Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. the mature stalks and seeds incapable of germination) is not in violation of the CSA or related laws and regulations specific to importing goods. That limited exception doesn’t cover other parts of the cannabis plant, including hemp flower.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A precedent-setting ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals has the potential to upend the state’s burgeoning hemp industry, with impacts on both consumers and retailers. Implications for hemp consumers and retailers. “If Minnesota-v-Loveless. It also puts the businesses who sell such products in a precarious position.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

New laws and bills are constantly being passed that create a great deal of confusion in the cannabis world. Is CBD legal in all 50 states? In this article I’m going to update you on the legal status of CBD , and only CBD, in the United States. One variation of cannabis is called hemp. What is CBD?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2019

If passed, the legislation would help resolve issues in the state involving hemp-derived products, including products containing cannabidiol (CBD), and pave the way for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to regulate the processing and sale of these products. Patrick Goggin is a Senior Attorney at Hoban Law Group.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Law 360 (sub. bill places hemp stores, farmers at risk of losing business. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) desk could criminalize the use and distribution of CBD products and potentially hurt hemp farmers, if passed. 23 March 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. Other general laws on e-commerce, telemedicine, and consumer protection will also apply. Introduction. The checklist.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Hemp, which also contains THC but at lower levels, was previously included on the list of controlled substances. 14 The Farm Bill removed low-THC hemp, which contains 0.3% Colleges offering these programs would also be required to comply with any state laws regulating the use of hemp. 4 Public Law 101-226.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Much has been written about new “legal” hemp products that contain intoxicating delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O Acetate. with the authors.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Before opening a cannabis practice area, it is important to understand the differences between the products that are derived from the cannabis plant family — marijuana and hemp. In the United States, the level of THC defines the difference between agricultural grade hemp and marijuana, Velazquez said. “In 2018, the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

MarketWatch ran an article last week on how this year’s Academy Award swag bags “are packed” with “legal” cannabis. I’m always happy to see an article like this because it means California legalization is working. Now featuring cannabis!

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Enquirer reported that equity provisions “weren’t discussed during the meeting or mentioned in the request for applications approved Tuesday,” and that a spokesperson for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy said that the board “is still reviewing how it can encourage equity within the state law and rules.”. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2019

This article is reposted with permission from Danny Zlatnik , a California lawyer experienced with both cannabis law and intellectual property. This post concerns the first problem with respect to hemp strains (or, more formally, varietals and cultivars ). But does that mean Hemp Company “owns” anything?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

3, 2020)—was brought by two plaintiffs who purchased products that contain hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), including edibles (gummies, syrups, tea, and coffee); supplements (capsules); and cosmetics (topicals), from defendant Green Roads, the products’ manufacturer and retailer.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). Assembly Bill 45 (AB45), which is expected to be signed into law before Oct. Christian P. Take it up with Congress. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2022

Hemp Grower has a good piece publishedt his week on the issue. The opinion reads: “Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) comes within the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance and is unlawful to possess or sell in Kansas unless it is made from industrial hemp and is contained in a lawful hemp product having no more than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

In this article, you are going to learn about full-spectrum CBD and broad-spectrum CBD products. Plus, hemp-based products are legal in certain US states. Plus, hemp-based products are legal in certain US states. Depending on your state laws, you will find that several hemp-based products are legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

But how can a product that purportedly gets users high escape federal and state regulation? Delta-8 is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids that are naturally found in hemp and cannabis plants. That being said, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, dubbed the “Farm Bill”, expressly carved out “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp.”

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Article by Kara Thorvaldsen and Michelle Gallagher. The most recent federal law to address potential legal uses of cannabis/CBDderived goods is the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, colloquially known as the 2018 Farm Bill. Are the Goods Derived from “Hemp” and Otherwise Federally Lawful? Cannabis sativa L.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. See 37 C.F.R.

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SMPL

JANUARY 20, 2020

Wellcana Group has big expansion plans for its LSU-licensed medical marijuana operations in Louisiana and is separately courting farmers to grow hemp to support the company’s launch soon into CBD products. “We’re also going to put together an industrial hemp processing center there, too,” Davis said.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Since the cannabis industry operates exclusively within individual states and is prohibited from transacting across state lines, multistate tax-nexus issues have not to date been a primary concern. State laws vary regarding what is included in the calculation of the threshold amount. Before Wayfair.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

So while the actual practice or use of a patented cannabis-related invention may be illegal under federal or some state laws, such illegality should not preclude issuance of a patent, if all of the requirements of patentability are met. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. 3] Diamond v. 18-cv-1922 (D.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2]. 17] Thus, the court held that employers could lawfully terminate employees for marijuana use, even though such use was permitted under state law.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Status in the Senate is uncertain, as the chair of the Banking Committee has indicated an intent to poll those in Idaho, a state that has failed to legalize any form of cannabis, regarding the issue. Today’s cannabis industry encompasses the growth, processing, distribution, and other ancillary services related to both hemp and marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Governor Newsom signed AB-195 into law, which came with sweeping changes specific to the cannabis sector — including changes to cannabis tax & relief, compliance, and oversight. Additionally, the state released its first-ever applications for manufacturing commodities from industrial hemp. Read the full article here.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2022

A seemingly offbeat idea to finally approve federal marijuana legalization is getting cannabis-reform advocates talking: What about adding high-THC cannabis to low-THC hemp in the next Farm Bill? Read full article. MJ Biz write. It’s an idea few in the cannabis advocacy community have considered.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

The popularity of Delta-8-THC , a cannabis compound found in hemp and marijuana, has really taken off in the past year or so. Hemp stores and online retailers around the country are now offering a wide range of Delta-8 tinctures, vapes, and gummies that promise a legal, calming high that feels like a blend of CBD and traditional weed.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

In this article, when we use the term “THC” without a modifier, we are referring to delta-9 THC.) . It can be extracted from either hemp or cannabis. Because of the 2018 farm bill , hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the United States, making delta-8 legal in states where delta-9 THC is illegal—sometimes. .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Two recent articles from the Los Angeles Times suggest that authorities in California have increased their efforts (and perhaps their effectiveness) in curbing illegal cannabis grown in the state. The plants were being grown under the guise of being legal hemp, but authorities say the plants were “well over” the 0.3%

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

NORML State Laws. NORML offers a robust State Laws section on its website where laws in all 50 states can be accessed by clicking on each state on the U.S. Unlike the NCIA and NORML resources discussed above, you won’t find a list of specific rules when you click on a state in the U.S.

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2024

Despite being in its early stage of exploration, THC-JD is increasingly getting popular in the hemp world for its more potent and enjoyable ‘high’. In this article, we’ll reveal the available knowledge about this compound. It was discovered in 2020 when advanced analytical techniques became available to hemp researchers.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. Articles are written by cannabis industry, data, business, research, and marketing experts. The sources discussed in this article will help you get started!

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SpeedWeed

MAY 15, 2021

Benally exploited several loopholes in tribal law to open up the farms, which he told authorities were producing non-psychoactive hemp rather than high-THC marijuana. Even in states with legal medicinal or recreational cannabis, the plant is illegal in Navajo Nation communities, which are not subject to state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Meanwhile, the state was experiencing a severe bottleneck in its own licensing process. July 2019 – Hemp Cultivation Registration. .

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SMPL

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

A Harvey man told authorities the four packages he received through the mail at an Elmwood business contained hemp and that he had the paperwork to document their legality. Le claimed the packaged plant material inside the parcels was hemp, a less potent and recently legalized cannabis cousin of marijuana. View the full article here.

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