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Podcast:Delta 8, CBD, 1% THC, And Other Issues Affecting The Hemp Industry: A Conversation With Eric Steenstra

Cannabis Law Report

To say that the United States has a complicated relationship with hemp is an understatement. Eric shares insights on how the industry was able to self-regulate prior to the Farm Bill, how the passing of the Farm Bill resulted in a lawsuit against the DEA, and the future of the industry.

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Vicente Sederberg LLP Attorney Shane Pennington Elected to International Cannabis Bar Association Board of Directors

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Pennington, who focuses on federal appeals and regulatory issues, is co-counsel on several high-profile cases against the DEA regarding cannabis research, hemp, and psychedelics. Hemp Industries Association v. Hemp Industries Association v. Crown Distributing v. Crown Distributing v.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

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Essay Summary: Maha envisions making a positive social impact on California’s cannabis industry through patient advocacy, cannabis education, social research, and R&D. Essay: “The Nature of Hemp and Law: Hazy Regulation”. There are restrictions on where and when hemp can be grown. School: The University of Rhode Island.

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Minnesota Hemp Assoc is Now Minnesota Cannabis Assoc

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SAINT PAUL, MN— On May 3, the four board members of the Minnesota Hemp Association unanimously voted to change the name of their organization. The Minnesota Hemp Association chose to rebrand to the Minnesota Cannabis Association to support legislation of all cannabinoids,” said board member Steven Brown. Hemp is cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog Cited by U.S. Senators in Letter to the Attorney General

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The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. That said, relentless advocacy is critical. Attorney General, pressing for the end of cannabis prohibition. Government’s ear on cannabis.

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Harris Bricken Are Excited… Their Canna Law Blog Quoted By US Senators In Letter To AG

Cannabis Law Report

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. That said, relentless advocacy is critical. Attorney General, pressing for the end of cannabis prohibition. Government’s ear on cannabis.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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Substances derived from the cannabis plant include marijuana, hemp, and cannabinoids. There are many forms of, and products derived from, the Cannabis sativa plant, including hemp, CBD, and marijuana. THC is considered industrial hemp, and can be used for industrial agriculture cultivation. Call to Action.