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. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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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. Many states that allow the sale of hemp derivates, like CBD, require any hemp products sold in the state to be manufactured pursuant to that state’s food safety regulatory requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

That being said, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, dubbed the “Farm Bill”, expressly carved out “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp.” Such a definition, coupled with the fact that Delta-8 has a potency of about 75% of that of Delta-9, suggests that Delta-8 would be considered a “controlled substance analogue,” regulated under federal law.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislation is pending in the House and Senate, HB 1131 / SB 5155, “Allowing residential marijuana agriculture.”. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Washington. OK resident? AK resident? MS resident?

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 347, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Just last week, the California Attorney General, on behalf of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”), sued a number of persons and entities , claiming that they had cultivated and processed cannabis without licenses. The penalties that the state can seek are no joke. Anyone can do this math.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In particular, other, federally legal businesses in the agricultural world are freely able to use the term “organic” on their comestible products so long as they adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) protocols and regulations. Not so for your average cannabis farmer or distributor.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 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. Act 68 , which revised the state laws to align with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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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. The Commission’s letter is worth reading.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

In 2018, the federal government legalized hemp and all of its derivatives, including CBD, with the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (better known as the “ 2018 Farm Bill ”). Accordingly, the FDA routinely sent out enforcement letters to a variety of CBD retailers. 2018 Farm Bill.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. 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.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

This is because although Section 10114 of the 2018 Farm Bill prohibits states from interfering with the interstate transport of hemp and hemp products, that protection is limited to hemp that was cultivated in accordance with Section 10113 of the 2018 Farm Bill.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Because federal law prohibits the distribution and sale of marijuana, the 2014 Guidance clarified that financial transactions involving marijuana-related businesses (even those properly licensed under state law) would generally involve funds derived from illegal activity, which would typically trigger a SAR filing. 115-334, H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In this vein, for example, a recent draft letter by North Carolina’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services cites the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, and FDA’s position statement concerning the inclusion of CBD in food products. Darren Kaplan is an associate attorney at Hoban Law Group in Denver, Colorado.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 225, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He advises on mergers and acquisitions, negotiating complex contracts and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries. District Court in Idaho delivered some bad news to the owners of the contents of a tractor trailer recently seized by the Idaho State Police.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

While hemp and marijuana are both derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L, they are legally distinguished on both a federal and state level by their THC content. This federal distinction, however, has not prevented more than 40 states from legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational adult use.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers must report hemp acreage to FSA after planting to comply with federal and state law enforcement. Hemp having THC above the federal statutory compliance level of 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The regulatory matrix in the states is dynamic, and events such as Colorado’s recalls and California’s fraudulent lab reporting may spur further adjustments. Other states have taken the position that state policy is unnecessary, since EPA has not registered any pesticides for cannabis production and registered pesticide use is illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Our favourite weekly cannabis newsletter, Beard Brothers, has done a bit of digging and it’s a story of herpes, a California Department of Food & Agriculture (previously reported on CLR)lawsuit and more including a possible re-birth in Vegas. Says it all really. Beard Brothers write… Also here’s the original herpes post.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. or less is within the distribution or range, then the sample will be considered to be hemp for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of State, Tribal, or USDA hemp plans. Today, the U.S. Because 0.3% Because 0.3% Bottom line.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

In the United States, the level of THC defines the difference between agricultural grade hemp and marijuana, Velazquez said. “You can produce hemp in all 50 states as long as it contains less than the federal THC limits.” THC is the substance that contains psychoactive properties. “In 2018, the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This provisional licensing scheme was essentially intended to replace the temporary licensing scheme that only ran through January 1, 2019 per state law. Provisionals last for 12 months and can be issued through the end of 2019.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With this advantageous change in the law, the hemp industry has thrived. Department of Agriculture. Unconvinced, the Court in the Eastern District of Virginia issued an order that the Farm Bill did not prevent a state from regulating hemp more stringently. See Value of hemp production totaled $824 million in 2021.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Although all hemp-derived cannabinoids, including hemp-derived Delta-8 THC, seem to fall squarely within the definition of hemp enacted under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “ 2018 Farm Bill”) , uncertainties remain regarding the federal legality of cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC that are derivatives of other hemp-derived cannabinoids.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But that is not the end of the story, as the FDA continues to regulate CBD products through enforcement of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and state governments also have restrictions. That is not the end of the story, however, as state laws may create additional restrictions. CBD products with THC content above 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That includes regularly submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

There also exist certain requirements to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations. IHEs may also be subject to related requirements under state and federal law and judicial rulings. In December, 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the “Farm Bill,” was passed by Congress. Annual Notification.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The Vertical Bliss case is one of the first massive enforcement actions since the implementation of licensing under the Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act–late last year, the California Department of Food and Agriculture sued another operator, but not much public enforcement has happened since then.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is preparing to regulate the commercial cultivation under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights. Colorado Department of Agriculture Adds Four Products to Pesticide List.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C. Criterion 2. Criterion 6. 20 pts .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

For so long as cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, cannabis businesses operating in full compliance with state law will not enjoy the full scope of protections as brands that are operating in legalized industries. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), Pub. Pryor Cashman LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C. Criterion 2. Criterion 6. 20 pts .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2019

In western states that have legalized cannabis over the last few years, water agencies have seen a sharp increase of permit applications to secure water rights. Cannabis is an agricultural crop and, of course, it needs water to grow. The water needed to irrigate those crops is similar to what almonds and pistachios require. [1]

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