Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, did it intend to legalize intoxicating hemp products? If it did, why didn’t it just legalize marijuana? Not to some courts, who think that the 2018 Farm Bill is so patently clear that it really doesn’t even matter what Congress intended. That in my view, is wrong.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

According to Law360, AK Futures – which sells the popular “Cake”-branded delta-8 THC vaporizers – won its latest court fight when a federal judge again ruled that hemp-based products are protected under federal copyright laws because hemp was legalized in 2018. What about state laws banning delta-8? What about the DEA?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. The court first delved into the statutory definitions of hemp and marijuana. Distro, LLC , No.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court chose to revive American Federalism when a seven-member majority of the Court held the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) to be unconstitutional. Murphy holds that state-law repeals are not pre-emptible. The case, Murphy v. NCAA, et al.,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

As of October 21, 33 states and the District of Columbia have allowed the use of medical marijuana. In addition, recreational marijuana is legalized in 10 states and the District of Columbia (see Exhibit 1 for details). Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e.,

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% States already closing loopholes.

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SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

In my defense, 2018 has been a wild ride in the world of weed, a 12-month timespan which truly could be called “the best of times and the worst of times,” or perhaps just the highest and lowest of times. The Top 10 Cannabis Stories of 2018. But until then, here are the buzzes and bummers 2018 had to offer.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

When the 2018 Farm Bill was inked, one of the biggest perceived wins was a provision prohibiting states from interfering with interstate transport or shipment of hemp. Many hemp transporters today face just as much risk when transporting hemp as they did before the 2018 Farm Bill was signed—and in some cases, even more risk.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Although all hemp-derived cannabinoids, including hemp-derived Delta-8 THC, seem to fall squarely within the definition of hemp enacted under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “ 2018 Farm Bill”) , uncertainties remain regarding the federal legality of cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC that are derivatives of other hemp-derived cannabinoids.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

But today’s “hemp” market has moved way beyond CBD, as noted by several commentators who expressed concerns about the unregulated proliferation of high-dose THC consumables and novel synthetic intoxicants thanks to loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill, which is up for revision and renewal in the coming months.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

For one, the US 2018 Farm Bill is causing some legal confusion on whether or not it can be sold nationwide, like CBD. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly states that any plant byproducts are permissible to sell. This list may have you wondering - why ban THC delta 8 in states where cannabis is legal?

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? What about travel?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

The Federal Air Surgeon’s office has received a number of inquiries about marijuana, due to the recent increase in the number of states around the country that have approved its use for medical and recreational purposes. Be aware that federal law — not state law — governs FAA medical and pilot certification.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. 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. AUTHOR: Darren Kaplan; Garrett Graff.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 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. Apparently, that’s how the state wants to continue to operate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

To expand the number of manufacturers, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted a notice in the Federal Register on August 11, 2016, soliciting applications for licenses to manufacture marijuana for research purposes. However, over two years have passed without any new schedule I marijuana manufacturer registrations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

To a large extent legalization of adult-use cannabis, including New York’s passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA), has eclipsed other developments in the cannabis sector over the past year. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

While in MA, he utilized cannabis which was legal under state law, in order to find relief from chronic pain and PTSD. Upon being pulled over by the Pennsylvania law enforcement officer, the officer stated that he smelled the aroma of cannabis coming from the car.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Should you be worried about legal marijuana’s adverse consequences under federal immigration law? 1621 et seq.,

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This would, as the letter to Garland says, “decriminalize” marijuana. For the purpose of the CSA, the Attorney General delegates its power to the DEA and the HHS delegates its power to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When Jeff Sessions repealed the Cole Memo in January 2018, Xavier Becerra? The CSA’s Power.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Even though it is not as potent as Delta-9, Delta-8 is included on the DEA’s list of controlled substances under “tetrahydrocannabinols” and thus, it is a controlled Schedule 1 drug. That being said, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, dubbed the “Farm Bill”, expressly carved out “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp.”

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Because of the 2018 farm bill , hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the United States, making delta-8 legal in states where delta-9 THC is illegal—sometimes. . Few state laws specifically address delta-8 THC at this time. Leafly’s guide to marijuana legalization. or higher. .

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the STATES Act , our articles run the gamut. Not long ago we wrote about a decision by the Second Circuit that may force the DEA to re- or deschedule marijuana after writing about the lawsuit when it was first filed last year. The ruling is Albuquerque Public Schools v. Sledge , Civ.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Should you be worried about legal marijuana’s adverse consequences under federal immigration law? 1621 et seq.,

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Because it’s derived from federally legal hemp, THC-O products are becoming increasingly popular in the states where consumers don’t have access to legal, state-licensed delta-9 THC products. . THC-O didn’t appear on the DEA’s radar until nearly 30 years later. State laws and regulations scrambling to catch up.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities. State Law The law on cannabis use varies from state-to-state and penalties differ depending on the gravity of the violation. Let us take a look at some California state laws.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 6, 2021

As it stands, the legality of delta-8 in the United States is a bit complicated. Currently, there are not many state laws actually addressing delta-8 THC, leaving it in a sort of legal gray zone. states seem to consider delta-8 to be illegal. states seem to consider delta-8 to be illegal. Source: [link].

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

For a business which has decided to publish ads for cannabis businesses, there are a number of steps that would minimize the risk of receiving a call from a federal prosecutor or a visit from your local DEA agent. Follow State Law (and Require that Customers Do Too). 16, 2018 (available at [link] ) (“Ajax Letter”).

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

limit set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making them indisputably federally illegal. indicated by the 2018 Farm Bill, while another had 0.31%. The second argument is based on a DEA interim final rule on the topic of synthetic THC. One product contained slightly more than 23% delta-9, putting it at a massive 7700% of the legal limit.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2019

Ron Paul (R-TX) and Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced a bill to remove marijuana from the schedules entirely (“de-scheduling”). Although many states have chosen to legalize medical marijuana and four have legalized recreational use, such state actions continue to conflict with federal law. Morgan Griffith [R-VA] (H.R.

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