Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

In July 2019, NYDAM posted a revised policy that prohibits the sale of Hemp CBD food and beverages in New York. In other words, the state seems to be forcing Hemp CBD companies to violate the FDA’s policy. Regulations are likely to follow in 2020. NYDAM’s policy document linked above does not clearly mention vapes.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

If you’re a regular follower of our blog, or a member of the industry, you may have been aware that these new regulations will require action on state, tribal and federal levels , and could potentially hurt the currently thriving hemp industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Prospective cannabis businesses also may look for guidance on environmental impacts to the National Cannabis Industry Association, which issued a report in October 2020 titled “Environmental Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry: Impacts Best Management Practices and Policy Considerations.”

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2019

Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

On May 11, 2020, a Pennsylvania court upheld the state Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s order granting a CBD (cannabidiol) user unemployment benefits after being terminated for testing positive for marijuana ( Washington Health System v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review ).

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

According to recent reporting , pet industry spending is expected to reach $96 billion by 2020 with CBD as one of its fastest growing sections. market, this blog post provides a brief overview of the regulatory framework surrounding Hemp-CBD pet foods. FEDERAL POLICIES. While there are many Hemp-CBD pet products on the U.S.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

We hope we turn out to be wrong, but 2020 could be the year of litigation for hemp derived products, especially including FDA regulated CBD products and companies with California customers. Effective January 3, 2020, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is adding cannabis (marijuana) smoke and ? Jessica Wasserman.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Some states have regulated Hemp CBD despite the FDA’s slow movement, others are locked into the FDA’s policy, banning Hemp CBD in foods and dietary supplements. A positive statement like this from Dr. Hahn, made directly to the NASDA is likely to have ripple effects on enforcement policies across the state. Conclusion.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Some cities and counties in California developed policies and licensing criteria based on local criteria. 1] An excellent analysis of Proposition 64 is contained in Implementing Proposition 64: Marijuana Policy in California by the Stanford Law School Law and Policy Lab. [2] Carpetbaggers arrived in California from far and wide.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 27, 2020

What you need to know about Oklahoma medical marijuana in 2020. But perhaps one of the biggest factors that affects Oklahoma MMJ in 2020 is that doctors in the state are permitted to recommend MMJ products for whatever condition they deem fit. Are there new laws around Oklahoma medical cannabis in 2020? Up to 6 mature plants.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Although the UK recently severed its ties with the European Union, the FSA has opted to align its policy with that of the European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”). Following the March 31, 2021 deadline, only products for which a valid application has been submitted will be allowed to remain on the market.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting. Home » Blogs » Cannabis & 280E – Just Because It’s Illegal Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Have to Report It. CONTINUE READING.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

DEA (1st Circuit), a pending petition for review of DEA’s December 2020 Final Rule entitled “Controls To Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States.”. Circuit), a pending petition for review of DEA’s August 2020 Interim Final Rule purportedly implementing the 2018 Farm Bill’s amendments to the CSA.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

Existing Illinois cannabis companies are going to have less than nine months to prepare for a market that will grow at least tenfold on January 1, 2020 when recreational marijuana becomes legal. Stay current on relevant events in the cannabis industry by visiting our blog. Take Illinois for example.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Therefore, the requirements currently imposed on hemp stakeholders will remain in place until October 30, 2020. For more updates on Oregon’s Hemp CBD laws, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog. However, the Oregon agency ultimately decided to continue operating its hemp program under the 2014 Farm Bill. California. Connecticut.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2 Regulations can be rewritten—the USDA recently extended the comment period on the interim final rule until January 29, 2020. Yet relied on it was. percent to be deemed hemp, and later by the United States, which codified the 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

In fact, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, which to some extent acts as a local enforcement arm for CDPH policies, issued guidance stating that Hemp CBD was an adulterant. But we are basically guaranteed to see a revival of the bill in some form or another in the 2020 legislative session.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

We did not want to go back and revisit policy at this point in time,” said Sen. Please check our blog for updates, as we will be following any additional amendments closely. While this initial trailer bill was focused on technical changes, more substantive changes could be on the way. “We Source: [link].

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

When the USDA Agricultural Marketing Services published a statement at the end of February stating an intention to issue regulations in the Fall of 2019 to accommodate the 2020 planting season, no one expected the USDA to expedite the regulatory process by releasing an interim final rule.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Psilocybin will continue to be decriminalized around the United States in 2020 and beyond. Constitution (1933), to California’s Proposition 215 (1996) to Oregon’s proposed Measure 34 (2020). At some point, federal policy finally evolves and change becomes inevitable. But that is not the same thing as broad legalization.

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Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Then, a blog post circulated online, notifying the industry that Spain’s food and safety authority, AECOSAN, had updated its legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of products containing CBD being sold as food supplements. Irrespective of where the directive came from, policy on CBD has changed. CBD Regulation is Needed.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

We have explained on this blog that it is illegal to add CBD to many products, in FDA’s view , due to the “drug exclusion rule.” We will continue to track CBG as this story plays out in 2020 and beyond. From a regulatory perspective, the legal status of CBG products may be less problematic than CBD products. Why is that?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. This new EFSA guidance will further complicate U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Of these bills, only Senate Bill 218 had an immediate, appreciable impact on the industry at large, especially as OLCC moved stalled applications out of its queue and tightened up license transfer policies. We expect that unfortunate trend to continue in 2020. Big boom for hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Today I’ll outline some of the ways the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) plans to regulate marijuana in 2020. In November 2019, LCB Policy and Rules coordinator Kathy Hoffman issued a paper (link provided by Cannabis Observer) on enforcement of marijuana regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Conclusion: We award Bloomberg a “D-” grade because he does not support the legalization of marijuana and because of his history of anti-marijuana rhetoric and policies.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

That still hasn’t happened, and it now seems like legalization will have to wait for 2020. On November 1, the Court granted that request, extending a “one time only” legalization deadline out to April 30, 2020. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. With the January 1, 2020 deadline approaching, Illinois business community representatives raised numerous concerns with lawmakers.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. And The Blunt Truth published its 300th blog post! Several northeastern states tried to coordinate their marijuana policies. Lots happened this year, and I’m going to go out on a limb and say much will happen in 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2019

Lawmakers in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development made the decision as part of a set of proposals for post-2020 reforms. The reforms are part of the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy (CAP); a system of agricultural subsidies and other programs for member nations.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And now with AB 5 going into effect January 1, 2020, cannabis companies who want to use contractors for other parts of their business must ensure that they satisfy any of the enumerated exemptions. If you’re looking for more information on wage and hour issues, you can find it on Seyfarth Shaw’s Wage and Hour blog.

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Veriheal

JULY 31, 2020

This week in cannabis news: The DNC will NOT endorse Cannabis Legalization for its 2020 Platform. The DNC has said they are not endorsing cannabis legalization for its 2020 platform. And many officials came forward to support cannabis legalization as one of the main policy issues. Video Transcript. Thanks for watching!

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

CCPA takes effect January 1, 2020. Companies need to have privacy policies that explain to customers what information they have, how they obtained it, and what they do with it. If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will soon.

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