SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

Todd Smith, top political consultant to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, was arrested earlier this week over allegations that he schemed to accept money in exchange for state hemp licenses. . Our offices will be keeping the community updated as more information becomes available.”. Todd Smith Released on Bond.

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 17, 2021

MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. Medicinal Genomics Corp. flavus , A.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

On February 20, 2020, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released its proposed regulations for the Cannabis Appellations Program, something that many cultivators have been anticipating since the inception of the Medicinal and Adult Use Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA).

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2023

House Bill 4164 would amend the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and the Administrative Procedure Act and provide that by January 1, 2024, the Department of Agriculture shall adopt emergency rules to “begin accepting applications for the conversion of transporting organization licenses to third-party transporting organization licenses.”

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Today the Senate Agriculture Committee held the first full Committee hearing on implementation of the hemp provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill. Key Takeaways: Unfortunately, on the key matter of FDA regulatory clarity there was no new information. Department of Agriculture. Department of Agriculture. Washington, D.C.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

On the heels of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announcing a Second Notice for proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act that would regulate and redefine how THC and THCA levels are measured (essentially banning hemp and hemp products in Illinois), Rep. We’ve worked closely with Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) State of Nevada Hemp Plan was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 28, 2021. The approved State of Nevada Hemp Plan can be viewed on the USDA website , and more information on the NDA Hemp program can be found at agri.nv.gov/hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

This change in policy replaces the previous refusal by VDACS, citing the FDA’s food safety rules, to register hemp processors to produce hemp extract for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In order to really understand the speciousness of these arguments, it is important to evaluate the water use of other agricultural activities in California. Instead, agricultural water use is often measured in acre feet. Cannabis cultivation, like almost all other agricultural activities, consumes water.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “AR in Agriculture Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The AR in agriculture market is expected to reach $4.43 However, these products are developed focusing on applications other than agriculture.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products. As a direct effect of cannabis’ federally illegal status, states that have enacted legalization are continuously scampering to find a way of amplifying safety procedures for the marijuana being sold inside their borders. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

In this article, we lay out the CAOA’s key provisions governing hemp, related cannabis product regulation, and areas where legislators specifically seek industry feedback to inform the best policy approach. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA. Industry stakeholders have until September 1, 2021 to provide feedback.

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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. FDACS has more information on retail hemp food establishment permits here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2021

Notice of readoption of emergency regulations for authorization and release of information to financial institutions. Notice of Readoption of Emergency Regulations for Authorization and Release of Information to Financial Institutions. Approval of Consolidated Commercial Cannabis Regulations within the California Code of Regulations.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

An individual who purchases marijuana illegally on the street has virtually no guarantee as to the quality or safety of the product. Pesticides play a role in many agricultural sectors and primarily exist to kill destructive pests and fungi. Learn More About the Health and Safety Issues of Pesticides.

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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

APRIL 4, 2019

If you’re in the cannabis licensing game in California, you know that it’s taking months and months to secure annual licensing from all three agencies overseeing the implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. To date, temporary licensing has propped up the industry.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

We look forward to providing telehealth services as allowed by law, and will update this post with more information as details become available. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. ALTMED (MÜV).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Department of Agriculture a hemp production plan. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

On May 31, 2019, the FDA’s Working Group held a public hearing for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges with CBD products, including information and views related to product safety. The Working Group is in the process of reviewing published medical literature and other available information from industry sponsors.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

However, one variety of cannabis, hemp, was recently legalized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), which removed that particular crop from the definition of “Marihuana” under the Controlled Substance Act (“ CSA ”). For more information on this issue, feel free to contact our team of hemp and CBD experts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

recognize that there are significant tensions among residents, cannabis growers, and some elements of other agricultural industries. In addition to criminal enforcement, the compliance team is actively pursuing civil and land use violations to enforce health and safety concerns. percent agricultural and forest land, and 3.5

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Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

For example, teaching patients about the endocannabinoid system, terpenes, various cannabinoids, and consumption methods empowers them to make informed decisions catering to their unique health concerns. They strive to create an accepting and understanding environment.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, is pleased to announce that it has received the Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (“GACP”) certification by the Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard (“CUMCS”). About Flora Growth Corp.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

In December 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, changed how certain types of cannabis are scheduled by removing hemp, defined as cannabis and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low concentrations of THC (less than 0.3% THC) from the list of controlled substances under the CSA.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 2, 2019

This would also require the Department of Agriculture and Markets to create new regulations around extract production. Because of increasing consumer demand and interest from farmers, processors and manufacturers, specific guidelines are needed to guarantee the safety of the complete supply chain.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

These events, amongst other drivers, have shown the obvious need to regulate product safety in CBD and THC products in a holistic and standardized way. In addition, the false sense of security and trust in product safety and control, is largely created by a lack of education and available information on the regulatory and enforcement side.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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. Food and Drug Administration, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and Washington Department of Health.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA’s ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) detected low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in some parts of the animal, notably in muscles, kidneys, livers, and fat tissues. The team of scientists from the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

In June 2017, the California State Legislature passed budget trailer bill, Senate Bill 94, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) to integrate MCRSA with AUMA into a consolidated system for the regulation, licensing, taxation, and enforcement for both medicinal and adult-use commercial cannabis activities.

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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. Emphasis added).

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

This bill would require the Department of Cannabis Control to provide information on its internet website related to the status of every license issued by the department, including the county of a licensee’s address of record,” the bill language states. California Cannabis Changes on the Horizon.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

State licensed cannabis dispensaries adhere to strict protocols for cultivation, processing, and distribution to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. The unregulated market faces no such rules. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 2, 2023

C) 25% shall be transferred to the Criminal Justice Information Projects Fund to be used for the purposes of the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program to address economic development, violence prevention services, re-entry services, youth development, and civil legal aid, as defined by Section 15 of the Public Interest Attorney Assistance Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 1, 2019

Hemp Authority today announced the first awards of its Certification Seal to 13 outstanding companies that have met the stringent standards the industry laid out for quality and safety. Quality assurance and safety must come first, and that’s why we set off on this journey,” said Marielle Weintraub, PhD, president of the U.S.

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