Veriheal

JULY 15, 2025

Because lawmakers legalized hemp for commercial farming only in 2018, researchers are now actively exploring how it supports pollinators—an effort that could impact sustainable agriculture in meaningful ways. Honey bees extract nectar and pollen from certain plants and infuse grayanotoxins into the honey, which can cause intoxication.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment. Both categories face their own individual legal challenges while the veterinary profession has its own internal battle on how to address the growing interest and body of research to support the use of medical cannabis for animals.

Pets

Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Although dried cannabis flower became available back in 2018 with federal legalization, consumers were forced to wait over a year for the release of any vaping products. Over the past month, vape pens have slowly begun to hit the market, but in contrast, there is still little to no dabbable extracts for sale legally – […].

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Project CBD

JULY 31, 2018

In June 2018, the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) gave its blessing to “Epidiolex,” a purfied CBD pharmaceutical, for treating severe pediatric epilepsy. Six months later, Congress passed the Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp for many uses, including the production of biomass for CBD oil extraction.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2019

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2019

A year after Canada’s national legalization of Cannabis, on October 17, 2019, the Government of Canada’s new regulations for edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals went into effect. During the first year of legalization in Canada, only dried cannabis products were actually legal.

Topical

NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. LEGALIZATION. The measures now await action from Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is supportive of the changes. DECRIMINALIZATION.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The American South has been one of the toughest (weed) cookies to crack when it comes to marijuana reform, despite legalization’s wildfire spread over the past half-decade. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). We tried numerous approaches.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Indeed, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more famously known as the “ 2018 Farm Bill, ” became law last month. Specifically, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp by removing the crop from the Controlled Substance Act—this means no more risk of enforcement action by the U.S.

Hemp

The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. The country’s largest party, the Christian Demorcatic Union, remains opposed to legalization. Shutterstock).

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 10, 2023

In Part 1 of this series, we compared and contrasted registered medical cannabis patient’s price per gram for dry flower before and after adult-use legalization, as well as adult-use and medical prices. In Part II, we do the same for the price per gram for Extracts in Illinois. April 2018. in March 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

However, such facilities are typically only open to either state-qualified patients or to adults in states that legally regulate whole-plant cannabis sales. By contrast, CBD-infused products sold at state-licensed dispensaries are typically subject to state-specific regulations and lab testing protocols.

CBD

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

Canadian producers have destroyed millions of packaged cannabis products and hundreds of tons of unpackaged marijuana since adult use was legalized in late 2018, according to data acquired by MJBizDaily. 1,500,396 packages of extracts. Those destroyed packages consisted of: 3,783,397 packages of dried cannabis.

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The Fresh Toast

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Which To Choose: Pure CBD Extracts Or Cannabis-Derived CBD With Some THC? Cannabidiol or CBD is a hot topic these days, especially as the 2018 Farm Bill just passed in the U.S, effectively legalizing low to no THC bearing cannabis. The post Which To Choose: Pure CBD Extracts Or Cannabis-Derived CBD With Some THC?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill , which permits the distribution of hemp-derived products at the federal level, the popularity of delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 products has surged. However, many of them are still psychoactive, albeit at lower levels than traditional cannabis sold in legal states.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

From a regulatory perspective, the legal status of hemp CBN products (like CBG products) may be less problematic than CBD products. This domestic legal framework, alongside the fact that CBN can be lawfully produced and extracted from hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill, seemingly gives CBN a viable legal runway.

Legalization

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

From a regulatory perspective, the legal status of CBG products may be less problematic than CBD products. This domestic legal framework, alongside the fact that CBG can be lawfully produced and extracted from hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill, seemingly gives CBG a viable legal runway. Why is that?

Legalization

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

Legalization

Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. or less THC) are still legal, the new stance effectively banned CBD and other hemp-derived products, such as delta-8 THC. Differing Interpretations of Hemp Legality.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JANUARY 3, 2019

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill (also called the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018), hemp or cannabis sativa has essentially become legal on the federal level, but there are still significant rules and regulations associated with hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution. What does this mean?

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

The following is a statement from CRN President & CEO Steve Mister: “CRN is extremely disappointed to learn that FDA rejected NDI notifications for full-spectrum hemp extract containing CBD submitted earlier this year by supplement manufacturers Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although cannabis has a cherished place in Indian traditional medicine, including in Ayurvedic practices, India does not have a legal, state-run medical marijuana program. In 2017, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi expressed support for the legalization of medical cannabis. How do Indians generally view marijuana?

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Legal Provisions. Under PHL 3302(21) “Marihuana” means all parts of the plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

With delta 8 THC products, there is some ambiguity regarding the legality. The legality of THC products evolves rapidly, so it is not easy to keep track of it. If you are in Florida, you might be wondering about the current legal status of delta 8 THC. What Is The Current Legal Status Of Delta 8 Thc In Florida?

THC

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For more than three years, Canada has had the sort of nationwide legal cannabis that people in the US can still only dream of. But where do things stand in the Canadian cannabis world in 2021, and how has the customer experience changed in the Great White North three years after legalization? Canada: a global cannabis trailblazer.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New York releases new CBD regulations, and Governor Cuomo supports legal cannabis. New York State released proposed rules for hemp extracts in food, drinks and vapes this week. state ballot roundup. south dakota.

DEA

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. However, CRS notes some observers suggest “a separate, marketable category exists for the plant’s extracted compounds” such as CBD oil. In the report, lawmakers took issue with the 2018 Farm Bill’s 0.3% Published To JD Supra. Marijuana Moment.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee. Numerous individuals testified in favor, including I.U.

Decriminalization

The Blunt Truth

MAY 31, 2022

A recent federal appeals court decision has shed light on the legal status of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“delta-8 THC”) and its implications for cannabis brand owners. Likewise, the DEA’s definition of “marijuana extract” only includes cannabinoids with greater than.3% 3% or less on a dry-weight basis. 3% delta-9 THC.

THC

Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 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. This week we turn to Colorado.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Applicant Harbor Hemp applied to register the mark HARBOR HEMP COMPANY in standard character and design form (below), for non-medicated skin preparations (Class 3), dietary and nutritional supplements (Class 5), and electronic cigarettes (Class 34), all “containing legally produced industrial hemp extract.” pdf here ).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hemp Roundtable is deeply disappointed to witness FDA’s rejection of two dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) recently submitted for full spectrum hemp extracts. (WASHINGTON) – The U.S. USHR-Statement-on-FDA-NDIN-Rejection-Letters.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

On February 27, 2019 both the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) provided new insights and guidance related to their proposed regulatory processes for hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 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. 195.010 , and legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 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. percent THC and free of unsafe contaminants; and. (b)

Hemp

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 27, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Pennsylvania’s governor is supporting cannabis legalization. Arizonans will have a chance to vote on legalization in November. Governor John Fetterman’s full-throated support for cannabis legalization.

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