Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

A Swinburne study into the effects on medical cannabis on driving ability has received $358,980 in funding from the federal government’s Road Safety Innovation Fund. As medicinal cannabis becomes increasingly available, solutions to identify and reduce cannabis impaired driving are urgently needed to promote traffic safety.

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Medicine Research and Development Safety THC 98

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

In addition, a new pathway could provide access and oversight for certain CBD-containing products for animals. Under the law, any substance, including CBD, must meet specific safety standards to be lawfully marketed as a dietary supplement or food additive. I’m not sure if there’s any “there” there.

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Food CBD Safety Legislation 85

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. NH resident? GA resident?

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 124

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC is having a big moment in 2021 in terms of popularity and, most recently, in terms of concerns over legality, safety, and accuracy. The 2018 Farm Bill categorically removed hemp from the definition of marijuana and modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinol to exclude tetrahydrocannabinol in hemp.

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THC Hemp Media Data 117

NORML

MARCH 26, 2020

In others, regulators have either relaxed protocols or moved forward with new, emergency rules to facilitate expanded access – such as permitting patients to seek telemedicine appointments and allowing dispensaries to permit curbside pick-up and home delivery. You can see the full list here. .”

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Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

When we talk about cannabis legalization providing an opportunity for criminal justice reform that includes social equity – paying the cops with cannabis profits is definitely not what most had in mind. Thankfully, in Portland, Oregon officials will no longer use cannabis-derived tax funds for the city’s police budget.

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Research and Development Safety Treatment Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

This regulative environment also promotes economic growth and significant medical benefits, boosting consumer safety and accessibility. Introducing cross-border electronic prescriptions could enhance patient safety and increase tracking, as the system would be used domestically and internationally.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

Those policy areas include public safety concerns, youth prevention, minority access to the industry, and national standards on product testing and pesticides. So we need to answer, definitively, all of these outstanding questions.”. Any one of which is enough to make anybody pause before they go forward with legalization.

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Business Legalization Policy Education 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 12, 2021

“FDA has concluded that CBD products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.” After concluding that CBD products are excluded from being listed under the definition of a dietary supplement, Cara Welch, Acting Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs elaborated on the issue. We will continue to do so.

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Extraction Hemp Safety Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Irwin Naturals Emergence (“Irwin Emergence”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Irwin, and the shareholders of Midwest Ketafusion, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement (“Agreement”) dated February 7, 2022, pursuant to which Irwin Emergence will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Ketafusion. Read more.

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Access Patients Safety Treatment 52

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2021

In Dallas, Texas police chief Eddie Garcia has made a proposal to the Dallas City Council Public Safety Committee requesting that Dallas police officers no longer arrest or cite most individuals who have 2 oz of cannabis or less in their possession. Texas has started to see a shift of support towards cannabis legalization.

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Safety Access Advocacy Cannabis 80

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

And like all countries dealing with the issue, Germany will also need to grapple with the social cost of legalization – namely, how to prioritize safety and education amongst its youth. Consumption lounges and online sales are also being considered in an effort to stamp out the illegal market in order to increase access and convenience.

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Legalization Marijuana Consumption THC 83

The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to cannabis and the struggle for legalization, improving access, and changing hearts and minds, advocates often find themselves up against decades-old myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes that have been delivered from authoritative sources for so long that for many people they supplant the truth. Good luck with that.

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THC Cannabinoids Blood Pressure Conditions 145

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It also amends the definition of Industrial Hemp to include cannabis plants and ANY part of that plant with THC concentration of no more than 0.3%. As we’ve previously discussed ( here and here ), this bill legalized CBD in food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pet food in California. AB 45 also sets its sights on the future.

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Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

It makes non-substantive changes to some of Iowa’s hemp-related definitions and even provides a new definition for “consumable hemp products” that includes inhalable, ingestible, and topical products. State Alert: Iowa. At first glance, HSB 646 appears innocuous. State Alert: Maryland. Just last week, HB 1506 was introduced.

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Hemp Compliance Compliance Legislation 59

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

Earlier this week, Parallel’s Massachusetts retail brand, New England Treatment Access (NETA), launched a Surterra Wellness Dream +CBN product , making it the first CBN product offered to its customers. For more information on goodblend Texas and its products, access tx.goodblend.com and www.facebook.com/goodblendtx.

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Patients Programs Sleep Retail 97

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. The proposed changes to the code provide a definition of “marijuana.” But after losing the appeal, John Larson was ordered in March to pay a civil penalty of $112,500 to the county.

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Law Retail State Laws Business 113

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

Expanding regulatory authority over cannabinoids that may be impairing and providing for enhanced product safety and consumer information disclosure about marijuana products.”. The definition of “Marijuana Products” is also altered to include “any product with 0.5 Limit youth access and youth exposure to cannabis.

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Research and Development Cannabinoids Packaging Hemp 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Psilocybin research license, which will allow the testing potency, conducting clinical investigations, researching efficacy and safety, and agricultural research. Oregon, Texas, and several cities have taken similar steps to increase access to psilocybin treatment. Expansive List of Qualifying Medical Conditions.

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Legislation Treatment Therapy Conditions 97

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2019

But the law says a school or school district cannot deny a child access to the classroom because they use medical cannabis. Definitions. While there are some changes to definitions regarding medical cannabis, most of them line up with what’s in current rules. But, now those definitions are cemented in law.

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Law Patients Programs Consumption 63

CannaMD

JANUARY 6, 2021

When it comes to marijuana legalization, one of the opposition’s main concerns is whether legal access to cannabis will increase the number of drivers who operate a vehicle in an impaired state. This is a valid concern. FACTORS INFLUENCING RESULTS. IMPORTANT NOTE.

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Recreational Marijuana Data Collective 105

Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Other states have gone beyond just medical access and have also legalized retail cannabis markets for adult consumers. She ends the column by stating “ I urge our legislators to abandon this legislation for the sake of our citizen’s health and safety.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

As full spectrum definitions and labeling practices differ across the industry, retailers will be required to interpret certificates of analysis for finished products to determine which products have any amount of THC, which requires technical expertise and creates an undue burden.

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Hemp Tincture Retail Packaging 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The State Bill empowers the “ governing body of a local public health authority” to enact an ordinance enforcing enhanced standards regulating tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems for purposes related to public health and safety. “A A local public health authority” includes the governing body of a county. See, ORS 431.03).

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Dispensary Retail Conditions Cannabis 52

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

Although this resolution is limited in scope, pending legislation on the horizon would definitively remedy this issue, specifically the Secure and Fair Enforcement (“SAFE”) Banking Act. As of June 5 th , 2019 the SAFE Banking Act has been placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.

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Banking State Laws Cannabis Business 64

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. AZ resident? California.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 180

CannaMD

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The DSM offers the following definition : A problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as manifested by at least two of the following occurring in a 12-month period: 1. But in Florida, these superior benefits are accessible only to medical marijuana cardholders. The verdict?

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Treatment CBD THC Oil 111

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.

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Hemp Law CBD Banking 89

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

The Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) will focus on legislation including, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, public safety, and taxation of medical and adult-use cannabis. Objectives include, providing patients with safe access, eliminating impediments to U.S. Goal 3: Normalize The Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis.

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Education Policy Patients Advocacy 45

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Definitions. There are few substantive definitional changes. The definition of “Applicant” would be modified with respect to “trusts” to expand beyond beneficiaries and also capture trustees and anyone else able to direct the affairs of the trust. Marihuana Safety Compliance Facility. to 420.27b. Marihuana Microbusiness.

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Events Education Consumption DEA 63

The Joint Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

“The administration is dedicated to providing multiple points of entry into this new industry, from dispensary owners to transporters, to ensure legalization is equitable and accessible for all Illinoisans.”. There is definitely sustained demand here,” said Gomez. This is not just a novelty thing.

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Legalization Marijuana Safety Retail 40

CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. To fully understand this definition, you also need to know two other legal definitions: Medical marijuana treatment center.

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Law Marijuana Patients Treatment 126

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Use in food products still requires novel food authorisation, so investors are eagerly awaiting the first European Food Safety Authority opinions on CBD, expected in early 2022. US Experience. Firms should consider risk management around this issue, and the potential for ring-fencing any profits. Exit Opportunities and Active Growth.

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Food CBD Hemp Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

SB 1186– Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act. The bill’s author, Senator Scott Weiner, states this bill is a victory for seniors living with chronic illness, and will both improve patient access and help fill voids throughout the state where no cannabis license types have been authorized.

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Law Events Packaging Pets 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2020

The report – titled “ The Key to Consumer Safety: Displacing the Illicit Cannabis Market – Recommendations for Safe Vaping ” – discusses topics such as vaporizer liquid formulations, vaporizer delivery devices, possible contaminants, and best practices for testing.

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Vaping Policy Safety Environment 59

WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2019

With another 20 retail stores on the horizon, Quebecers can expect easier accessibility to cannabis. Furthermore, adding these extra locations will help cover a lot of “dry areas” where lack of accessibility drives people to the black market, simply out of convenience.

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Retail Marijuana Access Compliance 49