Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

On September 11, 2019, the California Assembly approved SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates on this new law. Here are some of SB-153’s important provisions: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2020

While readers of the blog know that the legalization of hemp via the 2018 Farm Bell led to a massive CBD explosion in the United States, it’s only starting to dawn on folks in the U.S. So stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates. that the CBD craze is global. Needless to say, it’s a long process.

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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. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more California hemp cultivation updates. California is required to submit a 2018 Farm Bill-compliant hemp production plan to the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

According to an August 2019 report released by Grand View Research, Inc., We’ll continue to update you on any other regulatory development via this blog. As the first national retailer to adopt CBD guidelines, Sephora is raising the need to assist consumers in navigating this complex regulatory landscape.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In January 2019, the catalog was amended to classify extracts from industrial hemp containing cannabinoids as a novel food. The purpose of the Novel Food Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection in food safety. What are the main challenges for a hemp/cannabis/CBD businesses seeking a Novel Food authorization?

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

On January 17, 2019, California Assembly Member Cecilia M. The text of AB 228 is relatively short and would add the following two provisions to the California Health and Safety Code which contain provisions of the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Laws (the “Sherman Laws”): 110611. Keep your fingers crossed for AB 228.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks ago, California lawmakers quietly introduced SB-1326 , a bill that would amend the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ( MAUCRSA ) to legalize interstate cannabis sales, notwithstanding the status of federal law. Mandate that the agreement include provisions for collection of applicable taxes.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. Marijuana Tax Revenue Expenditures in California (Fiscal Year 2019-2020). 20 percent to public safety initiatives.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Marijuana Use In Safety Sensitive Job Duties In Oklahoma. But the plan was always to fine-tune the legislation, and the “Unity Bill” of March 12, 2019, did just that. Safety Sensitive jobs and work duties were detailed. What Are Safety Sensitive Jobs In Oklahoma MMJ Law? What Are Safety Sensitive Jobs In Oklahoma MMJ Law?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

FDA has been moving, since the December 20, 2018 passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, toward the full legal recognition of hemp-derived CBD as a food additive and dietary supplement and recently announced that it will be holding a public hearing on products, such as hemp derived CBD, on May 31, 2019, from 8 a.m.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

I get asked a lot of questions about what California cannabis licensees can and cannot do under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). Oregon’s New Cannabis Laws: The Definitive List (2019). For example, vertical integration is allowed. So what’s next?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

On March 13, 2019, AB-228 got some well-needed amendments which put the law much closer to actually allowing Hemp CBD to be included in food products. of the Health and Safety Code, or cannabinoids, extracts, or derivatives from industrial hemp. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more AB-228 developments.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

However, Oklahoma MMJ laws became slightly more restrictive with the passing of the Unity Bill in March 2019. Oklahoma Safety Sensitive Jobs are a category of jobs that are illegal to do under the influence of medical marijuana. Other employers will not allow employees who do Safety Sensitive Jobs to even hold an MMJ card.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. Our main priority was safety, effectiveness. As we’ve analyzed before, cosmetics are treated differently under federal law than food products.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

On June 5, 2019, Nevada officially established a common-sense approach to hiring that prohibits employers from making hiring decisions based on pre-employment marijuana use. As readers of this blog are aware, Nevada has allowed recreational marijuana use since 2017. By: Phillip Silvestri , Senior Counsel. So why is this important?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

On June 5, 2019, Nevada officially established a common-sense approach to hiring that prohibits employers from making hiring decisions based on pre-employment marijuana use. As readers of this blog are aware, Nevada has allowed recreational marijuana use since 2017. By: Phillip Silvestri , Senior Counsel. So why is this important?

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 9, 2020

The FDA is reopening the public docket established in May 2019 for the submission of data related to the efficacy and safety of Cannabidiol. The announcement seeks information from the public in the form of research about the effects of Cannabidiol products. Read More › Tags:

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

In a press release published by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 2, 2019, a 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill was announced. Most recently, the House Appropriations Committee approved this resolution on June 11, 2019 with a vote of 31 to 21. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. & & Victor Fox*.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

According to Decriminalize California, the current timeline for the initiative is as follows: Submitted to the Office of the Attorney General on 1st November 2019. 30 Day Public Comment period ended on 4th December 2019. Received Title, Summary , and Fiscal Impact Report from the Office of the Attorney General on 8th January 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

The CIHFA amended the Health and Safety Code to redefine “marijuana” to exclude industrial hemp, and to statutorily define industrial hemp. As always, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more California hemp updates. To understand the current state of hemp cultivation in California, we need to look back a few years.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Include a disclosure statement that the food product has not been tested or evaluated for safety. If you follow our blog, you know it is wise not to make statements about the therapeutic value of Hemp-CBD products (see here and here ). 459 in March 27, 2019.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Two years after that, federal lawmakers passed the Drug-Free Workplace America Act, which allowed mandatory drug-testing of employees AND government contractors, citing safety concerns. More Blog Entries: 50k Los Angeles Marijuana Convictions to be Dismissed, Reduced , April 1, 2019, Los Angeles California Cannabis Lawyer Blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Here’s their blog post of 8 October. 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.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 17, 2022

workplace safety laws, and retaliation laws protect employees, but not independent contractors. That test was codified into state law via Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) in 2019. In the meantime, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more cannabis employment law updates. minimum wage, overtime, meal periods and rest breaks, etc.),

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

Among the most significant concerns cited about a free-for-all on cannabis home delivery: Public safety risks, particularly robbery, given the cash-only model of legal marijuana sales; An influx of illicit marijuana delivery/sales that may be difficult for law enforcement to identify/shut down.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2018

More Blog Entries: Danger of ‘De Facto” Cannabis Legalization for California Neighbors , Oct. 7, 2018, Orange County Marijuana Defense Attorney Blog. Approved by the majority in the California legislature and the governor on Sept. 30, the law (which creates creates Section 11361.9 1, 2018, By Lindsay Schnell, USA Today.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

On November 21, 2019, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDFTA) announced increases to both the cannabis excise taxes , which are taxes owed by the consumer upon the purchase of cannabis, and cannabis cultivation tax, which are owed by cultivators and are calculated by weight. By: Robert Finkle , Senior Counsel.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

Gordon and Bryant have applied for reinstatement for the 2019 season, and Gregory has “every intention of filing his petition,” according to Rotoworld.com. I think it demonstrates the spirit of cooperation we have around our health and safety issues.”. Please sign up for blog updates to stay informed!

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

On June 10, 2019, Texas enacted House Bill (HB) 1325 , now codified at V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq., For additional updates on changes to Texas hemp laws and Hemp CBD laws, please stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog. Today we turn to Texas. California. Connecticut.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

” In April 2019, Oklahoma passed Senate Bill 868 , which directs ODAFF, in consultation with the Governor and Attorney General to submit a hemp cultivation plan to the USDA to bring the state’s hemp program in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Products containing Hemp CBD, other than pharmaceuticals approved by the FDA (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

However, health professionals have been reluctant to prescribe cannabis-based medicines in the UK because of the lack of clinical trial evidence of its benefits and safety. This would answer questions about safety and efficacy, they said. The final guideline is expected to be published in November 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 4, 2019

In May 2019, Gallup pollsters asked Americans about their trust in federal agencies. The opening paragraph of the statement is reassuring: Science forms the basis for decisions at the [FDA] and is paramount when it comes to making decisions that will impact the health and safety of the American public. People are distrustful.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v]

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

But while CannTrust stole the spotlight in the summer of 2019, Winnipeg-based licensed producer Bonify was arguably worse. As we covered in our article from early 2019 , Bonify’s most egregious offense was when it sourced and sold illegal cannabis into the open market. The first year of legalization saw its share of scandals.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In 2019, the Texas legislature further expanded the Compassionate Use Program with the passage of House Bill 3703, which added several qualifying medical conditions, including terminal cancer, autism, and multiple sclerosis, among others. This marked the first step toward recognizing the potential medical benefits of marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

According to the CDC, “as of October 1, 2019, 1,080 lung injury cases associated with using e-cigarette, or vaping, products have been reported to CDC from 48 states and 1 U.S. State and local governments have inherent police powers that allow them to institute laws and/or bans for the protection of public and health and safety.

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