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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. Applications for a producer license – whether submitted to the USDA, a State, or a Tribe – must be accompanied by a completed criminal history report for each key participant.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Collectively, these dedicated public servants bring extensive experience from the state and local level to the leadership team. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 2014 to 2015 and Law Clerk for the Honorable Harry Pregerson at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 2013 to 2014. Friedland at the U.S.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: California

Canna Law Blog

Of all the things you can do with hemp in California, cultivation is probably the safest and most “legalized” It’s had a relatively long and complex history in this state, beginning most significantly in 2013, when California passed Senate Bill 566 , the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act (or “CIHFA”).

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Kelley Drye & Warren: CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – August 2021

Cannabis Law Report

This randomized controlled trial will collect data on 13 U.S. But the NIHC says that leaves out growers licensed under state plans authorized by the pilot program for hemp established in the 2014 farm bill. s history. hemp growers awarded $65M for ‘deceptive’ deal which highlights volatility, growing pains of CBD market.

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Wake Network Retains CRO Santé Cannabis to Conduct Clinical Trials in Psilocybin Therapies

Cannabis Law Report

This engagement will build on the strong foundation on Santé, having treated more than 10,000 patients since 2014 under a real-world data protocol. As two emergent complementary medicines, many parallels exist between the medical cannabis industry and the currently developing psychedelic medicine industry.

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10 cultural masterpieces we have thanks to weed

The Cannigma

In a 2014 randomized control trial , researchers gave 18 people high doses of 22mg of THC and an equal number low doses of 5.5mg. Rogen introduced his pottery hobby to the world in the summer of 2019, showcasing a collection that was ashtray-centric, but soon shifted towards flower vases, mugs, pots and things you can put pot in.

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ITEP Report – Taxing Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In January 2014, recreational cannabis establishments in Colorado opened their doors to the public, followed soon thereafter by businesses in Washington State, Oregon, Alaska, Nevada, California, and most recently Massachusetts. billion) already rival total excise tax revenues collected from all forms of alcohol ($1.16