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Two New State Laws Could Disrupt the Vapor Industry

Cannabis Law Report

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D.

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Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law

Cannabis Law Report

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. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law.

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Avoid Hemp Litigation with a Real Agricultural Production Contract

Canna Law Blog

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers.

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Clark County continues to eye pot-law changes

Cannabis Chronicles

They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. The code revisions would permit marijuana production and processing in some areas zoned agricultural, forest or industrial. The proposed changes to the code provide a definition of “marijuana.”

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NY: Audit says New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Not Up To Speed on Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant. Of the 211 plants tested, five contained more than a 0.3

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California’s Right to Farm Laws, Pesticide Drift, Wine and Weed

Canna Law Blog

California, like other states, has a Right to Farm Act that is intended to protect agricultural activity, and many counties have their own local right to farm ordinances as well. The intent of these types of laws is to protect farmers who use accepted and standard farming practices from nuisance lawsuits in certain circumstances.

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

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What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. Law enforcement. (And, if you still need your card at the end – we’ve got you covered there, too!).

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