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. Source: [link].

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Agriculture Marijuana Research and Development Policy 40

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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Legalization Access Programs Education 52

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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Packaging Agriculture Cannabis Cultivation 98

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 243

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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Agriculture Seed-To-Sale Cultivation Cannabis 87

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 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. How should a new framework for CBD products balance consumer safety with consumer access? Why is this happening now? Now is your chance.

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CBD Topical Food Cannabinoids 68

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The disparity and availability study begins 12 months of research that will measure accessibility, whether any discrimination exists, whether it impacts entry and participation, and suggest potential remedies for Illinois cannabis regulation. The finished results of the report will be given to the Illinois General Assembly and Governor.

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Agriculture Cannabis Policy Dispensary 73

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.”. Chair of CSAC Health and Human Services Policy Committee.

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Agriculture Cultivation Cannabis Programs 98

Illinois News Joint

MAY 20, 2023

The new omnibus draft was attached to Senate Bill 1559 , the Access Affordable Insulin Act, which sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Article 11 added the line: “The Department has the authority to adopt rules and policies prohibiting the use of pesticides during the flowering stage.”

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Packaging Cannabis Policy Programs 62

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. AR resident? CO resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 168

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. GA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 160

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

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. . to 0.3%, European farmers would have access to more than 500 hemp varieties. The European Parliament approved on November 24 to increase the THC level from 0.2%

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THC Hemp Agriculture Policy 52

Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the U.S. While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.

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CBD Hemp Food Agriculture 85

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. This legislative support, coupled with our rich legacy as an agricultural powerhouse, primes Thailand as a leader in the cannabis space.”. In 2020, 8.6%

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Legislation Agriculture Research and Development Banking 52

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 194

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act would allow small famers and producers to operate their agricultural businesses within and across state lines. Cannabis is no different,” said Ross Gordon, Policy Director of Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA) and Policy Chair of Origins Council.

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Agriculture Legislation Policy Cultivation 52

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Update: SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, but no action has been taken yet. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 170

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Moreover, the lawmakers are hoping that regulatory certainty will provide stakeholders access to banking services and open up new economic opportunities for the industry while at the same time protect consumers. The spending reports mandates the FDA to clear a path for the lawful marketing of these products within 120 days.

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Hemp Law CBD Banking 86

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The change isn’t driven by a more liberal drug policy, however, but rather European farmers’ concerns over a limited assortment of permitted hemp varieties. “But this change would make another three to five varieties accessible that would be possible for us to grow for seed,” Siiner said.

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THC Sativa Hemp Conditions 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. California. CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 177

SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Doing the work.

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Advocacy Policy Programs Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

9:45-10:45 AM: Federal cannabis policy: Coalition views on state and federal roles in a future national marketplace. Andrew Freedman, Executive Director, Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation. Panelists: Michael Cooper, Co-Chair, Policy Committee, National Cannabis Industry Association. Hemp Roundtable.

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Policy Safety Seed-To-Sale Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2022

With the mass-production of and easy access to hemp-derived CBD products, it’s important for Airmen to understand the dangers associated with using these products in regard to the Air Force’s zero tolerance drug policy. This growth is largely due to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 that removed hemp, cannabis sativa L.

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CBD Sativa Hemp THC 52

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) held a public meeting during which hemp stakeholders shared their opinion on the promulgation of rules to regulate the crop. All expressed concerns regarding testing procedures, interstate transportation of the crop, access to banking, and guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).

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Hemp Supply Chain Agriculture Banking 70

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

The international market is taking form and access to banking services is expanding. First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2 And for good reason: the recreational market is expanding. Hemp is legal. CBD and other cannabinoids are fast becoming (if not already) household names.

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THC Hemp Supply Chain Concentrates 102

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. MD resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 158

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In addition to his support of advocacy for regenerative organic agriculture, David directs Dr. Bronner’s resources to support animal advocacy, wage equality, and drug policy reform. Bronner’s, the top-selling brand of natural soaps in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. Patrick Moher.

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Medicine Advocacy Microdosing Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

It overhauls the tangle of federal laws and regulations governing cannabis and replaces the archaic policy of cannabis prohibition with common-sense reforms for treating cannabis as an agricultural, medical, and consumer good where states decide to do so; it also respects state primacy on the decision to legalize cannabis within its borders.

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Legislation Policy Cannabis Patients 75

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

In May 2019, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried announced that a newly-created and appointed Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee of 18 doctors, lawyers, patients, industry leaders, and advocates will be implemented in order to “advance and modernize policies” to move Florida into the future of medical marijuana.

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Marijuana Agriculture Research and Development Education 65

CannaMD

APRIL 15, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has issued marijuana policy guidance for lawmakers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, along with a statement regarding the designation of medical cannabis facilities as “essential.” NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

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Policy Patients Dispensary Banking 55

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Eidson began working at Department of Food and Agriculture as a Student Assistant in the Human Resources Branch. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

If Florida plans to increase its medical marijuana program through new legislative policies and marijuana dispensary standardized procedures, how exactly do we attempt to accomplish this? Florida’s Cannabis >Medical Marijuana Division in the Department of Agriculture. STATE OF FLORIDA. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry Barry Gordon, MD; 3.

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Dispensary Patients Agriculture Conditions 76

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! HI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 143

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Please refer to Sugarbud’s most recent annual information form and management’s discussion and analysis for additional risk factors relating to Sugarbud, which can be accessed under Sugarbud’s profile on www.sedar.com.

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Research and Development Terpenes Supply Chain Collective 96

The Joint Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Office of the U.S. This appears to be the first time a hemp market advisor has been appointed to formally guide federal policy since the crop was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill.” leadership in industrial hemp production by having regulations focused on trade that expand market access.

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Hemp Agriculture Food Policy 48

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

But Cooper says cannabis products, including those containing THC, should be legalised in order to regulate quality, derive tax benefits, improve access for medical patients who have trouble navigating the current system and free up police resources to focus on more serious crime.

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Supply Chain Recreational Access Policy 40