Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In mid-October, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a bill ( SB-153 ) that dramatically changed California’s hemp cultivation laws. Department of Food and Agriculture (“USDA”) following the USDA’s issuance of interim hemp regulations. Not surprisingly, the USDA has faced some pretty heavy backlash.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. Where Things Stand Federally.

THC

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 5, 2020

Lawmakers wrestled with the issue of capping THC content in medical marijuana for those patients under the age of 21. In Minnesota, regulators have suggested that one office should oversee all aspects of both hemp and medical marijuana. STATE NEWS. To cap or not to cap, that was the question facing the state of Florida this week.

Banking

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Last month, Daniel Shortt and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. Today, I will focus on questions related to THC testing. Has the USDA provided any list of seeds that have satisfied total THC testing? How do the testing rules relate to hemp biomass?

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Wisconson Public Radio reports… Wisconsin saw a significant decline in the number of hemp growers and processors operating this year. Hemp growers and processors are required to register annually with DATCP as part of the state’s Hemp Research Program, which will continue through the 2021 growing season.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon change its tune on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) thanks to a bill recently filed by chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. The FDA’s view is that Hemp CBD was not marketed as such prior to the investigation of CBD as a drug. Collin Peterson (D-MN) and cosponsored by Reps.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

After a significant outcry by the hemp community, the USDA is backing down from its requirement that all hemp be tested at DEA-registered labs for the 2020 season. However, hemp producers should be aware that the USDA expects to begin enforcing the requirement to use DEA-registered labs for the 2021 growing season.

DEA

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Below is our list of six things we think every pet parent (or pet product manufacturer) needs to know about CBD and other hemp-containing pet products as well as the challenges facing regulators, veterinarians and industry stakeholders. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill.

Pets

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

Last week on Thursday August 20, 2020, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an interim final rule surrounding hemp and hemp derivatives. Although the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp derivatives under.3% Although the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp derivatives under.3%

DEA

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In 2015, Idaho state legalized CBD with a THC concentration of less than 3%. 3% THC is legal for treating qualifying health conditions and even recreationally. In Kansas, medicinal CBD entails a THC concentration under 5%. Recreational CBD, meanwhile, must be entirely THC-free. THC was legalized for qualifying conditions.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you feel like you’ve been catching a lot of Delta-8 THC content in the media lately, those aren’t just your social media apps hacking your brain. Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC is having a big moment in 2021 in terms of popularity and, most recently, in terms of concerns over legality, safety, and accuracy.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Wier tossed a hemp farm’s $9-million contract dispute suit against an Ore. 2020, asking the court to void its contract with Pure Valley after it was hit with a $9-million bill. Judge tosses $9M CBD oil suit saying Ky. is wrong venue.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Ninth Circuit Upholds Trademark Protections for Manufacturer of E-Cigarettes Containing Delta-8 THC. The lawsuit centered on AK Futures’ “Cake”-branded delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“delta-8 THC”) products. Because AK Futures’ e-cigarettes are hemp-derived and contain less than 0.3 WRITTEN BY: Snell & Wilmer. David Barker.

THC

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

March 17 to include further detail on how Trulieve sources its Delta-8-THC. With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Ethan Russo, M.D., Where It Comes From.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Domestic Hemp Production Program, which was established by Congress as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. Among the issues the Senators raised in their letter: USDA’s interim final rule requires growers to test hemp plants within 15 days of anticipated harvest. USDA’s interim final rule establishes a negligence threshold for hemp at 0.5%

Hemp

Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

THC Delta-8 THC, the lesser-known THC compound is gaining notoriety. So, what is delta 8 THC and why is the compound trending now more than ever? A spotlight on delta-8 THC . A rise in THC delta 8 popularity has come from the spike in CBD extraction. With the only exception being THC delta-9.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. hemp grower, CBD producer moves into high THC space. With the success of its hemp products and the passage of Vt.’s With the success of its hemp products and the passage of Vt.’s 2020, MMJ says. Brattleboro Reformer.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

By: Hemp Industry Team. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a draft version of the interim final rule (IFR) for the production of hemp in the United States. In general, the IFR specifies the provisions that a State or Tribal hemp plan must contain to be approved by USDA. THC on a dry weight basis.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. Hemp is federally legal while cannabis is not. Though delta-8 THC naturally occurs in the cannabis plant in small amounts, it is commonly made through a conversion process using CBD. Kelsey Middleton.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The FDA and CDC each issued warning notices to the public regarding delta-8 THC products on September 14, 2021, many of which are marketed as hemp products (and include some non-obvious references to other novel cannabinoids that may have similar effects and marketing). Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

9-THC plants are defined as “hemp,” whereas higher ?9-THC 9-THC plants are labelled “marijuana” and remain illegal under federal law. Some popular cannabis products can be derived from hemp, and therefore legally bought and sold (under certain conditions). 8-THC), which is an isomer of ?9-THC. 8-THC is also legal.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Delta-8 is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids that are naturally found in hemp and cannabis plants. When it comes to tetrahydrocannabinol, one typically refers to the better-known THC, Delta-9. It is estimated that Delta-8 has 75% of the potency of Delta-9 THC. What is Delta-8? Is Delta-8 legal under federal law?

THC

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In the world of hemp, marijuana’s straight-arrow cousin, the Department of Agriculture released guidelines for importing hemp seeds. History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. Note that McConnell still refers to marijuana as hemp’s “illicit cousin.”

Banking

Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

D espite the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) announcement in May that it would soon start reviewing grower applications for research purposes, cannabis research continues to be tightly restricted. Over the last few decades, the cannabis plant and its many components have been the focal point of research and stiff debate.

Research and Development

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs. cannabinoid hemp and hemp extract.”

Programs

SpeedWeed

MARCH 17, 2021

March 17 to include further detail on how Trulieve sources its Delta-8-THC. With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Ethan Russo, M.D., Where It Comes From.

DEA

LifeCannMD

APRIL 19, 2021

This particular legislation says that hemp derivatives, such as cannabinoids, are legal in the US so long as they do not contain more than.3% 3% Tetrahydrocannabinol – otherwise known as Delta 9 THC. Delta-8- (THC) is a minor psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis Sativa plant.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

vs. Q4 2020. vs. Fiscal 2020. Revenues : Net revenue of $148 million in Q4 2021 was an increase of 38% versus Q4 2020. Total net cannabis revenue of $101 million in Q4 2021 and $379 million in FY 2021, represented an increase of 27% and 28% over Q4 2020 and the prior year, respectively. 2,800) bps. Net revenue.

Data

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

million related to the flow-through of inventory step-up associated with fiscal 2020 business combinations). The Company expects to double the number of THC beverages on the market over the coming months including line extensions of its popular Deep Space 10 mg THC beverages. THC market in advance of federal permissibility.

Vaping

Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Spain’s cannabis market is a diverse mix of Spanish and foreign-owned companies selling everything from seeds, fertilizer and grow lamps to hemp-infused beers and CBD tinctures, oils, and creams. They cannot sell any cannabis product with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content higher than 0.2%

CBD

SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Delta-8 is a cannabis compound that has become popular because of its similarity to THC, the main compound in cannabis that gets you high, causing euphoria, happiness, sedation, symptom relief, and much more. Large amounts of THC are found in a majority of cannabis strains. Delta-8 and delta-9 are both forms of THC.

THC

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

March 17 to include further detail on how Trulieve sources its Delta-8-THC. With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Ethan Russo, M.D., Where It Comes From.

Research and Development

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

The now-finalized rules originate from a 2020 voter-approved initiative, subsequently approved by the governor and finally implemented by legislative panel. Kansas Attorney General Calls Delta-8 THC a Schedule I Controlled Substance. total tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).”. total tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).”.

Dispensary

SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

Fried remembers the debate, featuring a then- High Times editor and a DEA agent, marking the first substantive cannabis conversation during her time at school. . All the while, regulatory proposals, namely THC caps , continue to pose challenges. . In Florida, the effort to enact THC caps is well underway.

Agriculture

The Herb Collective

JUNE 25, 2018

Patients who tried Charlotte's Web, a specific strain of medical marijuana that is low in THC and high in CBD , saw a decrease in seizure activity by at least 50%. "Every year, about 98% of all of the grass removed by the DEA's "Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program" is really hemp."

Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Substances derived from the cannabis plant include marijuana, hemp, and cannabinoids. 5 The cannabinoid commonly known for its psychoactive properties is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). There are many forms of, and products derived from, the Cannabis sativa plant, including hemp, CBD, and marijuana. Call to Action.

Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2019

Cannabis is not a “gateway” drug, according to the ASA and the DEA’s own statements cited in the August 2016 U.S. Florida is currently entertaining its own successful 2020 push for adult recreational legalization and medical expansion or overhaul. . Green-Flower- What’s the Difference: Hemp CBD vs Cannabis CBD.

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