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Hawaii’s New Hemp Regulations Could Deter Cultivators

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federal government has recognized hemp as a viable crop and taken measures to legalize it, each state has set its own specific laws and compliance measures around the plant. Things began to change in 2014 with the introduction of the Farm Bill , which legalized hemp research programs. Although the U.S. In July 2016 Hawaii Gov.

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State restrictions on cannabis packaging worry producers

Cannabis Chronicles

Since starting Fairwinds, a Vancouver-based cannabis company, in 2014, James and Wendy Hull said they’ve heard from customers who’ve praised their products for helping them with pain, anxiety and other ailments — even cancer. Hull said she’s not sure how the company will respond.

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Medical Edibles Are Now Available to Florida Cannabis Patients

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The exception to this law is medical cannabis, which has been legal in Florida since 2014. While oils, tinctures, and other similar products were made available early on, smokable cannabis was not available for medical use in Florida until last year. Cannabis Edibles are Now Available.

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New York Cannabis Companies Sidestep Flower Ban With Ground Flower Refills

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When New York started its medical program in 2014, Gov. New Yorkers with medical marijuana cards are allowed to vape and to take tinctures, capsules , and chewables, but the Department of Health does not allow unprocessed flower. . She said Curaleaf worked with the DOH to “bring these products into compliance” and resumed sales.

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Curaleaf shares down 8% after FDA sends warning letter over CBD health claims

Cannabis Law Report

FDA has determined that your “CBD Lotion,” “CBD Pain-Relief Patch,” “CBD Tincture,” and “CBD Disposable Vape Pen” products are unapproved new drugs sold in violation of sections 505(a) and 301(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 355(a) and 331(d). Unapproved New and Misbranded Human Drug Products.

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ChatGPT and Cannabis: Not Bad, Not Bad at All

Canna Law Blog

Here are four trends in civil marijuana litigation: Product Liability Claims: With the increasing popularity of marijuana products, such as edibles, tinctures, and concentrates, there has been an uptick in product liability claims. Oregon was one of the first states to legalize marijuana for adult use in 2014.

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

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CBD is now offered in a wide variety of forms ranging from gummies, gel caps, tinctures, creams, and e-liquids. Only CBD products produced in compliance with the Farm Bill would be legal by federal law. In 2014, Mississippi legalized CBD for epileptic patients. Is CBD Legal Under Federal Law?