Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Since 2016, our team of regulatory attorneys has been assisting domestic and international companies navigate the complex and ever-changing legal landscape of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD) products. The post FREE Upcoming Webinar – Hemp CBD Q&A With Harris Bricken appeared first on Harris Bricken.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The law was modified in 2016 in House Bill 992.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

When the 2018 Farm Bill was inked, one of the biggest perceived wins was a provision prohibiting states from interfering with interstate transport or shipment of hemp. Many hemp transporters today face just as much risk when transporting hemp as they did before the 2018 Farm Bill was signed—and in some cases, even more risk.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L. plant with more than.3% plant with.3% 3% or less delta-9 THC. plant with.3%

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, did it intend to legalize intoxicating hemp products? And why didn’t it address the manufacture or sale of intoxicating hemp products? ” Congress did not intend to open Pandora’s Box to any form of legal intoxicating hemp product. That in my view, is wrong. delta-9 THC.

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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 Hemp farmer reveals possibilities for industrial hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. What that means for the California hemp industry is not clear.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2019

According to recent reports, the hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) market is expected to grow by 700 percent by 2020 and grow to $2.1 billion by 2020. Given this significant growth forecast, sensitive business information (also known as trade secrets) has become an incredibly valuable asset for Hemp-CBD stakeholders.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2020

Our team will lead a FREE Q & A webinar on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm PDT , during which our transactional hemp attorneys will field questions on all aspects of hemp and CBD, including guidelines by the Food and Drug Administration and the patchwork of state laws and regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

The set-up is markedly different than the 2020 session, where there were over 30 cannabis-related bills. It’s admirable of California to make it official that financial institutions (and accountants) don’t commit any crimes under state law by virtue of servicing cannabis businesses. No hemp CBD bill (again).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Texas. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq.,

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Last month, Nathalie Bougenies and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a draft of the rule outlining federal provisions for the domestic production of hemp. No immediate changes are expected. As of Nov. TRANSPORTATION.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Act 68 , which revised the state laws to align with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products. Hemp is defined as cannabis that naturally produces less than 0.3% For years, hemp companies have been producing CBD rich extracts and marketing them for animals and humans. Related story.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

But the same isn’t really true for California hemp or hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). California hasn’t really made any progress on adopting hemp social equity programs, probably because of the murky legality of hemp to start. Others will probably follow in the future.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

February 6, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We We are pleased to offer these coverages to hemp producers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors adopted an urgency ordinance Tuesday to extend a temporary moratorium on industrial hemp cultivation in the coastal zone for another six months as the county awaits feedback from the California Coastal Commission. So, if you want to grow CBD-rich hemp you can do that six plants. (If

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

The legislation passed with two clear directives in mind: (1) regulating artificially derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC, and (2) creating an enforcement system to ensure hemp licensees are not illegally growing marijuana. This blog post explains how these legislations developed, and ultimately led to Oregon’s hemp moratorium.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

When the President signed the 2018 Farm Bill in December, which legalized industrial hemp for all intents and purposes, the federal government permanently removed industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), resolving any lingering doubts. As such, it is critical that people understand that hemp is not marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 7, 2020

Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new guidance (the “FinCEN Guidance”) for financial institutions working with hemp-related businesses. Readers of this blog know that the 2018 Farm Bill does not take away the FDA’s ability to regulate hemp products, including hemp-CBD.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. States are (mostly) consistent when it comes to hemp production.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. DE resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 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. . July 2019 – Hemp Cultivation Registration. .

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

. “The agency governing New York’s hemp industry “does not always follow established practices” when reviewing applications, inspecting growers and sampling the levels of the intoxicating ingredient in the cannabis plant, an audit from the state comptroller’s office found.” sga-2020-18s32.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. state and federal regulation of marijuana. Background.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

The Sentinel reports…… HANFORD — At its meeting Tuesday morning, The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt an interim urgency ordinance regarding the cultivation of hemp in Kings County. 31, 2020, unless it’s otherwise amended or repealed. The ordinance will be in effect until Dec.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2023

PITFALLS TO AVOID The TTAB held that NCG “cannot obtain federal registrations of its marks because [NCG’s] identified goods constitute drug paraphernalia under the CSA, the [Authorization] [E]xemption …, based on state law, does not support federal registration, and the [Tobacco] [E]xemption … does not apply.” In re Pioneer IP Ints.,

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

State-legal cannabis companies aren’t stashing large stacks of cash behind walls or rubber-banded bankrolls in hidden vaults. The House passed the measure once again in May 2020, as part of the second federal coronavirus relief bill, but it was stripped from the Senate version later in the year. Helping motor more than $17.5

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” Indirect Marijuana Business.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. The bipartisan group will make recommendations at the end of December that could be used to develop bills for the 2020 legislative session. North Dakota House Favors Several Changes To Medical Cannabis Law.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

3, 2020 Americans will elect a new president- or re-elect the present President of the United States. And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

An activist group in North Dakota filed paperwork to begin petitioning for another adult use marijuana legalization ballot initiative in 2020. House Bill 491 would regulate industrial hemp production as well as allow the production and retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. LA resident? LA resident? NV resident? NV resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2024

Despite being in its early stage of exploration, THC-JD is increasingly getting popular in the hemp world for its more potent and enjoyable ‘high’. It was discovered in 2020 when advanced analytical techniques became available to hemp researchers. According to federal law, hemp products with a maximum of 0.3%

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. LA resident? North Carolina. Update : S. NC resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Bringing Hemp Into Prisons, Jails Could Become Felony. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Pot, hemp bills advance. House Committee voted to kill Senate-passed hemp bill. Farmers still face hemp production hurdles.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. On the same day, LegalizeND announced that they will try again with a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. Click here to email your governor in support of industrial hemp production.

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