NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Regulate Like Alcohol : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 — (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Jimmy Higdon plans to file legislation in 2019 to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

THE USPS PUBLISHED NEW GUIDELINES FOR MAILING HEMP AND HEMP PRODUCTS. Sending hemp and CBD in the mail has proven to be more of a hassle than one would expect given the recent expansion of hemp’s legal status in the United States. This post was written by attorney Kamran Aryah with the Kight on Cannabis law firm.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

HEMP AUTHORITY TM RELEASES GUIDANCE PROCEDURES 2.0. 1, 2019) : The U.S. Hemp Authority TM , the mark of trust for hemp and CBD products, released today its Guidance Procedures 2.0. Hemp Authority TM , the mark of trust for hemp and CBD products, released today its Guidance Procedures 2.0.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident?

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

research, the company states that the average percentage of plants that are considered hot in hemp harvests throughout the U.S. 2018: 111,912 acres of hemp licensed, 78,176 acres planted, (harvest data unavailable for 2018). 2019: 511,442 acres of hemp licensed, 242,565 acres planted, 134,059 acres harvested.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Here’s a look back at 2019 and a projection of what’s to come in 2020 Cannabis Law. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

At the end of February 2019, as well as concurrent with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in late December 2018, Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb made numerous public statements which offered hope to those waiting for the FDA to take affirmative leadership on hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. But still, many financial institutions have been hestitant when it comes to servicing hemp clients.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

We have spilled a lot of ink on this blog related to the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp at the federal level. This blog post is going to cover financial institutions and hemp at about 10,000 feet. Going forward, hemp will be subject to stiff regulation at the state and federal levels. It’s huge news. Seems easy, right?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Presently, the public comment period ends on December 30, 2019 and it is unclear whether the comment period will be extended. Crop Insurance: No coverage for hemp crops above.3% 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. The new practice leverages the firm’s in-depth cannabis and hemp industry knowledge and expertise of the tax implications, regulatory environment, as well as critical operating and financial procedures.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

July 1 2019. The world of marijuana banking has been rife with compliance risks for years. The risks and significant compliance burden of serving a business that is still federally illegal has led to a smaller number of institutions choosing to serve these customers. Legal Hemp Growing. Bank Secrecy Act Compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Monday, September 23, 2019. As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. Today’s cannabis industry encompasses the growth, processing, distribution, and other ancillary services related to both hemp and marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1518, to remove hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) from the state’s list of controlled substances. Update : HB 1518 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/11/2019.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

On the same day, the Department of Health, Surgeon General, and Drug Director issued a public health advisory regarding “the risks of harm associated with use of products derived from Cannabis, including marijuana and hemp, that claim to benefit health.” Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

We also saw significant legislative and regulatory changes, further contraction of the hemp industry and a myriad of interesting odds and ends. The legislature gave counties the option to declare states of emergency and opt out of hemp production. In spite of it all, Oregon is still a hemp leader on the national stage.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

At the end of February 2019, as well as concurrent with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in late December 2018, Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb made numerous public statements which offered hope to those waiting for the FDA to take affirmative leadership on hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Costello brings a wealth of US government regulatory experience, including areas overseeing cannabis policy. Congressman (2015-2019, R-PA), and now public policy consultant. legal cannabis and hemp sector. Mr. Costello is a former U.S. marketplace.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Before 1937, industrial hemp was legal and used for clothing, paper, rope, and fuel. Hemp was grown by our forefathers—even required of early colonists. plant illegal, including hemp, a sturdy low THC variety. Hemp was briefly re-legalized in World War II to make canvas and other items requiring the strength hemp provides.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production. DE resident? HI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. We are pleased to offer these coverages to hemp producers. The MPCI pilot insurance is a new crop insurance option for hemp producers in select counties of 21 states for the 2020 crop year.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to allow the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 6/11/2019 at 9:30am in the State Capitol, room 4202. CA resident? LA resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Legislation is pending, House Bill 625, to establish an industrial hemp pilot program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Your Highness, Carly.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

After three full years of hemp cultivation, Linda Noel was confident 2021 would be a success. She learned along the way, though, and hemp grown for CBD had become her primary crop at Terrapin Farm in Franklin, Mass., Now, a sense of urgency permeates the state’s hemp industry. where she also grows tomatoes. .

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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. That limited exception doesn’t cover other parts of the cannabis plant, including hemp flower. Hemp grown in another country can’t meet those inherently domestic requirements.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. At the state level, activists in Idaho have begun efforts to qualify a medical cannabis and hemp ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. The bill will now be transmitted to the governor. AR resident?

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

House Bill 491 would regulate industrial hemp production as well as allow the production and retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of regulating hemp and CBD. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of descheduling hemp. LA resident? LA resident? NV resident?

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In this article, Dr. Snyder distills her analysis of hemp testing during the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons. 9-THC, severely limits the hemp strains a farmer can grow. Total THC limit set forth in the Rule will do great harm to the hemp industry. Hemp is defined as cannabis sativa with ?9-THC threshold at maturity.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

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. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 22, 2019

The FDA is however finally allowing the public to weigh in, with the announcement of a Public Hearing to take place on May 31, 2019. What’s more, is that the Agency is allowing submission of public comment until July 2, 2019 and seems to earnestly want feedback from the hemp industry. hemp oil”)?

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Governor Kim Reynolds (R) of Iowa signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of descheduling hemp. LA resident? MO resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2019

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MARCH 2019: Here’s a quick rundown of some of what we’ve been working on this session. and we invite you to voice your support for all of these policy priorities if you so choose. As of March 20th, 2019 Oregon has 2086 active licenses an increase of 108 licenses since mid-September 2018.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

The 3-year agreement was struck with Barcelona-based CHK Solutions, a leading distributor of premier hemp and CBD products who will distribute Bhang CBD products into Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. Full Press Release. MIAMI, Aug. The Bhang brand continues to draw attention from cannabis markets around the world.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

On Friday March 22, 2019, I attended the State of the Cannabis Industry event along with other members of the Green Light team. OLCC will be enforcing non-compliance with changes in ownership structure that are not pre-approved. Packaging and Labeling Update: As of April 1, 2019, retailers can’t accept products with old labels.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 10, 2020

involved in suits with similar claims, have set forth a similar argument: that private class actions alleging non-compliance to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) are necessarily preempted by federal law. Still, given the FDA’s inability to produce guidance by the fall of 2019, any potential stay in litigation may last for some time.

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