PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. However, the use of medical marijuana is permitted under certain circumstances.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These requirements cover heavy metals and microbiological contaminants, and they take effect on March 1, 2023. And the labs are under scrutiny at this point: we’ve covered the recent OLCC labs inquisition , centered around inflated THC numbers. The scuttlebutt is that many failed tests are inevitable if the labs do their jobs.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

However, Google recently has decided to relax its advertising policies– at least around hemp and hemp CBD products. 3% THC (i.e., The post Google Changes Its CBD Advertising Policies appeared first on Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP. Google was also on this list, and we all know how critical Google is for online advertising.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

Speaking of CBD, Google makes changes to its advertising policies. Fast forward to 2023, and we’re still waiting for those regs. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Congress wants to know why there are no federal regulations governing hemp and CBD.

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Veriheal

JUNE 6, 2023

long jumper, was stripped of the national indoor title she obtained in February after testing positive for THC. 17 at the 2023 USA Track and Field (USATF) indoor championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after she had won the long jump title with a record of 6.99 However, because she had tested positive for THC, she lost her title.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As of December 31, 2023, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officially removed cannabis from its list of banned substances for fighters. This is not a UFC policy but rather a state one put in place by the California State Athletic Commission. The UFC prides itself on its policies.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2024

This reform extends UFC’s decision to protect fighters from penalization for testing positive for THC. UFC’s goal for the Anti-Doping Policy is to be the best, most effective, and most progressive anti-doping program in all of professional sports,” said Hunter Campbell, UFC Chief Business Officer in a press statement released on Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The European Parliament approved on November 24 to increase the THC level from 0.2% The rise of the THC level for industrial hemp is part of the measures of the new Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP ) reforms, which will enter into force in 2023. . By increasing the THC level of hemp crops from 0.2%

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. “I This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Bad policy and the new cannabinoids markets It always starts with policy. And here’s the fundamental problem, in my opinion: hemp and marijuana are the same plant, albeit with different levels of THC. delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis, it’s legally classified as “hemp.” Delta-9 THC, rather than the 0.3%

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v]

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The deadline for RFI responses is August 18, 2023. The short answer is that Congress has another shot at the Farm Bill, which is the primary agricultural and food policy instrument of the federal government. The most useful comments will be focused, supported by data and by reasonable policy considerations. Now is your chance.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

The NFL and the Players Union Announce a Joint Statement The historic announcement came in June 2023, as the NFL and its player’s union, the NFLPA , jointly revealed their commitment to back further independent CBD research. In 2020 the NFL changed its drug testing policy, which was a significant development.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Griffen’s article is just one of many parsing the language of the 2018 Farm Bill and a 2023 DEA letter on the topic. THCA converts to Delta-9 THC when heat is applied, and I don’t believe Congress intended to legalize an intoxicating substance when writing the 2018 Farm Bill. You probably don’t want to read all of that today.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

OLCC banned sales of “artificially derived” cannabinoids, including delta-8 THC and CBN, subject to certain grandfathering. OLCC launched an initiative against mislabeled THC products (including through retail shelf pulls) and proposed relabeling rules to address ongoing concerns over lab shopping and consumer misinformation.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

The Administrative Court of Braunschweig aligned with previous judgements which concluded that products derived from low-THC hemp had potential ‘intoxicating’ properties. No Changes Until 2023? The lawyer representing the appellant businesses believes there are ‘several hundred’ similar cases being processed in the country’s courts.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

On July 5, 2023, the FDA and FTC jointly announced six cease and desist letters to alleged delta-8 product makers. For example, here’s a blurb from one of the letters: As noted above, your various Delta-8 THC products have an appearance and form similar to conventional candies, foods, and beverages often consumed by children.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) recently finalized new administrative rules on Delta-8 THC and other artificially derived cannabinoids as directed by HB 3000 (2021). Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids. By Brett Mulligan.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Starting on July 1, 2023 and thereafter, 25% of the excise tax will go to the Prevention and Recovery Services Fund. Here’s what they say.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 22, 2021

In order to raise the projected revenue while furthering the stated policy goals of helping those from disproportionately impacted communities and community reinvestment, New York took a novel approach to taxation of cannabis. per milligram; (2) concentrated cannabis at eight-tenths of one cent (0.8) per milligram; and. (3) per milligram.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 11, 2023

More recently, on May 9, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed similar legislation relating to initial hiring decisions. Testing for THC The primary psychoactive agent – the thing that gets people high – in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The same may hold true for hair testing.

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Veriheal

MARCH 8, 2022

Sponsored by New Approach Montana in conjunction with the Marijuana Policy Project, Montana’s recreational cannabis law has been received well by consumers. Montana’s Adult-use Cannabis Market Could Generate Upwards of $190 Million by 2023. On opening weekend, the state’s newly legal adult-use market accounted for $1.5

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Thanks to a change in policy, should these NBA players decide to partake in a toke of one of these strains in the future, it may not come with the risk of losing their contracts, careers, or any other penalty for that matter. It’s extraordinary to see that policies surrounding cannabis are starting to progress in the right direction.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

“We commend the Connecticut Legislature and governor for their commitment to getting this important, equity-centered legalization bill over the finish line,” said Steven Hawkins, executive director for the Marijuana Policy Project. Connecticut Home Grow. We believe the legislation signed by Gov.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. ounces of cannabis flower (including joints and pre-rolls), 12 grams of concentrated cannabis (vape products), or a total amount of edible cannabis products that does not exceed 750 mg THC.

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Veriheal

MARCH 29, 2023

However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. With legalization spreading, the average price of cannabis has dropped substantially , but perhaps even more impressive is the significant increase in THC found in products on shelves—from only 4% in 1996 to a staggering 17% by 2017.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In Maryland, voters will be presented with the option of ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in response to Question 4 , which is “Do you favor the legalization of the use of cannabis by an individual who is at least 21 years of age on or after July 1, 2023, in the State of Maryland?”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. While federal law limits the delta-9 THC content of hemp to not more than 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2022

There is perhaps no area of the law where doubt rules more than the cannabis industry, and perhaps no corner of that industry more shrouded in doubt than Delta-8 THC. What Is Delta-8 THC? Delta-8 is a form of the chemical compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that can be extracted from either hemp or cannabis plants.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Puerto Rico.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In order to make this change in policy surrounding medical cannabis in the country, the Swiss narcotics act that was previously approved in March 2021 had to be amended. This change in policy was sparked by the increase in authorizations in recent years. Albania Could Become the Next Medical Cannabis and Hemp Exporter.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

Under the terms of the Agreement, Energy Hemp will have exclusive distribution rights for Charlotte’s Web line of THC-free broad-spectrum CBD products within the Greater China territory with initial availability planned for Hong Kong , Taiwan and Macao. Energy Hemp is planned for Hong Kong in 2023. Until you read this.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Human Resources and Complexities of the Workforce : HR policies regarding cannabis will be the newest metric that companies use to recruit and maintain quality employees. liquor is taxed at a higher rate than beer), the tax is based on the THC level of the marijuana product. InsurTech Technology.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The Oregon legislative Task Force on Cannabis-Derived Intoxicants and Illegal Cannabis Production is exploring potential reforms to the state’s regulation of cannabinoid products and legislation for 2023 to combat what law enforcement believes is an increase in illicit marijuana production. concentration threshold.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Still before Governor Newsom for his signature is SB 1496 , which would implement a series of changes to the state’s cannabis tax policy, including authorizing regulators to extend the deadline for tax payments by cannabis businesses located in areas affected by an emergency proclamation by the Governor. FOOTNOTES. [1]

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 1, 2022

The newly formed entity now owns a 100,000sq ft facility in the Midlands which has a licence to grow high-THC cannabis for the purpose of producing test batches until January 2023, with a UK-GMP licence and MHRA authorisation already in the works. Why Have There Not Been More AIM Listings?

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