Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

This meeting is open to the public and can be accessed via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting. Colorado Department of Agriculture. link] 81723753875. Meeting ID: 817 2375 3875. +1 1 719 359 4580 US. As always, all information on the SB205 Intoxicating Hemp Task Force can be found on the Task Force webpage.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, hidden within the annals of agricultural history lies a lesser-known narrative – the story of Black hemp farmers. Thus, leading to a significant gap in our understanding of the broader agricultural landscape. These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 31, 2021

16, 2020, but a report released earlier this month revealed the extent to which licensed patients were lined up for access. A month later, it was added to the Missouri Constitution, granting the DHSS the authority and responsibility to create a well-regulated program to ensure the availability of, and safe access to, medical cannabis.

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Veriheal

JUNE 22, 2021

You literally could just toss a handful of seeds in your backyard and produce better quality cannabis than the University of Mississippi can apparently grow in their Agricultural Department. Go figure the federal government chose Mississippi to be the only state where researchers can access medical cannabis legally.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

We’re already limited on things we can say, images that we can use, the way websites are accessed, signage on your buildings and all this stuff,” he said. The post Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues 69 Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2024

In addition, SB3922 and HB5809 addresses provisions for identification cards: Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall follow specified requirements of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act regarding the administration of cultivation center agent identification cards. Kimberly A. Lightford introduced SB3922 April 9.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legal cannabis in Thailand has boosted tourism and agriculture but faces criticism for perceived under-regulation leading to accessibility to minors and increased crime. The Health Minister proposed a draft bill to ban recreational cannabis while allowing medical use, pending Cabinet approval for submission to Parliament.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

HB4211 provides That cannabis business entities shall adhere to the traceability and consumer protection guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture when utilizing the cannabis plant monitoring system or cannabis transport GPS tracking system. Authorizes emergency rulemaking.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2020

In a statement issued this week, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Senate Bill 1559, also known as the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, unanimously passed the Illinois House and the Senate Dec.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This year’s focus was Cannabis Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for the indoor production enthusiast and professional, and I spent the day taking in as much as possible. Groups include projects in the areas of Agricultural, Analytical, Biomedical, and Community. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Here are the details care of Sunshine State News.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

Just two weeks ago, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today released a legislative update about the passage of Senate Bill 1559 and the new cannabis transporting laws. Governor JB Pritzker signed into law SB1559, also known as the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, on Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

DEA Announces Steps Necessary to Improve Access to Marijuana Research. We support additional research into marijuana and its components, and we believe registering more growers will result in researchers having access to a wider variety for study.”. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which was signed into law on Dec.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

Another paragraph added, “During hours of operation, dispense all cannabis from the restricted access area, a drive-through window of the restricted access area, or a pickup location in close proximity to the restricted access area.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 16, 2023

The 3-hour open house is billed as a place to “Propel your knowledge of small-scale hemp production by accessing ongoing hemp research while networking with other hemp industry professionals. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs. Registration can be completed here. Dr. Dokyoung (D.K.)

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Prior to The Hemp Blockchain, he was a strategic consultant to and investor in a number of growth industries, including solar, human capital management, high-security access, and learning management. The Hemp Blockchain is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Syndesi, Inc.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The amendments would “provide financial assistance that supports lending to or private investment in Qualified Social Equity Applicants and Social Equity Lottery Licensees or facilitates access to the facilities needed to commence operations as a cannabis business establishment.” For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief. However, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to participation in the legal cannabis market and addressing disparities in ownership and representation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

It took four years, but sales are finally set to begin this week after the Department of Agriculture cleared the first product for release. Louisiana has licensed only two cultivators—the Louisiana State University and Southern University agricultural centers. Louisiana’s medical program is limited.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

HB2430 provides “that the Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules to establish cannabis nursery licenses that allow for the sale of cannabis seeds, seedlings, and cuttings to registered qualifying patients under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act for the purposes of home cultivation, subject to specified provisions.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Cannabis Authority consists of nine people, who represent “a faith-based organization, civil society, and one person each from the fields of banking, law, agriculture, scientific research, pharmacy, and medicine.” A new regulatory body, the Cannabis Authority, has the task of monitoring all these legislative proposals.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. These producers operate on a much smaller scale than traditional agriculture with many cultivating less than an acre of total canopy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

For instance, residents were not allowed access to closed-door sessions yet the Board of Supervisors were “granted nearly unfettered access to cannabis growers and industry lobbyists undisclosed to the public during the creation of the cannabis ordinances.”. This is not so.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 3, 2021

“If energy efficiency isn’t considered at the outset of designing any indoor agricultural facility, a lot of energy will be wasted,” she told The Cannigma in an interview. If energy efficiency isn’t considered at the outset of designing any indoor agricultural facility, a lot of energy will be wasted.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 22, 2023

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has only issued 21 cultivation licenses for the entire state, which has led to a shortage of cannabis products and a lack of competition among cultivators. One of the main reasons for the high cost of cannabis in Illinois is the limited number of cultivator licenses that have been issued by the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

It has always been our intention to create a world-class global brand, and as we achieve scale, it is essential to ensure we have access to high-quality supply, which Highlands affords.”. Consumers are increasingly demanding quality products with a known origin,” Schewitz said. Read more [link].

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Provide that the Department of Agriculture may not limit the number of hemp farm licenses. Provide that no person shall cultivate or grow hemp for commercial purposes unless licensed by the Department of Agriculture and subject to the rules of the Department.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The United States Department of Agriculture closed its comment period after requesting information on the establishment of a domestic hemp program.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

This transaction will enable the firm to deliver further on its mission of providing the broadest portfolio of quality cannabis medicines to patients across the world at the most accessible prices.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Jacqueline Heim, Cannabis Club Redbirds President, founded the RSO in December 2022 because she “wanted the same type of opportunities that other agriculture students had within the department, such as networking and internships, but within the cannabis industry.” So Heim found enough likeminded people, and two advisors, to start the club.

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Veriheal

JUNE 17, 2020

Since hemp was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, it is now considered an agricultural commodity like any other crop. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has even taken several steps to sync the market with its various programs and services. A recent memo provides clarity for lenders.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The state does allow qualifying patients to access CBD oil with no more than 0.9% Agriculture is still a large part of Tennessee’s economy and the return of the legal hemp market provides economic opportunity to farmers throughout the state. Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. THC, which is higher than the 0.3%

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 17, 2021

MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. Medicinal Genomics Corp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Kulfas answers: “Argentina has a global leadership in agricultural production, a scientific research network, a structure of laboratories, experiences of civil society organizations, incipient development of suppliers and 22 provincial and 80 municipal initiatives.” ley cáñamo argentina. Employment: Generation of quality jobs.

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