Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports… The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to give hemp two different classifications depending on its intended use in order to expand access to federal grant programs. territories. Read the full story at.

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Agriculture Hemp Programs Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

This newspaper reliably gathered that the association was in crucial talks with the Presidency to reconsider cannabis as one of the over 52 agro commodities for export. The FACAN president said despite abundant agro commodities in the country, the agricultural sector had not contributed meaningfully to economic growth since the advent of oil.

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Agriculture Policy Oil Hemp 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

The Bend Bulletin reports… A Culver farm is seeking at least $600,000 for a destroyed hemp crop that it claims should be covered under an insurance policy for hay. The Oregon Department of Agriculture considers hemp a form of “forage or feed,” he said. It’s not produce; it’s not a grain; it’s not a fruit. What is it?”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Buffington will split her time between Santa Fe Farms in her new role and as a policy consultant for the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) as the HFC’s first ever application for hemp-fed laying hens gains federal approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).

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Advocacy Policy Supply Chain Agriculture 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2020

Although this is a general and over- arching discussion of agricultural policy issues in the UK , we suggest it’s probably worth a read by … Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

The Senators write: Over the last decade, there has been a clear shift in public opinion toward supporting the legalization of cannabis in the United States. billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Hemp and CBD products are widely available on the commercial market after the signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”). Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2023

Washington, March 7, 2023 Today, senior House Agriculture Committee member Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, alongside Representatives David Trone (D-Md.), Press Release Introduced under the Farm Bill, the Free to Grow Act would end the unfair drug felony prohibition for hemp farmers? David Joyce (R-Ohio), and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.),

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Hemp Policy Agriculture Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 5, 2022

On November 30, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (“MDAR”) updated its policy to allow the use of certain pesticides in cannabis cultivation. This new policy applies to both cannabis and hemp cultivation. This resulted in the initial prohibition […].

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Cultivation Hemp Agriculture Policy 52

CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Do not share cannabis consumption devices. COLUMBIA CARE.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2022

Last week, our friends at the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) met with three members of the Idaho Department of Agriculture to address the Department’s plan to take enforcement action against hemp and hemp-derived animal feeds and remedies. We will continue to monitor the task force’s meetings for developments.

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Hemp Policy Packaging Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

Cannabiz Africa reports… The Cannabis Trade Association Africa (CTAA) is seeking an urgent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently set up a Cannabis Desk in the presidency to co-ordinate policy. Trade and Industry.

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Agriculture Policy Decriminalization Cannabis 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. Sam Johnston is an attorney practicing in cannabis and hemp law, IP, environmental law, and business matters.

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Extraction Policy Hemp Consumption 69

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This doesn’t bode well for regulated cannabis if and when the state allows for it. DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant. The Report.

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Agriculture Hemp Research and Development Programs 59

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. He is the owner and Chief Medical Officer of the Compassionate Cannabis Clinic.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

With Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly session adjourning Friday, May 19, lawmakers are making their final push for legislation, including a cannabis omnibus. If the omnibus is agreed upon and is attached to a different Senate bill for passage, all cannabis related amendments in the omnibus would pass.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2021

By European cannabis rese archer and thought-leader Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli. THERE is much concern over the International Narcotics Control Board’s Cannabis Control Initiative, as reported by Business Cann earlier this week. Cannabis Initiative Way Beyond INCB’s Remit.

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Agriculture Food Medicine Hemp 98

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. The four Illinois House bills include HB1436 (Cannabis-Oversight Commission), HB2430 (Cannabis Reg-Nursery Licenses), HB2522 (Cannabis-Delivery Licenses), and HB3921 (Miscellaneous Cannabis Regulations).

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Agriculture Seed-To-Sale Cultivation Cannabis 94

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) recently announced the official commissioning of the Disparity and Availability Study for adult use cannabis licenses in Illinois as required by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA). Illinois’ current cannabis licensing program does not consider race and gender for licensing.

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Agriculture Cannabis Policy Dispensary 81

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Kaufman & Canoles The 2018 Farm Bill, officially known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that governs agricultural and food policy in the United States.

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DEA THC Agriculture Law 52

The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

If you live in Colorado, the emissions produced growing the weed an average Coloradan cannabis user consumes in a year is equivalent to 60% of the total household carbon imprint, according to a recent report. Adding to the market and botanical pressures, in many states regulators only allow indoor cultivation. But there’s a price.

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Agriculture Cultivation Wellness and Beauty Consumption 144

Illinois News Joint

MAY 20, 2023

Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly spring session has been extended until May 31 to complete the budget and bills still in the works, including the cannabis omnibus. Yesterday, the third-reading and final-action deadline for the cannabis omnibus also was extended to May 31. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Packaging Cannabis Policy Programs 68

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Lesotho has launched its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the first in the world that is centred around cannabis. Canadian-owned Bophelo Bioscience and Wellness is the founding developer in the Mafeteng Special Economic Zone, created to attract investors in agriculture and pharmaceutical industries.

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Agriculture Collective Policy Pharmaceutical 97

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Now your cannabis can come along, too. In the past, TSA did not differentiate between marijuana and other hemp derivatives and warned that cannabis products wouldn’t be allowed in carry-on bags or checked luggage. Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Heading out of town?

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Policy 173

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Worcester Polytechnic Institute and cannabis education company Green Flower are partnering to offer cannabis certifications this fall. The four programs will include cannabis healthcare and medicine; cannabis law and policy; the business of cannabis and cannabis agriculture and horticulture, NBC Boston reported.

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Education Agriculture Policy Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

In 2019, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury convened an investigation into the influence used by cannabis industry lobbyists to manipulate cannabis ordinances within the county. Finding 1 stated that the Board of Supervisors “inadequately” considered the impact of cannabis production on the health and welfare of residents.

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Agriculture Cultivation Cannabis Programs 98

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

Therefore, we ask Senate Leadership to include in any future relief package provisions to allow state-legal cannabis small businesses and the small businesses who work with this industry to access the critical SBA support they need during these challenging and unprecedented times.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Access Business Marijuana Patients 311

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2019

She believed a finalized set of rules would be ready for review in mid-July, then submitted to federal agriculture officials for approval. Hopefully they will take up some more policy bills and start putting together a game plan for this week.”. If there aren’t major rule challenges— Fried said planting could begin in the fall.

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Agriculture Hemp Policy 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

Back in May, we urged cannabis businesses to be mindful of the U.S. Our concern stemmed from the growing interest on the part of our cannabis clients in establishing operations in countries where they can take advantage both of suitable climate conditions and low labor costs. Here’s the introduction to their piece.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Last month we weighed in on Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis. In short, the Thai g overnment has stated that it is promoting cannabis for medical use only. Cannabis grows naturally there, and the country has an even longer history of using the plant in holistic medicine practices.

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Wellness and Beauty Legalization Decriminalization History 80

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Sonoma County supervisors approved the use of $370,000 in one-time funds last week to deal with the backlog of cannabis permit applications and gather input from the public as it develops cannabis policy goals for a revised ordinance.

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Cultivation Agriculture Policy Cannabis 66

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

The County Board of Supervisors adopts policies and regulations through a robust public process open to all stakeholders – none more so than the cannabis ordinance with more than 30 public meetings with many hours of public comment.We Cannabis is a contentious topic and one that stirs strong emotions, feelings and opinions.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The 2018 Farm Bill, officially known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that governs agricultural and food policy in the United States.

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THC DEA Agriculture Law 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Cannabiz Africa reports… Zimbabwe is offering international cannabis investors the option of owning 100% of their operations and the right to choose where in the country they would like to invest. 100% foreign ownership a ‘significant departure from previous policy’. Cannabis investments will be protected against appropriation.

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Medicine Pharmaceutical Agriculture Policy 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With the industry’s expansion, it’s not surprising many accredited universities are investing time and money into cannabis education. Some universities only offer a few classes while others have full degrees in cannabis. In 2019, LSSU began offering a degree in cannabis studies with a focus on cannabis chemistry.

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Education Chronic Pain Agriculture Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Ensure that going forward, CBD manufacturers would be able share safety data through existing FDA notification procedures to be fully compliant with federal law and policy. The US Hemp Roundtable writes. Specifically, the language in the document.

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Agriculture CBD Hemp Policy 40