Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors. About Allay Consulting.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Portland, OR — At a special commission meeting on July 19, 2021, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved temporary rules allowing the agency to work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to begin field testing of hemp fields across Oregon; these tests are to determine if the grows are legitimate or illegal.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). Recordkeeping, Violations, and Inspections.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Department of Agriculture is improving crop insurance for hemp. USDA’s Risk Management Agency is strengthening the hemp crop insurance policy by adding flexibilities around how producers work with processors as well as improving consistency with the most recent USDA hemp regulation. OTHER UPDATES. million in liabilities.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

A few weeks ago, we addressed the need for hemp sellers and purchaser to enter into agricultural production agreements (“APAs”), and in doing so, avoid unnecessary litigation. Accordingly, a hemp agreement should mandate that the seller (i.e., Accordingly, a hemp agreement should mandate that the seller (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. And the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food related use cases. Introduction.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Cannabis above 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq.,

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

Today, I’m going to talk about SB-153, which could have a massive impact on California’s hemp cultivation industry. code relative to hemp use this definition. A California Hemp Production Plan. Department of Agriculture a hemp production plan. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2018, Congress enacted the Farm Bill, which distinguished prohibitions on marijuana from hemp. The Farm Bill defines hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. With this advantageous change in the law, the hemp industry has thrived. The value of hemp production was estimated at $824 million in 2021 according to the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

23, 2019 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new crop insurance option for hemp growers in select counties of 21 states in 2020. The MPCI coverage is for hemp grown for fiber, grain or CBD oil for the 2020 crop year. The Farm Bill defines hemp as containing 0.3 The Farm Bill defines hemp as containing 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act (“IHGA”), 2020 PA 137, MCL 333.28101-333.28701, went into effect (which was somewhat surprising since the legislation was reported from committee only a few weeks beforehand). Licensed growers are also still prohibited from growing hemp with a THC concentration greater than 0.3%.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. On May 31, 2019, DNR issued proposed industrial hemp rules.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Click here to email your governor in support of industrial hemp production. AZ resident? AZ resident?

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. Does any state have a model law(s) governing the licensing of in-state hemp processors? This is due, in part, to the grey legality of Hemp CBD products.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

On the same day, the Department of Health, Surgeon General, and Drug Director issued a public health advisory regarding “the risks of harm associated with use of products derived from Cannabis, including marijuana and hemp, that claim to benefit health.” Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

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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

MARCH 29, 2019

Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident? HI resident? ” IL resident?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Although marijuana is federally unregulated, agencies have tried to prevent contamination since the hemp crop was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products. Only 23 of 36 Legal Cannabis States Regulated Four Categories of Contaminants.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. NH resident? South Carolina. SC resident? Connecticut.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

After three full years of hemp cultivation, Linda Noel was confident 2021 would be a success. She learned along the way, though, and hemp grown for CBD had become her primary crop at Terrapin Farm in Franklin, Mass., Now, a sense of urgency permeates the state’s hemp industry. where she also grows tomatoes. .

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident? HI resident? ” IL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

As the FDA acknowledges, “Delta-8 THC is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced naturally by the cannabis plant” [1] , but its natural presence in Cannabis and the fact that it can be derived from federally legal “Industrial Hemp” does not make legal or safe in the eyes of the federal government or state lawmakers. 2] Sounds scary, right?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. Hemp Roundtable, California Hemp Council, and other California stakeholders. California. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 17, 2023

Despite being in compliance, this batch was tested under an audit, and based on the findings, OLCC issued a recall. Although we commend the OLCC on pursuing public safety, there were many details surrounding the recall that should be clarified.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

11:00-12:00 PM: Interstate Commerce: Impacts on markets, licensing, and consumer safety. Hemp Roundtable. 3:15-4:15 PM: Preventing Youth Access, Promoting Consumer Safety, & Protecting Public Health in State Markets. Katie Mueller, Senior Program Manager, National Safety Council. Department of Agriculture.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Update : SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee on 3/4, and then by the Senate Public Health, Welfare And Labor Committee on 3/5, but no action has been taken yet. AR resident? Update : H.333

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Plus, the USDA just issued an interim rule for hemp production. USDA Issues Proposed Rule for Hemp Production. The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. those with THC levels above 0.3%).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Jennifer Mora is senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Los Angeles office and a key member of the firm’s Workplace Compliance Solutions Group. It remains unacceptable for any safety?sensitive The bulletin states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Jennifer L.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Oregon lawmakers approved a series of bills that will continue the transformation of the OLCC’s regulatory responsibilities from an agency focused on oversight of the alcohol industry to a regulator engaged in consumer protection of alcohol and cannabis products, control of adult intoxicants, and upholding public health and safety laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

By allowing banks to provide services to the cannabis industry, the SAFE Banking Act aims to increase public safety by reducing the amount of cash at a marijuana business. In practice, the passage of the SAFE Banking Act should alleviate apprehension regarding hemp on the side of financial institutions.

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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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