Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Oregon hemp will see a little bit of each in 2019. Last year was a big one for the Oregon industrial hemp program. Indeed, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more famously known as the “ 2018 Farm Bill, ” became law last month. This post aims to answer this question. 5940) [the 2014 Farm Bill] is repealed.”

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

He said: “licensed acres in hemp are at pre-farm bill levels.” Before the 2018 Farm Bill, only a few states ran limited “research” pilot programs for hemp. But, take a look: The USDA 2022 National Hemp Report , at page 1, indicates that all industrial hemp “in the open” totaled 28,314 acres. Could that be true?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The USDA, the same people who denied making the film ‘ Hemp For Victory ‘, has just approved Indiana’s hemp plan to cultivate and process hemp. The goal is to transition Indiana’s pilot program into the commercial hemp industry. Texas, Indiana, and Louisiana all ban smokable hemp.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

In December 2021 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy declared all CBD and hemp-derived consumables to be illegal in the state. 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. A Threat to a Growing Industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 27, 2023

Did Florida just legalize cannabis? Over the last month, the Florida hemp industry has been lobbying against a proposal to regulate hemp products heavily. Since the 2018 Farm Bill re-legalized hemp across the United States, Florida’s hemp entrepreneurs have created thousands of jobs.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

Is weed legal in South Carolina? South Carolina does not have legal cannabis for adult use or medical purposes. . Back when the US was still a collection of colonies under British rule, South Carolina had a booming industrial hemp industry. THC is not legal in any form in South Carolina, which still has harsh anti-cannabis laws.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Until a few weeks ago, everyone in the hemp world thought the next big development would come from the federal Food and Drug Administration (after all, the FDA recently submitted proposed guidance to the White House, which has yet to be released). Ever since, lawyers have been vigorously debating the scope, meaning, and legality of the rule.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a blow to freedom and democracy, state lawmakers in Texas banned smokeable hemp. In what many consider an equally heinous move, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban smokeable hemp. What’s the hangup with smokable hemp—and what does it mean for people in Texas? Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. the mature stalks and seeds incapable of germination) is not in violation of the CSA or related laws and regulations specific to importing goods. Hemp grown in another country can’t meet those inherently domestic requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

Delta-8 THC found in e-cigarettes and vape products are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday, finding that companies selling those products can receive trademark protection. Any cannabis-based product containing less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 15, 2023

Marijuana and hemp derivatives in tourism and hospitality is a rapidly growing industry, despite the current legal challenges. Cannabis Tourism Is a Large Part of Industry Hemp derivatives have been legal in every state since the 2018 […]

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

In a significant ruling that holds potential implications for cannabis law reform nationwide, the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently determined that simply smelling cannabis is enough to justify a police search. The ruling comes in spite of the fact that hemp and CBD were legalized nationally in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Department of Agriculture has approved Colorado’s state hemp management plan , Gov. Colorado’s hemp management plan will allow hemp farmers to grow hemp in Colorado in compliance with federal laws. The Farm Bill enabled state agriculture departments to grow hemp, as long as hemp was legalized in the state.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. Cannabis in Lithuania.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

AUTHOR: DARREN KAPLAN & GARRETT GRAFF – Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Darren Kaplan and Garrett Graff Attorneys at Hoban Law Group. With the recent passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — the 2018 Farm Bill — these are exciting times for many in the cannabis industry.

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The Cannigma

MAY 4, 2023

Is weed legal in Lebanon? Recreational use of cannabis is illegal in Lebanon, and possession of even small amounts can result in severe legal consequences. Enforcement of cannabis laws in Lebanon has historically been inconsistent, with some regions being more lenient than others. Hemp must contain less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Ganjapreneur reports… A North Carolina court upheld drug conviction charges against a man who mailed fifteen pounds of cannabis through FedEx; the defense had argued that law enforcement did not have cause to search the package due to the federal legalization of hemp, which is largely indistinguishable from THC-rich cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Introducing The Hemp Legally Speaking Blog. Visit the Hemp Legally Speaking Blog now. Hemp Legally Speaking. The Hemp Legally Speaking Blog focuses on all the interrelated areas of the hemp-derived CBD business, from cultivation and production to warehousing, transportation, marketing and retail.

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The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Jordan have been a controversial topic in recent years. While some have advocated for the legalization of cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, others have opposed it. Is weed legal in Jordan? The post Cannabis laws in Jordan appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Idaho has strict laws against cannabis, despite being surrounded by legal states. Despite 60% of Idaho residents agreeing with legalization, Idaho’s lawmakers aren’t rushing to embrace this potential revenue source. Idaho cannabis laws. No, you cannot legally buy cannabis in Idaho. CBD regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Supreme Court of Texas has accepted a challenge to Texas’ prohibition on hemp for smoking. A group of hemp companies is suing the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the state agency in charge of regulating consumable hemp. It followed the passage of the federal 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp nationwide.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2022

Varone is the author of two books, Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Officer’s Legal Handbook, and remains active as a deputy chief in Exeter, RI. Until recently, cannabis, including its primary intoxicating ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), was illegal under state and federal law.

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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.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2022

Kansas cannabis laws. The state banned the substance in 1927 and still abides by most of the original prohibition laws today. Since 2018, CBD and hemp have been legalized to some degree, but Kansas is still a full cannabis prohibition state. The state does have an industrial hemp industry, albeit a restrictive one.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. The state has brought forth several legalization initiatives since 2015 , but all have failed. Though the laws in Wyoming are slow to change, state residents are not immune from the wave of legalization sweeping the country. Cannabis in Wyoming.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2019

Here come the hemp seeds! Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released a statement, in which the agency clarified that the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill rendered the importation of hemp seeds legal. Accordingly, the USDA held that the DEA “no longer has authority to require hemp seed permits for import purposes.”.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2021

OPB reports… Hemp farming has increased dramatically in Southwest Oregon, since it was federally legalized in 2018. The post Oregon’s first hemp audit attempts to quantify water violations says OPB report first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Today, Jackson and… Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

hemp market continues to heat up for a variety of reasons, mainly because the general populace is finally starting to understand the difference between cannabis as marijuana and cannabis as hemp (and the benefits of CBD and other cannabinoids derived from cannabis). hemp producers’ gain. hemp producers’ gain.

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Leafwell

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With more and more states legalizing cannabis in some form with every passing year, it can be hard to keep track of exactly what is legal where. One of the best examples of this inconsistency is the legal status of cannabis oil across the U.S. 3 percent THC to be sold in consumer spaces.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa , which focuses on cannabis legal services, plans to hang a shingle in New York, considered an emerging market since voters approved adult recreational use last year. Medicinal marijuana became legal there in 2014. The law firm began taking clients Feb.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2019

Federal trademark registrations are now possible to obtain for some hemp-related trademarks. 115-334 (also known as the “2018 Farm Bill”). The 2018 Farm Bill has since legalized the production and marketing of “hemp.” Hemp is defined as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. 2018 Farm Bill, § 297A.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Congressional report offers overview of CBD/hemp market, policy challenges. The report doesn’t weigh in on delta-8-THC, which can be derived from legal hemp but isn’t regulated under federal statute. Hemp gets $160K in Pa.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020. billion by 2024, increasing from $1.2

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