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New York: Senator Hinchey Backs Hemp For Cannabis Product Packaging

Cannabis Law Report

Using hemp for the packaging of cannabis products makes a lot of sense, and NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey wants to make it law in New York. Additionally, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Empire State Development (ESD) would be tasked with creating the “Sustainable Cannabis Packaging Incubator Program”.

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Can Seaweed Reduce the Scourge of Plastic Waste? Packaging Leader DS Smith Looking to Use Seaweed as Alternative Fiber Source

Cannabis Law Report

Seaweed project part of company’s $140M circular economy research, development program. That’s what sustainable paper and packaging leader DS Smith now is exploring to determine if seaweed fibers can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products amid increasing demand for recyclable goods from business customers and consumers.

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Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis), Office of Cannabis Management 250 Broadway, New York

Cannabis Law Report

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). Duties Description. Perform full range of supervisory functions.

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AlphaRoot Launches Management Liability Insurance Program Calibrated to the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

AlphaRoot’s management liability insurance program bridges the gap between coverage and price point for privately-held cannabis companies. . With the new program, AlphaRoot aims to empower cannabis companies to focus on expansion, bridging the gap between comprehensive coverage and the right price point for private-held cannabis operators.

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Governor Cuomo Announces the New York State Department of Health’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program Now Accepting License Applications – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

This exciting opportunity to be a part of the state’s regulated Cannabinoid Hemp Program is great news for farmers and consumers.”. In accordance with legislation signed last year by the Governor, the Department has created a Cannabinoid Hemp Program. More information on New York’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program can be found here.

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Illinois Senate creates cannabis omnibus

Illinois News Joint

Other smaller changes also include the addition of the line, “The Department has the authority to adopt rules and policies prohibiting the use of pesticides during the flowering stage,” and “The Department of Agriculture may modify packaging requirements, including package warnings, by rule.”

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

Therefore, we ask Senate Leadership to include in any future relief package provisions to allow state-legal cannabis small businesses and the small businesses who work with this industry to access the critical SBA support they need during these challenging and unprecedented times.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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