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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state. This bill comes after lawmakers passed legislation in 2019 that allows the growing and production of hemp and hemp-derived products, as long as the THC concentration is below 0.3%. GA resident?

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California Closer to Allowing Food Containing CBD

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

This didn’t entirely green-light CBD for use in food products, but the amendments might eventually open the doors to the manufacture of such products, if they contain hemp-derived CBD (as opposed to cannabis-derived CBD) and are licensed within the cannabis chain. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Investment Interest in California CBD Companies is Rising

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

This bill essentially relaxed restrictions, allowing licensed cannabis growers to produce hemp on an industrial scale, without fear of prosecution. It also relaxed restrictions around selling hemp-derived products interstate. but hemp is defined as the plant, or any part of the plant containing a THC concentration of no more than 0.3

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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include a 12-year-old epilepsy patient, an 8-year-old Leigh’s syndrome patient, an Iraq war veteran and sufferer of post-traumatic stress disorder, a former NFL player who heads a hemp company hawking sports performance products and a non-profit that helps minorities get ahead in the legal cannabis market.

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Counterfeit Cannabis Products Keep California Black Market Well Stocked

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

At about the same time, we also saw the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) launch a public awareness campaign warning consumers about the health risks associated with buying marijuana products from unlicensed dispensaries. Call us at 714-937-2050. Be sure your retailer is listed there, before shopping. About Cannabis Law Group.

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California Cannabis Growers at Pains as License Renewals Drag

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers dispensaries, ancillary companies, patients and those facing criminal marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050. Our Los Angeles cannabis business licensing lawyers can help answer any questions you may have. Additional Resources: California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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California Marijuana Lawyers Watch Local Elections for New Regulations

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

There are a number of national bills that would reform cannabis business tax laws, allow cannabis businesses to bank at federally-backed financial institutions, broaden research and legalize hemp. Call us at 714-937-2050. Additional Resources: California marijuana policies at play on Election Day, even in Republican strongholds , Oct.