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. The affected marijuana was cultivated and harvested between 5/28/19 and 7/10/19 by: D. (license # 04584977759671021505). Source: [link].

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Why Patients Need Access to Pesticide-Free Marijuana. 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. Lack of Assurance that Medical Marijuana Products Are Pesticide Free.

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Patients Marijuana Research and Development Agriculture 84

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This was a big week for marijuana in Congress. The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Meanwhile, The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment killed SB 1335.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 185

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is issuing an immediate health and safety advisory due to the identification of potentially unsafe pesticide residue on plant material used in a packaged retail marijuana product. The product was sold through nine OLCC licensed marijuana retailers around Oregon.

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Marijuana Packaging Retail Agriculture 93

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Your Highness, Carly.

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 192

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. Mississippi’s hemp program is really non-existent at this point.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 106

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 233

SMPL

APRIL 9, 2019

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry commissioner has drawn his first announced challenger for the fall election, an opponent slamming his management of medical marijuana. In his announcement, Greer criticizes Strain for his regulation of Louisiana’s medical marijuana program.

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Agriculture Programs Strains Marijuana 40

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. ” About the EHS Practice Leaders.

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Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 54

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Actions to Take.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 193

The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

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Legislation Marijuana Policy Recreational 85

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

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.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 109

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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Agriculture Marijuana Research and Development Policy 40

Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 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. million square feet indoors to the cultivation of hemp.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Seed-To-Sale 104

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. Fried holds a medical marijuana license and a concealed carry permit, she noted.

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Agriculture Patients Safety Cannabis 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2023

Since marijuana is federally illegal, each state has individual permissible trace levels of pesticides, and each adopts different approaches to protect cannabis users from this concern. However, individuals using marijuana medicinally may have increased concerns due to potential pre-existing health conditions.

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Data Safety Extraction Cannabis 98

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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Hemp CBD Agriculture Food 99

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York announced that marijuana legalization language will no longer appear in his budget proposal. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 157

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. During the meeting, commissioners expressed concern about public engagement, opposition to legal marijuana in north Clark County and if the regulations were too restrictive. She said these grows are difficult to inspect.

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Law Retail State Laws Business 113

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The initiative proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code that would implement a regulatory framework for the “cultivation, processing and distribution of Psilocybin Mushrooms and the chemical compounds contained therein for personal, spiritual, religious, dietary, therapeutic, and medical use.”

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Decriminalization Therapy Research and Development Treatment 145

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. Hemp is defined by a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of less than 0.3%, differentiating it from marijuana more commonly associated with the psychoactive effects of THC.

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Hemp Agriculture Programs Food 69

Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

After a close analysis of the data, the team determined that an absence of consistent federal guidelines regarding marijuana contaminants ultimately increases the risk of consumers developing health issues. Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products.

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Research and Development Agriculture Data Extraction 96

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines. For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019.

Marijuana 65

Marijuana Agriculture Research and Development Education 65

MMJ Recs

APRIL 25, 2024

The use of medical marijuana (MMJ) has gained significant recognition for its therapeutic benefits in treating various medical conditions. However, the production of medical cannabis involves a meticulous process to ensure quality, potency, and safety for patients.

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Marijuana Cultivation Safety Trichome 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This week, advocates in Missouri began collecting signatures to qualify a marijuana legalization initiative for the November 2020 ballot. City council members in Cleveland, Ohio approved an ordinance by a 15-2 vote to remove jail time for up to 200 grams of marijuana possession. It was signed into law by the mayor a few days later.

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Legislation Decriminalization Cultivation Patients 112

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA. Under the CAOA, marijuana and THCs derived from marijuana, would be removed from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

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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Hemp Agriculture Compliance Compliance 73

Connor & Connor PLLC

JANUARY 15, 2020

3884 was originally referred to the House Committees on Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Small Business, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Reform. [3]. Provide for the expungement of federal marijuana convictions and arrests.

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Marijuana Programs Business Agriculture 72

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. Note that the WSDA’s memo does not apply to Washington’s regulated marijuana market.

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Food Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale 102

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Replaces the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, Brings Hemp Processing into the Fold. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will continue to oversee hemp cultivation in the state. Hemp-derived ingredients are being added to marijuana-infused products. April 13, 2022.

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Research and Development Marijuana Hemp Agriculture 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 17, 2023

Cannabis is efficient at absorbing and storing heavy metals and other pollutants found in soil and water, which increases the risk that marijuana users could ingest or inhale heavy metals. Although we commend the OLCC on pursuing public safety, there were many details surrounding the recall that should be clarified.

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Extraction Safety Concentrates Cannabis 98

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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Hemp Food Compliance Compliance 108

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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Agriculture Environment Compliance Compliance 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The purpose of SB 5372 is to allow Washington hemp companies to sell ingestible hemp products, like hemp-CBD, in other states that require certain safety standards. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will register hemp processors who elect apply for such registration. SB 5372 Section 2.) What’s next?

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Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports. A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers filed a bill on Thursday that would direct the attorney general to create a commission charged with making recommendations on a regulatory system for marijuana that models what’s currently in place for alcohol. Department of Agriculture. Department of Labor.

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