Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Here’s a look back at 2019 and a projection of what’s to come in 2020 Cannabis Law. .

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Monday, September 23, 2019. As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. Read the bill’s text here. ABOUT THIS AUTHORS. Jennifer K.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. California is required to submit a 2018 Farm Bill-compliant hemp production plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture by May 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Previously, she was Director of the Office of Cannabis for the City and County of San Francisco’s General Services Agency from 2017 to 2019, where she served as Project Manager in 2017. Lee served as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2019 to 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Shawn Collins, the executive director of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), reported that as of Tuesday night, regulated marijuana establishments had logged $2,009,007,478 in gross sales since the businesses first opened their doors on November 20, 2018. Sales for all of the 2019 calendar year amounted to $444.9

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

At the end of February 2019, as well as concurrent with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in late December 2018, Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb made numerous public statements which offered hope to those waiting for the FDA to take affirmative leadership on hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) regulations.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 26, 2021

California’s legal weed market has been thriving since adult-use sales began in 2018, but even so, state and federal law enforcement are still fighting to eradicate illegal weed grows that are poisoning forests and wildlife with toxic pesticides. . The market for illegal pesticides has actually exploded in the past couple of years.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

23, 2019 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new crop insurance option for hemp growers in select counties of 21 states in 2020. The MPCI provisions state that hemp having THC above the federal statutory compliance level will not constitute an insurable cause of loss. Here’s the full press release.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. On June 10, 2019, Texas enacted House Bill (HB) 1325 , now codified at V.T.C.A.,

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

October 31, 2019. Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s compliance and enforcement team was instrumental in the dismantling of an illegal marijuana processing site by local, state and federal law enforcement last week in rural Lane County. The OLCC does not license medical cannabis grow sites in Oregon.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

In August, 2018, 44,000 registered patients. By August of 2019, this practically doubled, hitting 83,000. In October of 2018, the governor made it easier to access medical cannabis. The patient count also includes 2,500 people who are enrolled in the state’s new opioid alternative pilot program. Other Changes. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

At the end of February 2019, as well as concurrent with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in late December 2018, Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb made numerous public statements which offered hope to those waiting for the FDA to take affirmative leadership on hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

May 31, 2019. The County’s compliance and enforcement teams have been enforcing our regulations and those required by the State of California to put a stop to illegal cannabis activity and operations across the county. Here’s the letter in full. By the County of Santa Barbara. Tax revenue to fund enforcement and regulation.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Chesterfield Police Chief Jeffrey Katz shared that his law enforcement officers haven’t “shied away” from current laws, and that it’s important to arrest people in the name of public safety. The devil is in the details, as they say… and like all laws passed by our legislature, it is our charge to encourage compliance and enforce violations.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Following the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, the state passed H.P.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2019

By Mike Annis & Emily Lyons on June 13, 2019. Since enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”), confusion has run rampant over when and where hemp or hemp produced cannabidiol (CBD) can legally be used. Mike Annis. Emily Lyons. Animal food and feed are no exception. at this time.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

If you’re in the cannabis licensing game in California, you know that it’s taking months and months to secure annual licensing from all three agencies overseeing the implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. Provisionals last for 12 months and can be issued through the end of 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

” In their 2019 election program they already advocated for another legal status for cannabis. Another issue and in the same direction was his commitment to the establishment “of the State guarantee in the safety of consumers and in the control of the production, trade and consumption” of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

CannTrust was a wake up for the regulated Canadian market will Folium be the same for the USA as 2019 draws to a close. Colorado has long been regarded one of the the US’s better state markets for efficient compliance and good regulatory management by state and local authorities. Super Zoo, Las Vegas 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. On May 31, 2019, DNR issued proposed industrial hemp rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

On Friday March 22, 2019, I attended the State of the Cannabis Industry event along with other members of the Green Light team. They are currently working on producer applications submitted in January 2018. If you are one of the applicants who submitted in the first half of 2018, many of the forms have changed.

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 24, 2019

Q4 2018 was not a good time for CannTrust. Entering the recreational arena presented a slew of regulatory hurdles and compliance requirements, which all cost a great deal of money. They believe that this will allow them to once again be “in the black” by late 2019. Reasons for Initial Loss. . Current Outlook. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Today’s patchwork of inconsistent, and often contradictory, state regulations — coupled with the lack of methodical testing and safety requirements — is calling consumer protection into question. The safety of CBD is also a primary concern. It’s no wonder. on a scale of 1 to 10.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. On October 29, 2019, the USDA issued its proposed rule for hemp production. On September 12, 2019, Illinois Representative Jan Schakowsky introduced H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

In November 2018, the legal status of cannabis was changed to allow specialist clinicians to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products to patients with an exceptional clinical need, following a high-profile media campaign. This would answer questions about safety and efficacy, they said.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2019

19 August 2019. The main relevant UK legislation is the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (the Act) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (as amended by the Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018) (the Regulations). Authors – Carolyn E. Pepper and Jess Parry.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

These results do indeed suggest that these products are contaminant-free and packed with THC – but the website also clearly indicates that this test is only “for quality assurance purposes” and is not an official California Compliance Certificate. . And as a final clue, Buddah Bear does not seem to have any legitimate web presence.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Network of Trial Law Firms – July 29, 2019. According to a 2018 Pew Research Survey, 62 percent of U.S. 11] But in 2018, the DOJ reversed course and announced a further update to its marijuana enforcement policy, including “a return to the rule of law and the rescission of previous guidance documents.” [12] 6] Ca.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2019

The MRA’s team of social equity representatives will visit the 19 communities listed above multiple times before the agency begins taking applications on November 1, 2019. Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA). DHHS – Safe use of marijuana products and compliance with the Smoke Free Air Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2019

January 11, 2019. A December 19, 2018 article in The New York Times noted a growing number of neighbors of cannabis farms are complaining about “skunky” odors caused by certain volatile organic compounds generated during growing and processing. Authored By: Michael A. Nesteroff .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

The City Council passed the bill in April by a vote of 40-4, and it became law on May 10, 2019, with an effective date of May 10, 2020. New York City employers who conduct pre-employment drug tests should review their practices to ensure compliance with this new ordinance. Noffsinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Company, LLC , 338 F.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and opened the door for interstate trade of the commodity, while marijuana — i.e., cannabis that has above 0.3% By distinguishing hemp and marijuana solely by delta-9 THC concentration, the 2018 Farm Bill led to two major, and likely unintended, consequences. 5] See 2018 Farm Bill, Pub.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2019

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 , the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”)—the agency that licenses distributors, retailers, testing labs, and event organizers—dropped its final regulations. Compliance with the regulations is critical, and it’s always recommended to consult with experienced regulatory cannabis counsel in doing so.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. There is some help in sight, though. Zachary Kobrin.

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MARCH 4, 2019

FEBRUARY 15, 2019. Amend “Program Site Specific Conditions” from the Social Equity Applicant to allow for site specific conditions only as required by CEQA, public health and safety, or as necessary under a DCR, State of California, or City enforcement action in conformance with other sections of the rules and regulations.

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