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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rules for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. It appears that may also be the case for hemp and there is much more to say on this and other topics.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

Back then, hemp, a species of the cannabis sativa plant, was cultivated as an agricultural crop and reaped for its oils, fiber used fiber for ropes and clothes, and high-protein seeds. The history of cannabis in medicine. As mentioned earlier, cannabis was cultivated as an agricultural crop.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. The spread of the cannabis plant first started in China, where hemp – one of the varieties of the cannabis plant – was grown as an agricultural crop because of its high protein, seeds, oil, and fiber properties. this produces a tincture that is useful in oral or topical presentations.

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Oregon hemp-oil brand earns CBD’s first regenerative certification

Cannabis Law Report

The hemp for Onda Wellness’ CBD oil is grown on a farm that follows regenerative agriculture practices to revitalize the soil. When Onda Wellness founder Stephen Smith picked hemp as the topic of his 1999 high school senior thesis, most people didn’t see much of a difference between hemp and cannabis. It is a press release.

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Hawaii’s New Hemp Regulations Could Deter Cultivators

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The History of Hemp Regulations in Hawaii. David Ige signed an act establishing Hawaii’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program , which allowed for the cultivation of hemp for the purpose of agricultural and academic research. Additionally, topical products meant to be applied to the skin and hair are also legal.

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What is herbalism and how does cannabis fit in? 

The Cannigma

A brief history of herbalism. The country’s long history of medical innovation is equally matched by the history of denying care and treatment to certain groups, like enslaved and indigenous peoples. Jelks grew up in an agricultural family with roots in New Orleans, an American hotbed of mysticism and plant medicine.

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Cannabis? Weed? Marijuana? Why what we call it matters

The Cannigma

Some are botanical (“cannabis sativa”), some steeped in history and discrimination (“marijuana”) and others just good for a giggle (“the devil’s lettuce”). According to historical estimations , cannabis cultivation began around the same time that agriculture itself was developing – around 9,000 BCE.

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