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Hemp-CBD Laws: Alabama

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A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. 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.

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Countries that have legalized CBD

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Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. This means that the oils and other products must be produced using the CBD-rich variant of cannabis, namely the Cannabis Sativa L (CSL) variant. But why is this important?

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Austria: Cannabidiol In Food And Cosmetics

Cannabis Law Report

The other parts of hemp plants- such as seed, leaves and cannabinoids contained therein (except for THC) – do not qualify as narcotics. In respect of the use of Cannabis sativa L. While there are signs of greater liberalization with respect to hemp use internationally, the Austrian government has resisted this trend.

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Article – Hogan Lovells: Regulation of cannabis in Italy: Use in food and cosmetics

Cannabis Law Report

While a law enacted in 2016 promotes the cultivation of hemp as a mean to preserve biodiversity, and to reduce the environmental impact in the agriculture, hemp-derived products for human consumption are still subject to restrictions. Traditional cultivation of hemp in Italy . Cannabis may be used also as medicinal product.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis lawyers are heading to Brussels next week to challenge a recent decision by the European Union to reclassify food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) and prohibit their sale. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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CBD Oil Setback In Europe As Brussels Reclassifies Cannabis Derivative To Ban Sale

Cannabis Law Report

Europe’s booming CBD market is at risk of going bust after food officials recategorised cannabidiol as a novel food, effectively outlawing its sale across the union. The EU Novel Food catalog now officially lists CBD as an unauthorized Novel Food, stating: “Cannabis sativa L., extracts of Cannabis sativa L. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor.

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Understanding the Background of Medical Marijuana Laws in Los Angeles

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From the 1st of January, 2018, it became legal to buy, carry, use, and grow cannabis sativa without a valid physician’s recommendation. The best quality cannabis seeds are available from across the world without any laws prohibiting the use. 2016’s Massive Step Forward with the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act.

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