NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Maine regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 171

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Department of Agriculture has approved Colorado’s state hemp management plan , Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg announced Tuesday. Colorado’s hemp management plan will allow hemp farmers to grow hemp in Colorado in compliance with federal laws. Food and Drug Administration.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Regulate Nationally : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 — (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

An activist group in North Dakota filed paperwork to begin petitioning for another adult use marijuana legalization ballot initiative in 2020. Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission have decided to advance plans to regulate social marijuana use facilities. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. LA resident?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 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. Today we turn to Oklahoma.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 120

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York announced that marijuana legalization language will no longer appear in his budget proposal. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. The Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and to provide funding for the expungement of criminal records for those with past marijuana convictions.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 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. total THC and are free of certain chemicals. total THC is strictly prohibited.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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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. THC is the primary psychoactive component of marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

The technical report at issue runs 45 pages, and covers marijuana as well as hemp. It was produced by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). as opposed to persisting in the OHA (medical marijuana) system.

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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”). This post will provide an overview of Washington’s hemp plan.

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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. grower and/or processor), provide a copy of its license registration with the state department of agriculture in which the hemp is grown and/or processed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

T o: Marijuana Producers, Processors, and Retailers. Updated List of Pesticides Allowed for Use in Marijuana Production. The products designated as “HG Only=Yes” may only be used by those individuals authorized to home grow medical use marijuana. Bulletin No 21-02. From: WSLCB and WSDA. insecticides, fungicides).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. A full list of services is available at [link].

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 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. Today we turn to North Carolina. producers and consumers.'”

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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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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This is because some states are hostile towards hemp and do not recognize a difference between hemp and marijuana. The 2014 Farm Bill allows states to implement agricultural pilot programs to research the cultivation of industrial hemp. State departments of agriculture can issue licenses for the cultivation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At this time, full compliance with Section 10113 is not possible because the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) has yet to approve of any state or tribal plans covering the cultivation of hemp or issue its own plan allowing for the cultivation of hemp in states that do not have an approved plan. Even though Hemp Co.’s

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Hemp Agriculture Cultivation CBD 109

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. CEQA Compliance and Consequences to Cannabis Operators. In fact, CEQA compliance, or the lack thereof, was the reason the provisional license program was even created. Agriculture and forest resources. Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 30, 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 will summarize a new state in alphabetical order.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2019

Back in 2018, Oregon law makers passed Senate Bill 1544 (later codified in ORS 475B ), which prohibits the exportation and importation of marijuana items in the state. As you know if you have been following our blog for a while, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (“ODA”) updated its testing rules to align with those adopted by OHA.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 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. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of pesticides that are allowed for use in marijuana production in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA. Products marked as “HG Only=Yes” may not be used in the commercial production of marijuana. Contact Information.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). Provision of accounting services; advertising services; legal or compliance services; IT, software, and communications services; packaging, transportation, or other logistics services. Troy Carter (D-La.)

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

After a close analysis of the data, the team determined that an absence of consistent federal guidelines regarding marijuana contaminants ultimately increases the risk of consumers developing health issues. Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon change its tune on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) thanks to a bill recently filed by chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) and cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY), James Comer (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME).

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

At a more local level, the metro council of Louisville, Kentucky approved an ordinance making low-level marijuana possession the lowest law enforcement priority. Bipartisan legislation is pending, Senate Bill 37, that would reform the expungement processes for individuals convicted of non-violent marijuana-related offenses. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines. For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

Fortunately, the Oregon state legislature Department of Agriculture (“ODA”) have been working hard to keep up with these developments. Lastly, the new rules propose to increase the cost for agricultural hemp seed producer application fees by $380 (from $120 to $500). The new notice proposes to adopt these temporary rules permanently.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will register hemp processors who elect apply for such registration. percent on a dry weight basis is considered marijuana and is subject to the provisions of chapter 69.50 THC then it is marijuana, even if it’s derived from hemp. SB 5372 Section 2.) Section 1 (8) and (9).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Shortly after our post was published, the agency revised its website , which now provide that: Marijuana and certain cannabis infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3

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