Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Last Thursday, a collation of twenty-six House members sent a letter to the FDA, urging the agency to develop a path for the lawful marketing of Hemp-CBD products. The spending reports mandates the FDA to clear a path for the lawful marketing of these products within 120 days. House of Representatives.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending in the House and Senate, HB 1131 / SB 5155, “Allowing residential marijuana agriculture.”

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

Iowa is also known for its strong agricultural practices. Allowing the state to cultivate cannabis for in-state cardholders could be a transformative move for the states agricultural businesses. Currently, House Study Bill 29 would add THC-beverages to the states open container law. How Do I Apply For Iowa Medical Cannabis?

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2024

Lightford , Senate Bill 3926 , which the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CannabizIL) presented at a press conference yesterday, sets forth provisions concerning applications, licensure, marketing, sales, labeling, transportation, testing, penalties, and emergency rulemaking by the Department of Agriculture. La Shawn K.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Update : There was a Public Hearing for SB 1085 on 3/22 after its passage out of the General Law Committee. CT resident? HI resident? HI resident?

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Australian state and territory laws determine whether personal use, possession, and local business activities are permitted.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Provide that the Department of Agriculture may not limit the number of hemp farm licenses. Provide that no person shall cultivate or grow hemp for commercial purposes unless licensed by the Department of Agriculture and subject to the rules of the Department. Public safety is paramount,” said Ford. Define terms. That’s a given.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today issued a compliance alert for cannabis transporters in Illinois. A copy of the transporter’s registration and a manifest for the delivery shall be present in any vehicle transporting cannabis. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

The Nevada Department of Taxation has issued a health and safety noticed after several samples of marijuana sold tested for higher levels of yeast and mold than the state allowable limit. According to the Department of Taxation, it is believed the affected marijuana was sold in the form of flower and pre-rolls between 7/11/19 and 8/19/19.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 17, 2023

Those officials, however, indicated that the IDOA did not have the staff necessary to enforce the state’s laws prohibiting the illegal transport of adult-use cannabis and they also confirmed that the IDOA did not issue a single fine to firms violating the law. Representatives from the firms hosted a press conference at 11 a.m.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2020

If you are transporting hemp in any form into the state of Florida, you must stop at an Agriculture Inspection Station and have the following paperwork: Phytosanitary certificate. What Is an Agricultural Inspection Station? Any vehicles carrying agricultural, horticultural or livestock products. Bill of sale. Rules Update.

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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. . Hemp licenses became available to interested parties in 2019 when House Bill 1325 was signed into law. View original article.

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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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. AZ resident? Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Rogoway Law. 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

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Duffy thankyou for your valuable time and taking time to speak with Cannabis Law Report. The new law sets manufacturing, testing, and labeling standards for products that include CBD as an ingredient. The law outlines testing requirements for cannabinoids and to verify limits of environmental contaminants. California.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 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. The Task Force will study hemp cultivation, market potential, and job creation.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Meanwhile, The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment killed SB 1335. Under current law, the possession of 1.5 HI resident? MT resident?

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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? FL 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. A license is not required to manufacture Hemp CBD products.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 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. Under the new law, which is codified in O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1 et seq.,

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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. Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. Lawmakers decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2017. NH resident? KY resident? VA resident? NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

In Miami Wednesday, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried discussed her Department’s lawsuit against the federal government over what she sees as infringement on the rights of medical cannabis patients via “conflicts” between state and federal laws. Florida Politics reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Hemp-derived CBD was legalized in 2018 under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, or Farm Bill. Department of Agriculture. made unsubstantiated claims about CBD’s ability to treat, prevent, or cure human disease.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Testimonies During The House Agriculture Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research Addressed FDA Inaction on CBD and Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives. Department of Agriculture (USDA) acted timely in establishing rules for production, the inaction of the U.S. Washington D.C. Today, U.S.

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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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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. Yesterday, House Bill 4161 , introduced by Illinois State Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Again, this proposal will attract even more cannabis tourism but will also facilitate safe and lawful consumption for tourists and residents alike. Regardless of whether one is a tourist or a resident, the presence of safe consumption spaces is paramount in order to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the general public.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. many of the states that have adopted medical marijuana and recreational marijuana laws have also enacted standards for stakeholders in the marijuana industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. 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. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. Authored By: Samuel B.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. And to be honest, we don’t know of any that have been approved.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. CT resident? HI resident? HI resident? HI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

To further assure investor safety and protection, the Government has finalised and agreed a legal instrument called the Investment Stability Agreement (‘ISA’), which gives investors added security. ZIDA’s Kambas ha: Zimbabwe very open to international cannabis investors. status unprocessed (two years); semi-processed (three years), and.

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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. Department of Agriculture. Department of Agriculture. Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Washington, D.C. Download Testimony.

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