The Blunt Truth

MAY 7, 2020

Our friends at Weedmaps have a new interactive map of state cannabis laws. The Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel released a memo finding that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s cannabis research program is non-compliant with international drug laws. And there’s an issue with marijuana research.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 In 2020 alone, legal sales of marijuana in the US bought in a record $17.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 In 2020 alone, legal sales of marijuana in the US bought in a record $17.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

It brings us great pleasure to present the 10 winners of Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020. Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners . Program between St. Nishtha Tripathi. Essay: “Integrating Research and Medicine: Cannabis Related Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Some of the most promising substances, and the law applicable to each, are outlined below: Psilocybin. As such, the use, sale, and possession of psilocybin in the United States is illegal under federal law. Published Via JD Supra.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

Pennington, who focuses on federal appeals and regulatory issues, is co-counsel on several high-profile cases against the DEA regarding cannabis research, hemp, and psychedelics. The INCBA supports lawyers in their practice of law as they serve all aspects of the cannabis and related industries. Hemp Industries Association v.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Domestic Hemp Production Program, which was established by Congress as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA’s interim final rules requires that hemp plant testing must be conducted by a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered laboratory, but Virginia has only a small number of DEA-registered labs. More at: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2022

Senate members in 2020 passed a similar version of S. Doing so will not only facilitate and expedite clinical cannabis research in the United States, but it will also bring about a long overdue end to decades of DEA stonewalling and interference with respect to the advancement of our scientific understanding of the cannabis plant.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

January 16, 2020 . In the following Q&A, Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice Ralph Weisheit explains some of the finer points of the law. . Lawmakers have to come back, perhaps not having thought seriously about what that means, and build a law around this vague idea the people have supported.” .

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re planning a long road trip or flying to see family over the holidays — the following will ensure you stay on the right side of the law. >> Learn more: Where is Cannabis Legal? Breaking the law here, even with only small amounts of cannabis, will result in misdemeanor charges. year prison sentence.

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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.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. (And, if you still need your card at the end – we’ve got you covered there, too!).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2019

They cover everything from preventing the Justice Department from interfering in state legal marijuana programs to funding the creation of a regulatory pathway for CBD to be introduced into the food supply to shifting Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) funds to substance abuse prevention and education programs. Read all at.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

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. That’s about 48 percent fewer applications than it received in all of 2020. Federal lawmakers approved of regulated hemp production in the 2018 U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Montana: As of Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). By Allison Campbell.

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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. Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

In doing so, the Roundtable and its member companies and organizations committed to a multi-year, continually adapting program to promote racial equity and inclusion throughout the U.S. FDA, USDA, DEA basics. hemp industry. Useful resources. Appropriate vs. inappropriate health claims. Future projections for compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

In 2020, Oregon became the first locale to decriminalize psilocybin and legalize it for therapeutic use on a statewide basis. 8] Spravato is derived from ketamine and categorized by DEA as a Schedule III controlled substance. DEA and the Controlled Substances Act. and Seattle, among other municipalities.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (“NCDA”) provides a useful summary of the state’s law regarding hemp cultivation: Hemp production has been legalized in North Carolina, but only as part of the state’s pilot program as allowed under federal law. The law was modified in 2016 in House Bill 992.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Illinois faces another lawsuit over its licensing program. The 9th Circuit may hear a challenge to the DEA’s marijuana scheduling. Governor Scott (R) allowed the bill to become law without his signature on Wednesday. As we’ve reported in the past, Illinois’ cannabis licensing program has had some problems.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon also was the first state to decriminalize certain other drugs with 2020’s passage of Measure 110.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Now, a psychedelic-focused bill aimed at reforming laws surrounding psychedelics further in the state has successfully qualified for the November ballot. This board would be known as the Natural Medicine Advisory Board and would be the entity responsible for recommending new psychedelic substances to be approved for the program.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

The bill would also amend the FDAC to clarify that federal law does not prohibit a person from introducing Hemp CBD into interstate commerce, as shown by the proposed amendments to 21 U.S.C. other known or potential challenges by the participation of States or producers in the domestic hemp production program. Stay tuned.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

However, this (1) did not offer any help for hemp cultivated in states with hemp programs that were inconsistent with the 2014 Farm Bill, and (2) is only guidance and was not legally binding on any court or law enforcement agency. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The DEA, which enforces the CSA, has indicated that it may consider delta-8 derived from hemp to be a “synthetically derived tetrahydrocannabinol” which still belongs on Schedule I of the CSA. Cultivation, transportation, and sale of unprocessed hemp in New York is governed by Article 29 of the Agriculture & Markets law.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The Laws and Regulations on Hemp CBD in All 50 States. The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. The DEA Does Not Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule. The comment period opened yesterday, September 8, and all comments must be received by October 8, 2020. Sampling Agents.

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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 low THC cannabis oil was legalized in Kansas , which otherwise has some of the most restrictive laws in the country. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana.

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. State vs. federal law. Just like using medical marijuana in residential apartments , traveling with cannabis comes down to federal versus state law. Planning a vacation should be fun. hash/concentrates.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Samples must be taken to a DEA-registered laboratory for THC testing. The IFR also sets the framework for USDA’s federal plan: It is anticipated that USDA will rely on the IFR for the 2020 growing season, but it is unclear whether federal plan licenses will be issued for 2020. THC on a dry weight basis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

And it gives people who have been harmed by these draconian laws a chance to move forward and embrace some semblance of the life they have long been denied.”. And now, as a Congresswoman, I am seeing the pattern repeat itself with fentanyl, as the DEA presses for an expanded classification that would criminalize possession and use.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Although certain states have identified hemp seed that would work well in their specific geographical areas, the USDA has decided not to include a seed certification program in the rules. These USDA-approved labs would need to comply with the USDA’s ‘‘Laboratory Approval Program” requirements, which mandate that labs be ISO 17025 accredited.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

“Our cost savings program is on track to deliver $150 – $200 million of savings within the next 18 months, and we remain committed to our path to profitability by the end of Fiscal 2022, while continuing to invest in an organization that is focused on insights, innovation and gaining momentum in the U.S. vs. Q4 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It was officially listed on the NYSE in August and granted a DEA schedule I manufacturing license in November. While it might feel like Mindset Pharma was a little late to the space, it was among the first companies to file patents for novel molecules back in early 2020 and was founded back in 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) to reschedule marijuana. As we all know, the DEA has routinely refused to accept or denied each and every petition, minus one that yielded very specific changes for a synthetic cannabis drug. Per the usual course, the DEA filed a motion to dismiss for failure to exhaust administrative remedies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

This has not yet been enforced or brought to a court of law and again I will make the analogy to beer and wine in the alcohol industry (equivalent to Delta-8) vs hard liquor (more equivalent to Delta-9). Delta-8 appears to us at Cannabis Law Report, the canary in the coal mine for new cannabis compounds.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A longstanding concern surrounding prenatal marijuana use is the threat of legal consequences, and in the eyes of federal law, there is technically no difference between an opioid-addicted mother and one who is employing a cannabis-based therapies during pregnancy. Florida Medical Marijuana Laws & Pregnancy.

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