spectrum hemp extract, in this instance—is safe for the intended use, typically based on a demonstrated history of safe use or clinical studies relevant to the ingredient. Still About Safety. 27 of the bill).

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Lab Testing and Product Safety. Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising. Cannabinoid Hemp. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research. Public Health and Data Monitoring. Public Education. Banking, Finance, and Taxation. Environment and Energy. Federal Engagement.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Working with clients in cultivation, processing and retail, each firm offers services like state compliance, audits, staff training and assistance with certifications from current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), quality management (ISO 9001) and food safety (ISO 22000) and Organic. About Allay Consulting. About GMP Collective.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

What is Delta 8 THC Delta-8 THC, also known as delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive cannabinoid derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, specifically from hemp. The farm bill legalized hemp, which is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with less than 0.3% THC content.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties. As a result, concentrated amounts of delta-8 THC are typically manufactured from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). . synthetic conversion). synthetic conversion).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC ) (“Canopy Growth” or “the Company”), a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp, and vaporization company, today announced the launch of the company’s first-ever CBD vape, whisl. SMITHS FALLS , ON and NEW YORK , Sept.

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