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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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USDA Expressly Legalizes the Importation of Hemp Seed

Canna Law Blog

Accordingly, the USDA held that the DEA “no longer has authority to require hemp seed permits for import purposes.”. According to the Montana senator, the DEA was blocking Montana farmers from importing hemp seeds. The agency further explained that the statement aimed to provide assistance to U.S.

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Hemp and CBD: Submit Your Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rules By December 30

Canna Law Blog

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. Your Comments Matter.

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Wisconsin Sees 40 Percent Decline In Number Of Hemp Grower, Processor Applications

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp growers and processors are required to register annually with DATCP as part of the state’s Hemp Research Program, which will continue through the 2021 growing season. “There’s been some constant change with the federal government, how they’ve taken that program and then states have had to adjust.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: North Carolina

Canna Law Blog

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (“NCDA”) provides a useful summary of the state’s law regarding hemp cultivation: Hemp production has been legalized in North Carolina, but only as part of the state’s pilot program as allowed under federal law. The Commission’s letter is worth reading.

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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

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In 2014, CBD with under 0.9% Despite these strict regulations, in 2014, the state legalized the use of CBD-rich cannabis extracts to treat intractable seizures. Wisconsin Wisconsin has no state medical cannabis program and no licensed medical Marijuana dispensaries. Possession of up to 1.5 ounces leads to a misdemeanor.

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Cannabis regulations in Indiana

The Cannigma

Indiana does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. It started up again under the 2014 Farm Bill that allowed farms with DEA approval to grow hemp for research and expanded after the 2018 Farm Bill passed. Does Indiana have a medical cannabis program? Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A.

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