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One Signature Could Remove Marijuana From Schedule I Tomorrow

Canna Law Blog

Treaty compliance: the path is legally justified The Single Convention (which refers to “cannabis,” not “marijuana”) requires that cannabis be “controlled” by member states to only medical, scientific, and industrial purposes. In other words: AG Bondi could reschedule marijuana tomorrow.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

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Elizabeth Warren (D-MA): As a leading voice in promoting cannabis reform, Warren has contributed to the creation of the 2018 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act. For most of these legislators, it wasn’t their first time advocating for cannabis reform.

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Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

Canna Law Blog

The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for small businesses operating in compliance with state law (and for some, in compliance with federal law) – especially those selling hemp-derived foods, supplements, and cosmetics (collectively, Consumable Hemp Products).

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Oregon’s Hot Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Most hemp growers dont care When the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing hemp, many growers moved into the ODA system with no intention of growing cannabis for fiber or grain. I dont think Oregon can fix it The OLCC news release offers a sunny subtitle: Agency sets path forward for better compliance.

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Report: Compliance and enforcement report: Cannabis inspection data summary (fiscal year 2018-2019)

Cannabis Law Report

The post Report: Compliance and enforcement report: Cannabis inspection data summary (fiscal year 2018-2019) first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Inspection ratings. Measures initiated by Health Canada. Inspection results. Background. On October 17, … Read More.

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Simplifya Launches Compliance Solutions for Cannabis Businesses in Utah

Cannabis Law Report

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Helps Cannabis Companies Stay Compliant With Continually Changing Regulations in the State. On November 6, 2018, Utah became the 33rd state to legalize medical marijuana when voters passed Proposition 2, a ballot initiative which legalized the use of medical cannabis for qualifying patients.

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Did the 2018 Farm Bill Open the Door to Importing Hemp?

Canna Law Blog

The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is preparing to regulate the commercial cultivation under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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