Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Quietly published this week, the audit’s results come amid an explosion in the number of veterans seeking reimbursement for their medical pot, from around 100 in 2014 to more than 18,000 last year — with no end to the surge in sight. Ottawa has lost control of veterans’ medical marijuana program, audit finds. April 2022.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Though it’s now home to one of the most progressive cannabis policies on the planet , a look back at Thailand’s recent history reveals just how far the nation has come. Thailand’s history of brutal drug policies is part of what makes the country’s recent transformation all the more surprising. Let us know in the comments!

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Adult-use marijuana programs are generating billions of dollars in tax revenues for state governments each year – bolstering the economic and equity case for legalization in other markets across the country as well as at the federal level. billion in 2020, according to a new report by Washington DC-based Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. This is a longitudinal dataset, displaying medical marijuana laws in effect as of January 1, 2014 through February 1, 2017.

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NORML

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In the FY2020 appropriations package released Monday, existing protections for medical cannabis programs from federal prosecutors that have been in place since 2014 remained, but other amendments that had been added earlier in the year by House Democrats were removed from the final compromise.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

The USDA provided clarifying instructions in its September 2018 Instruction on Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production for the UDSA’s policy regarding the organic certification of industrial hemp production by certifying agents accredited by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

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MassRoots

JANUARY 30, 2019

Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Intent to distribute charges will still be prosecuted in Baltimore City, but first time offenders are more likely to enter into a felony deferment program. The office of the top prosecutor will begin looking into this soon. “We

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Heather Krug is the State Cannabis Sciences Program Manager for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She has served in this role since 2014. About Our Panelists. Rhoades has been actively engaged in regulatory compliance under a variety of compliance regimes. Anna Williams is an Accreditation Supervisor with A2LA.

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

There is a shift happening in this country, away from liberal policies, including drug policy reforms. This language is being re-ushered in by the new Administration and supported by the anti-cannabis members of Congress who are now chairing every committee in the House and Senate essential to advancing cannabis policy.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Cannabis and Programming. Participants were asked to detail the relationship between their use of cannabis and programming. Regarding cannabis use and work, 53% of participants stated they had consumed cannabis while programming a minimum of 12 times. Just 4% reported partaking and programming daily.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

The study, entitled “Mediating Medical Marijuana: Exploring How Veterans Discuss Their Stigmatized Substance Use on Reddit,” focused on eight different themes: “Doctor Patient Conversations, Drug Test, Legality, Legal Policy, Prescription Drug Use/Other Substance Use, Point of View, Reasons for Use, and V.A. Findings.”. Shutterstock).

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

The USDA posted a webpage titled Hemp Production Program (“Program Update”). The 2018 Farm Bill directs the USDA to create regulations and guidance to implement a program for hemp cultivation in the US. The USDA has started to gather information to begin the process of rulemaking.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Alternatively, is the agency authorizing passengers to carry products processed under a 2014 state pilot program? This might make more sense, as the 2018 Farm Bill provides that the 2014 Farm Bill shall remain in place for one year following the adoption of rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

A few states, including states that have adopted industrial hemp pilot research programs under the 2014 Farm Bill, now seem to have embraced this FDA position by banning certain CBD-infused products from local stores. Last Friday, several New York restaurants, bakeries, and bars were forced to stop selling CBD-infused foods and drinks.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Oregon was one of the first states to allow the production of industrial hemp following the enactment of the 2014 Farm Bill. Oregon is also one of the states that have interpreted the 2014 Farm Bill to allow for the commercial sale of industrial hemp and Hemp CBD products, including products intended for human consumption.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Conducted in an effort to understand where residents stand on several policy issues that are currently being examined by the Maryland General Assembly, the poll determined that 57 percent of voters support the full legalization of cannabis. This leaves only 37 percent in opposition.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Last year was a big one for the Oregon industrial hemp program. Section 7605(b) of the 2018 Farm Bill further provides that: Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the [USDA] Secretary establishes a plan under section 297C of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, section 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C.

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Veriheal

JUNE 14, 2023

A report was released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) on May 1 on the combined sale of cannabis across the U.S. Since the state-legal, adult-use cannabis market began in 2014, a combined total of more than $15 billion has been generated in tax revenue. billion since the sale of adult-use cannabis started in 2014.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Many states even saw significant population surges among registered patients; new programs like North Dakota and Utah doubled in size, while Missouri tripled.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. 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. Possession of up to 1.5

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Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? The Evolution of Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Program. In 2014, the state passed SB 2531 which was the state’s first CBD-focused law. This is news to me. I’m a native of Tennessee. In 2016, the law was once again reformed to allow up to 0.9%

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

That means that any hemp legally cultivated in the US was done so under Section 7606 of the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill allows states to implement agricultural pilot programs to research the cultivation of industrial hemp. State departments of agriculture can issue licenses for the cultivation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Indeed, in its latest FAQ’s (which pre-dates the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill), the TTB declared it understood the 2014 Farm Bill to only authorize the use of hemp in the production of alcoholic beverage products for sale within limited state-sanctioned pilot programs. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

Congress will be voting on a proposal that would protect currently existing cannabis programs across the U.S. If passed, it would create protections for existing state cannabis programs, as well as any tribal medical cannabis programs. We got a little closer to ending this outdated, war-on-drugs-era policy last night.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

WORCESTER, Mass. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Green Flower, a California -based education company focused on the cannabis industry, announced four new online certificate programs in partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). The programs are now open for enrollment with classes starting on September 5.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

An okra farmer was raided in the middle of the night in Georgia in 2014. Now, authorities will have to worry about policing hemp along with keeping up the tight regulation of the state’s cannabis program. Make sure to follow Veriheal to keep up with updates on Texas’ cannabis policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Since 2014, when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Legalizing marijuana for adults has been a wise investment. million as of April 2021.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. In 2016, Alabama enacted the Alabama Industrial Hemp research Program Act, (“ Act ”), which gave the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (“ADAI”) the authority over the production of industrial hemp and hemp products. Without further ado, we start with Alabama. Bottom Line.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% million from July 2014 through October 2021. Here’s what they say.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program. Buy-up coverage is available in some cases.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2019

USDA Executive Director, Sonny Perdue, explained that while the USDA was in the process of promulgating rules and regulations, farmers registered under an existing state research pilot program, pursuant to the 2014 Farm Bill, were allowed to import and cultivate hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

FCA, however, says the informational memo, from FCA Director of Regulatory Policy Kevin Kramp, is merely meant to provide guidance to institutions thinking about lending to hemp operations. 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.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. SB 5719 would repeal Washington’s Industrial Hemp Research Program (RCW 15.120 et seq. Current hemp licensees could transfer into Washington’s new program once it’s up and running.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. A major achievement of the 2018 Farm Bill was that it cleared the way for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to offer policies to hemp farmers. As of this writing you can find some 900 comments published on regulations.gov.

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